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Universal acclaim- based on 1071 Ratings
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Positive: 955 out of 1071
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Mixed: 46 out of 1071
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Negative: 70 out of 1071
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KDMay 30, 2006
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BryanNMay 30, 2006Maybe The critics should listen to the album before they make up there minds
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JonHMay 30, 2006I haven't even listened to this album yet, so I am predicting what I will think of it. I just had to comment about the one review that said RHCP has been crap since Mother's Milk. Yeah, Blood Sugar was a disaster wasn't it? (rolls eyes)
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KentEMay 30, 2006
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JoeFMay 30, 2006
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WBmarketingDeptMay 30, 2006This CD is the best thing EVAR. You will not hear a sound on it that is UN-Perfect. It is better than Elvis, The Beatles, Bob Marley. Don't listen to anything but this. Only this, now and always. RHCP are God.
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GarethMay 27, 2006At first listen through this is a very mediocre album. It
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MarkLMay 26, 2006Over the past 15 years RHCP fans have more or less divided into Blood Sugar Sex Magic type fans and Californication type fans. This album fully delivers on both fronts and attempts to bridge the two in a funky yet melodic masterpiece. I especially enjoy the creativity in the bridges of most of the songs, great guitar work.
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ColbySMay 25, 2006I just listened to Jupiter: it's nothing short of awesome. I don't know what the hell the guy up there was thinking, but I thought the lyrics, though abstract, were still one of the shining elements of the release. Frusciante is crazy good now, Kiedis sounds way less drug-addled and Flea's bass work is still the best I've heard anywhere. RHCP is awesome. Again.
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karlMay 25, 2006yea it's not the greatest album of all time like some are saying much too hastily. but... it is one of the best to come out in quite some time. don't listen to the bad reviews--for some reason these people cannot understand greatness. even if it's not your style, at least admit they're the most talented band playing today....that much is very very obvious.
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AbishekJMay 25, 2006I've never been a big RHCP fan, but this record is a modern masterpiece. It takes a few listens to distinguish between the songs, but once you do, each song has its share of hooks, solos and california rock charm to keep you engaged.
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MusicMavenMay 24, 2006There's way too much material here. The band is tighter than ever, so the excess is expertly played filler, but filler nonetheless. There are no songs here that are going to make anyone forget the best of Mother's Milk or Blood Sugar Sex Magik. But if you enjoyed Californication and By The Way, then this is still a good bet.
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CHRISHMay 22, 2006THIS ALBUM IS GREAT a good selection of songs
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MichaelWMay 22, 2006
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AmandaDMay 22, 2006Stadium Arcadium was a great albulm, but i thought that it could use a few more uptempo tracks.
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SolonKMay 22, 2006
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AliMMay 22, 2006
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GrantKMay 22, 2006I 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...
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NathanRMay 21, 2006RHCP's melodic sensibility just never ceases to blow my mind. Yet another legendary set of songs that could pass for a greatest hits collection if you didn't know any better.
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DaveFMay 21, 2006Havnt stopped listening to it since i bought it. Every song is superb and Frusciante is genius. Buy this album NOW!
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KevinRMay 20, 2006A good album, but Rick Rubin doesn't ever seem to challenge them.
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CathPMay 20, 2006This is way the best Chilis record so far!! Amazing.
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PooPeeMay 19, 2006Dis album was da shit!
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JimHMay 19, 2006As gauche music critics for all the piece-of-crap rags that somehow get listed on metacritic (and that are otherwise irrelevant) it is your sworn duty to slag beautifully tuneful killer funk from rock gods who long ago singlehandedly made alternative into mainstream, but the rest of us just love good music - all 28 songs worth of it here.
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WashingtonIMay 19, 2006The Chilis have exchanged yesterday's frantic bass-slapping energy for today's mid-tempo radio ready guitar brilliance. Yes, the guitar is excellent, but the livliness and willingness to experiment is gone: I've heard this all before. Any other band and this would be OK, but I do not want my Chili mild.
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RobertoBMay 19, 2006Great CD!!
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BenWMay 18, 2006Jupiter alone is worthy of this rating. It's not perfect because of all the filler, but you can't criticize an album with this many instant classics
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NealeEMay 18, 2006NME gives it only 7 out of 10. One of the reasons I've stopped buying. They've lost it. Almost every song's a classic. Risky putting out a double but they've cracked it.
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ConorWMay 17, 2006Fantastic. Would buy again.
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PatFMay 17, 2006
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CharlieCMay 17, 2006This album is quite simply, the best chill peppers album ever, and I don't say that lightly. It's quite simply masterful. This is a beautiful album for non-musicians but any self-respecting musician will listen to this and just say, 'wow!'
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JonathanEMay 16, 2006Pitchfork and Prefix can EAT IT! This album is one of the best things RHCP have done. It's a grower and gets better with each subsequent listen. A triumph!
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GeorgeOrwellMay 16, 2006I think Rolling Stone said it best..."the chili peppers are a hit machine", and Frusciante post near fatal heroin addiction has developed "musical superpowers"!
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CatrienMay 16, 2006You can absolutely get lost in the beauty of this album.. there is depth in the lyrics and the funk is finally back!
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TommyHMay 16, 2006A real grower and an amazing collection of songs, bar 3 or 4 'ok' tracks. The Chili's finest hour? Maybe.
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TMayesMay 16, 2006Great guitar...
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AnthonyuBMay 16, 2006OMG this is one awsome cd. With two disc and over 2 hour of listing to music this cd will keep you listing. Great songs on the two discs. On Juipter there first cd, contains song that sounds like there old school beats. On Mars there second, contains new experimental music.
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MikeyVMay 16, 2006The Jupiter disc is excellent. If you don't replay Readymade several times your lame. Lots of variety throughout, and two mediocre songs out of 28. For twelve bucks this album is a steal. I can't wait for Lollapalooza in Chicago.
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KyleCMay 16, 2006Very good album, exactly what I expect from the Red Hot Chili Peppers
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EdM.May 16, 2006An album full of tame, uninteresting mid-tempo rock. Without the pop harmonies of By the Way or blazing energy of Blood Sugar Sex Magik, you realize that Anthony Kiedis doesn't really have anything to say. With the rhythm section stepping back, this is now another typical four-piece rock band. The musicianship is technically great... but so is Yanni's. Listen before you buy.
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paulcMay 16, 2006Outstanding album. Keidis in top form with his voice, melodies and lyrics; Frusciante in top form with breaks and riffs; Flea and Smith faultless rhythm section as per usual. This album will be massive.
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GuiltypartyMay 16, 2006
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markhMay 15, 2006Could be the worst album that has ever been recorded. I hope this band never steps foot in another studio ever again. Talk about a world wide suicide. If they do then maybe Eddie Vedder was right.
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LorettaSMay 15, 2006this is what music should be. RHCP gave this album all they had, and are blowing me away. When did they turn into real musicians? who cares. stop comparing it to previous albums... this is a different work from RHCP, and should be treated as such. outstanding.
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MattJMay 15, 2006A great album, A run through all the chili's have done and more, some quiet some loud, some funky, some rocky, a sumation of their career and more. Also a real grower, the only thing that makes this not perfect is the occasional poor song, but in 28 tracks it hard not to find the occasional. Great
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RobRMay 15, 2006Instant classic.
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KragoMay 15, 2006First 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!
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henryMay 14, 2006
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JasonLMay 14, 2006
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PedrosMay 14, 2006
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JoelPMay 14, 2006an awesome album...fleas done some kickass work wit the basslines...fruciantess amazin wit the guitars....not as good as by the way but an awesome album
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NateGMay 13, 2006Silk
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MariaNMay 13, 2006this album rocks all the way, whoever doesnt like it sucks ass probably, so dont deny that it rocks ass suckers!!!
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NorableMay 13, 2006Amazing album!!!
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EnriqueRMay 13, 2006Excellent album! The Chili Peppers mixing every previous album they made in this only two! And they Kick Asses!
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ArmusGMay 13, 2006...so goood. This will be the perfect soundtrack to this years summer.
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GurbajRMay 13, 2006
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oofMay 13, 2006Without a doubt their best album ever. The extended version of By the way.
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StephenBMay 12, 2006This album is just great. All round. Awesome value. Awesome songs. I think some peopel are neing overly critical of this album its an amazing acheivment Long live the CHili peppers! (didnt give 10 becaue 10 implys perfection and i dont think ther eis such a thing as the perfect album)
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KenMay 12, 2006It's simple, no one...no one, has ever made this much music this well... No One... The first time around I would have said it was an 8... But as soon as I put the first disc back in I knew I was so, so wrong. This album is a 10, for anyone who dosnt agree, all you have to do is press play again. It's a lot to take in at once, but it's gold.
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SparticusAMay 12, 2006Why don't people give this cd credit! it shines out as a truely amazing peice of work among all that hip-hop/pop rock crap. Its a once in a decade gem why doesn't anyone treat it like one!!
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AlexMay 12, 2006An inspirational album. I feel sorry for the ones who don't see the same.
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BruceMay 12, 2006I was unsure at first, but after a couple listens I liked I how I was just getting lost in the music. A few too many songs to get your head around though. It almost seems that RHCP is evolving with my music tastes, so I like it alot.
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JohnDMay 12, 2006
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JorgePMay 12, 2006Not what i expected From the Peppers but still great music
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MikeTMay 12, 2006
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LucyBMay 12, 2006payed both cds twice and ended up with 18 favorites. now I play them non stop. love the cool lyrics. this band is on fire!
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SteveTMay 12, 2006
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drewieMay 12, 2006es un album muy completo,una combinacion de sus dos mejores albumes,blood sugar sex magik y californication,no se lleva el 10 por el parecido de algunas canciones y algunas letras,es un gran disco(frusciante vuelve a los ritmos funk x favor)
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JohnWMay 11, 2006Very cool album. It gets a little repetitive when you consider their previous efforts, however it is still a great album. Amazing guitar work by John Fruscianti.
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JadHMay 11, 2006almost perfect ... great songs include hard to concentrate, snow (hey oh), shes only 18, 21st century, dani california, charlie. and if.
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jeffdMay 11, 2006Too bad most americans are sucked into the doldrums of american idol. They do not have the attention spand for this magnificent piece of work
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RishiGMay 11, 2006It took some time but this album and its melodies are really growing one me. I only wish there were more out and out funky jammy songs on the two albums. Well, I guess we have ten songs to wait for for.
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JowMay 11, 2006Fantastic album, significantly better than "By the Way". John's guitar is magnificent throughout and you can tell the music was written to provide each band member an opportunity to shine.
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BoBSMay 11, 2006Give it a chance, nay sayers. This album has something for all. Melodic, hipnotic, guitaric, psychadelic. Listen and be satisfied .
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collinwMay 11, 2006how could you not like these songs. they're all good. so all you guys who think it sucks, you can go jump off a cliff
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EXplosivaMay 11, 2006It's obvious that RHCP fans will adore this album, so do I ! However, it's true that this is a very mainstream record but I don't get why some people think that's necessarily a bad thing.
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JohnMay 11, 2006If you are crying because it sounds bland to you after you listened to it once-- ONCE!-- all I can say is, you are a moron.
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RicMay 11, 2006Great album so far, and it gets better with every listen.
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JoeYMay 11, 2006This is album just gets better with every listen. You need to hear both CD's 3 or more times to appreciate its qualities. I dont understand why people slate albums like by the way or californication, there both classics. This album seems to embrace all the different styles that the chillis have created over time and should appeal to Red Hot Chilli Peppers fans both old and new.
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MattGMay 11, 2006Awsome album. Another great releas by the Red Hots.
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OscarAMay 11, 2006An absolute masterpiece of melody. The best album of the Chili Peppers' career.
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VictoriaPMay 11, 2006awesome album
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FredSMay 11, 2006Tuesday it was a 6.5 on my meter. Today its a 9. Tomorrow it will go to 11.
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jdillaMay 11, 2006Worth buying only to hear a famous band unravel itself with a silly and pretentious attempt at profundity, nostalgia, and cock rock...all at once.
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BaironMay 11, 2006Best album ever.
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supermanMay 11, 2006horrible
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BenAMay 10, 2006Just like heaven.
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BrianMay 10, 2006Serves as a mature, competent integration of their previous efforts and eclectic style. Because of "Stadium Arcadium's" dependence on their previous stylings, the band merely inches forward musically, as as opposed to exploding off the line. But coming from one of the great bands of our generation, an inch can be worth a mile. Strongly recommended.
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PhilLMay 10, 2006What a useless band. A co-worker was playing this today, and it sounded horrible. RHCP are the Eagles of today, touting lite laid-back Californian hedonism. They've always been lousy - their lyrics put me off the idea of sex at a young age. They made it sound gross, like someone throwing up all over themselves at a party. Things haven't gotten any better.
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AnonymousMay 10, 2006Great album, but some songs are repetitive, but still, nonetheless, a great album. Great buy for any Red Hot Chili Pepper fans, also probably a great one to start people off on.
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ArmenMay 10, 2006
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ElizabethPMay 10, 2006
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NishVMay 10, 2006An 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....!!!
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DavidSMay 10, 2006Pretty Freakin' Good Album!!! 28 Tracks is a difficult task for anyone to accomplish! Any TRUE Chili Pepper fan can certainly tell that they reached deep into their roots to set the record straight! Great Album! An 8 because I havent really felt their presence or emotion like other albums of the past! RHCP You Guys Still ROCK!!!
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colinMay 10, 2006Brilliant. 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.
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shteveMay 10, 2006
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DavidCMay 10, 2006After Californication and By the Way, this album shows how Red Hot can do even better and better.
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nicolasgMay 10, 2006
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Awards & Rankings
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Stadium Arcadium ensures that graying Lollapalooza-era fans, indie teens, and rowdy lunkheads will all be satisfied.
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Somewhere along the line the Chilis got sophisticated on our asses.
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Frusciante's guitar work... almost single-handedly saves the project, but not quite.