For the die-hards, append these 3 tracks to the end:

Listeners who want the radio classics and the hits that defined the 90s and early 2000s. The Early Years: "What Hits!?" (1992)

While "Greatest Hits" provides an excellent overview of the band's career, there are many other essential tracks that deserve mention. Here are a few more must-listen Red Hot Chili Peppers songs:

Here's a rundown of the tracks featured on the "Greatest Hits" album:

Features two brand-new songs recorded specifically for the release: " Fortune Faded " and " Save the Population ".

The most widely recognized compilation is simply titled , released in 2003 via Warner Bros. Records. This collection focuses on the band's peak commercial years, spanning from 1989's Mother's Milk through 2002's By the Way .

This mirrors the band’s signature contrast: explosive funk vs. aching beauty.

Focus: The return of John Frusciante and the songwriting that conquered the world. 6. Under the Bridge (The ballad that changed everything) 7. Scar Tissue (The sound of healing) 8. Californication (The ultimate road trip anthem) 9. Soul to Squeeze (The B-side that became a legend) 10. Otherside (Dark, haunting, beautiful)