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Yeah I did. I actually think it is underrated. Most the people I know write it off because of the couple of tracks that were played on the radio. As far as hits go, Stadium Arcadium is weak, however as a whole, I think it is a solid album. Furthermore, Frusciante will be the first to admit that SA is the album where he had the most freedom (Solo Work Aside). He layers effectively and he is one of the best at using lead flourishes with rhythm guitar. It's the Hendrix influence in him.

And I agree with you Boo Boo about Frusciante not existing without many of the big names on the list. He's had so many influences, but he does have his own tone, and it's extremely unique. I always find it interesting that it always takes me longer to properly learn a song by Frusciante than a song by many of the more technically savy guitarists. I can learn a technically challenging song by Vai before I can imitate the tone that Frusciante utilizes. I know that doesn't hold any water in this discussion, nor is it the reason that I believe Frusciante is better than 98.

I just feel that because he is a big name and because he played for the RHCP it actually plays against him in a forum discussion like this, bc the tendency is to stray away from mainstream. We hear these names that get mentioned so often we get tired of hearing them. I could be wrong. Just my opinion.

I guess what I like about Frusciante is that he plays with a lot of feel. He puts a lot of soul in his music and isn't just wanking on a technical solo for 10 minutes. Most of his solos are really simple, but they have a lot of color to them. Even is solo work is incredibly simple. He doesn't focus on impressing others, he focuses on sound. Lol this paragraph is full of ambiguity, which isn't exactly useful in an argument. So I am sorry for rambiling.

Ok, whoever said Petrucci plays robotic is a complete idiot.

He is by far one of the greatest composers of gut wrenching, emotional pieces of music.

Listen to:
Spirit Carries On
Universal Mind
Yste Jam
Octavarium, Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence (the suite)
All of: Systematic Chaos, and Black Clouds and Silver Linings album.

Technically speaking he is lightyears beyond Hendrix, or any of the classic rock guitarists, and much more prolific IMO.

He is technically the most gifted players, performers and composers. He destroys other shredders with his creativity with speed (see solos like Forsaken, Glasgow Kiss, and The Spirit Carries On) but also can play very low tempo, beautiful solos like at the Count of Tuscany

LOL

Wait until boo boo sees this.

Welcome back Don.

Who is don?

There is subjectivity, and then there is just complete irrationality. You simply can't put guitarists above him. Having Bo Diddly up there, is retarded. Thats like saying some piano bar pianist was greater than Rachmaninov

Why shouldn't Bo Diddley be up there?

Yes, you can.

because he wasn't nearly as good of a guitarist. Not even close to as prolific either. Was he a better bluesman? MAYBE. Guitarist? Gimme a break.