The gamble paid off. Upon release in May 2006, Stadium Arcadium debuted at #1 in 28 countries. In the US, it sold over 442,000 copies in its first week. It went on to win five Grammy Awards in 2007, including Best Rock Album. It was the first time the band had ever won a Grammy for "Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package"—a testament to the physical art of the album booklet and packaging.
The narrative sequel to “Californication” and “By the Way.” It traces the life of a girl from the bayou to the big city. Rick Rubin’s production here is massive—a rock history lesson in four minutes, complete with a piano coda that feels like a funeral for the 20th century. Red Hot Chili Peppers Stadium Arcadium Full Album