Smile from the Streets You Hold [SEP] performer
Smile from the Streets You Hold
Smile from the Streets You Hold is the second solo album by John Frusciante. The record was released during a time when Frusciante was not performing with the Red Hot Chili Peppers. It was released on August 26, 1997 on Birdman Records, while Frusciante was still addicted to drugs. The record is an amalgamation of songs from various periods of time, mainly extras not included on Frusciante's debut "Niandra Lades and Usually Just a T-Shirt" (1994); included, however
You Hold" and "Niandra Lades and Usually Just a T-Shirt" removed from record stores in 1998 after rejoining the Red Hot Chili Peppers because he felt uncomfortable with them being available to the public. He is quoted as saying that he released "Smile from the Streets You Hold" for drug money. "Niandra Lades" was eventually re-issued and in the early 2000s, Frusciante stated he will one day re-release "Smile from the Streets You Hold", although this has yet to happen as