 “Slow Cheetah” is one of the few songs on "Stadium Arcadium" to feature the use of an acoustic guitar.Andrew Perry of "The Observer" notes that within the dreamy, anthemic atmosphere of “Slow Cheetah,” the Chili Peppers transmute their funk and metal into a much mellower and softer style, whilst sacrificing little of their passion and energy.David M. Goldstein of Cokemachineglow writes that “Slow Cheetah” is “an example of how the band has learned to function in slower tempos without inducing sleep.”  "Stadium Arcadium" received generally positive reviews, and won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2007.