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THE REVIEW
Finally the Peppers have awakened!!!
After the long slumber of "By The Way", the four wildest guys in all of California have made a comeback with their latest double album: "Stadium Arcadium". The CDs (Jupiter and Mars) each include 14 songs which I found genuinely interesting. In fact, their sound is no longer that of "Californication" or "By The Way"; it has radically changed (except for just two songs, "If" and "Hey", which are classic ballads).
The new sound is very evident in songs like "Hard To Concentrate" (very relaxing) and the explosive "Readymade", which marks a true resurrection of the Red Hots. Then there's "21st Century", which, as bassist Flea says, harkens back to the beginnings of disco music (not the junk floating around these days; -)). In short, without dragging it out, the Red Hots have awakened, with some distant vibrations of "By The Way", but they have come back strongly.
Sure, they could have done a looooot more, but let's consider ourselves lucky not to have another CD full of bland ballads and recognize that there are songs in "Stadium Arcadium" where the Peppers really go all out! I recommend it to anyone who abandoned the Red Hots after "Californication" or "By The Way".
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Stadium Arcadium represents a strong comeback for Red Hot Chili Peppers, featuring a fresh sound distinct from their previous works. The double album includes a mix of relaxing and explosive tracks, with notable songs like "Hard To Concentrate" and "Readymade." While not perfect, it marks a welcome evolution for fans who might have drifted after earlier albums. The band recommits with energy and originality.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Red Hot Chili Peppers
American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983, known for blending funk, punk and psychedelic influences; core figures include Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante and Chad Smith.72 Reviews
Other reviews
By Vito Alberto
They release their "Masterpiece".
Their drug now is just music.
By Jack_85
The album is called 'Stadium Arcadium.' I would expect songs that blow your eardrums, funk like in the old days, or at least a sound that makes me dance and move even up the walls. Instead, sadly, it’s not like that.
An album to avoid, to discourage... But I love the Red Hot. I saw them at San Siro and fell in love.
By joe strummer
If you want to hear one of their masterpieces, look elsewhere, but the fact remains that 'Stadium Arcadium' is a well-sounding album that demonstrates the group's commitment.
The guitar always or almost always manages to enliven everything, and in any case, there are no completely useless songs.
By zago
An album that attempts to combine sounds from the last CD with more Californication-like vibes and some vain funk attempts.
It's not an immediate album because there are 28 songs to absorb and let grow slowly, yet it rarely surpasses a medium-good level.
By GrantNicholas
Frusciante (notoriously not a technically brilliant guitarist) truly in shape, even stunning when he has the chance to 'make himself heard' more.
Despite the recycling into a purely 'mainstream' genre, the quality of writing is still at an incredibly high level.
