The Getaway
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jun 17, 2016
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7.9

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  1. NolanLundgaard
    May 19, 2022
    8
    The Getaway by Red Hot Chili Peppers: 7.48

    The Getaway: 1 :) Dark Necessities: 1 :) We Turn Red: 1 The Longest Wave: 0.75 Goodbye Angels: 0.5 Sick Love: 1 :) Go Robot: 1 :) Feasting on the Flowers: 0.75 Detroit: 1 :) This Ticonderoga: 0.5 Encore: 1 :) The Hunter: 1 Dreams of a Samurai: 0.75 11.25/13 ~ .865 -> 7.48 Red Hot Chili Peppers eagerly embraces a change of    The Getaway by Red Hot Chili Peppers: 7.48

    The Getaway: 1 :)
    Dark Necessities: 1 :)
    We Turn Red: 1
    The Longest Wave: 0.75
    Goodbye Angels: 0.5
    Sick Love: 1 :)
    Go Robot: 1 :)
    Feasting on the Flowers: 0.75
    Detroit: 1 :)
    This Ticonderoga: 0.5
    Encore: 1 :)
    The Hunter: 1
    Dreams of a Samurai: 0.75

    11.25/13 ~ .865 -> 7.48

    Red Hot Chili Peppers eagerly embraces a change of sound in The Getaway, giving off a more poppy feel than in the past. To my surprise, the calmer, piano (shocking for me) vibe actually worked pretty well, and despite these changes, they managed to make their music really sound like them. Of course, this album isn’t quite as consistently good as their previous two albums, but overall I’d say that The Getaway is still pretty dang good.

    I wish I could provide my entire song-by-song commentary, but every time I do it sends me an error, which sucks.

    As a whole, I was pretty pleased with The Getaway. It was much different than I expected, with the vibe pretty different from previous Red Hot Chili Peppers releases. I thought for the most part the new sound worked really well, especially in songs like Dark Necessities and Sick Love, which I could tell held a lot of Red Hot Chili Peppers DNA despite different instrumentation. Fans of Red Hot Chili Peppers should enjoy this album, as there are several songs that really rock. Highlights: The Getaway, Dark Necessities, We Turn Red, Sick Love, Go Robot, Detroit, Encore, and The Hunter.    … Expand
  2. ThatGuy007
    Feb 20, 2022
    3
    It’s just a boring rhcp album and fails to meet the high expectations of a chilis album.
  3. Chris182
    Apr 26, 2021
    5
    The main problem i had with their other albums was the poor songwriting. But at least those albums were fun enough that you wouldn't pay attention to the lyrics. Not only is The Getaway boring, but the lyrics somehow got even worse.
    Best Songs: Dark Necessities, Dreams of a Samurai, The Longest Wave
    Worst Songs: We Turn Red, Go Robot, Encore, The Hunter, Sick Love, Goodbye Angels, The Getaway
  4. HotHelios
    May 22, 2019
    8
    As much as I liked the Frusciante era, I'm glad that it's over. "The Getaway" is the reinvention of the RHCP sound that " I'm With You" should have been.
  5. Joshua0813
    Jul 20, 2018
    9
    I'm happy to say this is one of my favorite albums of all time. An amazing blend of rhcp songs with new guitarist josh klinghoffer. "The longest wave", "sick love", "encore", "dark necessities" , and "the getaway" all rank amongst my favorite chili peppers songs. "Feasting on flowers" is a tribute to their friend and original guitar player hillel slovak. Imo, this cd is their bestI'm happy to say this is one of my favorite albums of all time. An amazing blend of rhcp songs with new guitarist josh klinghoffer. "The longest wave", "sick love", "encore", "dark necessities" , and "the getaway" all rank amongst my favorite chili peppers songs. "Feasting on flowers" is a tribute to their friend and original guitar player hillel slovak. Imo, this cd is their best listening experience from front to back and i'm glad they found their stride.… Expand
  6. PlugInBaby
    Jun 22, 2018
    5
    Not a brilliant album tbh. The two lead singles, 'Dark Necessities' and 'Go Robot' were great. The rest of the album just sounds like Coldplay ft. Flea. While I do like Coldplay, the stupidly bright sound doesn't suit RHCP that well, especially in the cringey title and intro track which is even poppier than the last TOP record.
  7. pinkenigma
    Oct 3, 2017
    9
    "The Getaway" literally represents a band fleeing its traditional sonority, but still sounding in a way that recalls elements of previous records. Anyway, it's a very good album, it has a good diversity in composition styles, interesting lyrics, addictive songs and it was better than "I'm With You", taking into account the whole of the work. I confess that I really enjoyed the sense that"The Getaway" literally represents a band fleeing its traditional sonority, but still sounding in a way that recalls elements of previous records. Anyway, it's a very good album, it has a good diversity in composition styles, interesting lyrics, addictive songs and it was better than "I'm With You", taking into account the whole of the work. I confess that I really enjoyed the sense that RHCP provided to this current vibe of experimentality and I'm glad my favorite artists keep producing their art.… Expand
  8. dvjmarcomatheus
    Dec 21, 2016
    8
    After IWY (the worst album from this band), I was very disapointed with them, but this new record give me a new hope about chilli peppers. The music is really fresh, its something new, wich really look like a 2016 album.

    This albuns have some good surprises, like DETROID one of the best music from them...
  9. DENIS-LESNIK
    Oct 15, 2016
    10
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  10. hemmonotta
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    A flawless album. Some of the highlights for me are Dark Necessities, THE LONGEST WAVE (my fav), Go Robot, Feasting on the Flowers, but all the album is perfect!!!!
  11. Kubanpete
    Oct 5, 2016
    10
    Just a brilliant album. Every song is superb and it's not often you can say that about an album. Think it may be down to Danger Mouse being in charge of production. To adapt is to survive, and ‘The Getaway’ lives up to its name. As one review put it " A band reborn? Possibly. Refined? Definitely. The brilliance of ‘The Getaway’ is in its subtleties, which define their most intimate andJust a brilliant album. Every song is superb and it's not often you can say that about an album. Think it may be down to Danger Mouse being in charge of production. To adapt is to survive, and ‘The Getaway’ lives up to its name. As one review put it " A band reborn? Possibly. Refined? Definitely. The brilliance of ‘The Getaway’ is in its subtleties, which define their most intimate and expressive album to date, and suggest that, after 32 years, the Chilis can still keep us guessing. " , let's hope the next album is just as good if not better, but that's going to be a big ask after this one.… Expand
  12. simor
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    RHCP - The Getaway.
    Premise: I'm literally going crazy for this album!
    1- The Getaway (Perfect preview of the album. New, fresh song) 2- Dark Necessities (Great! Great! Great! As usual) 3- We Turn Red (If you like drums, you'll love this song!) 4- The Longest Wave (Wow. I listen this song every single day at least 10 times! Great lyrics) 5- Goodbye Angels (Good song. You cannot    RHCP - The Getaway.
    Premise: I'm literally going crazy for this album!

    1- The Getaway (Perfect preview of the album. New, fresh song)
    2- Dark Necessities (Great! Great! Great! As usual)
    3- We Turn Red (If you like drums, you'll love this song!)
    4- The Longest Wave (Wow. I listen this song every single day at least 10 times! Great lyrics)
    5- Goodbye Angels (Good song. You cannot stop to repeat all the "Ayo ayo ayo ayo my girl".Very dark lyrics, btw!)
    6- Sick Love (Very nostalgic, but I really like the sound. Ah, it features Elton John on piano :) )
    7- Go Robot (so 80's. So cool!)
    8- Feasting on the Flowers (The sound remembers R&B. It is a fresh breath, good stuff)
    9- Detroit (A bit of rock!)
    10- This Ticonderoga (Oh yes! Energetic, really nice song!)
    11- Encore (Amazing and very nostalgic song. "Hey, you are fine"...)
    12- The Hunter (The piano here is beautiful!)
    13- Dream of A Samurai (Damn, this is a gem!)

    Absolutely a great album. In my opinion the best album of 2016 so far.    … Expand
  13. Yay111
    Sep 11, 2016
    8
    Theres a bit of superstition about this album because its different; but if RHCPs had released another *RHCP* album I think by this 13th album you'd have to suffer from fatigue. Fortunately, this is an excellent album with a huge variety of songs, lots of different styles are fluently mixed to create a great bunch of tunes. Some of the best are: The Hunter, Dark Necessities, The Getaway.
  14. JotaBrasil
    Aug 27, 2016
    7
    Uma das minhas principais e mais queridas lembranças da minha adolescência que começou no inicio dos anos noventa foi ver a antiga MTV. Primeiramente, na casa de parentes de maneira esporádica e, depois, todos os dias na minha casa. Nesse período e, também, devido a influência de alguns amigos comecei a gosta de uma banda de rock chamada Red Hot Chili Peppers. Não que tenha sido exatamenteUma das minhas principais e mais queridas lembranças da minha adolescência que começou no inicio dos anos noventa foi ver a antiga MTV. Primeiramente, na casa de parentes de maneira esporádica e, depois, todos os dias na minha casa. Nesse período e, também, devido a influência de alguns amigos comecei a gosta de uma banda de rock chamada Red Hot Chili Peppers. Não que tenha sido exatamente o fã deles ou mesmo um grande apreciador de rock nessa época, mas aqueles caras donos de uma batida contagiante que anos depois descobriria que era a mistura da sonoridade rock com o funk, os clipes marcantes e sensacionais e o carisma que exalava de cada integrante (mesmo sem nem ao menos saber quais eram os seus nomes) conseguiram me conquistar tanto que criaram um verdadeiro admirador. Passado "alguns" anos, eu ainda tenho um uma grande afeição pela banda e ao ouvir The Getaway, o décimo primeiro álbum deles, descubro que eles ainda mantêm o mesmo charme de antes, apenas com a diferença de hoje os integrantes originais serem tiozões na casa dos cinquenta anos.

    Primeiro álbum deles não produzido pelo genial Rick Rubin em vinte e cinco anos, The Getaway tem como produtor o Danger Mouse, mais conhecido com a outra parte do Gnarls Barkley e produtor para nomes que vão desde o Jay-Z, passando pelo The Black Keys e chegando, mais recentemente, a Adele, entre outros. A nova presença na construção da sonoridade da banda não altera a sua estrutura básica ou a essência, mas acrescenta novas camadas e nuances bem vindas e que mostram que, apesar de uma banda de tiozões, o Red Hot Chili Peppers não tem medo de correr riscos. Com boas pitadas de soul music e, também eletrônico, The Getaway resulta em uma sólida e bem conduzida viagem da banda que parece ainda se divertir em fazer música. Isso é a chave para manter o mesmo carisma de décadas atrás, abrindo possibilidades para novos fãs e não decepcionando os antigos. Claro, The Getaway poderia ser ainda mais ousado e poderoso, mas em nenhum momento a banda soa ultrapassada ou muito menos dispensável, ajudado pelo extremo cuidado de instrumentalização que começa pelos talentos de músicos de cada integrante do Red Hot Chili Peppers.

    A banda ainda mantém a mesma estranha estética nas suas composições que, em várias vezes, parecem não fazer sentido em loucas metáforas e construções de imagens quase surreais, mas em The Getaway o peso da maturidade faz a diferença e as letras estão muito mais trabalhadas e "consumíveis" sem perder a essência básica. Além disso, o vocalista Anthony Kiedis continua a manter o mesmas qualidades vocais com a sua voz extremamente característica sem precisar ser um cantor de grandes recursos. The Getaway tem os seus principais momentos nas faixas Dark Necessities, The Longest Wave, Sick Love (com participação nos pianos e na composição de Elton John), Go Robot e Feasting On The Flowers. Apesar de não ser um trabalho genial, The Getaway mostra que o Red Hot Chili Peppers ainda não se tornou uma pastiche de si mesmo e ainda tem muito fogo para queimar.    … Expand
  15. DevinEYounanian
    Aug 20, 2016
    8
    Pretty solid album to me. I really enjoyed some of the stuff on this album like Encore, Sick Love, Goodbye Angels, Dark Necessities, and This Ticonderoga. The one song I disliked was Dreams of a Samurai. But overall i liked the new approach they took, i just prefer their older material.
  16. KZorroFuego
    Aug 15, 2016
    9
    When discussing the music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, change-via-era is often a heavy part of the discussion. Was 1 Hot Minute an overlooked gem or a disaster with Dave Navarro replacing the eccentric, mercurial, but undoubtedly talented John Frusciante? And what of the Peppers after Frusciante left a second time? It's the kind of thing that is appropriate, but can be too much of aWhen discussing the music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, change-via-era is often a heavy part of the discussion. Was 1 Hot Minute an overlooked gem or a disaster with Dave Navarro replacing the eccentric, mercurial, but undoubtedly talented John Frusciante? And what of the Peppers after Frusciante left a second time? It's the kind of thing that is appropriate, but can be too much of a running tangent.

    With their 2016 release "The Getaway" which is album number 2 featuring Josh Klinghoffer replacing Frusciante after his second departure, they've found their groove again. Their first with Klinghoffer, 2011's "I'm With You" showed that their new choice clearly could do the job well, and while not Frusciante, had a style all his own to bring to the Peppers' music. On The Getaway, they make the wise choice of changing producers, bringing in Danger Mouse to man the boards. Some long time fans mourn the loss of the raw, dirty, hyper-kinetic sound of the band in their pre-Blood Sugar Sex Magick days. Whether it is the production cojones of Danger Mouse or just the Peppers finding a new stride late career to credit to this change, the transformation is real, and it paints a fine way forward. The Getaway recaptures some of the raw fury of their early days, and blends that with a lived-in, easygoing sense of calm and peace. All 3 principal members are in their 50's, and it wouldn't make sense to be trying to re-hash the randy anthems of their younger days. The shift in mood suits them, but at the same time lets them flex their talents. Danger Mouse' production lets this shine through much better as well - from Flea's bass licks opening up lead single "Dark Necessities" and looping along to neatly tie up later track "Feasting on the flowers" - on this album, all 4 of the band members get to shine equally. Not to knock on Rubin, he is a worthy producer, but Danger Mouse seems to get where the band is in the current day and tailors the soundscape to match with much more precision. Kiedis' lyrics are as inscrutable as ever in places, but when the rich, luscious music layered around them sounds as good as it does on "The Getaway" - most listeners would be hard pressed to worry about that. Definitely recommended.    … Expand
  17. SalihBoo
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    İts a musician album as much as you listen to its lovely soft musical songs as much as it grows on you its just a masterpiecen which sadly cannot be understood by everyone
  18. indubbley
    Aug 8, 2016
    8
    I've been a big RHCP fan since the 80s and was very pleasantly surprised by this record. I'm With You was such a disappointment that I was beginning to wonder of they could write a solid record without John Frusciante. The Gateway sounds fresh, mature, refined and experimental. It's a bit darker and less rocking than some previous records but I appreciate that they continue do evolveI've been a big RHCP fan since the 80s and was very pleasantly surprised by this record. I'm With You was such a disappointment that I was beginning to wonder of they could write a solid record without John Frusciante. The Gateway sounds fresh, mature, refined and experimental. It's a bit darker and less rocking than some previous records but I appreciate that they continue do evolve rather then just stick to what's safe.… Expand
  19. Koushyar
    Aug 3, 2016
    7
    The album starts brilliantly with "The Getaway" track and even gets better in "Dark Necessities" which is as good as any of their classics. However, the album slows down after dark necessities and kinda loses focus. Detroit is probably one of their worst songs ever. Overall, a nice album but could have been better.
  20. marycreek
    Jul 23, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really bad and boring album, sounds like an improvised work of constrution as they were recording a demo, with various kind of mellows from the beginning to the end which give a general sense of frustration, following the usual repetitive style of their last records. They were probably attempting to create some different music even if they got pretty much old now, but they just obtained another mockery from people who dislike the band.… Expand
  21. Danm95VFF
    Jul 21, 2016
    7
    I actually prefer this to I'm With You. People will argue that they just sound watered down and bland, but I would tend to disagree. They're finally adjusting to Klinghoffer's guitar sound rather than trying to re-emulate the Frusciante era and the results are actually rather rewarding. Anthony wrote a lot of these lyrics about a recent breakup he dealt with, so naturally the album soundsI actually prefer this to I'm With You. People will argue that they just sound watered down and bland, but I would tend to disagree. They're finally adjusting to Klinghoffer's guitar sound rather than trying to re-emulate the Frusciante era and the results are actually rather rewarding. Anthony wrote a lot of these lyrics about a recent breakup he dealt with, so naturally the album sounds melancholy for the most part. But it sounds genuine and rather soulful throughout and Klinghoffer fits right in. tracks like Dark Necessities, Sick Love and Dreams of a Samurai really stand out to me as authentic RHCP tracks. Sure, I have some issues here and there with the album; some tracks aren't too memorable, but there's definitely more bite and passion to this album than its predecessor, so it's a winner in my book,… Expand
  22. C0rnerst0ne
    Jul 11, 2016
    9
    An excellent album, as with a lot of Chili Peppers albums this one took a little while to grow on me but once it did the depth and quality of the album revealed itself. There are no real weak spots on this album, the songwriting is very mature and there are some truely beautiful songs on here (The Hunter). I would say this is one of the most consistant and mature albums that the RHCPs haveAn excellent album, as with a lot of Chili Peppers albums this one took a little while to grow on me but once it did the depth and quality of the album revealed itself. There are no real weak spots on this album, the songwriting is very mature and there are some truely beautiful songs on here (The Hunter). I would say this is one of the most consistant and mature albums that the RHCPs have ever done.
    This is also a very interesting and experimental album which deviates from the chili peppers usual funk rock fusion sound into piano driven ballards and prog. I wrote this off as boring at first listen but boy was I wrong! Now I can't stop listening to it.    … Expand
  23. rwindmann
    Jul 10, 2016
    1
    I hate smart, intelligent rock and roll. Here are the 5 things that happened to them, in order of importance:

    1. John Frusciante left.
    2. They left Rick Rubin.
    3. They are not writing songs, they are writing "compositions."
    4. They got a keyboard player.
    5. They got a bongo player (WTF?)

    As for the CD, I still have to give it a one, because I can give it away now.
  24. somedude14
    Jul 10, 2016
    0
    One Hot Minute lacked inspiration, but at least it had enthusiasm. This is adult contemporary rock. I can't believe how boring they've become. I guess we all get old.
  25. Scraper
    Jun 27, 2016
    2
    It's serves as an exemplary model to young artists of what happens when you have nothing to say and filter it through a concept that's been beaten to death. If I had a friend who claimed to still like this band, there would be an intervention.
  26. drajfer
    Jun 24, 2016
    9
    I agree with most of what has been said. There are certainly standout tracks here (something that was really lacking from I'm With You, IMO). Among those are Dark Necessities, Goodbye Angels, Sick Love, Go Robot & Encore. That's not to say those are the only good songs. Each song has something unique to it which is why I am loving this album more and more with each listen. Each newI agree with most of what has been said. There are certainly standout tracks here (something that was really lacking from I'm With You, IMO). Among those are Dark Necessities, Goodbye Angels, Sick Love, Go Robot & Encore. That's not to say those are the only good songs. Each song has something unique to it which is why I am loving this album more and more with each listen. Each new time through, there is something to pick up on that you missed the last time (much like Stadium Arcadium in that respect). The other thing that can't be discounted is the way the album "sounds". The work of Danger Mouse and Nigel Godrich is very evident in this release, giving each member the room they need/deserve to shine. All in all, a solid effort and one that will be heavy rotation on my playlist for months to come.… Expand
  27. YARDS1
    Jun 23, 2016
    8
    The boys have come through again. This album is unique!! They have evolved with time and I agree Josh comes into his own on this album which he needed too. I think Anthony, Flea and Chad needed to trust Josh more and this album proves they have. There are at least 9 great songs on this album, the other 4 also very good. There are signs of One Hot minute, Californication, By the Way andThe boys have come through again. This album is unique!! They have evolved with time and I agree Josh comes into his own on this album which he needed too. I think Anthony, Flea and Chad needed to trust Josh more and this album proves they have. There are at least 9 great songs on this album, the other 4 also very good. There are signs of One Hot minute, Californication, By the Way and Stadium spread through the 13 songs which make it a sensational album. For the detractors listen to it 3-4 times and you'll be hooked.… Expand
  28. JohnnyZim
    Jun 23, 2016
    9
    I was presently surprised by The Getaway. I don't get critics... of course it sounds like the Chili Peppers, but not having listened to RHCP is a while, I've had the benefit of some distance. I think there is a definite and positive progression in their music demonstrated on this album. A greater level of sophistication. Are they supposed to stay the same? Yes and no, according toI was presently surprised by The Getaway. I don't get critics... of course it sounds like the Chili Peppers, but not having listened to RHCP is a while, I've had the benefit of some distance. I think there is a definite and positive progression in their music demonstrated on this album. A greater level of sophistication. Are they supposed to stay the same? Yes and no, according to the critics. You can't have it both ways. Definitely worth your time.… Expand
  29. ThePED7
    Jun 22, 2016
    10
    Excelente álbum de um dos trabalhos mais íntimos e experimentais da banda, que mostra toda sua bagagem através de músicas e melodias que demonstram toda a evolução musical conquistada. Realmente é um presente poder escutar algo novo e ao mesmo tempo familiar da minha banda de rock favorita!!!
  30. manningsteve
    Jun 21, 2016
    9
    I'm really loving this album from start to finish. The Getaway has so much depth, it's produced well and mixed really well too. I've listened to the album 10 times now and it grows with every listen. My favorite tracks a Goodbye Angels, Dark Necessities, The Hunter and Go Robot. Overall best album since By The Way and my forth favourite album of their catalogue behind B.S.S.M, By The WayI'm really loving this album from start to finish. The Getaway has so much depth, it's produced well and mixed really well too. I've listened to the album 10 times now and it grows with every listen. My favorite tracks a Goodbye Angels, Dark Necessities, The Hunter and Go Robot. Overall best album since By The Way and my forth favourite album of their catalogue behind B.S.S.M, By The Way and Californication.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Under The Radar
    Jul 21, 2016
    70
    The Getaway is generally a surprising success--the sound of a band having the intelligence to know when the time has come to move on and having the skill to actually achieve it.
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  2. DIY Magazine
    Jul 1, 2016
    40
    They’re an easy punchline, in fairness--perennial whipping boys, probably deserving of a break at some point--but when they continue to churn out nonsensical self-parody, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ continued stratospheric success is nothing short of baffling.
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  3. Q Magazine
    Jun 29, 2016
    60
    An odd, deliberately unpunchy comeback. [Aug 2016, p.114]
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