Stadium Arcadium
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 1071 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 955 out of 1071
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 1071
  3. Negative: 70 out of 1071

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  1. Noble
    Jun 15, 2006
    10
    Great album
  2. AndresS
    Jun 16, 2006
    10
    Another brilliant album by a great band!
  3. Bairon
    Jun 2, 2006
    10
    Best album ever.
  4. stacec
    Jun 23, 2006
    10
    i love this albm! and im sooo glad its not just like 9 songz, its got 28 fab songz and they do not all sound the same like SUM PPL think.
  5. kaciaryna
    Jun 29, 2006
    10
    this album is fantastic. RHCP play great music. Stadium Arcadium i lovethis song
  6. Ray
    Jun 4, 2006
    10
    After hearing the album many times, I can say with proud: Its the best RHCP Album ever. Flea has right with this comment, too. And when I read all the bad critics, then I have to say, listen to the album and then write again
  7. GavinDossC
    Jun 6, 2006
    10
    This album is so fucking good. Not only has it brought the funk back, it is intelligent as it is dirty. "She's Only 18"? Aw, man. That is one sweet track. The Red Hot Chili Peppers brought back to life their much needed fervered energy, as shown in their first single, "Dani California," and their title track "Stadium Arcadium" is just soothing and pleasing to the ears, bringing back This album is so fucking good. Not only has it brought the funk back, it is intelligent as it is dirty. "She's Only 18"? Aw, man. That is one sweet track. The Red Hot Chili Peppers brought back to life their much needed fervered energy, as shown in their first single, "Dani California," and their title track "Stadium Arcadium" is just soothing and pleasing to the ears, bringing back the funk and a nice blend of great beats and purposeful music. There are not too many bad tracks on this album. This album is a must buy.… Expand
  8. Miriam
    Jul 12, 2006
    10
    along with californication, S.A has the best lyrics and overall its an amazing album. The chili peppers are always advancing. Johns guitar solos are phenomenal!
  9. Jeff
    Jul 16, 2006
    10
    Nevermind all the california "rambling" as some describe it... the music and vocals are very fun and fresh.
  10. Mathiew
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    Led Zeppelin of 21st Century.Super Album.
  11. Acalin
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    This album has great solos.John Frusciante's work is awesome.Really great.
  12. Roadie
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    Their best work ever.
  13. KeithChinaBoy
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    Kenneth M and Danilio can't hear the good music.Maybe they are fans of Britney Spears or Paris Hilton.You must be a big enemy of red hots to give 0 to this album.I can't understand.I believe that they haven't listen this album
  14. Mas
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    One of the best albums that I ever heard.
  15. Ram
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    It should have .... in order to you circulate double album.Best band!!! I love Red Hot.Make us feel better!!!
  16. Fragile
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    I haven't heard a cd this good in so long.
  17. SoldierofX
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    Great album with nice,radio-friendly songs and super solos.Readymade's solo is the best solo that I ever heard.Amazing.
  18. GeorgeW
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    I just cant stop listening to their latest album Stadium Arcadium Not one shit song on there all great my faviourite song on there is gotta be Torture me but they are all cool. All the people on this site who have given it a 0 Dont know real music and dont know wat they r talkin about RHCP are the best band ever
  19. AxonB
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    I cannot stop listening to it. Listen Tell me Baby!!! Amazing track!
  20. Alice
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    With 28 songs accross 2 discs there's a lot to listen to and not a moment of disappointment!!!!They remain rock legends and this album is proof of their status!!!!
  21. GreekFan
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    The most succesful band in Greece is Red Hot Chilli Peppers.Awesome album!!!! I love them!!!
  22. Lena
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    They rock my world.This album is amazing.Anthony is a god.
  23. JoshF
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    Awesome album. The best in modern music. Never got so hooked on an album.
  24. joeb
    Aug 23, 2006
    10
    awsome
  25. NewWave
    Aug 25, 2006
    10
    Hey now. What's up. Now I've been a Chili Peppers fan since this March only. A friend kept on telling me that The Chili Peppers are way better than Green Day (Since my music was with them). So I kept on responding to him that RHCP sucks. So I just bought the album By The Way, just sample them, and oh my goodness, the music they produce was truly one of a kind. After ditching Hey now. What's up. Now I've been a Chili Peppers fan since this March only. A friend kept on telling me that The Chili Peppers are way better than Green Day (Since my music was with them). So I kept on responding to him that RHCP sucks. So I just bought the album By The Way, just sample them, and oh my goodness, the music they produce was truly one of a kind. After ditching Green Day as my favourite number one artist, I started to listen to Californication. That was truly amazing as well. Then I listened to Blood Sugar Sex Magik, and they were a bit different contrasting to By The Way and Californication. It took me a while before I noticed that it was their best work ever. The bass that Flea plays in that album was top notch. Everyone was amazing in that album. BUT... I heard about the album Stadium Arcadium. I said to myself, "What a horrible album name...". I heard Dani California, and it was alright, until it grew on me. May 9th. The day Stadium Arcadium came out. I listened to it, and it was horrible. Horrible, horrible, horrible. Oh my god, I can't believe how bad they were. My friend (as mentioned above) told me that it was great. He told me to listen to the second disc if I didn't like the first. To my surprise, I did not like both discs at all. It took me a very very long time to actually listen to it. I listened to the song "Snow (Hey Oh)" after numerous playings of Dani California. Ant it was starting to grow on me as well. Then I started to listen to songs such as Readymade, and Charlie. Then it expanded from there. It totally blew up on my head. The album is awesome. To this date, I start off listening to Desecration Smile first. That is the most played song in the album for me. I thought that the songs Warlocks, C'mon Girl, Storm In a Teacup was bad. Until I listened to So Much I. I loved it so much, that I practically love every song in the album. This is a great album for all those new RHCP fans. Try picking up Blood Sugar Sex Magik as well, but the transition can be bumpy. Stadium Arcadium is very soulful, straight from their heart. You can tell in the song Hard To Concentrate. Kiedis talk about one day getting married with someone have having children. The first disc is mostly filled with Californication style groove's, while the second is filled with Blood Sugar Sex Magik, and By The Way. Bottom Line: I know that many many people have said that this album is bad, because they have listened to the first six songs. Well, that happened to me too. But just try to listen to it, as my friend said. It might be hard, but in the end, it is the best album the Chili Peppers have had to date.… Expand
  26. kingkong
    Aug 25, 2006
    10
    brillaint! lyrically if you understand the red hot chili peppers, you cdan udnerstand the lyrics. the album is very different theres a lot of bass but thats what makes it sooo good. its makes all their old albums look like crap!
  27. Slappingx
    Aug 28, 2006
    10
    What a great album?
  28. Gilbert
    Aug 29, 2006
    10
    John Frusciante: welcome to the hall of legendhood!
  29. HumpDeBump
    Aug 31, 2006
    10
    Stadium Arcadium rocks.
  30. Germany
    Aug 31, 2006
    10
    Amazing guitar's solos.John Frusciante is a great guitarist.
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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Stadium Arcadium ensures that graying Lollapalooza-era fans, indie teens, and rowdy lunkheads will all be satisfied.
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    70
    Somewhere along the line the Chilis got sophisticated on our asses.
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  3. NOW Magazine
    60
    Frusciante's guitar work... almost single-handedly saves the project, but not quite.
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