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Generally favorable reviews- based on 187 Ratings

  • Summary: The California rock band releases their 10th album produced by Rick Rubin and the first since 2006 and with new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, who replaced John Frusciante.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 36
  2. Negative: 1 out of 36
  1. Sep 12, 2011
    90
    Perhaps for the first time ever on a Chili Peppers record, it is Flea who takes the reigns as the lead instrument here, going Jaco all over this mofo so to speak, which ultimately proves to be this album's saving grace.
  2. Aug 31, 2011
    80
    Some may have written them off already, but on the strength of their best album in a decade, I'm with them.
  3. Aug 29, 2011
    70
    The peak moments on I'm With You balance swagger and sensitivity.
  4. Uncut
    Aug 19, 2011
    60
    Amid this poor material, the Chili Peppers still manage t deliver a handful of very very good songs. [Sep 2011, p.86]
  5. Aug 31, 2011
    60
    While I may appreciate this album despite some of its fundamental flaws, I'm still not exactly clamoring for another Chili Peppers record. As stated before, I'm With You doesn't suggest a future for the band: instead, it showcases one stuck in the mud, capable of churning its wheels but not moving forward.
  6. Aug 26, 2011
    60
    Nevertheless, I'm With You is a strong record, with Brendan's Death Song and Police Station among the highlights, especially considering the challenge of replacing Frusciante's creativity.
  7. Aug 30, 2011
    37
    The rest of it, though, is stuff that will probably sound just fine beneath NFL highlight reels but fails to gel when the volume is up and California 2011 beckons.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 53
  2. Negative: 7 out of 53
  1. Sep 3, 2011
    10
    This is a classic album finally for The Red Hot Chili Peppers after years of just getting by with singles. Sure there are not many hit singlesThis is a classic album finally for The Red Hot Chili Peppers after years of just getting by with singles. Sure there are not many hit singles on this one but that is why this album is even more special. It just goes to show that Rick Rubin is a God and everything he touches turns to gold. Monarchy of Roses and Dance, Dance Dance are fun and very memorable tunes while the 2nd half of the album is very deep and they finally let us inside the hearts and souls of the Chili Peppers. This is them at their all time best and it should be in everyones music collection. Expand
  2. 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 fairlyThis 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
  3. Aug 30, 2011
    10
    One of the more unique RHCP records of late. Kinda a mix of everything they we have heard from them in the past to create something entirelyOne of the more unique RHCP records of late. Kinda a mix of everything they we have heard from them in the past to create something entirely different. Josh does a great job filling in for John and adds something unique to the band. The textured feel of the guitar in I'm With You is something new and awesome at the same time. Fans that only enjoyed that last three records may feel alienated, but I love this new direction. Hope to hear more songs from them soon. Expand
  4. 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 thisOn 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
  5. 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 likeI'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. Expand
  6. 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-friendlyThe 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. Expand
  7. Sep 20, 2011
    0
    I wanted to listen to this, wasn't hoping for any surprises though...Then, in a nutshell: I'm shocked they're still around and wonder theI wanted to listen to this, wasn't hoping for any surprises though...Then, in a nutshell: I'm shocked they're still around and wonder the existence of this album. Being now in my 20s, I can barely imagine myself enjoying this even if I was 14. This is all sorts of crap, RHCP simply have nothing more to show us. Face the facts. Collapse

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