I don't know what it says about me that I prefer something that is more pop from RHCP. My problem with Californication is the lead vocals only worked for the title track but the rest of the album felt too whiney and sameish but they definitely work better with something like this, it's immidately apparent in the first two tracks. The funk rock shines a bit better too.
With another listen I can definitely see myself liking this more whilst with Californication I think I will just be bored again. Even the tracks I wasn't entirely feeling I do like much more than the former. Dreams of a Samurai I'm not entirely hooked on YET but I do think makes for a good closer to the album. Sick Love is probably my favourite track from it.