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Track Listings
| 1. Bombtrack |
| 2. Killing In The Name |
| 3. Take The Power Back |
| 4. Settle For Nothing |
| 5. Bullet In The Head |
| 6. Know Your Enemy |
| 7. Wake Up |
| 8. Fistful Of Steel |
| 9. Township Rebellion |
| 10. Freedom |
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Not since the days of the Clash and the MC5 has rock seen such political force as in the uncompromising debut from this American quartet. Expanding the hip-hop/metal style of bands such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage tap the spirits of vintage Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, coupled with hardcore punk intensity and Public Enemy-style grooves. "Bombtrack" opens the album with a shot of adrenaline and singer Zack de la Rocha's infuriated chorus of "Burn, burn, yes, you're gonna burn!" The intensity doesn't let up an inch on the militant "Killing In The Name" (with the inspiring chant, "Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!"), the ultrafunky "Bullet In The Head," and the engrossing "Fistful Of Steel". Tom Morello combines time-honoured metal-guitar riffs with sounds that suggest a hip-hop scratcher over a rhythm section that simply takes no prisoners. Intelligent and aggressive, this is unimpeachably one of the best hard-rock records ever made. --James Rotondi
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Rage Against the Machine...the name of the band says everything about their style. Pounding beats, amazing riffs, and completely rage filled lyrics and singing-these are some of the things that make Rage Against the Machine so compelling. There is NO filler in this album, it just pounds and rages through the entire length. Anarchy is a constant feature in Rage Against the Machine's songs, especially in this album. Songs like 'Killing in the name of' and 'know your enemy' show exactly how this works. For example, 'F*** you i wont do what you tell me' in 'Killing in the name of' pretty much underlines the entire band's purpose; stirring up controversy while keeping musical elements in their songs. The bands name says a lot about their style - the name is a term for rebelling against the authority, and their music surely proves that the name is rightfully used. Zach De la Rocha's singing/rapping goes very well with the band's heavy baselines and beats. Though this CD is around 15 years old, it still seems as fresh as ever. I think it is a great pity that the band broke up, and even though the remaining members (everyone minus Zach De la Rocha) of Rage against the Machine went on to form Audioslave, Audioslave much less controversial, and (in my opinion) their lyrics and baselines a lot less powerful.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This incendiary debut album by RATM introduced us both to the always-inventive guitar work of Tom Morello and the profane but passionate rhyming of Zak de la Rocha. They never bettered it, and few other people did as well.
This album puts most rap-rock to shame, basically. Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, they all got it from here and were mere, poor imitators of the masters. Weighing in at just 10 tightly-wound tracks, there is not a duff song on it. 'Killing In The Name Of' is the sweary anthem that got them on started; I find it's best heard on headphones, as the mix is so broken down that you can hear every note each band members plays. The song, and the album, is so stripped down but so powerful at the same time, a testament to the musicianship of the band.
De la Rocha was positively overflowing with bile (and still is), on songs like 'Freedom', and 'Take The Power Back.' The most famous song here is probably 'Wake Up,' the eminently brilliant song that closes the first Matrix film in classy style. It was a great track long before it was used on that soundtrack, and on the follow up movie, a latter-day song, 'Calm Like A Bomb' was used for the same purpose; it failed miserably.
They spent four years working on the massively disappointing follow-up to this. But in truth, they were never going to manage to follow up this rap-metal masterpiece. An extraordinary band, and an extraordinary album.
This album puts most rap-rock to shame, basically. Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, they all got it from here and were mere, poor imitators of the masters. Weighing in at just 10 tightly-wound tracks, there is not a duff song on it. 'Killing In The Name Of' is the sweary anthem that got them on started; I find it's best heard on headphones, as the mix is so broken down that you can hear every note each band members plays. The song, and the album, is so stripped down but so powerful at the same time, a testament to the musicianship of the band.
De la Rocha was positively overflowing with bile (and still is), on songs like 'Freedom', and 'Take The Power Back.' The most famous song here is probably 'Wake Up,' the eminently brilliant song that closes the first Matrix film in classy style. It was a great track long before it was used on that soundtrack, and on the follow up movie, a latter-day song, 'Calm Like A Bomb' was used for the same purpose; it failed miserably.
They spent four years working on the massively disappointing follow-up to this. But in truth, they were never going to manage to follow up this rap-metal masterpiece. An extraordinary band, and an extraordinary album.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I watched The Matrix and at the end when Neo puts down the payphone there is a warm blast of the intro to Wake Up. That's why I bought Rage Against The Machine. I first bought the soundtrack with it on and thought their album has to be as good as this song. I was right. I bought it having only heard Wake Up, my fave song ever! Tne entire album is a gem. Each song different from the last. Each song unique. Each song ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! I rate every track on the album 10/10 as they are amazing, all of them. For anyone who likes rock, you will totally love this! There are loads of solos form Tom Morello. They are all fantastic! He's probably the most talented Guitar player ive seen ever. The Bass from Tim Commerford is just outstanding. These are aided by excellent drumming by Brad and catchy lyrics by Zack.
This is the best album i have ever bought. There is nothing like it in the whole wide world! kudos to you Rage! I take my hat off to you sirs!
This is the best album i have ever bought. There is nothing like it in the whole wide world! kudos to you Rage! I take my hat off to you sirs!
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Classic angry kickin
Handle with care as this LP psychs you up for angry confrontation. For example do not listen to this then try intalellectual debate - if u can spell it - coz u will just rant and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Oobbee
with the previous reviewers
rage against the machine are a class act and you will reach for this album again and again, also check out their other albums !!!
Published 5 months ago by yeah
Mesmerizing
Quite simply an astomishing album, The fact that it is completely un commercial and is and was so incredibly successful tells you all you need to know. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ballex
Transcendent!
I hate metal! I hate heavy rock! So why is this album so good, so important? Yes, the performances are excellent, they are clearly skilled musicians. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Bendtner
Rage Against The Machine Review
I don't normally do reviews but this CD is something else, yeah it has explicit tracks but it is a one of a kind CD, its like the best CD i've ever bought, I'd recommend this CD to... Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2010 by Mr. K. Putzier
Rage Against The Machine
Now this is great music. Rage are one of the most underutilized bands the has been. With meaningful, political lyrics from Zack De La Rocha, Amazing guitar riffs from Tom Morello... Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2010 by Mr. Peter Mcgann
a peice of rock history
there is only a few ablums in the world that have caused a stir. Jimi Hendrix Experience.Black Sabbath greatest hits,and so on. And this album.
What i can say. Read more
What i can say. Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2009 by M. Pruden
Excellent, even today
Even though this album is getting on a bit it there is very little (if anything) that sounds like RATM. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2009 by Mr. J. A. Snoddy
Still Awesome!
Recently re-purchased this album after losing it at uni over ten years ago. It blew me away again, because it is genius! One of the best rap metal albums of all time.
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by Mario Chipolata
I hate biodegradable CD packaging
The music on the CD is great- Rage Against the Machine is great... BUT - I like to keep my CD's and covers for the rest of my life (am hopefully only halfway through). Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2009 by Patty
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