STADIUM ARCADIUM
Track Listing
Dani California
Snow (Hey Oh)
Charlie
Stadium Arcadium
Hump de Bump
She’s Only 18
Slow Cheetah
Torture Me
Strip My Mind
Especially in Michigan
Warlocks
C’mon Girl
Wet Sand
Hey
//Desecration Smile
Tell Me Baby
Hard to Concentrate
21st Century
She Looks to Me
Readymade
If
Make You Feel Better
Animal Bar
So Much I
Storm in a Teacup
We Believe
Turn It Again
Death of a Martian
My Rating
8.5/10
Average Critic Rating
8.5/10
Overview
’Stadium Arcadium’ is a sprawling, ambitious statement from Red Hot Chili Peppers, showcasing their signature fusion of Funk, Rock, and melodic introspection. Across its expansive runtime, the album balances fiery energy with moments of heartfelt reflection, blending electrifying guitar work, groovy basslines, incredible percussion, and emotive vocals. The chemistry between the four band members is undeniable, with soaring solos, tight rhythms, and infectious melodies - everyone is absolutely at the top of their game here. While its sheer length can be overwhelming, the album rewards listeners with a rich variety of moods and consistently catchy tunes. A testament to their evolution, ‘Stadium Arcadium’ stands as one of their most dynamic and expansive works to date.
Recommended for guitar lovers looking for a collection of catchy tunes with serious ambition.
Featured Song
Snow (Hey Oh)
Most Streamed
Snow (Hey Oh)
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Tell Me Baby
Least Streamed
Warlocks
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We Believe
Underrated
Hey
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So Much I
TVV Top 3 Songs
Dani California | Snow (Hey Oh) | Hey
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Tell Me Baby | Make You Feel Better | So Much I
Singles
Dani California | Snow (Hey Oh) | Hump De Bump | Desecration Smile | Tell Me Baby
TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
She’s Only 18 | Wet Sand | Hey
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Hard to Concentrate | Make You Feel Better | So Much I
Listen to Again?
Yes
No-Skip Album?
No
Album Artwork Rating
5.5/10
I remember seeing a comment that an artist proposed three designs, all of which were ultimately rejected by the band in favour of the final design… I often wonder how bad the other designs could have been. Still, it somewhat suits the playful energy of the band here.
Genre
Alternative Rock
RL
Warner Records
Recording Studio
The Mansion (Los Angeles, California)
