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. chewybacca
    Apr 5, 2022
    2
    This is seriously awful. If you are listening to this and like it PLEASE tell me how. There are moments of relatively interesting instrumental parts but Anthony Keidis absolutely destroys any hope of anything remotely exciting happening on this. IT is so long, so uninspired and boring. What is good about this?! please help me understand why people are giving this anything above 2/10 i justThis is seriously awful. If you are listening to this and like it PLEASE tell me how. There are moments of relatively interesting instrumental parts but Anthony Keidis absolutely destroys any hope of anything remotely exciting happening on this. IT is so long, so uninspired and boring. What is good about this?! please help me understand why people are giving this anything above 2/10 i just don't get it. I used to be an enormous RHCP fan but this is a 50 year old saying dumb ass rhymes, out of key. Useless vocalist with zero musical ability. John, Flea and Chad are massively talented musicians who must be getting paid very well to phone it in this badly and put out a 17 track album of pure filler....… Expand
  2. pepinator90
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    One of the best album in entire RHCP discography, great return. Flea, Chad and John are incredible. Amazing album...
  3. 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+++
  4. BloodSugarBaby1
    Apr 1, 2022
    9
    It's brilliant, it is Everything you would want in a Red Hot Chili Pepper album...all in one album! Start to Finish it feels like a band fully loving what they do and loving each other at the same time.

    Is it as good as Blood Sugar Sex Magik'? Not quite but not far away
  5. 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
  6. Crannee
    Apr 1, 2022
    9
    Really enjoyed the album, great mix of funk, rhythm, rock and melody, a mix of every genre they've played. The Great Apes is a stand out track, great sound, JF clearly left to do his own thing, outstanding!!
  7. Orionreif
    Apr 2, 2022
    9
    A few average songs but that's like any album in the world. Chili peppers delivered on a smooth, funky, and very fun album that gets better with every listen
  8. psnfrank
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Such a return to form. Beautiful record. Welcome home John Frusciante! ❤️
  9. andreydelorenzo
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    Their best record since Californication. The chemistry between John, Flea and Chad is something unique.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. iSym54
    Apr 1, 2022
    9
    One of their best album since Californication. The chemistry is back. The 4 guys are so brilliant on it.
  13. Rocconeverdies
    Apr 4, 2022
    0
    The return of Frusciante is a very sly commercial move by RHCP, an artist lost in his psychopathic sounds for several years and gone into oblivion.
    This return brings 3-4 tracks of a good level and a lot of boredom and listlessness, 13-14 tracks quite banal with pop easy listening choruses for radio and social channels to grab new generations of listeners. There is so much enthusiasm in    The return of Frusciante is a very sly commercial move by RHCP, an artist lost in his psychopathic sounds for several years and gone into oblivion.
    This return brings 3-4 tracks of a good level and a lot of boredom and listlessness, 13-14 tracks quite banal with pop easy listening choruses for radio and social channels to grab new generations of listeners. There is so much enthusiasm in seeing all 4 together but the artistic / musical decline had already begun with Stadium Arcadium.
    This album will soon go into oblivion as it lacks ideas, musical freshness and innovation. On the other hand, RHCP have never been innovative, excluding the parenthesis of Danger Mouse where they did not believe it either, they are not bands of the genre, you also need to know how to age musically with style and not necessarily go back to writing stuff in your twenties.
    From a band of sixty you expect a real maturity not this old music written and rewritten already 30 years ago...    … Expand
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. johnflea
    Apr 1, 2022
    8
    Yes, it's long, full of fillers/b-sides. Yes, it's mellow. Yes, yes, not enough of Fru backvocals, harmonies of guitar solos. So, what's the deal?

    But, it's the Chilis. Band we grew up with. Band who brings memories, nostalgia, fun memories, epic concerts we attended and awesome people we met during the years. This album wokes up all those memories in me. It's not brilliant, but does it    Yes, it's long, full of fillers/b-sides. Yes, it's mellow. Yes, yes, not enough of Fru backvocals, harmonies of guitar solos. So, what's the deal?

    But, it's the Chilis. Band we grew up with. Band who brings memories, nostalgia, fun memories, epic concerts we attended and awesome people we met during the years. This album wokes up all those memories in me. It's not brilliant, but does it have to be? Home many 40 year old bands managed to stay relevant, exciting, fresh, original and actually release music that is still bald.

    I did cut off five tracks of my playlist, because I just think the atmosphere is captured better without a few mediocre tunes, and I just had to finish the album with Heavy Wing.    … Expand
  19. Chadsmith3
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Un très bon album, un retour aux sources. Plus épicés qu’enflammés, mais la passion est toujours là !
  20. dwardrian
    Apr 3, 2022
    5
    An incredible grower. Sounds like a lot of reviewers listened to it once. Most complain of no catchy tunes. Did anyone listen to she's a lover??
  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. MusicGuyMack
    Apr 1, 2022
    8
    Though not exactly a career-best effort, with several key tracks falling surprisingly flat, the reinvigorated feeling that the Chili Peppers bring to "Unlimited Love" with the return of guitarist John Frusciante (whose masterful work is far and away the star of the show) is utterly infectious nonetheless, and the incorporation of elements from genres like ska and soul suggest exciting newThough not exactly a career-best effort, with several key tracks falling surprisingly flat, the reinvigorated feeling that the Chili Peppers bring to "Unlimited Love" with the return of guitarist John Frusciante (whose masterful work is far and away the star of the show) is utterly infectious nonetheless, and the incorporation of elements from genres like ska and soul suggest exciting new things to come from the band moving forward.

    Choice Cuts: "Black Summer," "It's Only Natural," "She's a Lover," "Bastards of Light"    … Expand
  23. 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.
  24. All_ButTrU4
    Apr 2, 2022
    0
    Catholic School Girls still exists and this music isn't worth ignoring that for.
  25. simonrs27
    Apr 1, 2022
    6
    Todos los temas podrían ser descartes de otros discos sin problemas, no hay nada que reluzca.
  26. El_Pais14
    Apr 1, 2022
    7
    We are far from the highest picks of their career as a band if you are expecting to hear something impactful as Californication or as energetic as BSSM this album won't satisfy your expectations but, is definitely a good solid album. Frusciante guitars are meant to play with Flea bass and Smith drums there is no doubt about it, his way to arrange and connect all the components with hisWe are far from the highest picks of their career as a band if you are expecting to hear something impactful as Californication or as energetic as BSSM this album won't satisfy your expectations but, is definitely a good solid album. Frusciante guitars are meant to play with Flea bass and Smith drums there is no doubt about it, his way to arrange and connect all the components with his guitar is something special, I personally missed his solos and sounds (without saying anything bad about Josh's work).… Expand
  27. spjuut
    Apr 1, 2022
    7
    It has some bangers, they managed to keep the rhcp sound while doing something new with some tracks like White braids & pillow chairs, bastards of lights, nerve flip (japan exclusive track).
  28. ShopliftersUtd
    Apr 3, 2022
    8
    Flea and John get free play, real carte blanche, and their chemistry sounds stellar. Unlimited Love sounds incomparably more alive than any of the Monarchy of Roses-pile of pop hooks they've thrown at us over the last 12 years. That's right. Eat your heart out, Maggie Rain Dance.
    Take the marvellous standout track "Here Ever After", which hints at an "All Around the World"-vibe and could    Flea and John get free play, real carte blanche, and their chemistry sounds stellar. Unlimited Love sounds incomparably more alive than any of the Monarchy of Roses-pile of pop hooks they've thrown at us over the last 12 years. That's right. Eat your heart out, Maggie Rain Dance.
    Take the marvellous standout track "Here Ever After", which hints at an "All Around the World"-vibe and could have almost been on Californication. The band chemistry continues with the funky riff galore on "One Way Traffic", it's such a solid return to form that could have sit right next to the funkiest takes on Blood Sugar Sex Magik, like a modern B-side to "The Power of Equality". And what about Flea's mouthwatering bassfest on "Aquatic Mouth Dance" hump de bumping into an outro à la Radiohead's National Anthem. Yes I know. It even makes Anthony Kiedis sound like he wants to go road trippin' again, badly.

    In the end, Unlimited Love is RHCP’s sparkling return to form and an honest, nostalgic comeback. Finally.
    (Excerpt taken from my review/contribution to rateyourmusic)    … Expand
  29. Sigge1991
    Apr 1, 2022
    8
    RHCP's original sound is back and it sounds as good as ever. The Chili Peppers return to use influences from their old hit albums (Blood Sugar Sex Magik, Californication, By The Way, Stadium Arcadium, The Get Away) and infuses them with some of their new ones and it works well in their favor.
    Every band member gets their time to shine, even though I love Frusciante and his guitarsolos and    RHCP's original sound is back and it sounds as good as ever. The Chili Peppers return to use influences from their old hit albums (Blood Sugar Sex Magik, Californication, By The Way, Stadium Arcadium, The Get Away) and infuses them with some of their new ones and it works well in their favor.
    Every band member gets their time to shine, even though I love Frusciante and his guitarsolos and riffs, they sometimes took over a big part of their songs. However I'm very thrilled that he's back and he sounds great.
    If you love the Red Hot Chili Pepper sound, then by all means, enjoy!    … Expand
  30. LeoCubas
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    I just loved this album. Thats it. I have to write more words so here they are.
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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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