I and II

I and II (pronounced "one" and "two", stylized as . I : and : I I .) are the twelfth and thirteenth studio albums by American guitarist John Frusciante. Both albums were released on February 3, 2023, through Avenue 66 (Acid Test Records).[1] I is a vinyl-only release containing seven tracks, while II is a digital and CD release featuring more material. Frusciante stated that the former album would include an exclusive track and that the lack of certain material is due to the fact that certain material on II contains "sounds that can not be pressed on vinyl".[2]

I and II
Cover of I
Studio album by
John Frusciante
ReleasedFebruary 3, 2023
Recorded2022
GenreAmbient, drone
LabelAvenue 66 (Acid Test)
ProducerJohn Frusciante
John Frusciante solo chronology
Maya
(2020)		 I and II
(2023)
Alternative cover
Cover of II
John Frusciante chronology
SDM-LA8-441-114-211
(2021)		 I and II
(2023)

Frusciante said the albums contrasted with the structured rock songs he contributed to while working on the Red Hot Chili Peppers albums Unlimited Love and Return of the Dream Canteen (both released in 2022), stating that "After a year and a half writing and recording rock music, I needed to clear my head. I listened to and made music where things generally happen gradually rather than suddenly."[3]

Frusciante primarily used analog technology for the making of the album, utilizing synthesizers such as the Elektron Monomachine and Analog Four MK II.[4][5] Among the artists and pieces listed as influences over the album were Jimi Hendrix's "...And the Gods Made Love" and the ambient music of Brian Eno.[5]

Track listings

All songs written by John Frusciante.

I
Side one
No.TitleLength
1."Clank"11:02
2."Sluice"6:00
Side two
No.TitleLength
1."Firpln"13:49
Total length:30:51
Side three
No.TitleLength
1."Unitiled"7:38
2."OFD"2:40
Side four
No.TitleLength
1."Pyn"6:03
2."MK 2.1"7:17
Total length:23:38

II
Disc one
No.TitleLength
1."Golpin"12:12
2."MK 2.1"7:17
3."Pyn"6:03
4."Blesdub Dot"16:18
5."Unitiled"7:38
Total length:49:27
Disc two
No.TitleLength
1."Clank"11:02
2."Frantay"16:24
3."Galvation"6:31
4."Sluice"6:00
5."Firpln"13:49
Total length:53:45

References
  1. Krol, Charlotte (December 6, 2022). "Red Hot Chili Peppers' John Frusciante announces new electronic double album 'I' and 'II'". NME. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  2. Maxwell, Jackson (December 6, 2022). "John Frusciante to release new electronic album in 2023: "After a year and a half writing and recording rock music, I needed to clear my head"". Guitar World. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  3. Muk, Issac (December 5, 2022). "John Frusciante announces new electronic double album 'I' and 'I I'". Mixmag. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  4. Sunkel, Cameron (December 5, 2022). "Red Hot Chili Peppers' John Frusciante Announces New Electronic Double-Album". EDM. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  5. Hudson, Alex (December 2, 2022). "RHCP's John Frusciante Announces New Solo Album". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
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