The Getaway
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jun 17, 2016
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  1. Tommaso
    Jun 17, 2016
    10
    I'm a big fan of Red Hot Chili Peppers and I just want to say that this is their best album since By The Way but it is quite equal to Stadium Arcadium. it represents an innovation of their music after an album called "I'm With You". Great! I would give 9.5 but I can give 10! I'm with You: 8.0; Stadium Arcadium: 9.0; By The Way: 9.75. The best album is Blood Sugar Sex Magic
  2. thezeaster
    Jun 17, 2016
    9
    The Red Hot Chili Peppers' 11th studio album is by far one of their most experimentally beautiful piece of collective art that they've made. You can really hear the 'in-your-face' energy flowing through them with every track, with many unforgettable and catchy choruses and some unique, more prominant guitar work from Josh Klinghoffer. Overall, an excellent album!
  3. geedup
    Jun 18, 2016
    6
    Have always loved the evolving/changing of the RHCP while hanging on the melody. As the years have went on, Keidis's voice is unique, as if their style. That being said, this album is (intentional or not) is geared for the radio. Where is the edge? Where are the dark undertones? By the 3 or so song, you can the direction of this album-with few exceptions. Too sweet for me.
  4. Scraper
    Jun 27, 2016
    2
    It's serves as an exemplary model to young artists of what happens when you have nothing to say and filter it through a concept that's been beaten to death. If I had a friend who claimed to still like this band, there would be an intervention.
  5. rwindmann
    Jul 10, 2016
    1
    I hate smart, intelligent rock and roll. Here are the 5 things that happened to them, in order of importance:

    1. John Frusciante left.
    2. They left Rick Rubin.
    3. They are not writing songs, they are writing "compositions."
    4. They got a keyboard player.
    5. They got a bongo player (WTF?)

    As for the CD, I still have to give it a one, because I can give it away now.
  6. bdyandell
    Jun 17, 2016
    10
    Don't listen to the music critics. Sometimes I wonder how they even have jobs. This album is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!! Hands down in their top 3 best albums ever. Maybe even #2. Just listen to it and form your own opinion (except you're an idiot if you don't like it).
  7. nickgrasso
    Jun 17, 2016
    9
    after being really disappointed with i'm with you, i'm again completely under the spell. i have to congratulate them to put an album like this and for taking danger mouse as a producer.
    i read somewhere 'not the classic chili peppers but it will make you remember why you love them', i completely agree.
    besides sick love (completely outplaced), i absolutely love each track. I am    after being really disappointed with i'm with you, i'm again completely under the spell. i have to congratulate them to put an album like this and for taking danger mouse as a producer.
    i read somewhere 'not the classic chili peppers but it will make you remember why you love them', i completely agree.
    besides sick love (completely outplaced), i absolutely love each track. I am completely surprised by some of them and i have that feeling that takes me to one hot minute and by the way, meaning: deeper, more experimental and more melodic.
    the last track is like transcending + venice queen kind of feeling. perfect ending to a brilliant solid album.
    to be perfect, just one track of pure funky old days.    … Expand
  8. JohnnyZim
    Jun 23, 2016
    9
    I was presently surprised by The Getaway. I don't get critics... of course it sounds like the Chili Peppers, but not having listened to RHCP is a while, I've had the benefit of some distance. I think there is a definite and positive progression in their music demonstrated on this album. A greater level of sophistication. Are they supposed to stay the same? Yes and no, according toI was presently surprised by The Getaway. I don't get critics... of course it sounds like the Chili Peppers, but not having listened to RHCP is a while, I've had the benefit of some distance. I think there is a definite and positive progression in their music demonstrated on this album. A greater level of sophistication. Are they supposed to stay the same? Yes and no, according to the critics. You can't have it both ways. Definitely worth your time.… Expand
  9. Paul_Mokeski
    Jun 17, 2016
    10
    Now THIS is what I call an album. The Getaway is pure bliss from start to finish. The songs flow together nicely, but there's quite a bit of variety here to keep it interesting, and I think that's my favorite thing about it. There are moments that are full of energy and others that are deeply introspective and melancholy. This album leaves little to be wanted, and the fact that it allNow THIS is what I call an album. The Getaway is pure bliss from start to finish. The songs flow together nicely, but there's quite a bit of variety here to keep it interesting, and I think that's my favorite thing about it. There are moments that are full of energy and others that are deeply introspective and melancholy. This album leaves little to be wanted, and the fact that it all works together so nicely is quite stunning. A fantastic effort from one of the most innovative bands out there.… Expand
  10. Rifer89
    Jun 17, 2016
    10
    This album is definitely leagues ahead of I'm With You. Very chill sounding and a lot of experimentation we havent heard before from the peppers. I think this is one of my favorite albums by them.
  11. oscar3kings
    Jun 17, 2016
    9
    'The Getaway' is very different to anything the Chilis have done before, and has a nice fresh feeling to it. Josh Klinghoffer is really growing into his role, and, in my opinion, this is the best album since Stadium Arcadium. Experimental, yes, but the risks pay off.
  12. colinmonox
    Jun 17, 2016
    6
    Far different of a sound than "I'm with you", RHCP created something of a combination of the classic Peppers, and the hit-filled pop sound, with "The Getaway". While the album overall is interesting, none of the songs particularly stand out, or are memorable. Overall the album is good, but compared to the monumental "Stadium Arcadium", it is ultimately forgettable.
  13. HotHelios
    May 22, 2019
    8
    As much as I liked the Frusciante era, I'm glad that it's over. "The Getaway" is the reinvention of the RHCP sound that " I'm With You" should have been.
  14. Clip
    Jun 17, 2016
    10
    RHCP never disappoint, every single album is different from the other. You can't expect something like "By the Way" or "Blood Sugar Sex". They grow as a group and as a person, you can definitely see this evolution inside this album.
    The Getaway is their best work since "By the Way", even if you don't like their new style, they are solid and they are searching and exploring new ways to    RHCP never disappoint, every single album is different from the other. You can't expect something like "By the Way" or "Blood Sugar Sex". They grow as a group and as a person, you can definitely see this evolution inside this album.
    The Getaway is their best work since "By the Way", even if you don't like their new style, they are solid and they are searching and exploring new ways to express their feelings.
    "The longest wave", "Sick Love", "The Hunter", instant classics.    … Expand
  15. somedude14
    Jul 10, 2016
    0
    One Hot Minute lacked inspiration, but at least it had enthusiasm. This is adult contemporary rock. I can't believe how boring they've become. I guess we all get old.
  16. redhotchillifan
    Jun 20, 2016
    8
    Better then "I'm with you", not quite at the "Stadium Arcadium" or "By the Way level". There are about 7 good songs (first half of the album mostly), of which 3-4 are great. The song quality "fades" for the second half of the album. Best songs: Dark Necessities, Go Robot, Sick Love, Longest Wave.
  17. simor
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    RHCP - The Getaway.
    Premise: I'm literally going crazy for this album!
    1- The Getaway (Perfect preview of the album. New, fresh song) 2- Dark Necessities (Great! Great! Great! As usual) 3- We Turn Red (If you like drums, you'll love this song!) 4- The Longest Wave (Wow. I listen this song every single day at least 10 times! Great lyrics) 5- Goodbye Angels (Good song. You cannot    RHCP - The Getaway.
    Premise: I'm literally going crazy for this album!

    1- The Getaway (Perfect preview of the album. New, fresh song)
    2- Dark Necessities (Great! Great! Great! As usual)
    3- We Turn Red (If you like drums, you'll love this song!)
    4- The Longest Wave (Wow. I listen this song every single day at least 10 times! Great lyrics)
    5- Goodbye Angels (Good song. You cannot stop to repeat all the "Ayo ayo ayo ayo my girl".Very dark lyrics, btw!)
    6- Sick Love (Very nostalgic, but I really like the sound. Ah, it features Elton John on piano :) )
    7- Go Robot (so 80's. So cool!)
    8- Feasting on the Flowers (The sound remembers R&B. It is a fresh breath, good stuff)
    9- Detroit (A bit of rock!)
    10- This Ticonderoga (Oh yes! Energetic, really nice song!)
    11- Encore (Amazing and very nostalgic song. "Hey, you are fine"...)
    12- The Hunter (The piano here is beautiful!)
    13- Dream of A Samurai (Damn, this is a gem!)

    Absolutely a great album. In my opinion the best album of 2016 so far.    … Expand
  18. Kubanpete
    Oct 5, 2016
    10
    Just a brilliant album. Every song is superb and it's not often you can say that about an album. Think it may be down to Danger Mouse being in charge of production. To adapt is to survive, and ‘The Getaway’ lives up to its name. As one review put it " A band reborn? Possibly. Refined? Definitely. The brilliance of ‘The Getaway’ is in its subtleties, which define their most intimate andJust a brilliant album. Every song is superb and it's not often you can say that about an album. Think it may be down to Danger Mouse being in charge of production. To adapt is to survive, and ‘The Getaway’ lives up to its name. As one review put it " A band reborn? Possibly. Refined? Definitely. The brilliance of ‘The Getaway’ is in its subtleties, which define their most intimate and expressive album to date, and suggest that, after 32 years, the Chilis can still keep us guessing. " , let's hope the next album is just as good if not better, but that's going to be a big ask after this one.… Expand
  19. JMX
    Jun 17, 2016
    10
    One of the best albums of the year. Fresh and innovative. This album lets the heavy **** rock take a back seat. While this might be concerning for hardcore fans don't worry. As a fan of their pre BSSM albums I was blown away. This is their most consistent work since BSSM and their most experimental album ever. Critics obviously have not given it more than a half hearted first impression.One of the best albums of the year. Fresh and innovative. This album lets the heavy **** rock take a back seat. While this might be concerning for hardcore fans don't worry. As a fan of their pre BSSM albums I was blown away. This is their most consistent work since BSSM and their most experimental album ever. Critics obviously have not given it more than a half hearted first impression. (Too caught up reviewing Ariana and Bieber). The rhcp combine funk rock, psychedelia, disco, punk, and other genres to create a colorful album that sounds better with each listen. Even if you love their more energetic rap rock style, this album is definitely worth a try. Stunning.… Expand
  20. Matejlard
    Jun 17, 2016
    10
    A beautiful reinvention of a legendary band, which can even after 30 years surprise us in a very positive way.

    The sound is new, but still familiar and you can recognize the Chilli's right at the first listen. The mixture of musical styles may seem a little too adventurous, but overall it is a great piece of art worth listening. The tracks I personally highlight: Dark Necessities,    A beautiful reinvention of a legendary band, which can even after 30 years surprise us in a very positive way.

    The sound is new, but still familiar and you can recognize the Chilli's right at the first listen.

    The mixture of musical styles may seem a little too adventurous, but overall it is a great piece of art worth listening.

    The tracks I personally highlight: Dark Necessities, Goodbye Angels, Go robot, Encore    … Expand
  21. brgodoi
    Jun 18, 2016
    10
    This album is clearly an evolution from "I'm With You" and its b-side songs, which places Josh as a something-more than just a stopgap. RHCP return to their roots with powerful bass-lines, solos and songs that clearly came from a hard-jam session. Although some kind experimental throughout the album, sure sounds as a successful experiment so far. The score is undoubtedly 10, because madeThis album is clearly an evolution from "I'm With You" and its b-side songs, which places Josh as a something-more than just a stopgap. RHCP return to their roots with powerful bass-lines, solos and songs that clearly came from a hard-jam session. Although some kind experimental throughout the album, sure sounds as a successful experiment so far. The score is undoubtedly 10, because made me get back in time and, at the same time, addicted to this new masterpiece.… Expand
  22. andreydelorenzo
    Jun 17, 2016
    10
    "Dark Necessities", "We Turn Red", "Goodbye Angels", "Detroit" and "This Ticonderoga" are new classics from RHCP. This is their best album in this century together with "Stadium Arcadium". There's a real evolution of Josh in relation to "I'm With You", and I give a 10/10 because this really surprised me. Long live to Red Hot Chili Peppers who make a real good music today. Beside of"Dark Necessities", "We Turn Red", "Goodbye Angels", "Detroit" and "This Ticonderoga" are new classics from RHCP. This is their best album in this century together with "Stadium Arcadium". There's a real evolution of Josh in relation to "I'm With You", and I give a 10/10 because this really surprised me. Long live to Red Hot Chili Peppers who make a real good music today. Beside of "Blackstar" from Bowie and Radiohead's "A Moon Shaped Pool", "The Getaway" is the best album released this year until now.… Expand
  23. funky_rollercoa
    Jun 17, 2016
    9
    Greatly surprised by the quality in this album ! There is almost no filler, I think it maybe the most consistent red hot chili peppers record. It is up there with their best CDs. They even try some progressive stuff in dream of samurai. Good and well calculated risk taking.
  24. berzerk10
    Jun 17, 2016
    10
    I have no words. One of the best albums of the decade so far.
    Kiedis is better than ever and Klinghoffer too. Maybe is Top 4 of the band. "The Getaway" is the reinvention of the RHCP sound!
  25. cnally13
    Jun 17, 2016
    5
    If you were a fan of Stadium, you'll probably like this. Those of us who enjoyed RHCP when they were edgy, wise, funky and unflinching will be disappointed. Kiedis mails it in virtually every song, and he's still writing the cringe-worthy lyrics we've been hearing since, well, forever. He just has so little conviction it's impossible not to switch the song. The band sounds great, if aIf you were a fan of Stadium, you'll probably like this. Those of us who enjoyed RHCP when they were edgy, wise, funky and unflinching will be disappointed. Kiedis mails it in virtually every song, and he's still writing the cringe-worthy lyrics we've been hearing since, well, forever. He just has so little conviction it's impossible not to switch the song. The band sounds great, if a little over-professional. Worth a listen for fans, but don't expect anything you'll put on a career best-of mix.… Expand
  26. Scallym8
    Jun 17, 2016
    8
    The Getaway is the sound of the chili peppers back on form. It's a perfect blend of familiar and new sounds. So replacing Rick Rubin with Danger Mouse and Nigel Godrich was and excellent choice after all. It positively affected their songwriting and sparked a previously missing dose of creativity.
    "Dark Necessities" was a good choice for the first single, but with that I come to maybe    The Getaway is the sound of the chili peppers back on form. It's a perfect blend of familiar and new sounds. So replacing Rick Rubin with Danger Mouse and Nigel Godrich was and excellent choice after all. It positively affected their songwriting and sparked a previously missing dose of creativity.
    "Dark Necessities" was a good choice for the first single, but with that I come to maybe the biggest flaw that's not really a flaw of the album. I'm convinced that there aren't any pop stand out tracks like they always had in the past. So there won't be a new ''Snow'' or ''Californication'' born in this song cycle.
    But as I said before that's not really a flaw. In my opinion that's a sign that they are maturing as artists. That shows mostly in their arrangements. They are better then ever.
    To conclude all of this I would have to say that this album shows them maturing both as people and artists. Maybe they aren't at the peak of their career. But they never used their potential as well as in this album.    … Expand
  27. JungleMan
    Jun 18, 2016
    4
    New RHCP ? Great! But this album is..not what funs they could expect. This is regress, another after Im With You retreat from funk-rock style ? BSSM was progress! OHM other, new, heavier, a little darker style, but still there was a funk, now given in a different way.
    After first song i think where is classic good rock-funk style ? Ok, there was Fight Like a Brave, Give It Away, Shallow    New RHCP ? Great! But this album is..not what funs they could expect. This is regress, another after Im With You retreat from funk-rock style ? BSSM was progress! OHM other, new, heavier, a little darker style, but still there was a funk, now given in a different way.
    After first song i think where is classic good rock-funk style ? Ok, there was Fight Like a Brave, Give It Away, Shallow Be Thy Game but maybe only 1st track is like that...whole album will be better.
    When I heard the rest of the presented songs, maybe they fu(c)nk wiht us ? Maybe they show worst album tracks at the beginning ?
    Structure of the songs make them boredom, now almost all are too soft, slow with too much sleepy choruses, too much squeaky backing vocals. Female vocal is Ok, but if almoast all are same ? Its greats songs for all pop commercial radio stations.
    30-60 seconds solo ? Maybe in one song but in most older stuff we have much more guitars in the first plan. Now with Josh we dont habe guitars or they are push on third plan.
    Where are funk, trumpet ?
    Red Hot Chili Peppers - Yertle the Turtle - nozems-a-gogo -- to check on YT (links prohibited) ?
    The Greeting Song - soft Anthony vocal but look on tempo of the song...
    Sir Psycho Sexy - 7/25/1999 - Woodstock 99 East Stage - to check on YT (links prohibited) ? 7-8 min song!
    And no...Dreams of a Samurai is not the same! Anthony vocal style in Sir Psycho Sexy is muuch mooore funky and fun.
    Anthony vocal still has old style even on Californication but The Getaway ? OMG so boring.
    Red Hot Chili Peppers - Purple Stain (Album Version) - to check on YT
    "Red Hot Chili Peppers - Minor Thing - Live at MTV Jammed" - to check on YT
    but the newer album less good interesting, diverse of Anthony vocal style. Where shouts,rappin, sings a different timbre ?! So here we have much regress, nothing new (like some fun of new style try to sell their stuff to us).
    New album, new songs are so conventional. Refrain in nearly all songs are and soft, lulling ? Rock, funk-rock songs should have sometimes same or even faster/stronger/havier refrain.
    There are no more crazy guitar riffs like Hillel, John or even Navarro created in the past. No more Flea faster/heavier bass part. Sometimes bass appear, but not accompanied by enough fast drums, interesting riff.
    No more louder Chad drums. More expressive Anthony vocal ? Good joke. Trumpet, saxophone ? Sly and the Family Stone, James Brown, George Clinton..funk ?
    Red Hot Chili Peppers - Good God live in 2000 - to check on YT
    Where is Jimi Hendrix ?!
    Red Hot Chili Peppers Foxy Lady at Jimi Hendrix Tribute Show 1987 - to check on YT
    John Frusciante and Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Jimi Hendrix Experience" Jam to check YT

    Of course not all songs must be like No Chump Love Sucker, Warped, By the Way, Minor Thing, Sex Rap,
    (Red Hot Chili Peppers - Sex Rap - Live at La Cigale - to check on YT) Around The World but...But they have lost their old style, someting magic. There is no more funk energy, rock kick with great riffs, solos. Even Yertle The Turtle or Purple Stain wasnt fast and heavy but was cool, isnt it ?
    I was hoping for something new, not new poprock stuff. Maybe they should take to produce with Michael Beinhorn ? Buddies form Fishbone ? For eg last Pearl Jam, FNM or Black Sabbath albums still bring sth good music.
    Now almost all tracks are extremely soft, slow, sleepy choruses. No more guitars in the first plan, solos, miss funky style, craziness, varied songs.Probably some people (certain people are bieber sub/fans on YT) will like it, especially if they arent interested in their funk-rock style (Brown, Clinton, guitars like Hendrix), they like all pop songs, a shame to waste their style for crap like creativity.    … Expand
  28. YARDS1
    Jun 23, 2016
    8
    The boys have come through again. This album is unique!! They have evolved with time and I agree Josh comes into his own on this album which he needed too. I think Anthony, Flea and Chad needed to trust Josh more and this album proves they have. There are at least 9 great songs on this album, the other 4 also very good. There are signs of One Hot minute, Californication, By the Way andThe boys have come through again. This album is unique!! They have evolved with time and I agree Josh comes into his own on this album which he needed too. I think Anthony, Flea and Chad needed to trust Josh more and this album proves they have. There are at least 9 great songs on this album, the other 4 also very good. There are signs of One Hot minute, Californication, By the Way and Stadium spread through the 13 songs which make it a sensational album. For the detractors listen to it 3-4 times and you'll be hooked.… Expand
  29. C0rnerst0ne
    Jul 11, 2016
    9
    An excellent album, as with a lot of Chili Peppers albums this one took a little while to grow on me but once it did the depth and quality of the album revealed itself. There are no real weak spots on this album, the songwriting is very mature and there are some truely beautiful songs on here (The Hunter). I would say this is one of the most consistant and mature albums that the RHCPs haveAn excellent album, as with a lot of Chili Peppers albums this one took a little while to grow on me but once it did the depth and quality of the album revealed itself. There are no real weak spots on this album, the songwriting is very mature and there are some truely beautiful songs on here (The Hunter). I would say this is one of the most consistant and mature albums that the RHCPs have ever done.
    This is also a very interesting and experimental album which deviates from the chili peppers usual funk rock fusion sound into piano driven ballards and prog. I wrote this off as boring at first listen but boy was I wrong! Now I can't stop listening to it.    … Expand
  30. marycreek
    Jul 23, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really bad and boring album, sounds like an improvised work of constrution as they were recording a demo, with various kind of mellows from the beginning to the end which give a general sense of frustration, following the usual repetitive style of their last records. They were probably attempting to create some different music even if they got pretty much old now, but they just obtained another mockery from people who dislike the band.… Expand
  31. winterhombre
    Jun 18, 2016
    10
    I'm probably one of the biggest RHCP fans as I own a lot of their stuff, have seen them live more than any other band...don't want to bore you with that. The thing is that I listened to the Getaway (the song) and I wasn't sure what to think. It was catchy for sure but overly simplistic and not what I expected from RHCP. So it was a great surprise when I listened to the whole album. It'sI'm probably one of the biggest RHCP fans as I own a lot of their stuff, have seen them live more than any other band...don't want to bore you with that. The thing is that I listened to the Getaway (the song) and I wasn't sure what to think. It was catchy for sure but overly simplistic and not what I expected from RHCP. So it was a great surprise when I listened to the whole album. It's very mellow and melancholic record, it reminds me of By The Way (which is one of my favourite offerings from the Chili Peppers).
    The first half is dominated by calm and melodic songs while the second is more focused on their trademark fusion style.
    I recommend it to everyone, as there's a lack of quality music nowadays. The last album I was bothered to buy was Dystopia by Megadeth (which is also worth checking out if you like metal).    … Expand
  32. holden_68
    Jun 19, 2016
    9
    This Album is a huge improvement over i'm with you. "Dark necessities" is a stand out track with its slap bass and cant stop inspired bass line. Josh klinghoffer really shines on tracks like sick love and Detroit showing that he can hold his own. This Album does not disappoint hardcore fans of The Red Hot Chili Peppers but may be harder to enjoy for people unfamiliar with their sound.
  33. powerofliberty
    Jun 18, 2016
    9
    Had to listen to it at least 4 times before I decided to review it but...

    Very strong effort. It is different, yet familiar. The key thing to enjoying an RHCP album is avoiding comparing it to previous albums. Each album is different in a way, and I'm With You is different than The Getaway, even if some of you feel it sounds similar. It has a very chill, jazz-funk, mid-tempo pop    Had to listen to it at least 4 times before I decided to review it but...

    Very strong effort. It is different, yet familiar. The key thing to enjoying an RHCP album is avoiding comparing it to previous albums. Each album is different in a way, and I'm With You is different than The Getaway, even if some of you feel it sounds similar.

    It has a very chill, jazz-funk, mid-tempo pop vibe. Is any of it catchy like the Frusciante-era? Not at all. It's an album that actually challenges the listener. "The Getaway", "Dark Necessities", "Dreams of a Samurai", and "Encore" are all examples of the new RHCP sound while "This Ticonderoga", "We Turn Red", and "Go Robot" is reminiscent of the band that most have become familiar with. "Detroit" is different. More hard rock than bone-crushing funk.

    I'm pretty pleased with the album. Kiedis' lyrics are frustrating, though. But his lyrics is more of rhythmic stream-of-consciousness than dedicated subject, so I'll give him the same pass as I've always have in the past 15 years I've listened to this band.    … Expand
  34. Lorimacc
    Jun 20, 2016
    9
    I'm With You was a band trying to be a band without John Frusciante. The Getaway is a band who doesn't need Frusciante. This is the first RHCP record since By The Way where I love every song. I am very proud of them for breaking away from Rick Rubin and trying something different. You can definitely hear Josh on this record and it makes all the difference. My only critique would beI'm With You was a band trying to be a band without John Frusciante. The Getaway is a band who doesn't need Frusciante. This is the first RHCP record since By The Way where I love every song. I am very proud of them for breaking away from Rick Rubin and trying something different. You can definitely hear Josh on this record and it makes all the difference. My only critique would be Anthony's lyrics, which are downright silly at times.… Expand
  35. S0LiD
    Jun 17, 2016
    1
    Bored as hell, like the last album... I just can save 2 or 3 songs max, "Goodbye Angels" the only decent song... Goodbye Red Hot Chili Peppers...
  36. YreimmChuc
    Jun 17, 2016
    7
    Well. Not every song in this album is catchy but there's so many amazing things and no dull moment. My fav: The Gate Away, Dark Necessities, This Ticonderoga, We Turn Red.
  37. drajfer
    Jun 24, 2016
    9
    I agree with most of what has been said. There are certainly standout tracks here (something that was really lacking from I'm With You, IMO). Among those are Dark Necessities, Goodbye Angels, Sick Love, Go Robot & Encore. That's not to say those are the only good songs. Each song has something unique to it which is why I am loving this album more and more with each listen. Each newI agree with most of what has been said. There are certainly standout tracks here (something that was really lacking from I'm With You, IMO). Among those are Dark Necessities, Goodbye Angels, Sick Love, Go Robot & Encore. That's not to say those are the only good songs. Each song has something unique to it which is why I am loving this album more and more with each listen. Each new time through, there is something to pick up on that you missed the last time (much like Stadium Arcadium in that respect). The other thing that can't be discounted is the way the album "sounds". The work of Danger Mouse and Nigel Godrich is very evident in this release, giving each member the room they need/deserve to shine. All in all, a solid effort and one that will be heavy rotation on my playlist for months to come.… Expand
  38. Kristjan79
    Jun 21, 2016
    8
    Once again, the critics have it totally wrong. This is a very solid album by RHCP. I am really enjoying it, a lot more than I can say for many other letdown albums. It keeps me coming back. "Goodbye Angels" is a fantastic track, ending with some amazing work on the bass by Flea.
  39. Koushyar
    Aug 3, 2016
    7
    The album starts brilliantly with "The Getaway" track and even gets better in "Dark Necessities" which is as good as any of their classics. However, the album slows down after dark necessities and kinda loses focus. Detroit is probably one of their worst songs ever. Overall, a nice album but could have been better.
  40. jeffambrosio
    Jun 17, 2016
    10
    A full complete album!
    Contains Funky, Rock, Pop !
    Listen to : Go Robot, Goodbye Angels, Encore and Detroit.
    Rhcp are back and Danger Mouse made a great mix on this one.
  41. ThePED7
    Jun 22, 2016
    10
    Excelente álbum de um dos trabalhos mais íntimos e experimentais da banda, que mostra toda sua bagagem através de músicas e melodias que demonstram toda a evolução musical conquistada. Realmente é um presente poder escutar algo novo e ao mesmo tempo familiar da minha banda de rock favorita!!!
  42. maxim98
    Jun 17, 2016
    8
    Though some of Danger Mouse's choices may have missed the mark here, the idea and vision to change producer has really come off here, as Rubin has been around since 1989's Mothers Milk, and after 2011's disappointing 'I'm with You' they needed something new to bring to the table. 'The Getaway' has it all, a nice mix of sounds reminiscent of albums like 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' and 'By theThough some of Danger Mouse's choices may have missed the mark here, the idea and vision to change producer has really come off here, as Rubin has been around since 1989's Mothers Milk, and after 2011's disappointing 'I'm with You' they needed something new to bring to the table. 'The Getaway' has it all, a nice mix of sounds reminiscent of albums like 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' and 'By the Way'. Though fear not, as this album also does a lot that is new to the bands sound, with such tracks as 'Go Robot' bringing an upbeat disco rhythm with dreamy synths, which pairs nicely with the bands style, the same goes for the title track, 'The Getaway' which takes an alternative approach while also sounding quite like a cut from 'By the Way.' Disclaimer however goes to hardcore fans of pre-90's RHCP, as other than in the track 'Turn Red' theres is little to no show of aggressive vocals from Kiedis, or an off the charts Bass performance from Flea that you come to expect from the band. Which is where the album has its biggest strength, in that it does feel like a breath of fresh air from the band, and that the art takes center stage over what could've been a simple greatest hits or a re-hash of past material to pay the bills. However the experimentation doesn't seem to always work in favour of the album, as songs notably 'Sick Love' and 'This Ticonderoga' feel a little out of place and honestly rather hard to listen to. Other than that the album has some super catchy moments, like the leading singles 'Dark Necessities' and 'The Getaway' that will no doubt be getting airplay in the coming few weeks. 'The Getaway' as a title caught me off guard at first, though digesting the album there is an ongoing theme of Anthony Kiedis' turbulent relationship with Model Helena Vestergaard, who is 30 years his junior. Kiedis clearly puts his feelings forward in many of the tracks wanting to 'Get away' from the situation, notably the closer, 'Dreams of a Samurai' which has as much great lyrical content as it does great instrumentation, proves this. Overall, this album isn't perfect but has enough great moments to make it a thoroughly enjoyable RHCP album.… Expand
  43. hemmonotta
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    A flawless album. Some of the highlights for me are Dark Necessities, THE LONGEST WAVE (my fav), Go Robot, Feasting on the Flowers, but all the album is perfect!!!!
  44. manningsteve
    Jun 21, 2016
    9
    I'm really loving this album from start to finish. The Getaway has so much depth, it's produced well and mixed really well too. I've listened to the album 10 times now and it grows with every listen. My favorite tracks a Goodbye Angels, Dark Necessities, The Hunter and Go Robot. Overall best album since By The Way and my forth favourite album of their catalogue behind B.S.S.M, By The WayI'm really loving this album from start to finish. The Getaway has so much depth, it's produced well and mixed really well too. I've listened to the album 10 times now and it grows with every listen. My favorite tracks a Goodbye Angels, Dark Necessities, The Hunter and Go Robot. Overall best album since By The Way and my forth favourite album of their catalogue behind B.S.S.M, By The Way and Californication.… Expand
  45. dcod1974
    Jun 20, 2016
    10
    My wife and I love this album. It's a cohesive work of art when played start to end, but we also noticed that when you shuffle all of their songs and hear these new efforts sprinkled in with their "classics" they fit well. While Anthony seems a bit more melancholy, the musicianship of Flea, Chad, and yes, Josh, really stand out (not sure if that's Danger Mouse's influence, but we likeMy wife and I love this album. It's a cohesive work of art when played start to end, but we also noticed that when you shuffle all of their songs and hear these new efforts sprinkled in with their "classics" they fit well. While Anthony seems a bit more melancholy, the musicianship of Flea, Chad, and yes, Josh, really stand out (not sure if that's Danger Mouse's influence, but we like it). Josh is enough of a solid contributor as to not leave us wondering when John is coming back (he ain't, and we're ok with that now). The Getaway is a solid addition to their vast, varied, and evolving library. We can't wait to hear some of these on the US tour next year.… Expand
  46. SalihBoo
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    İts a musician album as much as you listen to its lovely soft musical songs as much as it grows on you its just a masterpiecen which sadly cannot be understood by everyone
  47. DENIS-LESNIK
    Oct 15, 2016
    10
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  48. JotaBrasil
    Aug 27, 2016
    7
    Uma das minhas principais e mais queridas lembranças da minha adolescência que começou no inicio dos anos noventa foi ver a antiga MTV. Primeiramente, na casa de parentes de maneira esporádica e, depois, todos os dias na minha casa. Nesse período e, também, devido a influência de alguns amigos comecei a gosta de uma banda de rock chamada Red Hot Chili Peppers. Não que tenha sido exatamenteUma das minhas principais e mais queridas lembranças da minha adolescência que começou no inicio dos anos noventa foi ver a antiga MTV. Primeiramente, na casa de parentes de maneira esporádica e, depois, todos os dias na minha casa. Nesse período e, também, devido a influência de alguns amigos comecei a gosta de uma banda de rock chamada Red Hot Chili Peppers. Não que tenha sido exatamente o fã deles ou mesmo um grande apreciador de rock nessa época, mas aqueles caras donos de uma batida contagiante que anos depois descobriria que era a mistura da sonoridade rock com o funk, os clipes marcantes e sensacionais e o carisma que exalava de cada integrante (mesmo sem nem ao menos saber quais eram os seus nomes) conseguiram me conquistar tanto que criaram um verdadeiro admirador. Passado "alguns" anos, eu ainda tenho um uma grande afeição pela banda e ao ouvir The Getaway, o décimo primeiro álbum deles, descubro que eles ainda mantêm o mesmo charme de antes, apenas com a diferença de hoje os integrantes originais serem tiozões na casa dos cinquenta anos.

    Primeiro álbum deles não produzido pelo genial Rick Rubin em vinte e cinco anos, The Getaway tem como produtor o Danger Mouse, mais conhecido com a outra parte do Gnarls Barkley e produtor para nomes que vão desde o Jay-Z, passando pelo The Black Keys e chegando, mais recentemente, a Adele, entre outros. A nova presença na construção da sonoridade da banda não altera a sua estrutura básica ou a essência, mas acrescenta novas camadas e nuances bem vindas e que mostram que, apesar de uma banda de tiozões, o Red Hot Chili Peppers não tem medo de correr riscos. Com boas pitadas de soul music e, também eletrônico, The Getaway resulta em uma sólida e bem conduzida viagem da banda que parece ainda se divertir em fazer música. Isso é a chave para manter o mesmo carisma de décadas atrás, abrindo possibilidades para novos fãs e não decepcionando os antigos. Claro, The Getaway poderia ser ainda mais ousado e poderoso, mas em nenhum momento a banda soa ultrapassada ou muito menos dispensável, ajudado pelo extremo cuidado de instrumentalização que começa pelos talentos de músicos de cada integrante do Red Hot Chili Peppers.

    A banda ainda mantém a mesma estranha estética nas suas composições que, em várias vezes, parecem não fazer sentido em loucas metáforas e construções de imagens quase surreais, mas em The Getaway o peso da maturidade faz a diferença e as letras estão muito mais trabalhadas e "consumíveis" sem perder a essência básica. Além disso, o vocalista Anthony Kiedis continua a manter o mesmas qualidades vocais com a sua voz extremamente característica sem precisar ser um cantor de grandes recursos. The Getaway tem os seus principais momentos nas faixas Dark Necessities, The Longest Wave, Sick Love (com participação nos pianos e na composição de Elton John), Go Robot e Feasting On The Flowers. Apesar de não ser um trabalho genial, The Getaway mostra que o Red Hot Chili Peppers ainda não se tornou uma pastiche de si mesmo e ainda tem muito fogo para queimar.    … Expand
  49. Yay111
    Sep 11, 2016
    8
    Theres a bit of superstition about this album because its different; but if RHCPs had released another *RHCP* album I think by this 13th album you'd have to suffer from fatigue. Fortunately, this is an excellent album with a huge variety of songs, lots of different styles are fluently mixed to create a great bunch of tunes. Some of the best are: The Hunter, Dark Necessities, The Getaway.
  50. KZorroFuego
    Aug 15, 2016
    9
    When discussing the music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, change-via-era is often a heavy part of the discussion. Was 1 Hot Minute an overlooked gem or a disaster with Dave Navarro replacing the eccentric, mercurial, but undoubtedly talented John Frusciante? And what of the Peppers after Frusciante left a second time? It's the kind of thing that is appropriate, but can be too much of aWhen discussing the music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, change-via-era is often a heavy part of the discussion. Was 1 Hot Minute an overlooked gem or a disaster with Dave Navarro replacing the eccentric, mercurial, but undoubtedly talented John Frusciante? And what of the Peppers after Frusciante left a second time? It's the kind of thing that is appropriate, but can be too much of a running tangent.

    With their 2016 release "The Getaway" which is album number 2 featuring Josh Klinghoffer replacing Frusciante after his second departure, they've found their groove again. Their first with Klinghoffer, 2011's "I'm With You" showed that their new choice clearly could do the job well, and while not Frusciante, had a style all his own to bring to the Peppers' music. On The Getaway, they make the wise choice of changing producers, bringing in Danger Mouse to man the boards. Some long time fans mourn the loss of the raw, dirty, hyper-kinetic sound of the band in their pre-Blood Sugar Sex Magick days. Whether it is the production cojones of Danger Mouse or just the Peppers finding a new stride late career to credit to this change, the transformation is real, and it paints a fine way forward. The Getaway recaptures some of the raw fury of their early days, and blends that with a lived-in, easygoing sense of calm and peace. All 3 principal members are in their 50's, and it wouldn't make sense to be trying to re-hash the randy anthems of their younger days. The shift in mood suits them, but at the same time lets them flex their talents. Danger Mouse' production lets this shine through much better as well - from Flea's bass licks opening up lead single "Dark Necessities" and looping along to neatly tie up later track "Feasting on the flowers" - on this album, all 4 of the band members get to shine equally. Not to knock on Rubin, he is a worthy producer, but Danger Mouse seems to get where the band is in the current day and tailors the soundscape to match with much more precision. Kiedis' lyrics are as inscrutable as ever in places, but when the rich, luscious music layered around them sounds as good as it does on "The Getaway" - most listeners would be hard pressed to worry about that. Definitely recommended.    … Expand
  51. ThatGuy007
    Feb 20, 2022
    3
    It’s just a boring rhcp album and fails to meet the high expectations of a chilis album.
  52. Danm95VFF
    Jul 21, 2016
    7
    I actually prefer this to I'm With You. People will argue that they just sound watered down and bland, but I would tend to disagree. They're finally adjusting to Klinghoffer's guitar sound rather than trying to re-emulate the Frusciante era and the results are actually rather rewarding. Anthony wrote a lot of these lyrics about a recent breakup he dealt with, so naturally the album soundsI actually prefer this to I'm With You. People will argue that they just sound watered down and bland, but I would tend to disagree. They're finally adjusting to Klinghoffer's guitar sound rather than trying to re-emulate the Frusciante era and the results are actually rather rewarding. Anthony wrote a lot of these lyrics about a recent breakup he dealt with, so naturally the album sounds melancholy for the most part. But it sounds genuine and rather soulful throughout and Klinghoffer fits right in. tracks like Dark Necessities, Sick Love and Dreams of a Samurai really stand out to me as authentic RHCP tracks. Sure, I have some issues here and there with the album; some tracks aren't too memorable, but there's definitely more bite and passion to this album than its predecessor, so it's a winner in my book,… Expand
  53. indubbley
    Aug 8, 2016
    8
    I've been a big RHCP fan since the 80s and was very pleasantly surprised by this record. I'm With You was such a disappointment that I was beginning to wonder of they could write a solid record without John Frusciante. The Gateway sounds fresh, mature, refined and experimental. It's a bit darker and less rocking than some previous records but I appreciate that they continue do evolveI've been a big RHCP fan since the 80s and was very pleasantly surprised by this record. I'm With You was such a disappointment that I was beginning to wonder of they could write a solid record without John Frusciante. The Gateway sounds fresh, mature, refined and experimental. It's a bit darker and less rocking than some previous records but I appreciate that they continue do evolve rather then just stick to what's safe.… Expand
  54. Joshua0813
    Jul 20, 2018
    9
    I'm happy to say this is one of my favorite albums of all time. An amazing blend of rhcp songs with new guitarist josh klinghoffer. "The longest wave", "sick love", "encore", "dark necessities" , and "the getaway" all rank amongst my favorite chili peppers songs. "Feasting on flowers" is a tribute to their friend and original guitar player hillel slovak. Imo, this cd is their bestI'm happy to say this is one of my favorite albums of all time. An amazing blend of rhcp songs with new guitarist josh klinghoffer. "The longest wave", "sick love", "encore", "dark necessities" , and "the getaway" all rank amongst my favorite chili peppers songs. "Feasting on flowers" is a tribute to their friend and original guitar player hillel slovak. Imo, this cd is their best listening experience from front to back and i'm glad they found their stride.… Expand
  55. DevinEYounanian
    Aug 20, 2016
    8
    Pretty solid album to me. I really enjoyed some of the stuff on this album like Encore, Sick Love, Goodbye Angels, Dark Necessities, and This Ticonderoga. The one song I disliked was Dreams of a Samurai. But overall i liked the new approach they took, i just prefer their older material.
  56. dvjmarcomatheus
    Dec 21, 2016
    8
    After IWY (the worst album from this band), I was very disapointed with them, but this new record give me a new hope about chilli peppers. The music is really fresh, its something new, wich really look like a 2016 album.

    This albuns have some good surprises, like DETROID one of the best music from them...
  57. pinkenigma
    Oct 3, 2017
    9
    "The Getaway" literally represents a band fleeing its traditional sonority, but still sounding in a way that recalls elements of previous records. Anyway, it's a very good album, it has a good diversity in composition styles, interesting lyrics, addictive songs and it was better than "I'm With You", taking into account the whole of the work. I confess that I really enjoyed the sense that"The Getaway" literally represents a band fleeing its traditional sonority, but still sounding in a way that recalls elements of previous records. Anyway, it's a very good album, it has a good diversity in composition styles, interesting lyrics, addictive songs and it was better than "I'm With You", taking into account the whole of the work. I confess that I really enjoyed the sense that RHCP provided to this current vibe of experimentality and I'm glad my favorite artists keep producing their art.… Expand
  58. NolanLundgaard
    May 19, 2022
    8
    The Getaway by Red Hot Chili Peppers: 7.48

    The Getaway: 1 :) Dark Necessities: 1 :) We Turn Red: 1 The Longest Wave: 0.75 Goodbye Angels: 0.5 Sick Love: 1 :) Go Robot: 1 :) Feasting on the Flowers: 0.75 Detroit: 1 :) This Ticonderoga: 0.5 Encore: 1 :) The Hunter: 1 Dreams of a Samurai: 0.75 11.25/13 ~ .865 -> 7.48 Red Hot Chili Peppers eagerly embraces a change of    The Getaway by Red Hot Chili Peppers: 7.48

    The Getaway: 1 :)
    Dark Necessities: 1 :)
    We Turn Red: 1
    The Longest Wave: 0.75
    Goodbye Angels: 0.5
    Sick Love: 1 :)
    Go Robot: 1 :)
    Feasting on the Flowers: 0.75
    Detroit: 1 :)
    This Ticonderoga: 0.5
    Encore: 1 :)
    The Hunter: 1
    Dreams of a Samurai: 0.75

    11.25/13 ~ .865 -> 7.48

    Red Hot Chili Peppers eagerly embraces a change of sound in The Getaway, giving off a more poppy feel than in the past. To my surprise, the calmer, piano (shocking for me) vibe actually worked pretty well, and despite these changes, they managed to make their music really sound like them. Of course, this album isn’t quite as consistently good as their previous two albums, but overall I’d say that The Getaway is still pretty dang good.

    I wish I could provide my entire song-by-song commentary, but every time I do it sends me an error, which sucks.

    As a whole, I was pretty pleased with The Getaway. It was much different than I expected, with the vibe pretty different from previous Red Hot Chili Peppers releases. I thought for the most part the new sound worked really well, especially in songs like Dark Necessities and Sick Love, which I could tell held a lot of Red Hot Chili Peppers DNA despite different instrumentation. Fans of Red Hot Chili Peppers should enjoy this album, as there are several songs that really rock. Highlights: The Getaway, Dark Necessities, We Turn Red, Sick Love, Go Robot, Detroit, Encore, and The Hunter.    … Expand
  59. PlugInBaby
    Jun 22, 2018
    5
    Not a brilliant album tbh. The two lead singles, 'Dark Necessities' and 'Go Robot' were great. The rest of the album just sounds like Coldplay ft. Flea. While I do like Coldplay, the stupidly bright sound doesn't suit RHCP that well, especially in the cringey title and intro track which is even poppier than the last TOP record.
  60. Chris182
    Apr 26, 2021
    5
    The main problem i had with their other albums was the poor songwriting. But at least those albums were fun enough that you wouldn't pay attention to the lyrics. Not only is The Getaway boring, but the lyrics somehow got even worse.
    Best Songs: Dark Necessities, Dreams of a Samurai, The Longest Wave
    Worst Songs: We Turn Red, Go Robot, Encore, The Hunter, Sick Love, Goodbye Angels, The Getaway

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Under The Radar
    Jul 21, 2016
    70
    The Getaway is generally a surprising success--the sound of a band having the intelligence to know when the time has come to move on and having the skill to actually achieve it.
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  2. DIY Magazine
    Jul 1, 2016
    40
    They’re an easy punchline, in fairness--perennial whipping boys, probably deserving of a break at some point--but when they continue to churn out nonsensical self-parody, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ continued stratospheric success is nothing short of baffling.
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  3. Q Magazine
    Jun 29, 2016
    60
    An odd, deliberately unpunchy comeback. [Aug 2016, p.114]
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