Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991)

For a long time, he focused on painting, producing 4-track recordings he had made while working on Blood Sugar Sex Magik, and writing short stories and screenplays.

In the arrangements, he incorporates a wide array of sounds and playing styles, similar to the funk-influenced Blood Sugar Sex Magik or the more melodic By the Way.

When Blood Sugar Sex Magik was released on September 24, 1991, it received an overwhelmingly positive critical response.

"Give It Away" was released as the lead single from Blood Sugar Sex Magik in early September 1991, shortly before the record went on sale.

"Breaking the Girl" (Blood Sugar Sex Magik)

There is also a large "tribal" instrumental bridge on this track, similar to that on "Breaking the Girl", a song from Blood Sugar Sex Magik.

The band was unable to decide on the title of the album, but to Rubin, one particular song title stuck out: "Blood Sugar Sex Magik".

On September 24, 1991, Blood Sugar Sex Magik was released.

Blood Sugar Sex Magik (Bonus Track Version)