NME — Chad Smith says their new axeman has brought musical advancement to the funk rockers more info

The Music Fix — What are you doing tonight? more info

ContactMusic — Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea compares the band's songwriting to the work of Anton Chekhov. The band approach writing with a view to creating "visual pictures" with each of their songs, with bassist Flea taking inspiration from the Russian literature h... more info

DrownedInSound — There’s nothing truly atrocious on the album, but neither is there anything particularly noteworthy. It exists, therefore it is. One long slab of tedious mediocrity. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — On the band's 10th studio album, and first with new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, the group creates an album that's way stronger musically than it is lyrically.On the band's 10th studio album, and first with new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, the group cr... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The yin and the yang of music and lyrics in rock is a complicated swirl, one within which the Red Hot Chili Peppers have struggled to find balance throughout their career. On the band's 10th studio album, and first with... more info

I Like Music — They're back with a new single The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie, taken from their new album I'm With You. Check out the video! more info

NME — Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bombay Bicycle Club and Owl City all have new stuff out more info

Detroit Free Press — The Red Hot Chili Peppers have one of the finest rhythm sections in rock, but even the band's fabulous bass guitarist and drummer can't save the day on "I'm With You" ( * * out of four stars, out Monday on Warner Bros.). more info

Chicago Tribune — 2 stars (out of 4) more info