Stadium Arcadium is the newest installment in the already talent-prolific collection of Chili Pepper albums. Its strong drum beats and long edgy guitar riffs accents the attitude and collective energy of the band. Their album seems to have an underlying flow that subconsciously draws you to feel closer to the music as it tells you the story. Both of its albums start out strong and end slow with a grand "finish" feel.Stadium Arcadium is unique in its own right of having two completely separate, yet intertwining LPs. They each tell different stories with their sound. The "Mars" album goes back to the group's origional funk roots while the "Jupiter" album brings forth the band's new alternative sound.
And last but not least the vocal performance for this album sets the bar ten feet higher for a next chili peppers album. With Kiedis five years sober from drugs and alcohol his voice has finally found its place with his melodic rhythms and pitches, his singing has reached new heights.
I would recommend this to anybody who is a fan of contemporary rock music and give it a 5
out of 5
3 comments:
Well Chris,
Bravo... i whole heartedly agree, but i have one question...
Do you rally mean that.. hold on let me go RELISTEN to the two albums....(2 hours later)... alright heres my opinion, i think yuor right but only half right about what CD is more like their old stuff compared to their newer music. I believe that Jupiter to be much more recognizant of their past. While mars is their "new alternative sound". i'm sorry just my opinion.. otherwise i agree.
~Cring
Chris, I was shocked to see that you branched out; this particular album review was completely unexpected from you.
Despite my sarcasm, It makes sense for you to review an album you have obviously listened to numerous times (I figure this is true, hence your widely known obsession with Anthony Kiedis). I have yet to listen to this album even though back in the day I was a Chili Peppers fan. I am looking forward to hearing not only their newer sound, but Im also glad to see they are staying true to their "funk roots," as you put it so nicely.
Jolly good.
You did quite well with this one, managed to sound like you knew what you're talking about (even if you don't, Although I assume you do). All intellectual-y and music critique-y and crazy stuff like that.
Anyhoo, sounds good. Might even track down the album sometime. Joy!
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