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Having successfully fused music and politics from their start, inspiring both moshing and young minds in the process, Rage Against the Machine emerge in peak form with merely their third album in seven years. Guitarist Tom Morello is one of the most distinctive and innovative players of his era, and his foil, vocalist/lyricist Zack De La Rocha, is as unrelenting and inspiring as ever on The Battle of Los Angeles. Rage, whose past antics include performing naked with duct tape over their mouths to protest censorship, released Battle on Election Day in the US, but the politics of the group can be separated from the sounds. Indeed, the 45 minutes of mayhem heard here can be enjoyed solely as rousing aggro hip-hop rock. There's more variety found on Battle than on its predecessors, however. "Sleep Now In The Fire" is one of their most straight-ahead rock tunes, while the trippy guitar on "Calm Like A Bomb" is out there even for the adventurous Morello and "Born a Broken Man" serves up lovely musical interludes. Overall, the more finely honed Rage heard on Battle may not inspire a generation of young revolutionaries, but they still stir up more mutinous spirit than the rest of the current rock pack. --Katherine Turman
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CD Epic, 491993 2, 1999 12 Track
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I must say I was never truely a great fan of RATM. When I heard ''Rage Against The Machine'' and ''Evil Empire'' my musical taste at that time was in bias of dance orientated, popular/commercial tracks, that on reflection held little depth and passion. RATM's first two albums I can say have lead me to a far greater appreciation of all styles of music. So when I heard this album was going to be released I was doubtful as to whether that raw, passionate anger would still excist, both In Zach's voice and the infamous bass lines. The first track I heard of the album was 'Born of a broken man' and was completely blown away. My favourite song from RATM is ''Bulls on parade'' and I thought no other track would come close to its vicious sound. Well ''Born of a broken man'' proved to me that RATM had certainly not lost anything from the previous albums. As mentioned this Is possibly the only album in my collection that I don't have to skip through. Every single song in its own right is awesome, with some of the best lyrics, outstanding bass work and pure funking rock!! Songs like ''Born of a broken man'', ''Guerrilla Radio'' and ''Sleep now in the fire'' are indeed standouts, but possibly the most arousing track is ''Voice of the Voiceless''. No matter what mood I am in, that track stirs up so many varied emotions. In conclusion any true RATM fan, might indeed think there are no classics resting on this album, however I truely think they excist as modern classics. I recommend this album without doubt.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio CD
Having been less than impressed with the Rages last offering, the initial riff in Testify made my heart sink... It really does sound like a poor attempt to replicate the sound of their first album, and quite frankly demonstrates the band's lack of musical training. However, from the nanosecond Morello kicks in with Guerilla Radios first riff you will be left in no doubt that they are back on form... and then some. It is impossible to overstate the brilliance of Rage Against The Machine. Love 'em or hate 'em, Morello is without a doubt one of the most innovative guitarists of his time (perhaps ever), yet he manages to demonstrate sublime restraint thoughout the album... solos are perfectly timed, silence used as a devastating tool. De La Rocha is on typically brutal form, his lyrics as politically sharp as they are melodically powerful. Songs such as New Millenium Homes echo their first offering, with Voice of the Voiceless, or Maria showing just what they are capable of. In 1993 we all hailed Rage Against the Machine. In 1997 we reckoned it might be time to look to others for our anti-establishment inspiration. Oh how wrong we were...
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By "jimmybub"
Format:Audio CD
What can I say. I put this on my stereo system and was blown away by the sheer power of this music that was coming through my speakers. The raw tenacity of Zach De La Rocha's political lyrics could knock you through a brick wall. His words mean so much, it seems impossible that someone sould write anything that's so true and so moving. 'Same bodies buried hungry but with different last names' from the track 'Calm like a Bomb' is just a taster of the things that will amaze you if you buy this album.
Tom Morrelo's guitar work on this album is simply breathtaking. His guitar playing is unparelleled and when you hear his soloing on this album you can virtually smell the guitar riffs he is laying down. One of the album highlights is 'Sleep now in the fire' which boasts a stunning intro. Also the bass and drum playing by Tim Commerford and Brad Wilks only further delights your ears when you hear it. If you dont own this cd you must be insane as it can't be matched. From the first note of 'Testify' right to the last of 'War within a Breath' you will be on a rollercoaster of great tunes. Enjoy people.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
more RAGE needed
Enter Shikari's forefathers, in other words for people who like to think with their music. Ok it's not a necessity to care about what they are going on about but it only improves... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Anoosh Falak Rafat
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic album
I haven't hear this album in years. Had all the rest so this was to complete my Rage collection. Brilliant band and a great album.
Published 12 months ago by DannyP
4.0 out of 5 stars
still great but not an album done at rage's peak
Firstly, RATM are unquestionably my favourite band, so any criticism I make of this album is not done lightly but their first album is so good that it's really hard not to compare... Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2011 by Deej
5.0 out of 5 stars
Back to the best.
Apart from their incredible debut album, I see this as Rage Against The Machine's best. Has to be heard to be fully understood.
Published on 23 July 2010 by Cal
2.0 out of 5 stars
birthday present
Bought this item for a birthday present so didn't actually listen to it. Arrived fairly quickly but with a broken jewel case. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2009 by Patsy B
5.0 out of 5 stars
RATM have created a classic
this is one of the best ever albums in the world and now im going to tell you why.
even if you have never heard of RATM you will still know the tune of born of a broken man,... Read more
even if you have never heard of RATM you will still know the tune of born of a broken man,... Read more
Published on 30 April 2009 by unknown
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Battle for Los Angeles
`The Battle of Los Angeles' is the storming third album from RATM. You get more of their unique sound, more vitriolic and pertinent lyrics and an overall feel to get you motivated... Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2009 by Spider Monkey
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Underrated Free Radical Musings
Now while many say that Rages best record was the unstoppably furious debut, this is their true masterpiece. Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2007 by Arth Jay tha Mic Fiend
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good as Album 1 but good...
Let's face it - the first album was dela Rocha at his most vitriollic and angry best. The ONLY reason this album gets 4 stars from me is that it's not *quite* as good as the self... Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2006 by Mr. R. Ilott
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rage at there peak
I would buy this album just from the front cover and the name. I think there awesome. And then i listened to the songs, and i was blown away. Its just so good. Just everything. Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2006 by Tom Gray
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