Stadium Arcadium
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 1071 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 955 out of 1071
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 1071
  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!!!
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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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