Mother's Milk  by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Mother's Milk was released on August 16, 1989, and was the fourth studio album by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, marking their commercial establishment. This was the first album with the "golden" lineup of the band, following the death of Hillel Slovak and the departure of Jack Irons, who were replaced by John Frusciante (then only 18 years old) and Chad Smith respectively.

The album is characterized by an explosive mix of funk rock and alternative rock, with strong elements of punk and hard rock. Michael Beinhorn's production added a more "metallic" sound to the guitars, while Flea's distinctive "slap-bass" dominates. The recordings of Mother's Milk took place from November 1988 to March 1989. The black and white cover shows the band members posing in the arms of a giant naked woman (model Dawn Alane). It caused reactions and censorship from store chains, resulting in releases where the model's breasts were covered by a rose and Kiedis's body. The single Higher Ground - a cover of Stevie Wonder's song - became a huge success thanks to the heavy rotation of its video clip by MTV. It was followed by Knock Me Down (a tribute to the late Hillel Slovak) and Taste The Pain.

Mother's Milk was the first major commercial success for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, as it went gold in early 1990 and later platinum. It reached No. 52 on the Billboard 200, the highest position for the band until then.