Solo Releases

Music released under John’s name or – if applicable – his Trickfinger alias.

Click anywhere inside of a box to read more about release of choice. At the moment, there are just cover images, brief descriptions and track listings; but the rest is being sorted, bit by bit.

Poem
Released: July 10, 2017 Release Format: Label: None

A futuristic one-off digital release.

The Almighty Instrumental Mixes
Released: June 15, 2016 Release Format: Digital only Label: Self-released

Instrumental mixes for the 2015 Black Knights' album

Foregrow
Released: April 16, 2016 Release Format: LP, CD, digital Label: AcidTest/Absurd

Record Store Day 2016 release. Songs were recorded in 2009 and the title track was previously background music in a film.

Zone (Guitar and vocal)
Released: November 24, 2015 Release Format: Track Label: Self-released

A less "busy" take on the song off Enclosure. Free to download on bandcamp or SoundCloud.

Medre
Released: November 24, 2015 Release Format: Track Label: Self-released

Track recorded in 2008. Free to download on bandcamp or SoundCloud.

Fight for Love
Released: November 24, 2015 Release Format: Track Label: Self-released

The two musicians cover a song from Casa de mi Padre. Free to download on bandcamp or SoundCloud.

Renoise Tracks 2009-2011
Released: November 24, 2015 Release Format: Album (digital only) Label: Self-released

Songs recorded during various stages of development of JF's studio and JF as an engineer. Free to download on bandcamp or SoundCloud.

4-Track Guitar Music
Released: November 24, 2015 Release Format: Album (digital only) Label: Self-released

Exactly what it says it is. Free to download on bandcamp or SoundCloud.

Sect In Sgt
Released: November 24, 2015 Release Format: Track (previously digital-only EP) Label: Self-released (previously Neurotic Yell Records)

The first originally recorded Trickfinger track, originally put online elsewhere, as two tracks. Free to download on bandcamp or SoundCloud.

Trickfinger - Trickfinger
Released: April 7, 2015 Release Format: LP, CD, digital Label: AcidTest/Absurd

John's first full-length under the Trickfinger moniker, an acid house record. The material dates back to 2008.

Enclosure
Released: April 8, 2014 Release Format: Album Label: Record Collection Music

John's final statement on the journey of blending traditional and uncommon songwriting together - dreamy, balanced and ethereal.

Outsides John Frusciante - Outsides cover art
Released: August 27, 2013 Release Format: EP Label: Record Collection Music

An EP consisting of a 10-minute solo and two abstract pieces of music; a modern take on free jazz.

Wayne
Released: April 7, 2013 Release Format: Track Label: Record Collection Music

John releases a solo track for Red Hot Chili Peppers' tour chief who passed away in April 2013, and whom he would often dedicate his guitar solos to. The track is a long guitar solo, more or less. Free to stream, click here

PBX Funicular Intaglio Zone PBX Funicular Intaglio Zone cover art - click to enlarge
Released: September 25, 2012 Release Format: Album Label: Record Collection Music

Album recorded in 2011, combining styles of many aspects of music and, in John's words, combining the more adventurous part of him with the pop part of him. A wild ride you would be crazy to miss, so give it a go!

Letur-Lefr Letur-Lefr cover art
Released: July 17, 2012 Release Format: EP Label: Record Collection Music

Solo EP done in 2010, halfway between initial acid house experiments and eventual desired outcome that is PBX; featuring guest MCs and a vocalist, with an out of this world style combining elements of synth-pop, jungle, hip-hop, r'n'b...and, for the first time in 15 years, cover art drawn by the maestro himself.

Here, Air JF default (when there is no other artwork)
Released: June 2, 2010 Release Format: Track Label: Record Collection Music

Originally intended to be a track intended to replace Today on the updated iTunes release of The Empyrean, Here, Air somehow ended up as a standalone digital download of its own. Free to download on JF's official site.

The Empyrean The Empyrean cover art
Released: January 27, 2009 Release Format: Album Label: Record Collection Music

John's complex, psychedelic and haunting 10th solo album, the first post-RHCP one, with collaborators ranking from a gospel choir to The Smiths'/Modest Mouse's Johnny Marr.

Curtains John Frusciante - Curtains
Released: February 1, 2005 Release Format: Album Label: Record Collection Music

The last album in the six albums in six months series - acoustic, melancholic, almost folksy. Carla Azar of Ednaswap/Autolux, Omar-Rodriguez Lopez and Ken Wild guest on it.

Inside Of Emptiness John Frusciante - Inside of Emptiness
Released: October 26, 2004 Release Format: Album Label: Record Collection Music

John's fastest album to date, raw and distorted might as well be the first one to think of when someone who hasn't followed his career and who's a fan of Red Hot Chili Peppers asks what to start with. Some of the songs were inspired by Alistair Crowley's life. Usual and occasional contributors are featured.

DC EP John Frusciante - DC EP
Released: September 14, 2004 Release Format: EP Label: Record Collection Music

Recorded in the legendary Inner Ear studio in Washington DC (hence the name), produced by no other than the hardcore legend Ian MacKaye, this is John's only album with no synths whatsoever as of last 15 years. He borrowed the gear as well; and worked with one of the in-house drummers.

The Will To Death John Frusciante - The Will To Death
Released: June 21, 2004 Release Format: Album Label: Record Collection Music

The first album in the six albums in six months series. The title was inspired by niche, the music was recorded super-fast for 2 days in December 2003 and 3 days in January 2004. The result? Very, very retro; yet perfectly fitting.

Shadows Collide With People John Frusciante - Shadows Collide With People
Released: February 24, 2004 Release Format: Album Label: Warner Bros.

John's only full-produced studio album. Josh Klinghoffer appears on almost all tracks, Chad Smith drums throughout, Flea and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez play their part, too. Acoustic versions and demos were subsequently released online, free of charge.

Today Your Love, Tomorrow The World We Are A Happy Family: A Tribute To The Ramones
Released: February 11, 2003 Release Format: Track Label: Sony

The Internet Tracks / From the Sounds Inside John Frusciante - From The Sounds Inside
Released: August 1, 2001 Release Format: Free online album Label: None

A selection of rough cuts from TROWFTD, Going Inside single and some other ttracks posted on John's official site throughout August 2001 as a gift to fans; also sporting a name voted by fans and a cover made by fans. Nowadays it's available as a free download on this website.

Going Inside John Frusciante - Going Inside EP
Released: March 5, 2001 Release Format: Single Label: Warner Bros.

Released on John's 31st birthday - which is a mere coincidence - this little collection of songs nicely compliments To Record Only Water For Ten Days' only single, Going Inside.

To Record Only Water For Ten Days John Frusciante - To Record Only Water For Ten Days
Released: February 13, 2001 Release Format: Album Label: Warner Bros

John's simplistic third album and the major label debut, recorded during and after the Californication tour and later accompanied with a mini-tour around USA and Europe. A solo album, with a capital S - all the songs are just John's voice, guitars, synths and the drum machine. The title is a reference to purification.

Smile From The Streets You Hold John Frusciante - Smile From The Streets You Hold
Released: August 26, 1997 Release Format: Album Label: Birdman

John's second solo album, often claimed to have been released solely for drug money, thus later withdrawn from the market. Features the late actor River Phoenix, on two songs, Well, I've Been and Height Down. It was released through David Katznelson's Birdman Records. The cover art was designed by John himself.

Estrus EP John Frusciante - Estrus EP
Released: August 1, 1997 Release Format: EP Label: Birdman

Considered to be a rare and overpriced collectors' item, this two-track EP was released sometime in 1997 in a very limited number of copies, through the Internet, as a prequel to Smile. The date set here is solely for organisation purposes and likely to be incorrect.

Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-Shirt John Frusciante - Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-Shirt
Released: November 8, 1994 Release Format: Album Label: American Recordings

John's solo debut, featuring some tracks already written while on the BSSM tour with RHCP. Avant-garde, lo-fi and haunting; nowadays it is regarded as a true gem; as it's been widely recognised by critics.

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