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Essential Note: Red Hot Chili Peppers traditionalists who claim Stadium Arcadium to be not as good as the Peppers’ previous efforts should stop living in the past and have a good listen to Stadium Arcadium. Remember that they haven’t had an album for a few years so you’ve had a good time to get familiar with songs. Stadium Arcadium’s 28 songs are perfectly done. Serious. “Hard To Concentrate” is a surprisingly tasteful wedding march, “ Finally you have found something perfect. Finally you have found yourself.” It sounds weary and appreciative that there is no longer a need for yelling about giving it away now. “Storm In A Tea Cup” reminds of “Give It Away,” but that’s not a bad thing. “She’s only 18” is sure to please chili lovers, its very characteristic of them- a bit rough, with a good tune. And then there’s one of the best guitar intros ever in the song, “Snow (oh my)” Stadium Arcadium is a refined summary of why we love the chili peppers. While they are still cheeky, under 15s will have no problem buying this album there is surprisingly no, explicit language sticker. What surprise there is, however, is in the emotional lyrics, whether it be the sad homage to “Dani California,” or the soft whispering ode to Flea’s dog, Martian, who died in recording, in “Death Of a Martian.” According to music sources, there will be seven singles out of this album: “Dani California”, their current single “Tell Me Baby” and “Snow ((Hey Oh)).” “Storm In A Teacup”, “Desecration Smile”, “Stadium Arcadium” and “Make You Feel Better” Stadium Arcadium returns to the funk rock roots of the Peppers, yet offers a growth in lyrics from the past wild days of the band. The overall sound of the album is warm, natural and confidently mature. The strange thing about this album is that there are no filler songs, every single song is a catchy, funk rock tune that has edges of the Peppers’ traditional style, and whilst still retaining this raw quality, Stadium Arcadium delivers practised, perfect songs. The wait was worth it.