The album was critically praised for integrating musical styles from several aspects of the band 's career . The album gained the band seven Grammy Award nominations in 2007 including an award for Best Rock Album and one for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package . Winning five out of seven Grammy Awards , it was the most nominations that the band had garnered in its 24-year career . Kiedis attributed the album 's success to less-abrasive dynamics within the band , saying that the band 's " chemistry , when it comes to writing , is better than ever . There was always a struggle to dominate lyrically . But we are now confident enough in who we are , so everybody feels more comfortable contributing more and more valuable , quality stuff . " After the release of the band 's previous album , '' By the Way '' , the Red Hot Chili Peppers embarked on a world tour , from July 2002 to a mid-June 2004 date at London 's Hyde Park . The band later appeared at the 2004 Democratic National Convention and at Rock am Ring to tie up their tour in support of '' By the Way '' . The band then settled down to begin recording its next album in September 2004 with producer Rick Rubin , with whom the band had recorded its previous four albums
2004 Democratic National Convention
2004 Democratic National Convention
Stadium Arcadium