Buy it its the chili peppers for christ sake
922641
If you are a red hot chili peppers fan and you don't have this album....are you really a fan?
1840731
I bought this album after i heard unreachable. (which is still my favorite song on the album) I've always loved the red hot chili peppers but i had never bought any of john's solo work. I mainly bought it because of RHCP. of the two songs i heard, (unreachable and central) i liked them a lot.
When i first listened to the album i was a bit dissapointed by the other material. but as i listened more i liked it more. all the songs are very thought out and meaningful. absolutely no filler. even though i don't quite understand the concept I'm sure it makes sense to mr. Frusciante. all in all great album.
651736
Musical taste is impossible to figure, so you might hate this album and still be a decent person. Maybe. But if you like FF, this is a high point you'd be wise to get. I say it's their best album alongside 'Echoes, Silence, Patience, Grace.' Since they worked with the same producer for both, they sound the most similar on those two albums. It's a good thing.
Honestly, I don't think there's anything truly wrong with this one. The music, the lyrics, the sound, it's all good. No, it isn't earth shattering, but it is really good, solid rock. And when they slow down, 'February Stars' is as good as slow ever gets.
The bonus tracks are a bonus, but nothing stellar. I already knew 'Down in the Park,' which I'd call the best of the lot. I might be biased toward it. They re all fun anyway, and 'The Colour and the Shape' (last track) is a blast, for those who think that Grohl screaming like a maniac is a blast.
I admit that FF is a bit formulaic, but it's a great formula, and this is the original. It's also a whole lot of fun... if you like the Foo Fighters. What's not to like anyway?
4047769
The first two songs and 'Above All' make this a must purchase, everything else is just bonus gifts. The entire album is just about perfect in every way. I compare this to a heavy metal Motorhead, Metallica and even ZZ Top mixture with some Prong thrown in. The vocals remind me of Lemmy\Prong for some reason but that's a good thing. Great job by Jason Newsted and the band.
4323635
as a resident of jersey, i have to say these guys are the best thing to happen there since the misfits. the songs are loaded with blast beats and unforgiving guitars. their singer sounds like hes channeling satan through hellish growls and high screams thatll make your ears bleed. i really hope you read this review and buy it right away cause im 100% right. for fags like fred durts numba one fan it sucks, but for death/black/grind fans...its the $#}t
270957
With their new album,Stadium Arcadium coming in double discs,The boys from California have never looked better.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers(RHCP)have always appealed to me. They never seem to stick to a single theme. The diversity they have never ceases to amaze me. Therefore,I had no problem picking up the new CD when it hit the stores. After listening to all of it I'm convinced that the guys haven't lost their magic. The tracklist consists of 28 tracks. They're in a passable order,not the best. But the songs'll really knock you out. Flea's basslines or John Frusciante guitar prowess havn't diminished. But I can surely say that they have changed their style again.

They're laidback as ever,but they seem to be reminiscing their career,magical of course.

On the album, the Peppers return to their funk style while still retaining the melodic sound as in By the Way and Californication. The album has overall received positive reviews, and John's skills as a guitarist are clearly evident on the album. As stated on the bonus DVD, John, who usually is a "less is more" style of guitarist, has gone all out on the album using a full 24 track mixer to display the full range of his guitar arsenal. As always, John has added benevolent backing vocals on the majority of the tracks. In addition to masterminding the guitar arrangements John is so well known for, he has also varied his sound, with guitar stylings ranging from the Blood Sugar Sex Magik days all the way up to By The Way. In short, John Frusciante's innovative techniques and range of playing style are prevalent throughout the album.

Remember BloodSugarSexMagik?I don't think there's anyone who's not heard at least a track from there,the favourite being Under The Bridge. Well,they recorded it in a mansion in CA and didn't have much contact with the outside but created such awesome music. It's been a good succession of records since then.

Their music can be best savoured by of course,listening to the tracks. Kiedis and the boys deserve all the credit for coming all the way.
3119583
Gonna make this short and sweet:
The album is completely listenable.  It doesnt feature quite as much hooky-riffy madness as their other albums though there is some of that.  I am a big live music fan, especially when it comes to these guys.  I will be going to see them on the road soon and thats how I'll be judging this material.
3801557
one of their best cd's there isn't one track on this album that i don't like .if your a fan this is a must buy if your looking for some nice rock/metal music this is it. the songs are catchy they get stuck in your head. buy it.
2133358
I like this band and in my opinion their music is awesome.  If you think their music is awesome; buy it.  If not; don't buy it.  If you don't like this band then most likely I hate the bands you like.
2724889
don't you just hate all those reviews by long time chili peppers fans that say
'oh, well i've been listening to rhcp's ever since the good ol' days of mothers milk, but now they've made a serious mistake with their latest album...'
whatever. this album is fantastic-and no, its not like mothers milk or blood sugar sex magic-and its nothing at all like one hot minute-but thats the beauty of music and musicians-PROGRESSION! and this album is a definate progression for the chili peppers, an amazing record that even makes me look forward to the drive to work in the morning so i can blast it out loud on my car stereo.  as far as the chilis albums go i would compare it to the rolling stones 'exile on main street'- an album which doesnt necessarily have any songs which stand out individually, but more a wall of sound.  each song compliments the last creating a complete masterpiece.  well done to the fabulous four-up, another triumph!  and to all those mothers milk moaners who wrote reviews on the day of 'by the way's release, go home and listen to the music a few times, then you'll come around.
2017467
IT'S BLOODY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'M SPEECHLESS, I BOUGHT IT LAST NIGHT, AND I FINISHED WATCHING THE DVD, IT'S WOW SO AWSOME!!! SO COOL!!! THEY ARE A GREAT BAND(we all knew that) LIVE AND ON THE STUDIO EVERYWHERE!!!!, IT'S THE BEST CONCERT I'VE SEENG ON DVD!!!!! THE TOUR DIARY WAS JUST SO COOL, ONCE AGAIN THEY HAVE PROVEN THAT THEY ARE THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!! I'VE HEARD THAT SOME CRITICS SAY THAT THEY ARE THE BEATLES OF THE 21st CENTURY, AND I AGREE WITH THOSE CRITICS, THEY ARE DA BOMB!!!!!! AMAZING JOB COLDPLAY!!! KEEP THE GOOD WORK!!! CAN'T WAIT FOR YOUR NEXT STUDIO ALBUM!!!!!!!!!! LONG LIFE!!!
DEFENTELY A MUST-BUY!!!! SUPPORT AMAZING MUSIC!!!!
4640302
wow it doesnt get any gayer than this. who the hell makes 2 versions of the same CD when the only difference between the 2 is that each one has a different bonus track?!?!?! its obviously for more money. I cant believe hillary duff is dating the singer of this band, he doesnt deserve her at all!!!!! im just telling u all that this music is NOT heavy and is NOT punk. this is MTV and FUSE crap which automaticallly means they suck (the only exceptions to this rule are Foo Fighters, Incubus, the Rasmus, and Hoobastank (except for The Reason, which is wwaaaaaaayyyyy overplayed))!!! so im just gonna tell u all that this is total crap and is not only a cheap gimick to make more money, but is also fruity "punk" as all u GC luvers call it. Heres the GOOD stuff:

Megadeth

Iced Earth

Iron Maiden

Sepultura

Sodom

Judas Priest

Voivod

Shadows Fall

Celtic Frost

Anthrax

(old) Metallica

Slayer

Nine Inch Nails

and even Nirvana (whos awesome) just don't waste ur money on this sad excuse for punk so do urself a favor and buy either the bands above or REAL punk (Black Flag, Minor Threat, Misfits, Dead Kennedys, Sex Pistols, The Ramones, Rancid, etc)

ok im done
261890
If you don't like this album, SHUT UP!!!
Go play a Coldplay album or something.

The End

I'M A MOTHER!
John L. Book
Palm Springs, Ca.
1069911
Buy this and the rest of their albums. A lot of songs and they are all great. Then go buy their other albums.
1315225
Well what can I say other than I freaking love this album , this is a must buy , so get out your wallet and grab one today
4322552
All you metal heads out there need to buy this if you already havent.  These guys don't get enough credit for musical talent.  It has some sorta funny songs and the way that the lead singer(serj) does some of the stuff is amazing.  This is a crazy album and you have to buy it.!!!
3189195
Tool is a very unique bands with saying that this is a must buy for any fan of Rock......every song is written with precise musical mastery "you gotta love it" my personal favorites are "Hooker with a Penis" "Stinkfist" and "H" but hey theres probually millions of people that like those songs anyways don't be a wimp and go buy the newest Nelly cd be a MAN and go buy this instead trust me you will understand one of these days