Stadium Arcadium
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 1071 Ratings

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  1. AndresS
    Jun 16, 2006
    10
    Another brilliant album by a great band!
  2. MarkGH
    Jun 16, 2006
    9
    It´s indeed a great album. At first it´s hard to digest all the 28 tracks but give it time and try to listen to just one of the cd´s at a time, and you´ll begin to apreciate each one of the songs and their unique qualities. Frusciante again provides some bitching melodies and killer solos, usually in two or more tracks at the same time, which makes me wonder how It´s indeed a great album. At first it´s hard to digest all the 28 tracks but give it time and try to listen to just one of the cd´s at a time, and you´ll begin to apreciate each one of the songs and their unique qualities. Frusciante again provides some bitching melodies and killer solos, usually in two or more tracks at the same time, which makes me wonder how the hell is he gonna pull this off live . There are very few weak links, and even songs i disliked at first have grown on me. It is better than by the way , IMO. But well , buy it and at least give it a chance , and please dont expect a retread on their funk past, even though there are funky numbers , its mainly pop - rock and rock ballads in californication/ by the way style.… Expand
  3. pfloo
    Jun 21, 2006
    9
    The Second disc slays the first!! "So Much I" is AWESOME!! The best of their career, yes, even BSSM!
  4. rockfan
    Jun 2, 2006
    0
    Everyone here is insane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Lukewarm Chili Peppers are sooo much worse than Elvis, the Beatles, the Eagles, and all those other legends. Anyone who says different is obviuosly smoking Sharpies. Chili Peppers suck, and I'm ashamed that they're rock.
  5. Bairon
    Jun 2, 2006
    10
    Best album ever.
  6. 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.
  7. kaciaryna
    Jun 29, 2006
    10
    this album is fantastic. RHCP play great music. Stadium Arcadium i lovethis song
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. SamD
    Jul 1, 2006
    6
    good, but it is it just me, or does all their stuff sound EXACTLY the same?
  11. 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!
  12. Jeff
    Jul 16, 2006
    10
    Nevermind all the california "rambling" as some describe it... the music and vocals are very fun and fresh.
  13. Mathiew
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    Led Zeppelin of 21st Century.Super Album.
  14. Acalin
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    This album has great solos.John Frusciante's work is awesome.Really great.
  15. Roadie
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    Their best work ever.
  16. 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
  17. Mas
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    One of the best albums that I ever heard.
  18. 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!!!
  19. Fragile
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    I haven't heard a cd this good in so long.
  20. Ranka
    Jul 17, 2006
    8
    Jupiter 5-6 great songs. Mars 7-8 great songs. if they recorded these songs I would give 10.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. AxonB
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    I cannot stop listening to it. Listen Tell me Baby!!! Amazing track!
  24. 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!!!!
  25. GreekFan
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    The most succesful band in Greece is Red Hot Chilli Peppers.Awesome album!!!! I love them!!!
  26. Theoden
    Jul 20, 2006
    7
    If the best 10-11 tracks from this album were condensced onto a single record the result would be fairly great.
  27. Lena
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    They rock my world.This album is amazing.Anthony is a god.
  28. SystemOfADown
    Jul 20, 2006
    9
    Stadium Arcadium is a very good album.This is the best album of Red Hot Chili Peppers.Rick Rubin is a big producer.
  29. JoshF
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    Awesome album. The best in modern music. Never got so hooked on an album.
  30. GuyH
    Jul 28, 2006
    0
    This band have become truly tedious now.
  31. kylef
    Jul 31, 2006
    7
    this album is a average album i thought that the chili`s would have done more better songs. The first disc has 4 good songs "dani california" "hump de bump" "snow" and "stadium arcadium"
  32. LuisG
    Jul 5, 2006
    8
    its hard to take these peppers seriously .....not since californication have they sounded determined to display maturity and yet remain current without being called old folks.....the album fits well .....easy words with radiant music that stands out as playful and yet eloquent.....withou being rude id say they dont take themselves too serious which is a good thing.....here they have fun its hard to take these peppers seriously .....not since californication have they sounded determined to display maturity and yet remain current without being called old folks.....the album fits well .....easy words with radiant music that stands out as playful and yet eloquent.....withou being rude id say they dont take themselves too serious which is a good thing.....here they have fun and provide us with some insight but mostly wanabe rock bravura !!! in all a good album !!! B-… Expand
  33. Danilio
    Jul 6, 2006
    0
    Please please please! Chilli Peppers fuck off and never come back. Surely you've got enough money now. Your repetitive California nonsense makes my ears hurt every time I hear you.
  34. Daniel
    Aug 22, 2006
    4
    If an artist or band sells lots of records, It doesn't mean they're good. Just look at The Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
  35. joeb
    Aug 23, 2006
    10
    awsome
  36. 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
  37. 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!
  38. GodBlessYou
    Aug 27, 2006
    9
    At first listen, some of the songs I wasn't feeling all that well. For example: Hump de Bump, it has more funk style to it and I guess that turned me off, but then I listened to it more and tended to like it a little bit better. I think with 28 songs and a double disc, it's hard to like every single one. I like at the least 20+ of them. It truly has some amazing guitar work and At first listen, some of the songs I wasn't feeling all that well. For example: Hump de Bump, it has more funk style to it and I guess that turned me off, but then I listened to it more and tended to like it a little bit better. I think with 28 songs and a double disc, it's hard to like every single one. I like at the least 20+ of them. It truly has some amazing guitar work and flea is exceptionallly well as always. I think anthony's voice is also more confident than in other albums, and the lyrics and sound gets more refine and better and better with each album. I think this album will be one of their best of all time with songs like Turn It Again, and Death to a Martian. Also I liked Desecration Smile, the songs are a bit more slow on the majority of tracks, i think, but that's okay, it has that real wel classic rock feel. The negative reviews I read are okay...the point is, every album will get some negatives, not everyone can like it, the good thing is, there are more good than bad. This album will be a success.… Expand
  39. Slappingx
    Aug 28, 2006
    10
    What a great album?
  40. Michael
    Aug 29, 2006
    9
    i got dissapointed when i first heard dani (loved john's solo though) but when i saw the video it kind of changed in quality and became a cool song. after listening through J and M maybe 10 times this is what i like best so far: *solo on dani *charlie, espssieally the my-heart-your-skin-theme *stadium arcadium *the bass on the verse of 'HUMP', a la 'funky monks' i got dissapointed when i first heard dani (loved john's solo though) but when i saw the video it kind of changed in quality and became a cool song. after listening through J and M maybe 10 times this is what i like best so far: *solo on dani *charlie, espssieally the my-heart-your-skin-theme *stadium arcadium *the bass on the verse of 'HUMP', a la 'funky monks' *the whole intensity of 'TORTURE ME'and the backing vocals on the refrain (espessially the last one) *"wow yeyey oaoaoaoa yeeeeay"-part of SMM is spectacular but the verse is a rip off of "don't forget me" *theU2inspired(?)'MICHIGAN'.the guitar solo here is totally awesome!!! like taken from niandra lades *TELL ME BABY. wow!! *HARD TO CONSENTRATE *guitar intro to 'SHE LOOKS TO ME'and the swiching of key(?) when the refrain comes *'READY MADE', a little unoriginal riff but funny.. *the melody of 'MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER'where the lyrics goes: "now i'll take it it's better for you..." *ANIMAL BAR. the lazy bass and melody and synth on "raindrops will fall from the sky.." and a not so typical johnsolo at the end. Great! the refrain of STORM IN A TEACUP. the energy is much like 'coffee shop' from OHM. catchy reaggae feel on the verse of 'TURN IT AGAIN'and the "we got to move it if we want to do our best"-part. songs that i don't love(yet?) are WARLOCKS- very funky but too boring melody DESECRATION SMILE - verse too similar to 'dosed'. IF- to serious in a way SO MUCH I and DEATH OF A MARTIAN- just feels like b-sides to me. well..anyway this is a brilliant album!!… Expand
  41. Gilbert
    Aug 29, 2006
    10
    John Frusciante: welcome to the hall of legendhood!
  42. SunnyFunkySoul
    Aug 29, 2006
    8
    This album is not Californication. It's not Blood Sugar Sex Magik. It's not Mother's Milk. Thankfully, it's also not By The Way. What it is, like I said, is the strongest parts of each of those. It's melodic, it rocks and a majority of the songs have at least something about them that stands out and will have you hooked. That's the one problem for me, though: This album is not Californication. It's not Blood Sugar Sex Magik. It's not Mother's Milk. Thankfully, it's also not By The Way. What it is, like I said, is the strongest parts of each of those. It's melodic, it rocks and a majority of the songs have at least something about them that stands out and will have you hooked. That's the one problem for me, though: a lot of the songs have a strong chorus melody, or something, but you have to sit through a less than stellar intro or verse to get to it. That's only on a few songs though. The only true filler, to me, would be "Stadium Arcadium", "Warlocks", "Hump De Bump" and maybe 2 or 3 others. However, there are definitely more strong tracks than there are filler. The chorus to "Charlie" is incredible, and "Hard to Concentrate" and "Desecration Smile" are strong, melodic and beautiful. If this were stolen or lost, I would buy it again because its worth it. It may not be their greatest, but when you're as good as the Chili Peppers, failing to meet expectations doesn't necessarily make a bad album. This is certainly a strong album, and it will grow on you.… Expand
  43. Arian
    Aug 29, 2006
    9
    Is this album good? Well, it
  44. HumpDeBump
    Aug 31, 2006
    10
    Stadium Arcadium rocks.
  45. Germany
    Aug 31, 2006
    10
    Amazing guitar's solos.John Frusciante is a great guitarist.
  46. DaveN
    Sep 22, 2006
    7
    This is the CD that is claimed to be "the best CD RHCP has released since Blood Sugar Sex Magik...maybe even the best one ever". Its better than By the Way, but Californiacation and Blood Sugar Sex Magik are better CDs. The main problem with Stadium Arcadium, along with many double albums, is that their is too much filler and this could have easily been one exceptional album instead of This is the CD that is claimed to be "the best CD RHCP has released since Blood Sugar Sex Magik...maybe even the best one ever". Its better than By the Way, but Californiacation and Blood Sugar Sex Magik are better CDs. The main problem with Stadium Arcadium, along with many double albums, is that their is too much filler and this could have easily been one exceptional album instead of two good ones.… Expand
  47. Norable
    Sep 30, 2006
    10
    Amazing album!!!
  48. jamesd
    Jan 1, 2007
    10
    this is the best album i've heard all year and the red hot chilis best since BSSM. and that is a pretty hard thing to live up to. It gets better and better with each listening. essential for any cd collection
  49. FELICITAS
    Jan 14, 2007
    10
    i have been an rhcp fan for 12 years,and i love them to death!!!!!! they are and always will be the bestest band in the universe!!!!!!! i would give my beautiful chili's,a trillion:D *red hot feli peppers
  50. marius
    Jan 8, 2007
    10
    Woderful,nice crazy album
  51. matthiasm
    Feb 26, 2007
    10
    best ever
  52. eskildb
    Mar 19, 2007
    9
    Red hot chili peppers= so great music!! They just get better and better. And Stadium Arcadium, is SOOOOOOOO the best album they have ever made!!!
  53. RockRoll
    Mar 20, 2007
    10
    Amazing. I love the Peppers and the Diversity of the type of songs is mind blowing. Definetly one of my favorite albums of all time
  54. Mithyus
    Apr 5, 2007
    10
    And this, ladies and gentlemen, is the best rock has to offer.
  55. EdS
    Jul 2, 2007
    10
    Yeah they are God
  56. Nadia
    Jul 31, 2007
    10
    John Frusciante rules all. You will *never* hear guitar work as good as this. Cases in point: Readymade, Strip My Mind, Dani California, Tell Me Baby, Turn it Again.
  57. DebbieF
    Jun 29, 2008
    10
    My all time favorite album. Brilliant. Wet Sand, Stadium Arcadium, Slow Cheetah, Hey, Death of a Martian, etc love them all.
  58. jm
    Mar 27, 2009
    10
    One of the best albums ever made, every song is awesome. I have not found this album to be redundant at all, and on the contrary, has a variety of song styles. I have yet to meet anyone that dislikes this album.
  59. Nerry
    Oct 21, 2006
    10
    Amazing album .awesome solos.their best album
  60. Nona
    Oct 21, 2006
    9
    very nice album.
  61. David
    Oct 22, 2006
    10
    John Frusciante is an absolute virtuoso. If there is anybody that could ever be close to Hendrix it's him. Just check out the guitar solos on the Live at Slane Castle DVD and you'll know what I mean. The sound is unique and different from all the other trash mtv and the media throw at us. This is a change and is brilliant. They are not my favourite band, and this type of music John Frusciante is an absolute virtuoso. If there is anybody that could ever be close to Hendrix it's him. Just check out the guitar solos on the Live at Slane Castle DVD and you'll know what I mean. The sound is unique and different from all the other trash mtv and the media throw at us. This is a change and is brilliant. They are not my favourite band, and this type of music is not my cup of tea but I have to still give them a high rating for the effort. A lot of work was put into it. Very creative and different from anything else on the radio. One of those records you can throw on and listen to all of it. This Album is quite amazing and for anyone to say differently hasnt really listened to it or is just not really informed of what a skilled musician is.… Expand
  62. Nangop
    Oct 22, 2006
    10
    Can
  63. Gang
    Oct 22, 2006
    10
    Must have album for 2006
  64. Nairon
    Oct 22, 2006
    10
    I loved reading the reviews about how bad this album is. hilarious how some people dont know music. enjoy your jessica simpson, milli vanilli, britney spears albums, leave this one to people who love music. I'm hoping this album helps get rid those image before substance "artists"... unless maybe youre not used to people playing instruments? thats when they write there own stuff and I loved reading the reviews about how bad this album is. hilarious how some people dont know music. enjoy your jessica simpson, milli vanilli, britney spears albums, leave this one to people who love music. I'm hoping this album helps get rid those image before substance "artists"... unless maybe youre not used to people playing instruments? thats when they write there own stuff and not have someone else play and write the music and them just sing over it. RHCP are the best band eva there new album is so cool I cant stop listening to Stadium Arcadium,Their best track is gotta be torture me but there are no shit tracks on the album anyway.Many people i have spoken to about this double album are critical of it because it has moved so far away from their work in albums such as The Uplift Mofo Party Plan or Blood Sugar Sex Magik. These albums are great but that does not mean that Stadium Arcadium is less so because it is so different to the style of the earlier albums. The band has developed much since then, most noticably in Anthony's singing style, which was much more rap-based. Do not discount this album because it is different to their others, judge it for its own merits, of which it has many. The majority of the tracks are strong, so much so that i listened to the whole double album first time around in one sitting with no skippings. Undoubtedly there are negatives which come (in my mind) during some of the slower songs which can drag on. But there are many highlights, such as my personal favourites "tORTURE ME""She's only 18" and "Slow Cheetah". Overall this is a very good album from one of the biggest and best bands on the planet and we should hope that they continue making them.… Expand
  65. Fancy
    Oct 22, 2006
    10
    Stadium Arcadium is mind blowing!!! Some of the songs brought a tear to my eye. SUPERB!!
  66. naomik
    Dec 22, 2006
    10
    i really like this alubum.all the songs are very good and well written and also very well played. and i love the red hot chili peppers !
  67. Dyan
    Oct 26, 2006
    10
    In this album John plays some grand solos, Chad behind the drums does a good job here, Flea is pulling out bass line after bass line and Anthony's lyrics and vocals add to the great sound. Storm in a teacup is just fantastic and makes my day every time! It combines the old RHCP with that of recent records and in style. Buy it, dont miss out on this!Their Greatest Album.
  68. Donna
    Oct 26, 2006
    10
    Really great album.Theres not one track that dissapoints me.First of all Dani California is slightly different from their usual sound but still was enough to make me buy the album.With bumping beats on 'Hump de Bump' and the romantic 'Hard to Concentrate'.Storm in a teacup is a great song with the smell of "old" Red Hot Chili Peppers. Jupiter and Mars are equally Really great album.Theres not one track that dissapoints me.First of all Dani California is slightly different from their usual sound but still was enough to make me buy the album.With bumping beats on 'Hump de Bump' and the romantic 'Hard to Concentrate'.Storm in a teacup is a great song with the smell of "old" Red Hot Chili Peppers. Jupiter and Mars are equally great, and I don't think there is a weak song out of all 28. Funky basslines and Great guitar riffs make this album awesome… Expand
  69. MattG
    May 11, 2006
    9
    Awsome album. Another great releas by the Red Hots.
  70. JoeY
    May 11, 2006
    9
    This is album just gets better with every listen. You need to hear both CD's 3 or more times to appreciate its qualities. I dont understand why people slate albums like by the way or californication, there both classics. This album seems to embrace all the different styles that the chillis have created over time and should appeal to Red Hot Chilli Peppers fans both old and new.
  71. Ric
    May 11, 2006
    10
    Great album so far, and it gets better with every listen.
  72. John
    May 11, 2006
    10
    If you are crying because it sounds bland to you after you listened to it once-- ONCE!-- all I can say is, you are a moron.
  73. collinw
    May 11, 2006
    10
    how could you not like these songs. they're all good. so all you guys who think it sucks, you can go jump off a cliff
  74. BoBS
    May 11, 2006
    8
    Give it a chance, nay sayers. This album has something for all. Melodic, hipnotic, guitaric, psychadelic. Listen and be satisfied .
  75. JorgeP
    May 12, 2006
    8
    Not what i expected From the Peppers but still great music
  76. JohnD
    May 12, 2006
    6
    This is no "By the Way". This album has no "Scar Tissue" or "'The Zepher Song". The beautful, rough and soulful songs are gone, along with the hardass Punk-Funk-Rock, heard earlier in the Peppers carrer. These two great styles are replaced by quiter, poorly-writen forms of the previous two. However, there is many good things on this album, best guitar to date by any Chili Pepper, This is no "By the Way". This album has no "Scar Tissue" or "'The Zepher Song". The beautful, rough and soulful songs are gone, along with the hardass Punk-Funk-Rock, heard earlier in the Peppers carrer. These two great styles are replaced by quiter, poorly-writen forms of the previous two. However, there is many good things on this album, best guitar to date by any Chili Pepper, solid Flea bass, and finnaly a bit of maturity in lyric writing. But this album doen't capture the soaring melodies of By the Way or the powerful Funk-Rock of Blood Sugar Sex Magic.… Expand
  77. Bruce
    May 12, 2006
    9
    I was unsure at first, but after a couple listens I liked I how I was just getting lost in the music. A few too many songs to get your head around though. It almost seems that RHCP is evolving with my music tastes, so I like it alot.
  78. Alex
    May 12, 2006
    10
    An inspirational album. I feel sorry for the ones who don't see the same.
  79. Ken
    May 12, 2006
    10
    It's simple, no one...no one, has ever made this much music this well... No One... The first time around I would have said it was an 8... But as soon as I put the first disc back in I knew I was so, so wrong. This album is a 10, for anyone who dosnt agree, all you have to do is press play again. It's a lot to take in at once, but it's gold.
  80. Norable
    May 13, 2006
    10
    Amazing album!!!
  81. NateG
    May 13, 2006
    10
    Silk
  82. henry
    May 14, 2006
    9
    Stunning return to the best selling form of "Californication". Alone, each disc of this double serving could have been one of the albums of the year. Combined, the "peppers" have produced a stunning success, the seemingly endless variations on their world-beating funk-rock formula keep the journey fresh and interesting all the way. A brililant album which demonstrates that these rock Stunning return to the best selling form of "Californication". Alone, each disc of this double serving could have been one of the albums of the year. Combined, the "peppers" have produced a stunning success, the seemingly endless variations on their world-beating funk-rock formula keep the journey fresh and interesting all the way. A brililant album which demonstrates that these rock heavyweights are not content with resting on their laurels.… Expand
  83. markh
    May 15, 2006
    0
    Could be the worst album that has ever been recorded. I hope this band never steps foot in another studio ever again. Talk about a world wide suicide. If they do then maybe Eddie Vedder was right.
  84. TMayes
    May 16, 2006
    10
    Great guitar...
  85. PatF
    May 17, 2006
    6
    i thought it was okay. a little bit of a downer tho. it got so much hype and was supposed to be huge but i wasnt that impressed. there was a few good songs but making it two discs was a mistake. once you get to the second disc so many songs start starting the same you just skip them thinking you heard them already and it was to soft. not nearly enough funk. not even close to i thought it was okay. a little bit of a downer tho. it got so much hype and was supposed to be huge but i wasnt that impressed. there was a few good songs but making it two discs was a mistake. once you get to the second disc so many songs start starting the same you just skip them thinking you heard them already and it was to soft. not nearly enough funk. not even close to Californication or blood sugar sex magic. a little disappointed but ill listen to the good songs. all 5 of them… Expand
  86. BenW
    May 18, 2006
    9
    Jupiter alone is worthy of this rating. It's not perfect because of all the filler, but you can't criticize an album with this many instant classics
  87. JimH
    May 19, 2006
    9
    As gauche music critics for all the piece-of-crap rags that somehow get listed on metacritic (and that are otherwise irrelevant) it is your sworn duty to slag beautifully tuneful killer funk from rock gods who long ago singlehandedly made alternative into mainstream, but the rest of us just love good music - all 28 songs worth of it here.
  88. PooPee
    May 19, 2006
    10
    Dis album was da shit!
  89. NathanR
    May 21, 2006
    10
    RHCP's melodic sensibility just never ceases to blow my mind. Yet another legendary set of songs that could pass for a greatest hits collection if you didn't know any better.
  90. AmandaD
    May 22, 2006
    9
    Stadium Arcadium was a great albulm, but i thought that it could use a few more uptempo tracks.
  91. MichaelW
    May 22, 2006
    8
    I haven't even been able to get through the first disc. I'm trying to absorb everything. This is their most musically accomplished album yet. The amazing melodies will leave your jaw slacken. There is no justification for disliking this album other than boosting your indie "cred" by slagging it. Frusciante has more musical talent in his pinky than the Arcade Fire, Tapes & Tapes, I haven't even been able to get through the first disc. I'm trying to absorb everything. This is their most musically accomplished album yet. The amazing melodies will leave your jaw slacken. There is no justification for disliking this album other than boosting your indie "cred" by slagging it. Frusciante has more musical talent in his pinky than the Arcade Fire, Tapes & Tapes, or whatever other band of month Pitchfork happens to be jocking. I must say the bad reviews for this album are in a word: stupid.… Expand
  92. MusicMaven
    May 24, 2006
    7
    There's way too much material here. The band is tighter than ever, so the excess is expertly played filler, but filler nonetheless. There are no songs here that are going to make anyone forget the best of Mother's Milk or Blood Sugar Sex Magik. But if you enjoyed Californication and By The Way, then this is still a good bet.
  93. karl
    May 25, 2006
    9
    yea it's not the greatest album of all time like some are saying much too hastily. but... it is one of the best to come out in quite some time. don't listen to the bad reviews--for some reason these people cannot understand greatness. even if it's not your style, at least admit they're the most talented band playing today....that much is very very obvious.
  94. ColbyS
    May 25, 2006
    8
    I just listened to Jupiter: it's nothing short of awesome. I don't know what the hell the guy up there was thinking, but I thought the lyrics, though abstract, were still one of the shining elements of the release. Frusciante is crazy good now, Kiedis sounds way less drug-addled and Flea's bass work is still the best I've heard anywhere. RHCP is awesome. Again.
  95. MarkL
    May 26, 2006
    10
    Over the past 15 years RHCP fans have more or less divided into Blood Sugar Sex Magic type fans and Californication type fans. This album fully delivers on both fronts and attempts to bridge the two in a funky yet melodic masterpiece. I especially enjoy the creativity in the bridges of most of the songs, great guitar work.
  96. BrandonS
    May 31, 2006
    6
    After reading so many favorable reviews of this album, I decided to check it out. I don't hear anything to either love or hate about it. It just sort of sounds like the Chili Peppers to me.
  97. vidm
    Jun 12, 2006
    9
    their best yet
  98. DaveE
    Jun 17, 2006
    9
    I was skeptical that this would be anything but a trite sugar-coated california rock album, but I was pleasantly surprised by its genuine pop brilliance. This album, along with the terrible Scott Walker album, has taught me the lunacy which is in invariably infused with critical reviews, and I'm feeling the conviction that every critic once in a while needs a hearty bitch-slap to I was skeptical that this would be anything but a trite sugar-coated california rock album, but I was pleasantly surprised by its genuine pop brilliance. This album, along with the terrible Scott Walker album, has taught me the lunacy which is in invariably infused with critical reviews, and I'm feeling the conviction that every critic once in a while needs a hearty bitch-slap to keep their so-called "refined" tastes from being anything but refined pomposity. This goes doubly-so for those jackasses at pitchfork, who cite, among other things, Frusciante's liberal use of effects pedals as a reason for not liking this album. Personally, I agree with those who champion Frusciante's guitar work as the highlight of the album. The only issues I have are with the vocals and lyrics which--though they don't necessarily jive with my ascetic lifestyle, and admittedly feel somewhat contrived--fit the music well and round off the album nicely. This is a pop album and is meant to appeal to a popular audience. We must admit that it succeeds! It lifts your spirits from the mundanity of the everyday.… Expand
  99. kieferh
    Jun 22, 2006
    8
    as most critics reprimand this delightful album, i idle in my chair and indulge in another tranquiel yet intriuging album by the chili peppers...to say the least critics are meant to be critical, but in my view this album clearly exhibits the ubiquitous nature of the chili peppers: inticing harmony within their lucid songs
  100. RyanK
    Jun 28, 2006
    5
    A few good songs mixed in with mostly crap. Half the album is crap, and the only thing that makes the other half of the album good to decent is Frusciante's guitar work. The Red Hot Chili Peppers have a knack for making a few good singles, I'll give them that, but they can't come up with near enough decent material for a double album. Oh and Kiefer in order for the songs to A few good songs mixed in with mostly crap. Half the album is crap, and the only thing that makes the other half of the album good to decent is Frusciante's guitar work. The Red Hot Chili Peppers have a knack for making a few good singles, I'll give them that, but they can't come up with near enough decent material for a double album. Oh and Kiefer in order for the songs to be "lucid" the lyrics would have to be somewhat coherent.… Expand
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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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