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THE REVIEW
I wonder about one thing.
What the hell are four reviews for an album good for? There are exceptional cases where it's necessary to explain the birth of a new masterpiece or of a somewhat offbeat and/or unexpected work like this one, but I wonder why give the same opinions and especially the same criticisms on an album like this? I think it's a reprisal or a way to vent frustration over the absence in the musical field of a significant band like the legendary RATM. And with that being said, let's move on to the criticisms of this album.
The monotony of a Tom Morello always attached to his WAH WAH doesn't seem quite right because if RATM were still there releasing records, you know how much monotony you would have found. One must come to terms with it: RATM have already said it all. Folks, here we're talking about Audioslave. It's like wanting to hit the dance floor when you're 80 years old. You just can't anymore. Coming back to us, I don't see any disadvantage regarding this album other than the shock that someone might have due to the loss of the previously mentioned group.
In fact, the album starts well with a song that wants to set the tone to introduce the listener to the vision of what the new work will be. "Your time has come" indeed doesn't hit as hard as the tracks from the previous album, but it wants to make it clear here things are different. Here's where rock happens.
Whether it's standard rock doesn't matter, it's done greatly here. And above all, with great simplicity since the message must be directed to us. To understand the concept, you have to go beyond and identify with what you hear.
"Be yourself" is a terrific ballad with a Cornell always immense as he always is in all his performances for that matter, and I don't understand why criticize it to the max. You feel the air of something already heard that lingers, but nothing serious. Without delving too much into individual songs, it must be said that this CD is the starting point of their music.
Shaking off the label of a bad copy of Rage Against The Machine with the first CD, they now wanted to venture down a path that I hope can lead them to a success I think they deserve, and... RATM=LOVE=R.I.P. ONCE AND FOR ALL
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The review defends Audioslave's Out Of Exile against repetitive criticism, acknowledging its distinct rock sound beyond Rage Against The Machine comparisons. It highlights the album's strong start and praises Chris Cornell's vocal performance, especially on 'Be Yourself.' The reviewer sees this album as a new musical beginning deserving respect and success.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Audioslave
Audioslave was an American rock supergroup formed by Chris Cornell (Soundgarden) with Rage Against the Machine members Tom Morello, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk. The band released three studio albums before disbanding.21 Reviews
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By antuana
At first listen, nothing impresses. Unfortunately, everything sounds very predictable... everything standardized to mainstream American radio.
Chris Cornell sings very well through most of the album, and seems to have returned to the good old days of the Temple Of The Dog.
By manikin
"Out Of Exile tries not to replicate the first Audioslave album, and perhaps it succeeds, albeit only partially."
"If one didn’t know the origins of the quartet’s members, the songs would probably be enjoyable even for the most skeptical listeners."
By Er Ribelle1
The album is a pure and classic American rock, played and produced really well.
I noticed professionalism that’s a bit too cold for my tastes... I don’t think this can evoke a truly genuine emotion.
By alCOOL
Aside from the first 3-4 songs, the album sounds like any commercial trap made just to suck money from the fools who listen to music hoping to hear something good.
I must admit that I cried... but not when there was 'Black hole sun'... but when that TURKEY started to sing (no, sing is too big of a word, better to say SQUAWK) 'Killing in the name of'.
