The Chronicle’s guide to notable new music.

NEW ALBUMS

Red Hot Chili Peppers, “Unlimited Love” (Warner)

自2016年以来他们的第一张专辑的“日本式木屐way,” Red Hot Chili Peppers have returned two integral figures to the fold: Guitarist John Frusciante is back on board for the first time since 2006 and producer Rick Rubin is at the helm of a Chili Peppers album for the first time since 2011. (Rubin has been behind the boards for the band’s most iconic records, like 1991’s “Blood Sugar Sex Magik,” 1999’s “Californication” and 2006’s “Stadium Arcadium.” Drummer Chad Smith has been busy as of late co-writing Eddie Vedder’s album “Earthling,” but he also returns along with bassist Flea and singer Anthony Kiedis.

“Poster Child” is a funky, wah-wah-pedal-driven joint with hilarious lyrics from Kiedis, while the dark and stormy time-traveling anthem “Black Summer” harks back to the band’s peak years. Look out for the Chili Peppers on their scheduled tour stop at Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium on July 29, with support from Beck and Thundercat.

Pavement, “Terror Twilight: Farewell Horizontal” (Matador)

The greatest band to ever come out of Stockton, Pavement has officially reunited for its long-awaited 30th anniversary tour. While the Bay Area can look forward to a scheduled three-night stop at the Masonic in San Francisco on Sept. 12-14, fans everywhere can enjoy a robust reissue of the band’s final album, 1999’s “Terror Twilight.” The 45-track set, out April 8, features the remastered original album, with notable cuts like “Major Leagues” and “Spit on a Stranger,” along with B sides, demos and rarities. There’s even an early session recorded at Sonic Youth’s Manhattan studio that was eventually scrapped by the album’s producer, Nigel Godrich.

Recording “Terror Twilight” was a famously divisive process for the band, which broke up following the equally tumultuous supporting tour. The “Farewell Horizontal” deluxe edition also features a booklet with commentary from band members Stephen Malkmus, Bob Nastanovich, Spiral Stairs, Mark Ibold, Steve West and Godrich, which should provide some insiders’ insight on the bitter end of the band’s golden era.

SONG OF THE MOMENT

Wet Leg, “Oh No” (Domino)

I’d be remiss not to highlight one of the many electrifying singles by Isle of Wight indie duo Wet Leg ahead of the release of the band’s self-titled debut album on April 8. Fronted by Hester Chambers and Rhian Teasdale, Wet Leg is having a lightning-in-a-bottle moment, storming onto the scene as one of the buzziest, most infectious emerging bands.

Songs like “Chaise Lounge” and “Wet Dream” balance tongue-in-cheek lyrics with raucous riffs and a confident, deadpan delivery, and “Oh No” is the duo’s wildest offering yet. Thunderous drums and a nutty guitar hook pump up Chambers and Teasdale’s blasé, Gen-Z post-punk. Wet Leg’s sold-out show at Popscene at Rickshaw Stop in December was one of the busiest nights I’ve ever seen at the club, and the band’s vibrant appearance March 29 at Bimbo’s 365 in North Beach was further proof that the duo has arrived.

LOCALLY MINDED

Pastor Champion, “I Just Want to Be a Good Man” (Luaka Bop)

The globally minded Luaka Bop label first caught wind of Pastor Champion’s soul-stirring gospel via theYouTube channel奥克兰的37街浸信会教堂,编译by the congregation’s bishop, W.C. McClinton. A traveling pastor, Champion spent years journeying alone with his electric guitar to congregations and homes all over the country, from his native Louisiana to his longtime home base in East Palo Alto.

Recorded at 37th Street Baptist in 2018, “I Just Want to Be a Good Man” is as memorable for his moving guitar as it is for his spiritually uplifting singing. The classic gospel two-track analog recording of songs like “Talk to God,” “Storm of Life (Stand by Me)” and the title track take you into the church where Champion performed the music. And although he died in December, before he could witness the release of his first-ever album, the record enshrines Champion’s modest American life in music, a career that affected people in unique ways. This is beautiful music that almost didn’t see the greater light of day. “I am so thankful for working with him over the years,” McClinton said in a statement. “He was a star and he should be celebrated that he is going home.”