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69 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critics What's this?

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8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 29 Ratings

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  • Summary: The 10th solo album for the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist features Flea and Johnny Marr as guest artists.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Alternative Press
    80
    The Empyrean ultimately proves that if things don't work out with his main gig, Frusciante as a healthy, slap bass-free career ahead. [Apr 2009, p.140]
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  2. NOW Magazine
    80
    The Empyrean, is an engaging collection of brilliant soundscapes, fancy guitar work and some intriguing electronica flourishes.
  3. Uncut
    60
    Unusually for him, his 10th album sounds like a collection of Chili Peppers demos. [Feb 2009, p.82]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. NateB
    10
    I waited months for this to come out, and I wasn't one percent disappointed with the outcome that this album presents to the listener. If I could have, I would've given this album an 11.… Expand
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  2. AndrewA
    5
    I love John Frusciante, but I think this record is the weakest link in his discography.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. [Anonymous]
    2
    It's always sad when one of our heroes fails. Maybe one good song on the whole thing. Never thought JF would be capable of this. I think he's just getting too comfortable in his life.… Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes

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