Audioslave
Revelations

THE REVIEW

Third chapter from Audioslave, after announcements of r'n'b influences, Earth Wind & Fire grooves, and a lot of Zeppelin-style hard rock, it must be said that this time they've done a good job.
Undoubtedly, you'll say the first one is the best, and I agree, but after the misstep of Out of Exile, this Revelations makes a much stronger impression. First of all, the lyrics are better than the previous one, which suffered from excessive lightness both in music and lyrics, and they talk about his experience as a father and maturity as a man. Also, the music is more powerful and in some episodes, refined.

Revelations: very nice, great powerful riff (even if it feels familiar) and great choruses with the new black nuances that Cornell's voice has acquired.
One And The Same: my favorite of this album, here you can really notice the seventies influence of Earth Wind & Fire and Led Zeppelin in the riffs and the chorus, which has a pleasant disco vibe.
Sound Of A Gun: also nice with typical RATM riffs but with a well-crafted arrangement with acoustic guitars
Until We Fall: a semi-acoustic ballad reminiscent of Doesn't Remind Me from last year. I heard a version of Until We Fall with just Cornell, voice, and guitar, which is much more beautiful.
Original Fire: the first single, much discussed by fans for its particular style, which nonetheless is not bad; here too, very Earth Wind & Fire with its hand-clapping rhythm
Broken City: the most unique song on the album that recalls something of Springsteen and glam, with a nice DU-DU-DU-DU
Somedays: powerful and beautiful intro reminiscent of Jane's Addiction with a screamed finale
Shape Of Things To Come: another well-arranged and hard mid-tempo but a bit monotonous
Jewel Of The Summertime: Low-fi voice, great vibrating riff
Wide Awake: the most political song ever composed by Audioslave talking about the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina and the Bush administration's lack of interest; musically beautiful and epic
Nothing Left To Say Goodbye and Moth: two ballads, the first bluesy, the second a bit more monotonous.

In conclusion, a good album with a varied and smooth first half, the second half a bit more predictable but not for this reason bad...