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THE REVIEW
Return (fortunately or unfortunately, you decide) on debaser to review an album (already reviewed a few times and so I can already imagine the hassle, but I don't care at all...) quite discussed: the second work by Audioslave, "Out Of Exile".
Their first album, the self-titled, didn't convince me much, so I bought this CD without expecting major surprises. However, after listening to it, I reconsidered; the album is a pure and classic American rock, played and produced really well. It couldn't be otherwise, considering that singer Chris Cornell and guitarist Tom Morello are not just nobodies. Nice songs (in my opinion) "Be yourself" (commercial or whatever, but it's a track that perfectly fits the Audioslave style), "Doesn't remind me", "Number 1 zero", "The curse", and "Man or animal". However, all the tracks (12 in total) offer something interesting to hear.
So, what can I say... the album would deserve a 4, although... I don't know, while listening to the CD I noticed professionalism that's a bit too cold for my tastes (in the sense of "let's play and then we don't see each other until the next album"), and I don't think this can evoke a truly genuine emotion... at least not for me... there are also few true flashes of superior class... and from artists like the three ex-R.A.T.M. and Cornell, you expect that SOMETHING extra that can make the CD a must...
However, considering the current rock scene, Audioslave make a more than decent impression and with this CD they have quite satisfied me. Finally, I find it useless to make comparisons with Rage Against The Machine or Soundgarden. Obviously, Audioslave, compared to the aforementioned bands, lose in many points, but it doesn't seem fair to judge a band poorly because once they did things differently and now they don't. Today there are Audioslave, and that's it. And that is.
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This review discusses Audioslave's second album, Out Of Exile, highlighting its classic American rock sound and professional production. While the songs are enjoyable and well made, the reviewer finds the album emotionally distant and lacking standout moments. The review advises judging Audioslave on its own merits rather than by comparison to former bands like Rage Against The Machine or Soundgarden.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 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.
