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On November 9, 1987, the Red Hot Chili Peppers delivered a vibrant performance at Graffiti in Pittsburgh, just as they were riding the wave of their breakthrough album, "The Uplift Mofo Party Plan," which had been released earlier that year. This was a pivotal moment for the band, as this album marked their first with producer Gang of Four's Andy Gill and showcased a more mature sound, melding funk and rock in an electrifying way. It's fascinating to think about how this live recording captures a crucial period in their evolution; the energy in that room surely reflected the band's growing popularity and their burgeoning influence on the music scene. Listening to tracks like "Out in L.A." and "American Ghost Dance," one can almost feel the fusion of funk and punk that defined their early identity. It’s a snapshot of a band on the brink of greatness, full of promise and enthusiasm.