Hey AttnKleinkind, good to see that you're chipping away at that post count. Me too..
The majority of my favourite RHCP songs happen to be the released singles scattered across their various albums, so without knowing which of the better known songs you're already into I can't really recommend any other standouts. You can't go wrong with any of their singles, perhaps there are some earlier ones that you haven't heard, such as Knock Me Down and Behind the Sun etc.
As for albums, I don't have any of the funkier ones released before Blood Sugar Sex Magik (only the sample on the What Hits?! compilation that someone else has already mentioned) but haven't yet been disappointed by any of their more recent efforts. I think these are more accessible and I'd start with them before you work your way backwards, which I should also do at some point. Have fun!
The majority of my favourite RHCP songs happen to be the released singles scattered across their various albums, so without knowing which of the better known songs you're already into I can't really recommend any other standouts. You can't go wrong with any of their singles, perhaps there are some earlier ones that you haven't heard, such as Knock Me Down and Behind the Sun etc.
As for albums, I don't have any of the funkier ones released before Blood Sugar Sex Magik (only the sample on the What Hits?! compilation that someone else has already mentioned) but haven't yet been disappointed by any of their more recent efforts. I think these are more accessible and I'd start with them before you work your way backwards, which I should also do at some point. Have fun!