I'm with You
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
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7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 187 Ratings

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  1. thegetaway
    Oct 22, 2021
    8
    In retrospect, I'm With You is a beautiful, overlooked album that deserves more praise. It is pointless and unfair to compare it to their past work, as albums like Blood Sugar Sex Magik, Californication, By the Way and Stadium Arcadium are considered to be some of the greatest in music history. I also think that the band deserves points for trying something new and going in a differentIn retrospect, I'm With You is a beautiful, overlooked album that deserves more praise. It is pointless and unfair to compare it to their past work, as albums like Blood Sugar Sex Magik, Californication, By the Way and Stadium Arcadium are considered to be some of the greatest in music history. I also think that the band deserves points for trying something new and going in a different direction, in the absence of John Frusciante.… Expand
  2. NolanLundgaard
    Jul 26, 2021
    9
    I’m with You by Red Hot Chili Peppers: 8.63

    Monarchy of Roses: 1 :) Factory of Faith: 0.75 Brendan’s Death Song: 1 :) Ethiopia: 0.75 Annie Wants a Baby: 1 :) Look Around: 1 The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie: 1 :) Did I Let You Know: 1 :) Goodbye Hooray: 1 :) Happiness Loves Company: 1 :) Police Station: 1 Even You Brutus?: 1 :) Meet Me at the Corner: 0.75 Dance, Dance,    I’m with You by Red Hot Chili Peppers: 8.63

    Monarchy of Roses: 1 :)
    Factory of Faith: 0.75
    Brendan’s Death Song: 1 :)
    Ethiopia: 0.75
    Annie Wants a Baby: 1 :)
    Look Around: 1
    The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie: 1 :)
    Did I Let You Know: 1 :)
    Goodbye Hooray: 1 :)
    Happiness Loves Company: 1 :)
    Police Station: 1
    Even You Brutus?: 1 :)
    Meet Me at the Corner: 0.75
    Dance, Dance, Dance: 0.75

    13/14 ~ .929 -> 8.63

    After greatly enjoying Stadium Arcadium, I wasn’t sure how the Peppers would be able to top their 2006 success. I found from listening to this release that I’m with You is just as good, if not better, than Stadium Arcadium. I always love seeing how artists evolve and improve over time, but even more so if they are able to be consistently good. While I’m with You may sound a little different than other releases, a whole lot of RHCP DNA is jam packed within its lyrics (which includes some of my favorite one-liners from the band) and funky (~BSSM at times) music.

    I wish I could give my entire song-by-song commentary, but that would push my review past the character limit.

    Overall, I was exceedingly satisfied with this Red Hot Chili Peppers release. Much like if Stadium Arcadium was more regularly-sized, it was enjoyable throughout and I know that RHCP put lots of time and effort into this release. I know it’s not their most popular album but so far it’s one of my favorites and I think it may be a little underappreciated. While it may not have Frusciante, it still had the fun drums, groovy basslines, and gripping lyrics that RHCP has been known for their whole career. I would highly recommend I’m with You to all lovers of music, but RHCP (and more broadly, rock) fans will not be disappointed. This album makes me more excited than ever to give The Getaway a listen. Highlights: Monarchy of Roses, Brendan’s Death Song, Annie Wants a Baby, Look Around, The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie, Did I Let You Know, Goodbye Hooray, Happiness Loves Company, Police Station, and Even You Brutus?.    … Expand
  3. surf1ngthevoid
    May 11, 2019
    7
    Two years after the departure of the great John Frusciante and five after their Grammy winner "Stadium Arcadium", the Chilis appeared with a record that, in the first listening, could be taken as insufficient. But I think is a nice collection of songs and a good effort. The singles "Raindance Maggie" and "Monarchy of Roses" are the top tracks on this one imo.
  4. pinkenigma
    Oct 3, 2017
    7
    Although not as musically diversified as the band's other work, "I'm With You" can still get a message across. Basslines are the technical highlights and make this album a good stuff to listen.
  5. YT_Guyyy
    Dec 2, 2016
    7
    I'm gonna keep this short and to the point, as I don't have much to say. This album is very decent. It has some of my favorite RHCP songs like 'The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie' and 'Brendan's Death Song', but it also has some weak guitar work on several tracks, the album is lacking in good guitar work, but is overall rather solid.
  6. franemilio
    Jun 15, 2016
    7
    Overall, it is a good album. Surely, they've changed a lot and that's good. Here you can listen to a more instrumental band with Flea taking the main role in most of the songs. Best songs: Brenda's Death Song, The Adventure of Rain Dance Maggie, Police Station and Dance,Dance,Dance.
  7. winterhombre
    Apr 16, 2014
    10
    I was hesitant at first (mostly because I had only listened to Monarchy of Roses and Adventures of Raindance Maggie) and it took me a year to actually pick it up the store. Boy was I wrong, sure this is different to Stadium Arcadium but when have RHCP records ever sounded alike? That's what I like about them, they keep experimenting and changing which keeps them interesting but with a highI was hesitant at first (mostly because I had only listened to Monarchy of Roses and Adventures of Raindance Maggie) and it took me a year to actually pick it up the store. Boy was I wrong, sure this is different to Stadium Arcadium but when have RHCP records ever sounded alike? That's what I like about them, they keep experimenting and changing which keeps them interesting but with a high quality standard.
    The most remarkable aspect is the rhythm section as Flea hasn't been this "noticeable" since One Hot Minute-both albums were written mostly by him-and Chad's percussion is at its finest. Sure, it certainly lacks some punch (specially on the guitars) but Josh is a great addition to the team and I wouldn't expect less of this record. Note: You must give it some listens before you realize how good it is.
    I'm glad actual music is being made by real artists in the 2010s.    … Expand
  8. Stewmista
    Mar 2, 2014
    10
    This album is a totally different direction once again for the Chilis' sound. Its like a Soft funk Pop sound. Vocally, the album is fairly simplistic yet very catchy with some fantastic backing vocals from Josh Klinghoffer. Kinghoffers use of beautiful chords and heavy use of effects all work to make him stand out and express his own sound. Flea has opted for a "By The Way-ish" melodicThis album is a totally different direction once again for the Chilis' sound. Its like a Soft funk Pop sound. Vocally, the album is fairly simplistic yet very catchy with some fantastic backing vocals from Josh Klinghoffer. Kinghoffers use of beautiful chords and heavy use of effects all work to make him stand out and express his own sound. Flea has opted for a "By The Way-ish" melodic orientated bass sound - yet is less chilled than that of By The Way and is more energetic and funky. This is a solid album and one which I have been enjoying for a long time now, which is all you can really ask from an album. To be a Chillis' fan is to be able to accept many forms of sound and embrace change with love. This is something a lot of the "fans" don't understand and so complain that its not a carbon copy of Stadium Arcadium. Josh has done well filling Frusciantes boots and he will do well in the band… Expand
  9. PitchforkSucks
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    One of the most underrated albums of all time. Although a few decent tracks are in the first half of the album, the majority includes superb ballads that come from Kiedis' personal experiences. Meet Me at the Corner is beautiful and Rain Dance Maggie has one of the best grooves the band has ever written.
  10. musicforall
    Nov 4, 2013
    10
    It's a great album! It's easy to listen to and it brings up or sustains my mood when I'm going about my life. It's doing all the things a musician probably wants their music to accomplish. Also, something about the whole album reminds me of healing with the sound and white-background artwork. I definitely feel that listening to I'm With You is reflective of tribulations, changes and anIt's a great album! It's easy to listen to and it brings up or sustains my mood when I'm going about my life. It's doing all the things a musician probably wants their music to accomplish. Also, something about the whole album reminds me of healing with the sound and white-background artwork. I definitely feel that listening to I'm With You is reflective of tribulations, changes and an underlying passion for their making music as a family unit. As they've gotten older their music seems to have gotten warmer is really positive and continues to be poignant. It can't be easy to keep up that excitement but they do it really well. Also, the lyrical observations and poetry are great, too. They're bringing new and awesome things to the table.… Expand
  11. slaughtermouce
    Apr 18, 2013
    8
    During the first listening, you'll might be disappointed, but a little magic could grow in you.
    I listen to this album for almost 2 years, and I re-discover every song every time A solid work by the musicians; Flea and Chad Smith have never been so good, Kiedis' vocals are powerful, and Klinghoffer's work is unconventional but fresh and effective. That album proves that a rock album is    During the first listening, you'll might be disappointed, but a little magic could grow in you.
    I listen to this album for almost 2 years, and I re-discover every song every time A solid work by the musicians; Flea and Chad Smith have never been so good, Kiedis' vocals are powerful, and Klinghoffer's work is unconventional but fresh and effective. That album proves that a rock album is not only big bass riffs and incredible guitar solos, but it can be more subtle     … Expand
  12. criticsbedumb
    Mar 26, 2013
    9
    I don't know what these critics are smoking. Perhaps most of them never liked RHCP to begin with. That or they're not the... target audience for RCHP.

    This album is very solid and a few songs are absolutely amazing, Brendan's Death Song and Police Station in particular. It's definitely not a huge departure from any of their past work. It's the same old RCHP making the same    I don't know what these critics are smoking. Perhaps most of them never liked RHCP to begin with. That or they're not the... target audience for RCHP.

    This album is very solid and a few songs are absolutely amazing, Brendan's Death Song and Police Station in particular. It's definitely not a huge departure from any of their past work. It's the same old RCHP making the same old awesome music.    … Expand
  13. LetzTalkMoveez
    Nov 15, 2012
    7
    No one should have expected "I'm with You" to be anything but a comfort piece much like the title suggests. It works that way; even with several tracks that stumble greatly, it's comforting to the fans, a sweet middle ground between old-school and oh-s**t-I-guess-we're-here-now.
  14. EvanOrtiz
    Nov 12, 2012
    7
    Throughout their career as a band, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have seen the heights of fame and glory along with the depths of depressions and failure. After their 2006 success, Stadium Arcadium, the group reached the top of their career in the 21st century (no pun intended). Many questioned the future of the critically acclaimed group when, in 2009, guitarist John Frusciante announced hisThroughout their career as a band, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have seen the heights of fame and glory along with the depths of depressions and failure. After their 2006 success, Stadium Arcadium, the group reached the top of their career in the 21st century (no pun intended). Many questioned the future of the critically acclaimed group when, in 2009, guitarist John Frusciante announced his decision to leave the band. Was that the end?
    Soon after Frusciante left the Peppers, a new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer (who toured with the band during the Stadium Arcadium tour) was hired as a full time replacement. The modified lineup was described as     … Expand
  15. nicrax96
    Jun 26, 2012
    10
    i was scared after john departure of the RHCP and the amazing stadium arcadium.at the beginning i listened the entire album and didn't surprised me or make me feel that peppers spirit and melodic sound of californication and by the way but the more i played it the more i like the new sound and start to appreciate josh
  16. Vampire25
    Mar 28, 2012
    8
    I was very surprised at how much I actually enjoyed this album. The Red Hot Chili Peppers sound both very funky, yet very mature also. All In All, I thought it was a pretty great record. B+
  17. Santi_RHCP
    Mar 11, 2012
    8
    The Red Hot might have changed their style, but they still show that they know what they are doing. For all the veteran fans it might take a while to get used to it but it's definitely a great disc
  18. SammyMFHutch
    Feb 18, 2012
    9
    I love the Chili Peps,they're gonna be rock and roll hall of famers and their still putting out good songs,and I'm with you is a beautiful album.IT has that funk element ,which makes us love RHCP,and Flea goes ape **** on these songs. Anthony's voice is nice and smooth,but there's more o be desired out of the lyrics in some points,but that doesn't stop me from singing along.A favoriteI love the Chili Peps,they're gonna be rock and roll hall of famers and their still putting out good songs,and I'm with you is a beautiful album.IT has that funk element ,which makes us love RHCP,and Flea goes ape **** on these songs. Anthony's voice is nice and smooth,but there's more o be desired out of the lyrics in some points,but that doesn't stop me from singing along.A favorite track of mine is Brendon's death song.Chad Smith comes in and provides a pounding heart beat of a drum beat,while Anthony sounds sentimental and great like usually. Annie wants a baby is a good tune,it's as close as Kilingofer is gonna sound like Fruscante,it sounds Stadium Arcadium-ish. Josh's power is in his hold back,he doesn't goes crazy,but you can always feel his presence,and dingy sounding guitar,like on meet me at the corner and dance dance dance.Factory of Faith is a cool baseball referencing,funky ,sexual good tune.The hardest song is faster paced joint called Goodbye hooray,which I enjoyed. .This is a good album the Chilis didn't reinvent themselves,but they are still as good as they've ever been in their department and signature brand of alternative California funk rock.… Expand
  19. skyminster
    Feb 12, 2012
    10
    I'm with you is one of the best (that's saying something) red hot chili peppers albums, every song is amazing except from dance, dance, dance which is still good anyway. the best song on the album is even you Brutus, it could be my favorite song of all time, it is in my top 5 red hot chili peppers songs!
  20. Happymonk
    Dec 9, 2011
    9
    Kiedis, Flea and Smith are all on top form here. Flea showcasing moreso than he's ever done before how skilled he is at the bass guitar, Kiedis is great at vocals, possibly the best he's ever been also. There are a couple of problems though: Frusciante IS severely missing, Klinghoffer is pretty good, but that's compared to an awesome guitar player. And a couple of the tracks aren'tKiedis, Flea and Smith are all on top form here. Flea showcasing moreso than he's ever done before how skilled he is at the bass guitar, Kiedis is great at vocals, possibly the best he's ever been also. There are a couple of problems though: Frusciante IS severely missing, Klinghoffer is pretty good, but that's compared to an awesome guitar player. And a couple of the tracks aren't particularly impressive. It does move the Chili's forward, in a good way. It does however, require a handful of listens to get and understand the new direction they have taken. I just hope the guitaring improves next time.… Expand
  21. 9zep_peppers
    Dec 7, 2011
    7
    With the departure of Frusciante this album does not disapoint, sure there are small differences and some quirky songs but all together its pretty good. There are a lot of awesome bass lines. Some of the lyrics seem a little off compared to other chili peppers songs.
  22. Moses89
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Great album, not their best but if they put it out before BSSM it would have put them on the map for sure.
    Even You Brutus? is the best song on the album
    Goodbye Hooray is the second best
    Look around is a close third
    Brendan's Death Song, Ethiopia, and Police Station are other great songs (Police Station is probably my favorite of all of the songs it just speaks to my soul)
  23. ajh0795
    Oct 15, 2011
    7
    i love this new sound. the album has many flaws but it has many strengths including there new guitarist who is superb at his instrument and fleas lines are very much so amazing
  24. centurysleuth
    Sep 29, 2011
    8
    On first listen, having prepped for the release by listening to 2/3 of the 'Chili Pepper's back catalog, I would have immediately given this album a 4/10 and gone on with my life. But, I drive around all day, so I kept listening. And I'm glad I did. While I'd still send this album back for remixing to include, Frusciate 'lead guitar,' parts, I'd be willing to say this album soundsOn first listen, having prepped for the release by listening to 2/3 of the 'Chili Pepper's back catalog, I would have immediately given this album a 4/10 and gone on with my life. But, I drive around all day, so I kept listening. And I'm glad I did. While I'd still send this album back for remixing to include, Frusciate 'lead guitar,' parts, I'd be willing to say this album sounds really good. Vocals sound less polished than all releases since One Hot Minute. RHCP's direction & lyrics hasn't seem to depreciate one ounce. The band still had bounce, yet there is plenty of powerful material on here as well. Again. Not the sort of pound you might want from the band, but RHCP has always been a band to not only have their pulse on what's popular in that generation's music, but always seem to be transforming.… Expand
  25. kgbelliveau91
    Sep 28, 2011
    7
    It has been roughly five years since the last time there was a Red Hot Chili Peppers song playing on the car radio as people drove into school. It has been five long years since the Chiliâ
  26. AdrianLuna
    Sep 27, 2011
    7
    "I'm With You" Retoma algo de Red Hot Chilli Papers que no vivos en el Stadium pero que fue un sonido muy caracteristico de Californication y By The Way.
    Ademas de contar con pistas instrumentales ("Ethiopia") muy bien conjugadas a lo largo del album, cuenta con una vigoroza bateria y instrumentos muy bien manejados, la tematica sigue siendo fascinante.
    Pese a esto, no es el mejor album de    "I'm With You" Retoma algo de Red Hot Chilli Papers que no vivos en el Stadium pero que fue un sonido muy caracteristico de Californication y By The Way.
    Ademas de contar con pistas instrumentales ("Ethiopia") muy bien conjugadas a lo largo del album, cuenta con una vigoroza bateria y instrumentos muy bien manejados, la tematica sigue siendo fascinante.
    Pese a esto, no es el mejor album de RHCP, en efecto creo que es aunque en cierta manera una decadencia a comparacion de su trabajo anterior el "Stadium Arcadium" creo que esta hecho solo para los fans de talla mediana y grande, ajenos a esta banda sera mejor abstenerse de oir el album completo y redimirse a escuchar los singles que este desprendera.    … Expand
  27. JELLi
    Sep 15, 2011
    10
    I love it... Absolutely have fallen in love with this album... The first listen took some getting used to, but i immediately saw the potential... then by the 3rd listen, i was hooked on everything.. this album haunts me in the most beautiful way... i feel like "I'm With You" is a better album than Stadium Arcadium.. and it's growing on me and starting to mean JUST AS MUCH to meI love it... Absolutely have fallen in love with this album... The first listen took some getting used to, but i immediately saw the potential... then by the 3rd listen, i was hooked on everything.. this album haunts me in the most beautiful way... i feel like "I'm With You" is a better album than Stadium Arcadium.. and it's growing on me and starting to mean JUST AS MUCH to me as Californiacation.. I can sum up this album in one word: "DANCE"… Expand
  28. clonmac
    Sep 7, 2011
    9
    I'm a big RHCP fan so this album has been very anticipated by me. Like a few others have stated, this album will grow on you and it doesn't take like, but you do have to give it a chance. Some of their past albums were like that as well, but I think that is the brilliance of RHCP. Their songs have so many layers to them that generally you have to listen to them a few times to really get aI'm a big RHCP fan so this album has been very anticipated by me. Like a few others have stated, this album will grow on you and it doesn't take like, but you do have to give it a chance. Some of their past albums were like that as well, but I think that is the brilliance of RHCP. Their songs have so many layers to them that generally you have to listen to them a few times to really get a feel for the rhythm and the lyrics. Musically, this is one of their best albums. I also feel as if Anthony Kiedis' voice has gotten even better in this album. Much in the same way that I felt By The Way was recorded, I'm With You brings in some of the many things that make RHCP who they are as a band to their songs. Their funk, rock, harmony, and quirkiness really shine in their songs and it is what makes them so unique. The more I listen to it, the more I can't stop listening. Factory of Faith is catchy and easily my favorite tune on the album. If you like RHCP, then you'll love this album. Just remember to give it a chance.… Expand
  29. NegativeCreep
    Sep 4, 2011
    10
    Upon first listen it struck me as a collection of some tracks you would hear on generic mainstream rock radio, and it still sounds that way. Repeated listens have proved more enjoyable, but let me make one thing absolutely clear. This is not a Red Hot Chili Peppers album. At least in the conventional sense. As is obvious to everybody, the Chili Peppers are a VERY different band thenUpon first listen it struck me as a collection of some tracks you would hear on generic mainstream rock radio, and it still sounds that way. Repeated listens have proved more enjoyable, but let me make one thing absolutely clear. This is not a Red Hot Chili Peppers album. At least in the conventional sense. As is obvious to everybody, the Chili Peppers are a VERY different band then they were in the late 80's/early 90's, and since By the Way have proceeded to evolve into basically a different band. This is not necessarily a bad thing. By The Way and Stadium Arcadium have been criticized, and I can see why but I found both of those albums to be very good. This one really is an exception however. There is just no funk in this record, an element which is (or I guess I should say were) very important to the Chili Peppers music along with their whole image. The music borders on cheesy acoustic ballads at times and it just makes me and I'm sure many others wonder what happened to this innovative band. I'm not criticizing the band for maturing or experimenting with different types of music. As long as the artists are doing what they want and are happy with it, that is perfect.… Expand
  30. ConnJack
    Sep 4, 2011
    7
    The tenth studio album from Red hot Chili Peppers has a change of sound from the previous record. The song go for a more of a radio-friendly way, even thought the track are done good, expect for "The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie". This record shows a change to the Chili Peppers' sound in a unique way, even though it has it's flaws.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 36
  3. Negative: 1 out of 36
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Oct 9, 2012
    67
    Throughout, Klinghoffer never takes over like Dave Navarro did with One Hot Minute, but he's not knocking down any doors, either.
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  2. Q Magazine
    Sep 21, 2011
    60
    It's the heart of the matter, and the song that sets the bar. [Oct 2011, p.122]
  3. cokemachineglow
    Sep 21, 2011
    62
    New axe-slinger or not, I'm With You is a given for this band--at least four songs too long and Rick Rubin's nonchalance leaves everything sounding precisely and consistently the same.
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