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THE REVIEW
Writing the review of the second Audioslave album is risky. The past of the members of this band is hard to file away, and even harder not to make comparisons; but I believe this is the only way not to dismiss this album outright even before listening to it.
At first listen, nothing impresses. Unfortunately, everything sounds very predictable... everything standardized to mainstream American radio. The worst part is that the ballads, which are quite present on this album, are the best things. Every time they try to up the ante and act tough or angry (fortunately only a few times), we are faced with banal arrangements (Drown Me Slowly) that seem to come out of any budding guitarist's basement... (Your Time Has Come). Those who didn't like "Be Yourself" will not like the album; in fact, the first single was not a "mistake" as many have thought or hoped, but a symbol of an album full of ballads. They reminded me a lot of the Stone Temple Pilots on many occasions. Analyzing the performances of the individuals, the only one probably going the extra mile in the recording studio was Chris Cornell; he sings very well through most of the album, and seems to have returned to the good old days of the Temple Of The Dog. The rest of the band does not stand out; they seem hidden and intimidated, with Morello only bringing out his wah-wah in three songs for the nostalgic but nothing more, and the guitar riffs on all the tracks can be found on almost any American post-grunge album.
My conclusions are:
those looking for music that "perhaps" makes them reflect, learn something, or even feel chills down the spine... well... this album does none of the above. It's a simple (maybe too much) and classic LP for a road trip car... where you don't need to pay much attention, and it doesn't disturb while chatting about what to do or where to go... of course, there's better music out there, but that's another story... Enjoy listening!!
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This review critiques Audioslave's second album 'Out Of Exile' as largely predictable and standardized to mainstream American radio. The ballads are noted as the strongest tracks, while attempts at edgier rock fall flat with banal arrangements. Chris Cornell's vocals are praised, but the rest of the band seems uninspired. Overall, it’s described as a simple, easy listen that lacks emotional depth or originality.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 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'.
By dark schneider
RATM have already said it all. Folks, here we’re talking about Audioslave.
‘Be Yourself’ is a terrific ballad with a Cornell always immense as he always is in all his performances.
