Stadium Arcadium
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 1071 Ratings

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  1. Salsa
    Mar 26, 2007
    10
    4 grammies motherfuckers 4 grammies.
  2. Marc.
    Apr 13, 2007
    9
    I've been a music fan for several years and this one is really an amazing record, highly recomended.
  3. 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
  4. RodrigoG
    Oct 8, 2008
    9
    I could rate this as awesome or terrible, because there are two versions to consider. But first, the album itself: 'Stadium Arcadium' is great! RHCP slightly downplayed the funk from their previous works, and added a solid touch of acid-rock, to mesmerizing results. This is the kind of record to which you should sit, relax, and listen carefully. But there is a problem: Vlado I could rate this as awesome or terrible, because there are two versions to consider. But first, the album itself: 'Stadium Arcadium' is great! RHCP slightly downplayed the funk from their previous works, and added a solid touch of acid-rock, to mesmerizing results. This is the kind of record to which you should sit, relax, and listen carefully. But there is a problem: Vlado Meller's super-loud mastering makes it a pain to the ears! So don't bother with the CD version or any store downloads: the only way to get Stadium Arcadium with the sound quality it deserves is the vinyl release. It has a different mastering, by renowned audiophile favorite Steve Hoffman. Yes, it is a tad more expensive - it is a 4 LP set, after all. If you have a good stereo set, and you like RHCP, this one is worth it.… Expand
  5. MelvinB
    Dec 1, 2006
    9
    While some tracks take time to digest, after a couple of spins you will find that they're there for a reason. It's a rollercoaster ride through the higher states of consciousnes, finding a perfect balance between the excitement of the fall and the anticipation and extasy of the way up.
  6. 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
  7. Noble
    Oct 22, 2006
    10
    Great album
  8. Noble
    Oct 24, 2006
    10
    Great album
  9. HumpDeBump
    Oct 26, 2006
    10
    Stadium Arcadium rocks.
  10. fabiang
    Oct 26, 2006
    10
    Best Band Ever
  11. 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
  12. DavidC
    May 10, 2006
    10
    After Californication and By the Way, this album shows how Red Hot can do even better and better.
  13. shteve
    May 10, 2006
    8
    i guarantee that anyone who gives this record bad marks has not listened through it more than once..if that. whether it is to your taste or not, you can't take away that these songs are extremely well written, creative and emotive. if they had let frusciante handle all the vocal duties this would be the album of the year, but keidis is actually more tolerable than usual. vocals aside i guarantee that anyone who gives this record bad marks has not listened through it more than once..if that. whether it is to your taste or not, you can't take away that these songs are extremely well written, creative and emotive. if they had let frusciante handle all the vocal duties this would be the album of the year, but keidis is actually more tolerable than usual. vocals aside this is great sonic pop music with a huge scope.… Expand
  14. Jow
    May 11, 2006
    9
    Fantastic album, significantly better than "By the Way". John's guitar is magnificent throughout and you can tell the music was written to provide each band member an opportunity to shine.
  15. RishiG
    May 11, 2006
    8
    It took some time but this album and its melodies are really growing one me. I only wish there were more out and out funky jammy songs on the two albums. Well, I guess we have ten songs to wait for for.
  16. 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.
  17. DavidS
    May 10, 2006
    8
    Pretty Freakin' Good Album!!! 28 Tracks is a difficult task for anyone to accomplish! Any TRUE Chili Pepper fan can certainly tell that they reached deep into their roots to set the record straight! Great Album! An 8 because I havent really felt their presence or emotion like other albums of the past! RHCP You Guys Still ROCK!!!
  18. Armen
    May 10, 2006
    9
    Great album! I mean, sure they could have probably cut about 4 or 5 songs out, but that still leaves a ton of great music. You get a little bit of everything here, so it doesn't get stale. Basically, if you've never liked them before, there's no reason you'll like this. But if you're a fan, it's everything you could ask for. Nothing revolutionary, but awesome Great album! I mean, sure they could have probably cut about 4 or 5 songs out, but that still leaves a ton of great music. You get a little bit of everything here, so it doesn't get stale. Basically, if you've never liked them before, there's no reason you'll like this. But if you're a fan, it's everything you could ask for. Nothing revolutionary, but awesome stuff nontheless. I can't wait until they tour this summer!… Expand
  19. Anonymous
    May 10, 2006
    9
    Great album, but some songs are repetitive, but still, nonetheless, a great album. Great buy for any Red Hot Chili Pepper fans, also probably a great one to start people off on.
  20. FredS
    May 11, 2006
    9
    Tuesday it was a 6.5 on my meter. Today its a 9. Tomorrow it will go to 11.
  21. Brian
    May 10, 2006
    9
    Serves as a mature, competent integration of their previous efforts and eclectic style. Because of "Stadium Arcadium's" dependence on their previous stylings, the band merely inches forward musically, as as opposed to exploding off the line. But coming from one of the great bands of our generation, an inch can be worth a mile. Strongly recommended.
  22. VictoriaP
    May 11, 2006
    10
    awesome album
  23. 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!!
  24. StephenB
    May 12, 2006
    9
    This album is just great. All round. Awesome value. Awesome songs. I think some peopel are neing overly critical of this album its an amazing acheivment Long live the CHili peppers! (didnt give 10 becaue 10 implys perfection and i dont think ther eis such a thing as the perfect album)
  25. drewie
    May 12, 2006
    9
    es un album muy completo,una combinacion de sus dos mejores albumes,blood sugar sex magik y californication,no se lleva el 10 por el parecido de algunas canciones y algunas letras,es un gran disco(frusciante vuelve a los ritmos funk x favor)
  26. SteveT
    May 12, 2006
    9
    You have to give this one a spin a few times before it hooks you, but eventually you will find yourself putting this album on repeat and be singing along all summer. I am more paticular to the Jupiter CD than Mars and I think that this album would have been better as one disk without all the filler. It would keep the pace up a bit better. Nonetheless, I have always loved the Chilis and I You have to give this one a spin a few times before it hooks you, but eventually you will find yourself putting this album on repeat and be singing along all summer. I am more paticular to the Jupiter CD than Mars and I think that this album would have been better as one disk without all the filler. It would keep the pace up a bit better. Nonetheless, I have always loved the Chilis and I hope they contine to provide us with that Funky SO-Cal sound for years and years to come. RHCP are the Stones of my generation.… Expand
  27. 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!
  28. 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
  29. EnriqueR
    May 13, 2006
    10
    Excellent album! The Chili Peppers mixing every previous album they made in this only two! And they Kick Asses!
  30. JoelP
    May 14, 2006
    9
    an awesome album...fleas done some kickass work wit the basslines...fruciantess amazin wit the guitars....not as good as by the way but an awesome album
  31. Pedros
    May 14, 2006
    9
    What a great offering from the Chili Peppers. Not so much a new beginning but a journey through this bands many incarnations. Some may question the wisdom of releasing a double album but the tunes ebb and flow through both CDs and there is plenty of opportunity for foot tapping, air guitar and quiet reflection without tedium. John F gets the perfect opportunity to display his infinite What a great offering from the Chili Peppers. Not so much a new beginning but a journey through this bands many incarnations. Some may question the wisdom of releasing a double album but the tunes ebb and flow through both CDs and there is plenty of opportunity for foot tapping, air guitar and quiet reflection without tedium. John F gets the perfect opportunity to display his infinite guitar talent and is backed up masterfully by Flea and Chad with Anthony's vocals loud and strong. Can't wait til they tour Oz!!!!… Expand
  32. MattJ
    May 15, 2006
    9
    A great album, A run through all the chili's have done and more, some quiet some loud, some funky, some rocky, a sumation of their career and more. Also a real grower, the only thing that makes this not perfect is the occasional poor song, but in 28 tracks it hard not to find the occasional. Great
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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!
  36. GeorgeOrwell
    May 16, 2006
    9
    I think Rolling Stone said it best..."the chili peppers are a hit machine", and Frusciante post near fatal heroin addiction has developed "musical superpowers"!
  37. 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!
  38. 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.
  39. KyleC
    May 16, 2006
    10
    Very good album, exactly what I expect from the Red Hot Chili Peppers
  40. AnthonyuB
    May 16, 2006
    9
    OMG this is one awsome cd. With two disc and over 2 hour of listing to music this cd will keep you listing. Great songs on the two discs. On Juipter there first cd, contains song that sounds like there old school beats. On Mars there second, contains new experimental music.
  41. 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!'
  42. ConorW
    May 17, 2006
    10
    Fantastic. Would buy again.
  43. 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.
  44. RobertoB
    May 19, 2006
    7
    Great CD!!
  45. 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
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. KD
    May 30, 2006
    9
    I am a long time Chili Peppers fan. That notwithstanding, this is a damn good album. I do find some similarity to The Eagles; mainly due to the guitarist's performance/influence--in harmony and also in some of the solos. I have read that this album is considered boring and un-edgey; " so unlike the Chili Peppers' reputation." Please, they still rock. They have developed their I am a long time Chili Peppers fan. That notwithstanding, this is a damn good album. I do find some similarity to The Eagles; mainly due to the guitarist's performance/influence--in harmony and also in some of the solos. I have read that this album is considered boring and un-edgey; " so unlike the Chili Peppers' reputation." Please, they still rock. They have developed their style, and to be honest I don't think they have been that "edgey" for several albums. The rawness is gone, as it should be. This band has been together, in sum, for a long time, and this is a perfect double-album for showing their evolution. Play this next to Freaky Styley or UMPP...WOW. Being a Chili Peppers fan, notwithstanding, of course. :)… Expand
  49. 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!!
  50. 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.
  51. 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.
  52. 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"
  53. JacobG
    May 8, 2006
    9
    Sometimes bands just can't win. They get scorned for releasing an album that sounds similar to some things they've done in the past. Or they try to experiment and make something new, and it sounds bad and people pine for the old stuff. How about instead of comparing music to something else, listen to the music for what it's worth. And this album is worth quite a bit.
  54. AlanW
    May 8, 2006
    10
    The best album I've heard in years. Masterpiece
  55. PedroL
    May 8, 2006
    9
    Best RHCP album. JF = God!
  56. Chris
    May 9, 2006
    10
    awesome album, the SUMMER ALBUM OF 2006.
  57. EFTHYMIOSF
    May 9, 2006
    8
    The most mature album during their career, it is landed.
  58. KevinZ
    May 9, 2006
    9
    Excellent after waiting for so long. The album as a whole is great, with each song part of a wonderful flow of music. It might not be as upbeat as most of the other albums, but that's not the point--nor is it reason to steer away. There are plenty of surprises left in the career of this band. Definitely recommended.
  59. 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.
  60. thebeardedwonder
    May 9, 2006
    10
    Great album, some real depth here.
  61. JyotirmayaD
    Jun 1, 2006
    9
    This is a very good album. I seem to get more pleasure out of listening to Disc 1 but that is not a big issue. There's nothing on here as majestic as "Under the Bridge" or even "Breaking the Girl", but that also is not a big issue. This is a mellower RHCP's and maybe becasue they ARE older, but it still doesn't take much away from the funkiness tht they are known for. In This is a very good album. I seem to get more pleasure out of listening to Disc 1 but that is not a big issue. There's nothing on here as majestic as "Under the Bridge" or even "Breaking the Girl", but that also is not a big issue. This is a mellower RHCP's and maybe becasue they ARE older, but it still doesn't take much away from the funkiness tht they are known for. In fact, I like some of the new stuff they are doing with teh guitars, and the horns, and I even notice a few times Eminem style rapping which is fun. the quality of the songs is there some being stronger than others, but it is mostly an even album, esp. considering it's a double album. This is the RHCP album that I personally have been waiting for. I have always liked their "song" songs better than the "give it away now" songs. In short, I like what I hear on this new release and I give it a "9".… Expand
  62. benm
    Jun 12, 2006
    9
    This is my first Chili Pepper ablum I bought completely on a whim, and absolutly loved it! Both discs ooze with creativityand vision. A great buy!
  63. GrantJ
    Jun 13, 2006
    7
    I disagree. I think it's got a touch of brilliance.
  64. Noble
    Jun 15, 2006
    10
    Great album
  65. AndresS
    Jun 16, 2006
    10
    Another brilliant album by a great band!
  66. 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
  67. pfloo
    Jun 21, 2006
    9
    The Second disc slays the first!! "So Much I" is AWESOME!! The best of their career, yes, even BSSM!
  68. Bairon
    Jun 2, 2006
    10
    Best album ever.
  69. 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.
  70. kaciaryna
    Jun 29, 2006
    10
    this album is fantastic. RHCP play great music. Stadium Arcadium i lovethis song
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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!
  74. Jeff
    Jul 16, 2006
    10
    Nevermind all the california "rambling" as some describe it... the music and vocals are very fun and fresh.
  75. Mathiew
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    Led Zeppelin of 21st Century.Super Album.
  76. Acalin
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    This album has great solos.John Frusciante's work is awesome.Really great.
  77. Roadie
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    Their best work ever.
  78. 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
  79. Mas
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    One of the best albums that I ever heard.
  80. 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!!!
  81. Fragile
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    I haven't heard a cd this good in so long.
  82. Ranka
    Jul 17, 2006
    8
    Jupiter 5-6 great songs. Mars 7-8 great songs. if they recorded these songs I would give 10.
  83. 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.
  84. 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
  85. AxonB
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    I cannot stop listening to it. Listen Tell me Baby!!! Amazing track!
  86. 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!!!!
  87. GreekFan
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    The most succesful band in Greece is Red Hot Chilli Peppers.Awesome album!!!! I love them!!!
  88. 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.
  89. Lena
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    They rock my world.This album is amazing.Anthony is a god.
  90. 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.
  91. JoshF
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    Awesome album. The best in modern music. Never got so hooked on an album.
  92. 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"
  93. 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
  94. joeb
    Aug 23, 2006
    10
    awsome
  95. 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
  96. 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!
  97. 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
  98. Slappingx
    Aug 28, 2006
    10
    What a great album?
  99. 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
  100. Gilbert
    Aug 29, 2006
    10
    John Frusciante: welcome to the hall of legendhood!
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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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