""Honora exists in a strange place. It's essentially a jazz record, which will likely turn off RHCP fans. And jazz heads may approach the record with skepticism since Flea's day job band is often maligned by 'serious' music fans.""
""Rather than team up with older musicians, the bassist joined forces with some of the hottest names in modern jazz, including saxophonist Josh Johnson, bassist Anna Butterrss, guitarist Jeff Parker, and drummer Deantoni Parks.""
""Of the 10 tracks, six are original compositions and the rest are covers. If anything, Honora doesn't play like a cohesive record, especially since the four covers are sequenced together near the end.""
""It's one of the few tracks to feature Flea on vocals and rather than sing, the bassist rants like Gary Burger from the Monks, decrying how politics have destroyed our society and that peace and love is the true answer.""
Honora is Flea's first solo album, fulfilling a long-held dream of creating an instrumental record with deep grooves and melodies. At 63, he collaborates with contemporary jazz artists, distancing himself from traditional expectations. The album features six original tracks and four covers, showcasing a mix of styles. One standout track, "A Plea," features Flea's vocals, where he expresses his views on politics and advocates for peace and love. The album's structure lacks cohesion, particularly with the placement of covers towards the end.
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