Anyone else a bit disappointed with Stadium Arcadium?

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  • 3sheets
    3sheets Posts: 290
    i've only heard a handful of songs from SA, when they were on rockline or whatever it is and they played some of the new stuff. Wasn't overly impressed except for Readymade. That fucking rocked. I mean it is nothing new in terms of RHCP musical territory, but I was on crutches at the time and found it hard not to be rocking out to it.

    Now, I did like the interesting approach they took towards the latter half of By the Way. Songs like Cabron (I think RHCP may be one of the only bands to title a song Asshole), (Lemon Trees) on Mercury, Tear, Warm Tape, Venice Queen, Throw Away Your TV, etc. were movements in a nice direction.
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  • Xiang
    Xiang Posts: 73
    It's average and it is already gathering dust sitting on the shelf. I personally think it's one of their weakest efforts. Not bad but forgettable.
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  • thesheff
    thesheff Posts: 59
    there's too many songs, and i have a hard time differentiating between many of them. it's not a bad album by any means, i like a lot of the songs, but it's not one that i can just listen to through the whole way
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  • Pearl Jam and toast
    Pearl Jam and toast Posts: 4,475
    i definetly don't think they've put out bad albums since BSSM (rather good ones..) but BSSM was just so goddamn good... it's hard to meet those expectations.

    i haven't gotten SA yet.. i ordered it from amazon but it got cancelled for some reason :-/


    i tell you, though, i'm not super anxious to get it for some reason.. i've decided to spend the money on My Morning Jacket if anything.
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  • Cropduster84
    Cropduster84 Posts: 1,283
    moemoe6434 wrote:
    see this is my thing...... Everyone seems to love John Fruciante...... But, everyone also seems to agree they have not put out a good album since BSSM?


    Thats bollocks.

    Its just become oh-so fashionable to slate them since they've started selling relly big.

    Californication is superb as is the new album.

    By The Way may have been ropey but this is a band at their peak.
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  • moemoe6434
    moemoe6434 Posts: 468
    Cropduster84 wrote:
    Thats bollocks.

    Its just become oh-so fashionable to slate them since they've started selling relly big.

    Californication is superb as is the new album.

    By The Way may have been ropey but this is a band at their peak.


    You think that this is a peak over BSSM, Mothers Milk, or Uplift?

    That is fine if you do, but i would be surprised.
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  • chris05
    chris05 Posts: 347
    I love the album.
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  • i am a poon
    i am a poon Posts: 47
    i havent even heard 90% of it... i really have no interest in getting it

    they kindof suck imo
  • Scratchin a Letter
    Scratchin a Letter Posts: 2,303
    NO WAY is this record "shit"

    Personally I really like Slow Cheetah and Desecration Smile, but the rest just sounds like their past two albums. It's not bad, but i wasn't impressed with it, because it's EXACTLY how I expected it. For a bunch of very talented musicians they don't exactly exploit their skills do they?

    Again, not a bad album by any means but compared to the latest offerings by Tool, Flaming Lips, Foo Fighters and PJ it's a pretty bland album. So...

    NO WAY is this record "Awesome"
  • stu gee
    stu gee Posts: 1,174
    How does dani california compare to the rest of the album? I was ready to buy the album until i heard that and thought it was fucking awful.
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  • Pearl Jam and toast
    Pearl Jam and toast Posts: 4,475
    Scratchin a Letter wrote:
    NO WAY is this record "shit"

    Personally I really like Slow Cheetah and Desecration Smile, but the rest just sounds like their past two albums. It's not bad, but i wasn't impressed with it, because it's EXACTLY how I expected it. For a bunch of very talented musicians they don't exactly exploit their skills do they?

    Again, not a bad album by any means but compared to the latest offerings by Tool, Flaming Lips, Foo Fighters and PJ it's a pretty bland album. So...

    NO WAY is this record "Awesome"
    add the Yeah Yeah Yeahs to that list pronto.

    Show Your Bones might be my favorite album of the year including Pearl Jam.. which i'm in love with...
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  • scratched vinyl
    scratched vinyl Posts: 742
    You guys are all nuts, it's a brilliant album, if you liked One Hot Minute than I understand...you just don't know! Stadium Arcadium is a nice mix of Blood Sugar and By the Way, contrived yes, but never the less a solid album, especially for a double disc. And it completely showcases John Fruciante, which could be why I love it so much.
  • ved_zep
    ved_zep Posts: 50
    its a great CD

    i think most people who say its shit have an unwavering hate for the chilis, or havent given it a chance.
    It sends shivers up my spine

    btw how good is especially in michigan!?!?
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  • Cropduster84
    Cropduster84 Posts: 1,283
    moemoe6434 wrote:
    You think that this is a peak over BSSM, Mothers Milk, or Uplift?

    That is fine if you do, but i would be surprised.


    Yes, I think in terms of songs with heartfelt emotion and superb production this album pisses on Uplift from a great height.
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  • Cropduster84
    Cropduster84 Posts: 1,283
    Scratchin a Letter wrote:

    Again, not a bad album by any means but compared to the latest offerings by Foo Fighters...


    LOL, to me the Foo Fighters are the epitome of 'bland'.
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  • rhcpjam1029
    rhcpjam1029 Posts: 1,982
    stadium arcadium has got to be one of the greatest double disc compilation ever composed and put into a cardboard case
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  • rhcpjam1029
    rhcpjam1029 Posts: 1,982
    ved_zep wrote:
    its a great CD

    i think most people who say its shit have an unwavering hate for the chilis, or havent given it a chance.
    It sends shivers up my spine

    btw how good is especially in michigan!?!?

    thats such a great song! anthony used to call hillel slovak "huckleberry" and i was just wondering if when he says "come on huckleberry finn, show me how to make a grin" refers to hillel. also, how great is readymade. its an ode to johnny ramone by john frusciante.
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    Butthead: It means that his friends are like turds and that they like suck.
    Beavis: Heh heh. Oh yeah. Yeah! Get those spoons out of my face before I shove them up your butt!
    Butthead: Huh huh.
  • rhcpjam1029
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    stu gee wrote:
    How does dani california compare to the rest of the album? I was ready to buy the album until i heard that and thought it was fucking awful.

    dani california is not the best song. the album is comprised of rock, alternative and funk metal. it totally kicks ass!
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  • takingpunches
    takingpunches Posts: 107
    to me "stadium arcadium" and "shes only 18"(or is it 16?) is the best songs...really dug the first disc when i was drinking but also dug it half as much when sober. dont care for the 2nd disc

    all in all, dissapointed
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  • Cropduster84
    Cropduster84 Posts: 1,283
    Its fucking amazing.

    You need to actually listen to it rather than judge after two listens.

    Its a true grower.

    The second half of the second disc is slightly weaker than the rest, but still...

    Tracks 1-7 on the first disc are all amazing...
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