Hardcore, Punk & Heavy Metal > R Hardcore, Punk & Heavy Metal

Rage Against The Machine Album Review

Advantages: Hard, unconventional rock
Disadvantages: An acquired taste

Rap-Metal group Rage Against the Machine released their self-titled debut album in 1992, but the music is just as relevant today as it was back then. Songs like 'Take the Power Back' and 'Freedom' are about individual exploitation by the cultural, social, and political systems in society, and how the people must be willing to rise up and overcome such oppression. You may have also recently heard about the small matter of 'Killing in the Name' beating ...
...when you first listen to Rage is that they mean business. The whole album is intended to provide voice to the silent minority: Those individuals that feel neglected and abused are given hope through the band's resonant, unashamed, confrontational expression. Guitarist Tom Morello's anomalous riffs, rhythmic special effects and extended tapping techniques were some of the most powerful sounds to come from a guitar in that era, and remain unchallenged ...

andycarrington 22.12.2009 · Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful
Review of Rage Against The Machine - Rage Against The Machine

Stranger in Us All.

Advantages: Superb incorporation of classical scales into Rock, great riffs and leads.
Disadvantages: Rainbow's last album

Ritchie Blackmore, (creator of one of the most famous rock riffs - Smoke on the Water) after shuttling between Deep Purple (1965 - 1974, 1984 - 1994) and Rainbow (1975-1984,1994-1997) came up with this brilliant Album during his second stint with Rainbow, featuring vocalist Doogie White of Scottish Origin. Blackmore uses a scalloped fretboard with wood shaved of b/w frets meaning that he plays with a light touch, resulting in a furious pace. This ...
...opener Wolf to the Moon which starts of with a signature fast paced Blackmore Riff. Doogie White, proves that his recruitment by Blackmore into the band is no stroke of luck. The entire album has ritchie blackmore's classical influence portrayed in great style with some neat riffs. With the album of to a great start with the fast paced Wolf to the Moon, (which would also be a great concert opener), the next song Cold Hearted Woman marks the beginning ...

alex2000_mc 22.05.2006 · Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful
Review of Stranger In Us All - Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow

Rage Against the machine, live and rare

Advantages: see review
Disadvantages: see review

Rage Against The Machine: Live At The Grand Olympic Auditorium Release Date: 24/11/2003 Zach de la Rocha (vocals) Tom Morello (guitar) Tim Commerford (bass) Brad Wilk (drums) 1. Bulls On Parade 2. Bullet In The Head 3. Born Of A Broken Man 4. Killing In The Name 5. Calm Like A Bomb 6. Testify 7. Bombtrack 8. War Within A Breath 9. I'm Housin' 10. Sleep Now In The Fire 11. People Of The Sun 12. Guerrilla Radio 13. Kick Out The Jams ...
...much like any live album, I would say to people, dont buy it untill youve heard the studio stuff, its not worth finding out about the songs for a live album, when you listen to a studio CD your listening to songs, when you listen to a live album, your hearing the band, in live, raw, gutfelt emotion. To buy this album with out hearing RATM would be stupid, but for fans, this CD captures Rage in their finest, sell out moment, with a belt full of hits ...

sonicbrew 29.11.2006 · Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful
Review of Live At The Grand Olympic Auditorium [PA] - Rage Against The Machine

The best song EVER!

Advantages: Too much to write
Disadvantages: Don't mock 'em

...the soundtrack of my mate. Wake Up is the only song i've heard from Rage against the Machine but i reckon its amazing. Musically the chords, beats and drones are very complex, lyrically it's original and meaningfull. Rage against the Machine shine a whole new light on alternative music, i am sure that they will enspire many alternative groups in the future as Nirvana did in the early 90's. ...

Morpheus118 27.06.2000 · Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful
Review of Wake Up (A Tribute To Rage Against The Machine) - Various Artists

3 Hard Core rants against an unfair world

Advantages: Innovative, hard hitting and ferocious
Disadvantages: Unrelenting

...heaviness and political punch. RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE 'Bombtrack' 'Landlords and power whores On my people they took turns Dispute the suits I ignite And watch 'em burn' The album opens on a great introduction to RATM. The composition, innovation and mood of the track hint at what is to come, but is relatively simple and easy going compared to later tracks. The track opens with a heavy riff from the guitar and angst ridden drums, but it ...
...bridge is formed of a simple guitar riff interrupted by muted guitar slides. 'Killing in The Name' 'Those who died are justified for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites You justified those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites' Opening with an explosive guitar riff with short sharp chords, before launching into their most infamous riff. This straight forward and anthemic rock track is instantly recognisable to just ...

kerrieryall 06.10.2008 · Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: exceptional
Review of Rage Against The Machine/Evil Empire/The Battle Of Los Angeles - Rage Against The Machine