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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Dani California | |||
| 2. Snow | |||
| 3. Charlie | |||
| 4. Stadium Arcadium | |||
| 5. Hump de Bump | |||
| 6. She's Only 18 | |||
| 7. Slow Cheetah | |||
| 8. Torture Me | |||
| 9. Strip My Mind | |||
| 10. Especially In Michigan | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Desecration Smile | |||
| 2. Tell Me Baby | |||
| 3. Hard To Concentrate | |||
| 4. 21st Century | |||
| 5. She Looks To Me | |||
| 6. Readymade | |||
| 7. If | |||
| 8. Make You Feel Better | |||
| 9. Animal Bar | |||
| 10. So Much I | |||
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Four-year career hiatuses followed by sprawling double-albums could spell trouble for a band of the Chili Peppers' stature: consider they'd originally recorded enough for three discs. The restless, trouble-plagued outfit that helped break alternative rock into the mainstream with a potent fusion of punk 'n' funk in the '80s finds itself two decades on almost completely devoid of the former's energetic abandon, while the latter's effusive rhythms are considerably subdued over the course of this two-hour, 28-track collection. It's not so much that the Peppers have lost their muscular, often uber-macho edge as they have willfully tamed it in service of mature reinvention here. The mellower, often introspective, if no less potent pop ethos that characterized the crossover hit "Under the Bridge" blossoms fully here on tracks like disc one's "Snow," "Wet Sand," and the jazz-cool of "Hey."
The title track, "Desecration Smile," and "She Looks To Me" finds them venturing further into laid back pop ballad territory, while the tricky rhythms of "Dani California," "Charlie," and "So Much I" eventually kick into familiar top gear on the pop-savvy "Tell Me Baby" and hip-hop seasoned "Storm in a Teacup." It's not that there's a paucity of musical adventure here ("If" and "Animal Bar" finds them wafting into Floydish neo-psychedelia while "Make You Feel Better" seems to channel no less than Joe Jackson) but that it's delivered with a subtlety--and dare we say it?--tasteful musical restraint that's a stark contrast to the band's early, overly overt nature. There's perhaps too much mid-tempo simmering and reflection going on; like most double-albums it could be focused into a much more compelling single disc. But that seems largely beside the Peppers' hooks-over-histrionics point here: an unlikely record to kick back to, and one that both challenges assumptions and eases the band into middle age with an oft languorous, if undeniably savory groove. --Jerry McCulley
The title track, "Desecration Smile," and "She Looks To Me" finds them venturing further into laid back pop ballad territory, while the tricky rhythms of "Dani California," "Charlie," and "So Much I" eventually kick into familiar top gear on the pop-savvy "Tell Me Baby" and hip-hop seasoned "Storm in a Teacup." It's not that there's a paucity of musical adventure here ("If" and "Animal Bar" finds them wafting into Floydish neo-psychedelia while "Make You Feel Better" seems to channel no less than Joe Jackson) but that it's delivered with a subtlety--and dare we say it?--tasteful musical restraint that's a stark contrast to the band's early, overly overt nature. There's perhaps too much mid-tempo simmering and reflection going on; like most double-albums it could be focused into a much more compelling single disc. But that seems largely beside the Peppers' hooks-over-histrionics point here: an unlikely record to kick back to, and one that both challenges assumptions and eases the band into middle age with an oft languorous, if undeniably savory groove. --Jerry McCulley
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is an item worth the money if you are a massive chilis fan like me! this item comes in a cool Stadium Arcadium shadow box! i was so exited when i went and bought mine, i was kinda shaking!
It includes the CDs and the SA DVD which includes the brilliant Dani california video, the making of the video (which i must say is hilarious)and the album commentery which is explained by the band members them self talking about key songs on the album. Inside the box there is a wooden spining top with funky covers,marbles wich come in a blue velvet bag, little notes from the band with little doodles and a little note book thingy that says part of the lyrics on (mine says 'Slow Cheeter come before my forest' from the song slow cheeter).
i bought this box set after i bought the CD on it's own but i dont regret this as i am a massive fan! if you are a hardcore fan like me, this item is a must have!
It includes the CDs and the SA DVD which includes the brilliant Dani california video, the making of the video (which i must say is hilarious)and the album commentery which is explained by the band members them self talking about key songs on the album. Inside the box there is a wooden spining top with funky covers,marbles wich come in a blue velvet bag, little notes from the band with little doodles and a little note book thingy that says part of the lyrics on (mine says 'Slow Cheeter come before my forest' from the song slow cheeter).
i bought this box set after i bought the CD on it's own but i dont regret this as i am a massive fan! if you are a hardcore fan like me, this item is a must have!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was a huge Chilis fan before the release of Stadium Arcadium, although none of their albums ever felt truly strong all the way through. Stadium Arcadium seems to leave behind everything bad about these four Californians and keep only the good stuff. Textures range from thin (On the beautiful 'If') to extremely thick (John Frusciante's solo on 'Turn It Again'). Flea's basslines are addictive and beautiful for the whole album - he seems to have finally mastered lying neatly behind Frusciante whilst also showing off his immense technical prowess. Chad Smith's drumming is what it is - faultless; Frusciante's guitar work is not as technically bewildering as Steve Vai's or Joe Satriani's, but it is effortlessly easy to see beyond that into his genius. Finally, Anthony Kiedis' lyrics are occasionally dubious, frequently baffling, but perfect throughout.
If you have every other Chili's album, buy this.
If you have never heard the Chili's, buy this.
If you have never bought an album before, this is as good a place to start as any.
If you have every other Chili's album, buy this.
If you have never heard the Chili's, buy this.
If you have never bought an album before, this is as good a place to start as any.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Vinyl
If you have a turntable this is a modern classic, both musically and sonically. I bought the cheaper of the two vinyl versions and I must admit it was worth every penny. The sudden openness to the sound, the increased clarity and tautness of the instruments is amazing.
The quality of the recording and the dynamics just breathes new life into the music. It also shows what increasable musicians the Chilli's are. You will not want to touch the CD again after listening to this. Also the double gate fold sleeves with quality printing and a hard box outer really make this exceptional value for money. If I could give it 6 stars I would.
One down side no antistatic record sleeves.
The quality of the recording and the dynamics just breathes new life into the music. It also shows what increasable musicians the Chilli's are. You will not want to touch the CD again after listening to this. Also the double gate fold sleeves with quality printing and a hard box outer really make this exceptional value for money. If I could give it 6 stars I would.
One down side no antistatic record sleeves.
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This is an absolutely brilliant album. One of the greatest. Its full of great songs and is a must for any Chili's fan.
Published 11 months ago by Christopher M. R. Johnson
Great
I love that cd but I think it isn't as good as the previous one.
Published 22 months ago by M. Rychlik
Worth buying for the DVD
This really is a ridiculously extravagant item. For your money you receive:
- A fancy box with a 3D picture of the Stadium Arcadium album cover on the front
- The... Read more
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- The... Read more
Published 24 months ago by P. Millar-Maher
Unsurpassed
At first I listened and dismissed this as different and okay but nothing special. Nowadays every now and then I buy or try listening to a different album. Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2009 by C. Winfield
Better than first thought!
Liked it when I first heard it, but didn't think I would end up listening to it much, as it didn't seem any great advancement on the previous album. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2009 by Taychelle
There is nothing else to be said...
...That hasn't already been said by the other reviewers.
This album is just fantastic, it's extremely rare when I like every song on a album and this is no exception. Read more
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Published on 22 Dec 2008 by J. Hall
too effing long
where to start. this would have been the bollocks if it wasnt for all the truly tedious filler tracks. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2008 by Am Williams
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