Unlimited Love
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 161 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 144 out of 161
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 161
  3. Negative: 5 out of 161
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  1. andreydelorenzo
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    Their best record since Californication. The chemistry between John, Flea and Chad is something unique.
  2. kauf7690
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    I was eagerly awaiting Frusciante's return, but I wasn't expecting such an awesome album. The band is so locked in it doesn't get much better than this.
  3. pepinator90
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    One of the best album in entire RHCP discography, great return. Flea, Chad and John are incredible. Amazing album...
  4. thecry0flove
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    This album is, by far, one of the best within the entire RHCP discography. From beginning to end, the album just flows and is chock full of surprises. After a first listen, I'd describe this as "Californication" meets "By the Way" and "Stadium Arcadium". So glad that John is back in the band. Looking forward to future albums from this powerhouse of a band! A+++
  5. matheusvolker
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    The Chilli Peppers are extremely bonded and listening to U.L. we can feel how happy they are to make music again. An album with experimentations, bangers, funky tracks and lots of love/happiness involved. The Klinghoffer's era was good to listen to too but nothing compares to the fantastic foursome together. Lucky for us to be able to witness this union again. 10/10
  6. basedgigachad
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    My expectations were very high, but this album exceeded them. Wow! An absolutely phenomenal record, I wouldn't change a single thing about it.
  7. Imconfused
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    This album is the most cohesive and inspired album since 1991. I think this album will end up being very significant to their discography.

    The high level of creativity is apparent on all the tracks. Guitar shredding solos. Progressive rock, new wave, funk, disco, jazz, bluegrass, punk, surf, soft rock, doo-wop, metal, all of it. A lot of 70’s and early 80’s. All the influences are    This album is the most cohesive and inspired album since 1991. I think this album will end up being very significant to their discography.

    The high level of creativity is apparent on all the tracks. Guitar shredding solos. Progressive rock, new wave, funk, disco, jazz, bluegrass, punk, surf, soft rock, doo-wop, metal, all of it. A lot of 70’s and early 80’s. All the influences are clear. I just think it’s fantastic what they’ve done. In fact, Here ever after could be the best song they have ever written, from a technical and songwriting stand point. And it seems like all 4 of them are equals, have levelled up simultaneously. They compliment each other so well right now, no one is showing anyone else up. This album was not a happy accident, it was conceived decades ago. They have intersected perfectly as musicians this time, bringing all their knowledge and experiences together. I feel so lucky.    … Expand
  8. LeoCubas
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    I just loved this album. Thats it. I have to write more words so here they are.
  9. henriquemald
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    This album is one of the best into the Red Hot Chili Peppers discography, it really shows how the band is connected and in possibly in their peak again, lovely record, been listening to it for a week or more, can't get enough of it.
  10. jakehubb
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    They’ve done it again. Their best album since the 90s and one of the best rock albums I’ve heard in a long time. Zero skips and nothing to complain about. Just perfection. No idea how these guys do it when they’re almost 60
  11. Brane246
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    The old sound is back and they feel fresh adn ready as ever.This albums goes right up with their best if you ask me.
  12. Ratiug
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    John Frusciante’s back, and it’s obvious in the best way. But the most impressive thing about this album is how good the band are as a unit. Everyone’s on fire!
  13. moodsmaster
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    A great Album, which has everything one could wish for in a peppers Album. Great melodies, funky baselines and experimental pieces. Definitely a return to form!
  14. Chadsmith3
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Un très bon album, un retour aux sources. Plus épicés qu’enflammés, mais la passion est toujours là !
  15. psnfrank
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Such a return to form. Beautiful record. Welcome home John Frusciante! ❤️
  16. Paoladv
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Amazing fresh music with Frusciante back to the band. Definetely different with tempos and very personal
  17. Gucastelano
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. John is back and listen the whole album feels like coming home.
  18. RelJ4ck
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    El álbum es una maravilla auditiva, Frusciante tuvo su regreso triunfal a la banda en este definitivamente, todas las canciones sin excepción son muy buenas y se sienten con el poder que siempre los ha caracterizado, canciones como Poster Child o Aquatic Mouth Dance me recordaron mucho a su época de Blood Sugar Sex Magic y Californication,, en mi opinión uno de sus mejores álbumes y esperoEl álbum es una maravilla auditiva, Frusciante tuvo su regreso triunfal a la banda en este definitivamente, todas las canciones sin excepción son muy buenas y se sienten con el poder que siempre los ha caracterizado, canciones como Poster Child o Aquatic Mouth Dance me recordaron mucho a su época de Blood Sugar Sex Magic y Californication,, en mi opinión uno de sus mejores álbumes y espero que próximamente nos deleiten con uno nuevo, pero hasta entonces disfrutaré demasiado oír las canciones de este… Expand
  19. Polis2013
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    This is Red hot chili peppers, it doesnt need more word... Awesome album, catchy songs, nice riffs...
  20. badteacher
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    John Frusciante i back, its beautiful and very pleasant album, many vibes from Californication or SA...
  21. CEthesis
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is great it has great bass guitar drums but it has some weird vocals but it is still a great the only song I did not like was not the one everything else’s is amazing this is there best work in years in my opinion… Expand
  22. pusherman55
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    I was a bit concerned initially upon listening to Black Summer and the other promo songs (Poster Child and Not The One), however all that concern went out the window when I gave the album a full run-through... Man, what a PERFECT successor to Stadium Arcadium. Everything I ever wanted in a Chili's Album and I LOVE how Frusciante implemented elements from his solo work into the album.I was a bit concerned initially upon listening to Black Summer and the other promo songs (Poster Child and Not The One), however all that concern went out the window when I gave the album a full run-through... Man, what a PERFECT successor to Stadium Arcadium. Everything I ever wanted in a Chili's Album and I LOVE how Frusciante implemented elements from his solo work into the album. Listening to the album as a whole even made me love the initial 3 songs a lot more!… Expand
  23. rikpse
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    Not a bad Song in the entire album.
    No skip no filler. Welcome back frusciante
  24. pickled_dyl
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Beautiful album and a coming home for a legendary band. I laughed, smiled, and cried throughout this monster LP. RHCP has already written their best music long ago, but the band whose music has touched my heart like none other continues to do so on this beautiful album.
  25. TheMoss101
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    Ive been waiting for this album since By the Way. Absolutely phenominal in everyway, not a bad track on the album. Standouts these are the ways, the great apes- Frusciantes screaming guitar on this is sublime. Heavy Wing, Bastards of Light. The list goes on, dont listen to the critics reviews this is a 5 star album and their best for 20 years
  26. timmythedevil
    May 29, 2022
    10
    This album shows the balance that the band has, the maturity, it sounds perfect, it is not something new or something repeated, fresh with the chemistry and present love of its members, I love them.
  27. Golbez
    Aug 13, 2022
    9
    Could be in their top 3 albums here. This album is fantastic. Starts off great ends better. I even loved poster child, it’s not a blip in the album like the critics say, to me the song helps the album to keep pace un till the amazing second half takes over and keeps you hooked, with killer guitar solos and bass lines that could carry the whole song if it needed to. The drummer hasCould be in their top 3 albums here. This album is fantastic. Starts off great ends better. I even loved poster child, it’s not a blip in the album like the critics say, to me the song helps the album to keep pace un till the amazing second half takes over and keeps you hooked, with killer guitar solos and bass lines that could carry the whole song if it needed to. The drummer has killer timing and even the lyrics and vocals are the best in decades. Thanks very much for the treat!… Expand
  28. razMN
    Apr 10, 2022
    9
    I gave it a 10 when I listened to it first time, now that I had some time to think about it...

    It's a great work of pure love between four people. Frusciante returns in all his glory and the album makes it feels like the weight of the evolution of their work is in this album (the Chili moving away from their funk-sound and Frusciante moving to electronic music), and it's not rare songs    I gave it a 10 when I listened to it first time, now that I had some time to think about it...

    It's a great work of pure love between four people. Frusciante returns in all his glory and the album makes it feels like the weight of the evolution of their work is in this album (the Chili moving away from their funk-sound and Frusciante moving to electronic music), and it's not rare songs exploring new directions, like "It's Only Natural" or "White Braids & Pillow Chair".

    But you also wonder that the majority of the songs can sound a lot like their previous works, even though Flea and Frusciante shine in their "evolved musical state".

    TL;DR: There's some of their best here, yet, it may be because it mostly sounds a lot like their previous works.    … Expand
  29. Dan88
    Apr 1, 2022
    9
    This album is an unexpected joy. I enjoyed their most recent effort 'The Getaway" and their evolved musicality but felt the band had lost their earlier energy and fire that I'd enjoyed before. Safe to say the band has re captured that energy for the first time on record since 2006's stadium arcadium. It is a mellow record, it feels like cohesive jams and big improvisational solos. It'sThis album is an unexpected joy. I enjoyed their most recent effort 'The Getaway" and their evolved musicality but felt the band had lost their earlier energy and fire that I'd enjoyed before. Safe to say the band has re captured that energy for the first time on record since 2006's stadium arcadium. It is a mellow record, it feels like cohesive jams and big improvisational solos. It's fresh while being true to what a chili peppers album is. 9/10 from me. I hope they release the other 32 tracks recorded during these sessions.… Expand
  30. corygee
    Apr 1, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love this album! Every member shines through on a diverse and eclectic mix of songs. This forst step into a new era might not pull millions of new fans or even be enough of a leap for some, but it's massively pleasing for long time listeners of the band. Personally, this is a new classic and I can't wait to see any of these songs live.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Under The Radar
    May 4, 2022
    50
    You can do a whole lot worse than Unlimited Love, its main sin homogeneity rather than insufferableness.
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  2. Paste Magazine
    Apr 6, 2022
    74
    While this old dog isn’t learning any new tricks, the band’s unmistakable chemistry shines, and each note is a glimpse into a youthful energy that hasn’t been seen in quite some time.
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  3. Beats Per Minute
    Apr 6, 2022
    58
    It’s far from a miserable affair, it certainly passes the time, it’s just hard to imagine how so much talent in a room didn’t arrive with something that didn’t feel so staid.
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