Stadium Arcadium
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 1071 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 70 out of 1071

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  1. MikeB
    Jul 2, 2006
    10
    I feel that this album is their best work to date. The band really seems to gel on this album. There seems to be no competition on this album, everyone is at their best and each is given a chance to shine without interupting the flow of the track. It's a mature effort put forth by the peppers and it really does surprisingly fill two CD's nicely.
  2. tomc
    May 7, 2006
    10
    listen to it 3 times, the first 2 dont do it justice. great album, they could tour with this and no other songs no problem
  3. DG
    May 9, 2006
    10
    I will admit that the Red Hot Chili Peppers are my favourite band so I was expecting astronomical things from this album. And upon first listen, I wasn't sure how the album fit compared to their others. It seemed a bit mellow, but after listening to it several times I am now able to fully appreciate it. My recommendation is listen to it a few times before discarding it as the same I will admit that the Red Hot Chili Peppers are my favourite band so I was expecting astronomical things from this album. And upon first listen, I wasn't sure how the album fit compared to their others. It seemed a bit mellow, but after listening to it several times I am now able to fully appreciate it. My recommendation is listen to it a few times before discarding it as the same old Chili's. You'll thank me later.… Expand
  4. BenA
    May 10, 2006
    10
    Just like heaven.
  5. AronR
    May 10, 2006
    10
    It's simply amazing to listen to the first cd and realize thats only half of the greatness that is Stadium Arcadium. Each song follows the previous song flawlessly and the album as a whole is the best thing I have EVER bought!
  6. RobR
    May 15, 2006
    10
    Instant classic.
  7. Krago
    May 15, 2006
    10
    First listen i thought "wow, this sucks", but the songs just keep growing on you. Now i've got 28 new favourite songs. Frusciante is GOD!
  8. CHRISH
    May 22, 2006
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS GREAT a good selection of songs
  9. GrantK
    May 22, 2006
    10
    I can't see how this album can be critisised, I find it impossible to find a flaw. PERFECT ALBUM FROM THE BES TBAND ON THE PLANET.....enough said...
  10. BorisS
    May 6, 2006
    10
    Flea was right... If you do not like this album, you do not like the Red Hot Chili Peppers... And by the way, if you don't like this band, even a little, your missing out a lot... Stadium Arcadium is beyond kickass.
  11. sinang
    May 6, 2006
    10
    best thing they've ever done..
  12. VitoB
    May 7, 2006
    10
    Amazing!!!!
  13. jonesb
    May 9, 2006
    10
    please.................people who don't like this album.........shut up....you have no musical taste....................................why can't you put aside your need to be different for a change and be honest. just accept the fact this is one of the best albums of our time
  14. HamdiM
    May 9, 2006
    10
    Cilli peppers r the best but this album is their 3 best album ever
  15. BertD
    May 9, 2006
    10
    It's a really great album full with collourfull songs, it's amazing how they can fill 2 albums with this. Heads up for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, been there so long.. will be here for long ;)
  16. willl
    Jun 2, 2006
    10
    someone got their funk back....
  17. MIkeF
    Jun 8, 2006
    10
    awesome
  18. Deppy
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    Best album ever....Peppers are great.
  19. RedHotFan
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    Best album ever.Red Hot Can't Stop.We love you guys!!!Great work.
  20. MosesR
    Jul 2, 2006
    10
    Great double album..... sums up Chile Peppers..
  21. stephiej
    Mar 7, 2007
    10
    awesome funky and shows how developed these guys are! wonderfully "blended" and mixed great job, definitely a prize album
  22. FortuneF
    Mar 29, 2009
    10
    An incredible mix of musical styles, from some of the best melodic rock around in 'Slow Cheetah' and 'She Looks To Me' to rappin' hard hitting funk in 'Storm In a Teacup'. The only odd this about this album is that, aside from Dani California, they chose the worst songs to be singles.
  23. SamB
    Dec 23, 2006
    10
    My favourite band so I am definitly biased, but a definite new direction from the Chili Peppers that I love more every time I listen to the CD. Some of John's riffs are so catchy and I am so surprised that there haven't been more singles from this album, torture me and hard to concentrate atop that list. A few OK tracks and alot of very good ones, if you can take the My favourite band so I am definitly biased, but a definite new direction from the Chili Peppers that I love more every time I listen to the CD. Some of John's riffs are so catchy and I am so surprised that there haven't been more singles from this album, torture me and hard to concentrate atop that list. A few OK tracks and alot of very good ones, if you can take the Chili's taking a less edgy stance on their music then definitly buy this album.… Expand
  24. GlenA
    Oct 9, 2006
    10
    If you don't love this, you have horrible tast. Best guitar work ever for the Peppers.
  25. colin
    May 10, 2006
    10
    Brilliant. people have to realize that the chili peppers are growing up like any other band. they cant make every album sound like Blood Sugar Sex Magik. This could be the best theyve ever done. This will go down in history as one of the pinnacle rock albums of all time.
  26. jeffd
    May 11, 2006
    10
    Too bad most americans are sucked into the doldrums of american idol. They do not have the attention spand for this magnificent piece of work
  27. NishV
    May 10, 2006
    10
    An absolutely fantastic album, epic on all scales! This has Chili's written all over it, and every single band member is on top form! John's influence comes shining through on almost every track. Hell, if only this scale could go up to 11....!!!
  28. Bairon
    May 11, 2006
    10
    Best album ever.
  29. OscarA
    May 11, 2006
    10
    An absolute masterpiece of melody. The best album of the Chili Peppers' career.
  30. MariaN
    May 13, 2006
    10
    this album rocks all the way, whoever doesnt like it sucks ass probably, so dont deny that it rocks ass suckers!!!
  31. GurbajR
    May 13, 2006
    10
    This is album is probably one of the best I've heard in a very long time - it's a mish mash of Blood Sugar and Californication, with a hint of By the Way. It's brilliant - people who say it's disappointing after By the Way don't know what they're talking about. Any true Chili's fan would see this album as nothing short of great. Chili's have gone This is album is probably one of the best I've heard in a very long time - it's a mish mash of Blood Sugar and Californication, with a hint of By the Way. It's brilliant - people who say it's disappointing after By the Way don't know what they're talking about. Any true Chili's fan would see this album as nothing short of great. Chili's have gone back to what they're best at, funking the socks of beloved fans!… Expand
  32. ArmusG
    May 13, 2006
    10
    ...so goood. This will be the perfect soundtrack to this years summer.
  33. Eric
    May 10, 2006
    10
    A brilliant piece of music. They manage to touch on every sound they have used over their illustrious and varied career and the album still has a great flow. Every one of the Chili's is at the top of their game. Anthony Kiedis has never sounded better and the John Frusciante's guitar is flawless. There are some great guitar solos on this album. This is the first double album in A brilliant piece of music. They manage to touch on every sound they have used over their illustrious and varied career and the album still has a great flow. Every one of the Chili's is at the top of their game. Anthony Kiedis has never sounded better and the John Frusciante's guitar is flawless. There are some great guitar solos on this album. This is the first double album in years that isn't full of filler tracks. Every track on Stadium Arcadium has its place. A masterpiece.… Expand
  34. MikeyV
    May 16, 2006
    10
    The Jupiter disc is excellent. If you don't replay Readymade several times your lame. Lots of variety throughout, and two mediocre songs out of 28. For twelve bucks this album is a steal. I can't wait for Lollapalooza in Chicago.
  35. DaveF
    May 21, 2006
    10
    Havnt stopped listening to it since i bought it. Every song is superb and Frusciante is genius. Buy this album NOW!
  36. CathP
    May 20, 2006
    10
    This is way the best Chilis record so far!! Amazing.
  37. BryanN
    May 30, 2006
    10
    Maybe The critics should listen to the album before they make up there minds
  38. RodE
    May 6, 2006
    10
    This album ROCKS! Fuck the guardian´s reviewer!
  39. Bairon
    May 6, 2006
    10
    Best album ever.
  40. [Anonymous]
    May 7, 2006
    10
    Loved the Chili's for 18 years and they have surpassed themselves this time.It has everything the FAN is looking for,everything the Chili's have learnt is here.The broad spectrum of music is here and I will go as far as to say this is their best album.Truly fantastic.The magic is back!!!
  41. DaveG
    May 8, 2006
    10
    The more you listen to this album, the better it gets. It's really wonderful. This coming from a jaded indie kid, the Chilis must have done something right.
  42. zacko
    May 8, 2006
    10
    you people dont know what youre talking about. for those of you that say "its not as good as blood sugar" you dont understand the fact that this album isnt meant to be a rehashing of their old material, its the next step forward in their musical careers. This album is ingenious, almost every song has something distinct about it that separates it from anything youve ever heard before. 28 you people dont know what youre talking about. for those of you that say "its not as good as blood sugar" you dont understand the fact that this album isnt meant to be a rehashing of their old material, its the next step forward in their musical careers. This album is ingenious, almost every song has something distinct about it that separates it from anything youve ever heard before. 28 songs is more like an epic than an album, and the fact that around 26 of them are unskippable is a true testament to how hard this bad strives to please their fans and the music world. I am probably one of the biggest chili peppers fans youll ever meet, and this album surpassed even my expectations. Bravo.… Expand
  43. DanL
    May 8, 2006
    10
    An awesome comeback / summary of what RHCP is.
  44. DannyB
    May 8, 2006
    10
    A culmination of all the Pepper's works from the last 20 years, Stadium Arcadium is a double album filled with many highlights that make it possible to listen to it for hours on end without getting tired of it. Standouts include "Snow", "Wet Sand", "Dani California", "Hard to Concentrate", Hump De Bump", "Slow Cheetah", and many many more. Do yourself a favor and buy perhaps the best A culmination of all the Pepper's works from the last 20 years, Stadium Arcadium is a double album filled with many highlights that make it possible to listen to it for hours on end without getting tired of it. Standouts include "Snow", "Wet Sand", "Dani California", "Hard to Concentrate", Hump De Bump", "Slow Cheetah", and many many more. Do yourself a favor and buy perhaps the best album that will come out this year.… Expand
  45. PeterH
    May 8, 2006
    10
    This album pushes funk right back in your face - Its Fantastic. The Chili's on there 9th album have now and have some more chopy an relaxed tunes, down the same line as the foo's did with there double album. Do not forget though its a much stronger album with some fantastic music.
  46. Andrew
    May 9, 2006
    10
    Maybe a couple tracks of filler, but on the whole the album satisfies with at least 20 perfect tracks.
  47. billym
    May 9, 2006
    10
    Red hot on the money!! Love this CD. best songs I love so far: 21st Century, Animal Bar, Dani Califonia, Shes Only 18, Hump de Bump (love the percussions!), Storm in a Teacup, Tell Me Baby, Turn it Again (fun), Wet Sand, Charlie, Snow. These are 4 very talented artists!!!!! Awesome!!!!!
  48. LiebeU
    May 9, 2006
    10
    What can you say? It might not be another BSSM, but it is still an awsome album. Though SA is a double, it doesn't sound tired or forced. Soundtrack for the summer of 2006!
  49. MannyA
    May 9, 2006
    10
    'Stadium Arcadium' is absolutely amazing! I love this album, it just keeps getting better and better with each listen. Its rockin, funky, melodic, beautiful, soulful, its everything I've come to love about this band in the 16 years I've been a fan, and so much more.
  50. Jonathan
    May 9, 2006
    10
    The chilis just cemented their legacy as one of the greatest bands of all time. They're the Beach Boys of alternative rock. It's really of that caliber. John Frusciante is apparently no longer human. You can hear it in his fingering on songs like Snow and Turn. His performance on this CD puts him in the same pantheon as Hendrix and Page. Kiedis' lyrics aren't poetry. I The chilis just cemented their legacy as one of the greatest bands of all time. They're the Beach Boys of alternative rock. It's really of that caliber. John Frusciante is apparently no longer human. You can hear it in his fingering on songs like Snow and Turn. His performance on this CD puts him in the same pantheon as Hendrix and Page. Kiedis' lyrics aren't poetry. I don't think they're meant to be. I don't care. He's single-handedly forging a revolution in melodic singing. You give into melody and not be a pussy. The couple of One Hot MInute style tracks like Storm, Strip, and Warlocks aren't my favorites. But that leaves 25 of some of the greatest songs I've ever heard. Only the Chilis could fuse their 2nd era with their 1st to create a song like Charlie. Made You Feel Better is pure bliss. The arrangements on Snow and Wet Sand still have me sitting on the edge of my figurative seat waiting for the last 2 minutes after many listens. When Flea and Chad are in sync, it's perfection. Listen to Torture Me. Get this album. If you can't afford it, get it anyway. Support the greatest band in the world making music today by seeing them in concert.… Expand
  51. WillO
    May 9, 2006
    10
    RHCP at it again. Just impressive stuff. Guys are just living gods!
  52. sir_Psycho
    May 9, 2006
    10
    the red hot chili peppers embarass all other artists making music
  53. PieGood
    Jun 10, 2006
    10
    Puta this thing it was brilliant awesome and i'll forever be singing to it! absolutely brilliant.
  54. JimS
    Jun 2, 2006
    10
    Proof that record critics are idiots. Do you realize that 70 for a double record comes to 140%? After you listen to all the other utter tunemania on this, crank the song "Turn it Again" along with "Wet Sand" and, oh hell, the whole two records once again. Sheesh, this is so-o-o-o fine.
  55. blakew.
    Jun 20, 2006
    10
    RHCP are awesome. Not only because they have once again turned out a spectacular album. And its not just that they did it again its that they still make great songs and turn out great music at the same time. And thats waht we are missing now a days
  56. steft
    Jun 30, 2006
    10
    some songs on this CD are just disgusting... blast turn it again and tell me its a bad cd. fruiscantes solo is just dirty. i kinda bought this cd cause i really liked dani california but now i skip that song everytime i listen. i must say songs like SNOW, TURN IT AGAIN, and STORM IN A TEACUP are amazing songs and the rest of the cd is darn good... 10/10... easy
  57. IanSl
    Jun 5, 2006
    10
    Probbably the best album I ever heard. Every song is a masterpiece for itself, if I could I'd give it 20 out of 10
  58. BrianT
    Jun 6, 2006
    10
    This is the most beautiful album, both lyricly and musically, that I have ever heard. It is a materwork. The depth of emotion and musical craft is unparalleled. This is what music should be. This makes me even more discusted with all of the crap on the radio - obviously, there is real talent out there. Unfortunatly, the music industry is too obsessed with counting penny to pick up on it.
  59. matta
    Jun 8, 2006
    10
    I have to say...a couple years ago when by the way came out i was pretty excited but when i bought it i was very dissapointed...So when i heard about stadium arcadium i was a little skeptical. But eventually i bought it and im serious its the best album of the chilis yet. every single song on that CD is great. I HIGHLY recommend this album
  60. Bairon
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    Best album ever.
  61. Summoner
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    A double album full of great songs that are all totally different. Great album.Fantastic solos...Excellent work!!!!
  62. Maria
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    One 'Red Hot' Album!!!!!
  63. Gospel
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    Best thing they've ever done.Oh yes this album is better than Californication or Blood Sugar Sex Magic!!!This album rocks.Amazing!!!
  64. IanP
    Jul 2, 2006
    10
    Just seen the band at ipswich uk. The ticket sales and record sales speak for themselves long live funk rock. chillis are genius. I tried to tell them that at hyde park. Ps you can hear me on live at hyde park shouting genius if you listen close enough.
  65. FunkFather
    Sep 30, 2006
    10
    I believe this album is better than Blood Sugar Sex Magic.
  66. Salsa
    Mar 26, 2007
    10
    4 grammies motherfuckers 4 grammies.
  67. bens
    May 8, 2007
    10
    i have been listening to the peppers for years and this is the best i've heard from them yet. song after song is brilliant and unique and feature some terrific lyrics from Kiedis. 10/10
  68. Rosino
    Oct 22, 2006
    10
    The sound of the album, the only way I can put it is imagine an equal portion of By The Way, Californication, Blood Sugar Sex Magik, even One Hot Minute, and a mix of all their previous four albums, stick it all in a blender, and Stadium Arcadium is what you get. This album sees RHCP touching the sound of every stage in their 23 year career. This album offers some of the wickedest guitar The sound of the album, the only way I can put it is imagine an equal portion of By The Way, Californication, Blood Sugar Sex Magik, even One Hot Minute, and a mix of all their previous four albums, stick it all in a blender, and Stadium Arcadium is what you get. This album sees RHCP touching the sound of every stage in their 23 year career. This album offers some of the wickedest guitar solos I've ever heard. And for those of you who have been wondering, yes, they have brought back the funk, and everything else they have done.It makes sense too since they r opening for them on this tour. I recomend all checking out the mars volta. Again best guitar ever! some solos give me chills everytime I hear them. The sound on this record is phenominal especially John Frusciante who is the best guitar player ever, he was always a great guitar player but only played great solos live, like on live at slane and live in hyde park but now he has but great guitar solos on a studio album it is just pure brilliance. Flea is the best bass player and is always exellent. Chad is the hard hitter he has always been and has not lost anything through age. Anthony Kiedis is still the best frontman ever. There were some doubts on the first few times through both discs, but all the songs really grow on you, especially "Tell Me Baby" and "Warlocks". Anthony is one of the best songwriters in todays music his lyrics can be funny, emotional and just average lyrics sometimes and it is just really nice. I think Anthony shows a lot of emotion on this album and it shows by listening to Stadium Arcadium, Slow Cheetah, Desecration Smile, If and a lot more songs on this album.The Red Hot Chilli peppers can write good lyrics for virtually anything - rock or rap.… Expand
  69. Noble
    Oct 22, 2006
    10
    Great album
  70. Noble
    Oct 24, 2006
    10
    Great album
  71. HumpDeBump
    Oct 26, 2006
    10
    Stadium Arcadium rocks.
  72. fabiang
    Oct 26, 2006
    10
    Best Band Ever
  73. nicolasg
    May 10, 2006
    10
    i have listened to it now several times, and i have already made my personal order of the tracks to listen it in one flow. in 28 songs, there must be only 4/5 songs that i really don't fancy. but regarding the rest, it is an absolutely brilliant body of rocking creative music. truly red hot. an album for the fan. it is virtuous, honest, generous, vibrating, new. i recommend: storm in i have listened to it now several times, and i have already made my personal order of the tracks to listen it in one flow. in 28 songs, there must be only 4/5 songs that i really don't fancy. but regarding the rest, it is an absolutely brilliant body of rocking creative music. truly red hot. an album for the fan. it is virtuous, honest, generous, vibrating, new. i recommend: storm in a tea cup, readymade, 21st century, warlocks, especially in michigan, charlie, c'mon girl, snow, torture me, humb de hump, hard to concentrate, wet sand, we believe, hey, tell me baby, dani califonia, turn it again and death of a martian. if there were only these 18 songs, it would be the best album of red hot. enjoy.… Expand
  74. DavidC
    May 10, 2006
    10
    After Californication and By the Way, this album shows how Red Hot can do even better and better.
  75. JohnW
    May 11, 2006
    10
    Very cool album. It gets a little repetitive when you consider their previous efforts, however it is still a great album. Amazing guitar work by John Fruscianti.
  76. VictoriaP
    May 11, 2006
    10
    awesome album
  77. SparticusA
    May 12, 2006
    10
    Why don't people give this cd credit! it shines out as a truely amazing peice of work among all that hip-hop/pop rock crap. Its a once in a decade gem why doesn't anyone treat it like one!!
  78. LucyB
    May 12, 2006
    10
    payed both cds twice and ended up with 18 favorites. now I play them non stop. love the cool lyrics. this band is on fire!
  79. MikeT
    May 12, 2006
    10
    Stadium Arcadium is absolutely stunning, a natural continuation of probably everything RHCP have ever done.... and then some. John Frusciante seems to have learned a lot from his work with The Mars Volta, and S.A. cements his place as one of the best guitarists of his generation. Kiedis pulls out lyrics far better than By the Way, and it all comes together to form an amazing album. Stadium Arcadium is absolutely stunning, a natural continuation of probably everything RHCP have ever done.... and then some. John Frusciante seems to have learned a lot from his work with The Mars Volta, and S.A. cements his place as one of the best guitarists of his generation. Kiedis pulls out lyrics far better than By the Way, and it all comes together to form an amazing album. Stadium Arcadium is this generation's Physical Graffiti.… Expand
  80. EnriqueR
    May 13, 2006
    10
    Excellent album! The Chili Peppers mixing every previous album they made in this only two! And they Kick Asses!
  81. LorettaS
    May 15, 2006
    10
    this is what music should be. RHCP gave this album all they had, and are blowing me away. When did they turn into real musicians? who cares. stop comparing it to previous albums... this is a different work from RHCP, and should be treated as such. outstanding.
  82. TommyH
    May 16, 2006
    10
    A real grower and an amazing collection of songs, bar 3 or 4 'ok' tracks. The Chili's finest hour? Maybe.
  83. Catrien
    May 16, 2006
    10
    You can absolutely get lost in the beauty of this album.. there is depth in the lyrics and the funk is finally back!
  84. JonathanE
    May 16, 2006
    10
    Pitchfork and Prefix can EAT IT! This album is one of the best things RHCP have done. It's a grower and gets better with each subsequent listen. A triumph!
  85. paulc
    May 16, 2006
    10
    Outstanding album. Keidis in top form with his voice, melodies and lyrics; Frusciante in top form with breaks and riffs; Flea and Smith faultless rhythm section as per usual. This album will be massive.
  86. KyleC
    May 16, 2006
    10
    Very good album, exactly what I expect from the Red Hot Chili Peppers
  87. CharlieC
    May 17, 2006
    10
    This album is quite simply, the best chill peppers album ever, and I don't say that lightly. It's quite simply masterful. This is a beautiful album for non-musicians but any self-respecting musician will listen to this and just say, 'wow!'
  88. ConorW
    May 17, 2006
    10
    Fantastic. Would buy again.
  89. NealeE
    May 18, 2006
    10
    NME gives it only 7 out of 10. One of the reasons I've stopped buying. They've lost it. Almost every song's a classic. Risky putting out a double but they've cracked it.
  90. SolonK
    May 22, 2006
    10
    Simply a classic. Flea has held up his side of the bargain and is bringing back his amazing and funky bass riffs, Frusciante has labled himself a guitar God, drummer chad smith continues to hit the drums harder than anyone since John Bonham, and kiedis will suprise you with some new found vocal range. It is almost a critics duty to try to take a band as big as the chilis down a notch. But Simply a classic. Flea has held up his side of the bargain and is bringing back his amazing and funky bass riffs, Frusciante has labled himself a guitar God, drummer chad smith continues to hit the drums harder than anyone since John Bonham, and kiedis will suprise you with some new found vocal range. It is almost a critics duty to try to take a band as big as the chilis down a notch. But an album with so many gems will no-doubt stand strong. a must have album.… Expand
  91. AbishekJ
    May 25, 2006
    10
    I've never been a big RHCP fan, but this record is a modern masterpiece. It takes a few listens to distinguish between the songs, but once you do, each song has its share of hooks, solos and california rock charm to keep you engaged.
  92. KentE
    May 30, 2006
    10
    Ali M let me start off by addressing you, not being able to remember any of the tracks isnt so much the Chili Peppers fault, but the fact thats its 28 tracks long, maybe thats why you cant remember any of the tracks, and probably because you went into with a bias against the band in the first place. The album is great, better than their last By The Way, which was great in its own right, Ali M let me start off by addressing you, not being able to remember any of the tracks isnt so much the Chili Peppers fault, but the fact thats its 28 tracks long, maybe thats why you cant remember any of the tracks, and probably because you went into with a bias against the band in the first place. The album is great, better than their last By The Way, which was great in its own right, but they brought the funk back on this album. I own all their albums, and have to say this may be the best, yes even better than Blood Sugar Sex Magik. Its a close call between them, both albums dont have a bad song, and Blood Sugar has classics like "Under The Bridge","Suck My Kiss" and etc. But this new album is great, Dani California is not even in the top half of best tracks, and thats a great song in itself. My Favorites are "Charlie"-Give It away with a more melodic and grown up sound, "Strip My Mind"-Under the bridge type feel to it, "Desecration Smile-Great Melodies, and possibly the best song on the album-"Readymade", a better song than most metal bands can put out today. Not a bad song on the album even the weaker ones-"If", "Shes Only 18" are very solid efforts. Jupiter is more of an safe album with songs were used to hearing them sing the past couple albums, and Mars is more out there. I like Mars more myself, but Jupiter is great as well, both albums would be great on their own. Great album for Chili Pepper Fans, if you dont like them anyway, this isnt the album for you, listen to By The Way first then work your way up to the funk, but if your a fan of theirs, this album is well worth the almost 4 year wait.… Expand
  93. NinoJ
    May 6, 2006
    10
    RHCP are always my soul mates, every song touches me. Best bend ever!Hope some day they will come to Croatia!!
  94. AdamP
    May 6, 2006
    10
    Not their best effort, but they dont have to out-do themselves. A solid 28 tracks makes this one of the best double albums I've heard yet.
  95. TomB
    May 6, 2006
    10
    The best thing I've ever heard!! The Chili's match their gorgeous melody with their old time funk. All in all this is simply a fun, beautiful album.
  96. GrantT
    May 8, 2006
    10
    Fresh, funky, melodic, and mournful, Stadium Arcadium is probably my favorite Chili Peppers album of all time (yes, it's better than Californication). My favorite songs: "Snow", "Stadium Arcadium", "Slow Cheetah", "Wet Sand", "Hey", "Desecration Smile", "Tell me Baby", "Hard to Concentrate", "If", "Storm in a Teacup", "Death of a Martian"
  97. AlanW
    May 8, 2006
    10
    The best album I've heard in years. Masterpiece
  98. Chris
    May 9, 2006
    10
    awesome album, the SUMMER ALBUM OF 2006.
  99. nachoa
    May 9, 2006
    10
    Great album. But need more time to listen every single note in there. Its easy to disqualify, but I'd like to know if the ones how rated low this album took the time to listen to it as it deserves. I'm pretty sure not.
  100. thebeardedwonder
    May 9, 2006
    10
    Great album, some real depth here.
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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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