RHCP-new album 'Stadium Arcadium'+ 2006 UK Tour thread - Page 11

hedgie · 17-07-2006, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathan-Wind

If you paid the sort of prices RHCP are charging for a gig surely you'd want to watch all the bands?

I found out a few days ago that when they headline Lollapalooza in a couple of weeks they have put in their contract that they are the only band playing during their slot so all the other stages are shutting early! I was not best thrilled.

Not planning to miss them entirely, but I have the option of a train that gets there at about 6.10 and another at 7.10, with !!! onstage at 7.15. Don't fancy waiting around for an hour if the support are not very good, but, depending on queues, I'll probably only miss 10 to 20 minutes with the second train. Still haven't decided, to be honest.

stu_69 · 17-07-2006, 11:30

what time do !!! come on? What time then do RHCP come on?

hedgie · 17-07-2006, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by stu_69

what time do !!! come on? What time then do RHCP come on?

I've read on another forum that !!! are on at 7.15 and RHCP are on at 8.30.

goonerforever · 17-07-2006, 15:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by hedgie

I've read on another forum that !!! are on at 7.15 and RHCP are on at 8.30.

That's how it went on Friday. !!! are on until 7.45 and then there is a big wait. Would recommend anyone going in the standing section to have some water as I was dying of thirst by the time I came out!

stu_69 · 17-07-2006, 15:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by goonerforever

That's how it went on Friday. !!! are on until 7.45 and then there is a big wait. Would recommend anyone going in the standing section to have some water as I was dying of thirst by the time I came out!

I am not collecting my ticket till 7.30 so it looks like I will have to find a pub nearby because I am not standing round inside EC for an hour.

by the way I have to mention www.scarletmist.com I was able to pick up 2 tickets for face value on there, never used the site before but I would deffinately recommend it now.

stu_69 · 17-07-2006, 22:51

Just got back from tonights show. It was brilliant. John Frusciante was excellent as was Flea. Keidis seemed a little off tonight.

Great show even if I did get beer chucked over me twice!!

GarethH · 18-07-2006, 06:50

I was at last nights show. We managed to get wristbands for the front area. The show was fantastic!

Random · 18-07-2006, 11:56

Went to last night's show too. Got to the front area (yay wristbands!). I thought the support act was weird and really crappy, but RHCP themselves were amazing. I got to crowd-surf Californication!! Still buzzing..

hedgie · 18-07-2006, 12:57

Looking forward to tonight so much, but not the heat - I'm struggling now just sitting at home when I've done nothing all day, so what I'll feel like by the end of the evening worries me. Please tell me it wasn't too bad at Earls Court last night!

How do you get wristbands for the front area, by the way, and is it really packed in there?

tezmo · 18-07-2006, 13:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by stu_69

Just got back from tonights show. It was brilliant. John Frusciante was excellent as was Flea. Keidis seemed a little off tonight.

Great show even if I did get beer chucked over me twice!!

I don't mind the beer - its the bloody plastic bottles (coke/water/etc) flying around dishing out black eyes and headwounds that **** me off.

Random · 18-07-2006, 13:57

[QUOTE=hedgie]Looking forward to tonight so much, but not the heat - I'm struggling now just sitting at home when I've done nothing all day, so what I'll feel like by the end of the evening worries me. Please tell me it wasn't too bad at Earls Court last night!

How do you get wristbands for the front area, by the way, and is it really packed in thereThe standing section is rectangular and divided into 2, with the front section taking up about 1/4 of it. You will only get a wristband if you get into the front section, and for that you will have to arrive early enough. I got there at 17.50 (doors at 6) and I got in with no problems.

It's not too hot unless you join the massive scrum at the front of the front bit. I riiiight at the front and it was absolutely boiling and sweaty. I didn't foresee it happening but I soon had to take my t shirt off, as did many others. If you want a wristband (unfortunately just a boring green thing that says "Event Wristband" - no effort there

) and not get too hot, just don't join the pack of sardines that is the front.

hedgie · 18-07-2006, 14:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Random

The standing section is rectangular and divided into 2, with the front section taking up about 1/4 of it. You will only get a wristband if you get into the front section, and for that you will have to arrive early enough. I got there at 17.50 (doors at 6) and I got in with no problems.

It's not too hot unless you join the massive scrum at the front of the front bit. I riiiight at the front and it was absolutely boiling and sweaty. I didn't foresee it happening but I soon had to take my t shirt off, as did many others. If you want a wristband (unfortunately just a boring green thing that says "Event Wristband" - no effort there

) and not get too hot, just don't join the pack of sardines that is the front.

Thanks! I'll be getting there at about 6.10 (decided to get the earlier train) so I guess I've got a reasonable chance. No chance of me getting involved in the scrum, though. No-one wants to see me with my t shirt off

.

hedgie · 18-07-2006, 22:40

Just back from Earls Court and had a great time, although my legs and back only just stood up to the task - I'm not as fit as I used to be! It wasn't too hot but we missed out on the wristbands and found it a bit difficult to see at times - and I'm 5ft 11. Hate to think what it's like for someone who's much shorter than me.

John and Flea were fantastic but there was definitely something off about Kiedis - he departed the stage long before the end of the encores and never returned. Other than that, a great night which reminded me what I've been missing over the last few years. I found the light and screen display absolutely stunning - things have certainly moved on a bit since 1999!

ascender · 25-07-2006, 14:53

So what does everyone think about the album now that we've had some time to get familliar with all the tracks and its mammoth running time?

Buck Rogers · 25-07-2006, 18:41

I was going to update this thread with my thoughts.

I think it's superb, and it's still growing on me. I think like BTW it requires a lot of time to truly appreciate it, but it's worth it. The 28 tracks does hamper it in that way to the casual listener, but there's only now a few tracks (If, C'Mon Girl and a couple of others. Stadium Arcadium is good with great vocals but lacking compared to previous title tracks) which aren't of a high standard to me, and that will be subjective. As some of the older fans were disappointed by BTW, maybe it was a reaction to include as many tracks of varying styles as possible so everyone would enjoy it.

Frusciante is king on this album (his guitar work and backing vocals), and I'm still finding great tracks on it (just discovered So Much I). Some tracks also sound like singles already- Storm in a Teacup, Snow. The standouts for me are:

Dani California
Snow
Charlie
Strip my Mind
Wet Sand
Tell Me Baby
So Much I
Storm in a Teacup
Turn it Again

The rest are of a consistently high standard as well IMO. I think there is an almost perfect short album in there, but I'm sure everyone would have different ideas on what would make it.

Nana · 26-07-2006, 08:06

Agree with all you say Buck Rogers, I'm at the stage of finding it hard to get into, but I love some of those I can connect with.
Some of my standouts:

Dani California
Snow
Charlie
Hump de Bump (current fave)
Slow Cheetah
Tell Me Baby
She Looks To Me

ascender · 14-12-2009, 15:02

A few sites are running with a story today saying that Frusciante has quit the band and has been replaced with John Klinghoffer.

gjkendall · 14-12-2009, 15:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by ascender

A few sites are running with a story today saying that Frusciante has quit the band and has been replaced with John Klinghoffer.

& who?

I was going to post that they were all back together prepping new tracks!

I hope this is not true!

odin · 14-12-2009, 15:14

John Frusciante has left Red Hot Chili Peppers, says source

Quote:

"Josh Klinghoffer has been playing with the group for a couple of months now," says the source. "Optimistically, the Peppers are trying to lock down a replacement for John, who has apparently quit.

"Mentally, John checked out a long time ago. He's interested in doing his own thing, his own albums - the whole big rock band machinery just doesn't appeal to him anymore."

Nothing official yet, don't know who this source is either, but i won't be surprised if it turns out to be true.

Mr Majestik · 14-12-2009, 15:34

After the dull last album and the tour where they were going through the motions bored out of their heads i'm not surprised.

Flea seems more interested in other bands at the moment too.

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GarethH Idle Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 4,450 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I was at last nights show. We managed to get wristbands for the front area. The show was fantastic! __________________ No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun.

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Nana Walk without rhythm Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Dune Posts: 1,786 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Agree with all you say Buck Rogers, I'm at the stage of finding it hard to get into, but I love some of those I can connect with. Some of my standouts: Dani California Snow Charlie Hump de Bump (current fave) Slow Cheetah Tell Me Baby She Looks To Me Last edited by Nana; 26-07-2006 at 08:10.

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Mr Majestik Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: In a pineapple under the sea. Posts: 10,945 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	After the dull last album and the tour where they were going through the motions bored out of their heads i'm not surprised. Flea seems more interested in other bands at the moment too. __________________ "What happens in Vegas should stay in Vegas. That especially applies to the Killers" -Ryan Adams

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17-07-2006, 11:30	#202
stu_69 prohibido Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: "Some people think football is a matter of life and death... I can assure them it is much more serious than that" Posts: 8,852 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	what time do !!! come on? What time then do RHCP come on?

17-07-2006, 22:51	#206
stu_69 prohibido Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: "Some people think football is a matter of life and death... I can assure them it is much more serious than that" Posts: 8,852 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Just got back from tonights show. It was brilliant. John Frusciante was excellent as was Flea. Keidis seemed a little off tonight. Great show even if I did get beer chucked over me twice!!

18-07-2006, 11:56	#208
Random Ninja Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: In YOUR MIND. Posts: 1,161 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 2 Posts	Went to last night's show too. Got to the front area (yay wristbands!). I thought the support act was weird and really crappy, but RHCP themselves were amazing. I got to crowd-surf Californication!! Still buzzing..

18-07-2006, 12:57	#209
hedgie Happiness is the Road Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South Croydon Posts: 2,438 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looking forward to tonight so much, but not the heat - I'm struggling now just sitting at home when I've done nothing all day, so what I'll feel like by the end of the evening worries me. Please tell me it wasn't too bad at Earls Court last night! How do you get wristbands for the front area, by the way, and is it really packed in there?

18-07-2006, 13:57	#211
Random Ninja Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: In YOUR MIND. Posts: 1,161 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 2 Posts	[QUOTE=hedgie]Looking forward to tonight so much, but not the heat - I'm struggling now just sitting at home when I've done nothing all day, so what I'll feel like by the end of the evening worries me. Please tell me it wasn't too bad at Earls Court last night! How do you get wristbands for the front area, by the way, and is it really packed in thereThe standing section is rectangular and divided into 2, with the front section taking up about 1/4 of it. You will only get a wristband if you get into the front section, and for that you will have to arrive early enough. I got there at 17.50 (doors at 6) and I got in with no problems. It's not too hot unless you join the massive scrum at the front of the front bit. I riiiight at the front and it was absolutely boiling and sweaty. I didn't foresee it happening but I soon had to take my t shirt off, as did many others. If you want a wristband (unfortunately just a boring green thing that says "Event Wristband" - no effort there ) and not get too hot, just don't join the pack of sardines that is the front.

18-07-2006, 22:40	#213
hedgie Happiness is the Road Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South Croydon Posts: 2,438 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just back from Earls Court and had a great time, although my legs and back only just stood up to the task - I'm not as fit as I used to be! It wasn't too hot but we missed out on the wristbands and found it a bit difficult to see at times - and I'm 5ft 11. Hate to think what it's like for someone who's much shorter than me. John and Flea were fantastic but there was definitely something off about Kiedis - he departed the stage long before the end of the encores and never returned. Other than that, a great night which reminded me what I've been missing over the last few years. I found the light and screen display absolutely stunning - things have certainly moved on a bit since 1999!

25-07-2006, 14:53	#214
ascender Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,231 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	So what does everyone think about the album now that we've had some time to get familliar with all the tracks and its mammoth running time?

25-07-2006, 18:41	#215
Buck Rogers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rochdale, Lancs Posts: 284 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was going to update this thread with my thoughts. I think it's superb, and it's still growing on me. I think like BTW it requires a lot of time to truly appreciate it, but it's worth it. The 28 tracks does hamper it in that way to the casual listener, but there's only now a few tracks (If, C'Mon Girl and a couple of others. Stadium Arcadium is good with great vocals but lacking compared to previous title tracks) which aren't of a high standard to me, and that will be subjective. As some of the older fans were disappointed by BTW, maybe it was a reaction to include as many tracks of varying styles as possible so everyone would enjoy it. Frusciante is king on this album (his guitar work and backing vocals), and I'm still finding great tracks on it (just discovered So Much I). Some tracks also sound like singles already- Storm in a Teacup, Snow. The standouts for me are: Dani California Snow Charlie Strip my Mind Wet Sand Tell Me Baby So Much I Storm in a Teacup Turn it Again The rest are of a consistently high standard as well IMO. I think there is an almost perfect short album in there, but I'm sure everyone would have different ideas on what would make it.

14-12-2009, 15:02	#217
ascender Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,231 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	A few sites are running with a story today saying that Frusciante has quit the band and has been replaced with John Klinghoffer.