I was seriously doubting between stadium arcadium and by the way, to me their both awesome albums.
as you say, none can argue john being the real musical artist behind the band, he's really extraordanary, in both albums for sure
by the way has some very good basslines (by the way, don't forget me, throw away your television) and I happen to be a great bass lover
I think flea *shines* just a little bit more in by the way then in stadium arcadium.
regarding the lyrics, by the way has better lyrics then stadium arcadium, that's just my opinion, and it's probably therefore I like that album most
Clearly the red hots have gone into a new musical street with stadium arcadium, which sounds extremely promising for any future albums, I'm really looking forward to more anthony, john, flea & chad!
and oh yeah, pitty By the way can't be nominated :<