Instruct: Classify the given review as either positive or negative.
Query: one of the year's best albums

In this modern era of pathetic knock-off "alternative" rock (Matchbox 20, please...), the Peppers have returned and delivered one of the year's best records. Most of the songs have that "Soul to Squeeze", "Breaking the Girl", and "Under the Bridge" tempo (which, personally, I think is the Peppers at their artistic finest). "Scar Tissue", "Otherside", and "Californication" are some of their best songs ever and they will probably have some crossover mainstream success, but who really cares. What matters is that the band has gotten back to basics. John Frusciante was sorely missed. Loved ya Dave, but you belong in a Led Zeppelin tribute band, or at least with Perry and the rest of the boys in Jane's. This is a very mellow and soulful album. Kick back and relax and feel the vibe, and try to forget about the more embarassing moments of One Hot Minute.