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. JDWilliams
    May 9, 2006
    0
    I really HATE this CD. i dont know who they are trying to impress by releasing a double album. almost every song sounds the same! dont waste your time
  2. Kevin
    May 9, 2006
    5
    at this point how hi can expectations possibly be? we are talking about the red chilli peppers.
  3. PieGood
    Jun 10, 2006
    10
    Puta this thing it was brilliant awesome and i'll forever be singing to it! absolutely brilliant.
  4. JimS
    Jun 2, 2006
    10
    Proof that record critics are idiots. Do you realize that 70 for a double record comes to 140%? After you listen to all the other utter tunemania on this, crank the song "Turn it Again" along with "Wet Sand" and, oh hell, the whole two records once again. Sheesh, this is so-o-o-o fine.
  5. blakew.
    Jun 20, 2006
    10
    RHCP are awesome. Not only because they have once again turned out a spectacular album. And its not just that they did it again its that they still make great songs and turn out great music at the same time. And thats waht we are missing now a days
  6. steft
    Jun 30, 2006
    10
    some songs on this CD are just disgusting... blast turn it again and tell me its a bad cd. fruiscantes solo is just dirty. i kinda bought this cd cause i really liked dani california but now i skip that song everytime i listen. i must say songs like SNOW, TURN IT AGAIN, and STORM IN A TEACUP are amazing songs and the rest of the cd is darn good... 10/10... easy
  7. IanSl
    Jun 5, 2006
    10
    Probbably the best album I ever heard. Every song is a masterpiece for itself, if I could I'd give it 20 out of 10
  8. AdamR.
    Jun 6, 2006
    3
    The album just gets boring by the end of the first listen. If you like the same old Chili Pepper's sound, you might like this, but don't get it expecting to hear some new great music.
  9. BrianT
    Jun 6, 2006
    10
    This is the most beautiful album, both lyricly and musically, that I have ever heard. It is a materwork. The depth of emotion and musical craft is unparalleled. This is what music should be. This makes me even more discusted with all of the crap on the radio - obviously, there is real talent out there. Unfortunatly, the music industry is too obsessed with counting penny to pick up on it.
  10. matta
    Jun 8, 2006
    10
    I have to say...a couple years ago when by the way came out i was pretty excited but when i bought it i was very dissapointed...So when i heard about stadium arcadium i was a little skeptical. But eventually i bought it and im serious its the best album of the chilis yet. every single song on that CD is great. I HIGHLY recommend this album
  11. BrandonS.
    Jun 9, 2006
    1
    This is horrible!!
  12. TOL
    Jun 9, 2006
    8
    Sometimes you can have too much of a good thing: RHCP have released some awe-inspiring tracks here- John Frusciante's guitar has been set to 'savage' and Anthony Kiedis' vocals are sweet, compelling... But a common theme with the Peppers recent outings is the huge amount of filler tracks- and this is a double album. Random and pointless, they steal the thunder from the Sometimes you can have too much of a good thing: RHCP have released some awe-inspiring tracks here- John Frusciante's guitar has been set to 'savage' and Anthony Kiedis' vocals are sweet, compelling... But a common theme with the Peppers recent outings is the huge amount of filler tracks- and this is a double album. Random and pointless, they steal the thunder from the truly great tracks like She's Only 18 and Dani California. If this was a single album I'd give it around 26 out of ten.… Expand
  13. KennethM
    Jul 10, 2006
    0
    My how the mighty have fallen This was a total and utter piece of shit
  14. Timo
    Jul 17, 2006
    9
    20+ Great songs.I don't like Hey.
  15. Robbie
    Jul 17, 2006
    9
    I saw Chili Peppers at T in th Park Festival.ok!!! they are really great.
  16. Bairon
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    Best album ever.
  17. Summoner
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    A double album full of great songs that are all totally different. Great album.Fantastic solos...Excellent work!!!!
  18. Maria
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    One 'Red Hot' Album!!!!!
  19. Adam
    Jul 20, 2006
    7
    I don't think that Stadium Arcadium is the best album of Red Hot Chili Peppers but i believe that it has some hits(expect Dani California) like Snow,Tell me baby,Desescration Smile,Hard to concentrate and Stadium Arcadium.These tracks will work to make this album succesful.
  20. Aaron
    Jul 20, 2006
    8
    Good album... Storm in a teacup really rocks.One of the best songs i ever heard.
  21. Gospel
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    Best thing they've ever done.Oh yes this album is better than Californication or Blood Sugar Sex Magic!!!This album rocks.Amazing!!!
  22. IanP
    Jul 2, 2006
    10
    Just seen the band at ipswich uk. The ticket sales and record sales speak for themselves long live funk rock. chillis are genius. I tried to tell them that at hyde park. Ps you can hear me on live at hyde park shouting genius if you listen close enough.
  23. Marko
    Aug 27, 2006
    9
    "I really like red hot, and have been a fan since the simply brilliant album Californication"- Gustaf. Mate please...need i say more? Since californication? Have u heard of BSSM and Freaky Styley? I only want to read reviews from seasoned chili fans. SA is smooth and i know it will grow on me even more.
  24. margie
    Aug 27, 2006
    9
    This Album is quite amazing and for anyone to say differently hasnt really listened to it or is just not really informed of what a skilled musician is. all 4 musicians on this album shine like they havnt before, except for flea but even he said that your crazy if you dont like this album. its songs like 'We Believe','Especially in Michigan','Hey',and This Album is quite amazing and for anyone to say differently hasnt really listened to it or is just not really informed of what a skilled musician is. all 4 musicians on this album shine like they havnt before, except for flea but even he said that your crazy if you dont like this album. its songs like 'We Believe','Especially in Michigan','Hey',and 'Turn It Again'that make you really appreciate how good this album in and its because of the smooth voice of anthony,the crisp rythms from chad, the mad guitar solos from frusciante and the smooth bass lines that go perfectly with every part of the song. i would have to say that if this album does not do as well as By the Way and Californication that it would be a crying shame. not only is it the fricken Red Hot Chili Peppers, who have been going strong since NINTEEN EIGHTY-THREE,but it is 9 dollars and 99 cents for over 2 hours of songs. so please,those of you saying that this album is absolute rubbish and have nothing to back it up besides 'its not funky enuff' or 'they are selling out' please stop .… Expand
  25. SuperDonkey
    Aug 28, 2006
    6
    if you focus your attention on fruciante then its good otherwise you may be disappointed
  26. FunkFather
    Sep 30, 2006
    10
    I believe this album is better than Blood Sugar Sex Magic.
  27. JiriV.
    Oct 26, 2007
    4
    Well, if they came with this extensive album before their highlights, Californication and By The Way, I would not be that hard. Nevertheless this double is really booooring. Songs resemble each others like the songs on the latest albums by R.E.M. There are not good songs enough even for one album. Seems that "more more more" does not work, does it, R.E.M., Coldplay, SOAD and RHCP?
  28. MihaiV
    Mar 15, 2007
    9
    Just 2 words: guilty pleasure.
  29. Salsa
    Mar 26, 2007
    10
    4 grammies motherfuckers 4 grammies.
  30. Marc.
    Apr 13, 2007
    9
    I've been a music fan for several years and this one is really an amazing record, highly recomended.
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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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