[Squeek]

Another update after a few more spins...

This album is just fantastic. Everyone in the band is at their best. I've been saying to all the newer Chilis fans that Frusciante is an excellent guitar player. Their two previous albums don't come close to proving that, but this one does. John is present and full of funk and and just plain terrific writing.

Flea is, as ever, totally impressive. Never obnoxiously over the top, always jaw droppingly talented.

Chad Smith, again, over the last two albums seemed to have lost his magic. It's back. He lays it down funky and hard.

Finally, Anthony shows what he's got. Awesome song writing, versatile and varied stylings. Some tracks are fun, some are introspective, all are pleasing to these ears.

I applaud them on this effort. The band is obviously back into whatever groove they were in when writing BSSM. It is passionate. You can tell that a whole lotta love went into this work. It's what I've been waiting to hear from them since BSSM. This is the Chilis at their best, and I am one happy fan.

Pick this album up!

 

[claymon]

it's a great culmination of everything RHCP has strived for.

That said, it's nothing new.

 

[scratchyvinyl]

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Originally Posted by claymon it's a great culmination of everything RHCP has strived for. That said, it's nothing new.

I agree with the above. And with that said, "Stadium Arcadium" is a solid collection of songs. I'm totallay enjoying it. And to think that the boys and producer Rick Rubin were thinking of either releasing a 3-disc set (!) or three separate releases (!!). I read somewhere that they had 38 songs ready to go, but they all eventually settled on whittling down the batch to a more manageable 2-disc set.

Regarding the sound quality, it's good. Fortunately it's not harsh or thin-sounding as "Californication."

And yeah, Frusciante is one helluva guitar player.

 

[ghopper]

the only thing left is to see them live.

 

[Clarity]

I love this album. You can definately hear the changes they've gone through. Definately one of their best albums. The "Mars" cd really rocks.

 

[Clarity]

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Originally Posted by ghopper the only thing left is to see them live.

The "Live at Slane Castle" is a must buy for any RHCP fan. Unbelieveable performance by these guys.

 

[shplorgh]

http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/sh...ad.php?t=80835

I'm just angry that the good mastering won't be on cd, so I'm still debating whether or not to get the album.

 

[akwok]

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Originally Posted by hungrych http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/sh...ad.php?t=80835 I'm just angry that the good mastering won't be on cd, so I'm still debating whether or not to get the album.

NEED IT MASTERED ON CD! Pleeeeeease ;__;

 

[tennisets]

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Originally Posted by hungrych http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/sh...ad.php?t=80835

YAY! I can't wait to pick this up, the music is fantastic and if the sound is great too then this could EASILY be my favorite record of the year.

 

[NightWoundsTime]

Ooh, sounds like an expensive LP that's a must have. Poor wallet.

 

[sonick]

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Originally Posted by hungrych http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/sh...ad.php?t=80835 I'm just angry that the good mastering won't be on cd, so I'm still debating whether or not to get the album.

Wow thats awesome! Good timing too, I just scored a vintage kenwood turntable for $30.

I'm sure a vinyl rip will pop up in FLAC somewhere out there when this comes out. (when DOES the vinyl come out?)

 

[akwok]

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Originally Posted by sonick Wow thats awesome! Good timing too, I just scored a vintage kenwood turntable for $30. I'm sure a vinyl rip will pop up in FLAC somewhere out there when this comes out. (when DOES the vinyl come out?)

But I'd assume you'd need a really, really nice Analog => Digital setup to make it at least any bit worthwhile?

Damn.. I want this so bad, but digitalized..

 

[thrawn86]

god, snow is such a cool song, rice crispies out the wazoo though... at least its not californication...

 

[luckybaer]

Is it just me, or are there others that are rocking to "Turn it Again" on a regular basis?

 

[Comfy]

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Originally Posted by Squeek Another update after a few more spins... This album is just fantastic. Everyone in the band is at their best. I've been saying to all the newer Chilis fans that Frusciante is an excellent guitar player. Their two previous albums don't come close to proving that, but this one does. John is present and full of funk and and just plain terrific writing. Flea is, as ever, totally impressive. Never obnoxiously over the top, always jaw droppingly talented. Chad Smith, again, over the last two albums seemed to have lost his magic. It's back. He lays it down funky and hard. Finally, Anthony shows what he's got. Awesome song writing, versatile and varied stylings. Some tracks are fun, some are introspective, all are pleasing to these ears. I applaud them on this effort. The band is obviously back into whatever groove they were in when writing BSSM. It is passionate. You can tell that a whole lotta love went into this work. It's what I've been waiting to hear from them since BSSM. This is the Chilis at their best, and I am one happy fan. Pick this album up!

Ditto.