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THE REVIEW
Today I feel down, today I feel damn down, down in spirits, down in everything. I feel weak, I don't have the strength to lift a finger, I'm depressed, oh ChristGod how depressed I am.
Lying on my bed doing absolutely nothing, a damn lazy bum and down in the dumps.
I have an idea, I put on some good music, look through my stack of records, mh..., well..., oh, here's "Rage Against The Machine", it's been a while since I listened to it; I put the record in the stereo, it recognized it, the speakers start to shake, the walls get scared, the floor fears the worst, the earthquake of sounds has erupted. And so murderous tracks follow one another: "Bombtrack", "Killing In The Name", "Take The Power Back", each more spectacular than the last and the whole album continues on this level, between the beautiful "Bullet In The Head" and the fury of "Wake Up".
Now I feel better, I feel like a different person, I want to break something or hit someone, this album is a medicine, it's a jolt of life, it's a musical frenzy that ranges from rock to funk, from rap to metal, all supported by an excellent and genuinely pissed off band that really has something to say.
And with the drummer hitting the skins so hard, the massive bass supporting him, the guitar emitting "strange" sounds making us enjoy it, and with the kamikaze slang of a charismatic singer-rapper, the sound war breaks out, and we wish that only this kind of war would break out.
At least for me, a masterpiece, Zack De La Rocha (vocals), Timmy C. (bass), Brad Wilk (drums), Tom Morello (guitar), a guarantee!
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The review describes how Rage Against The Machine's debut album acts as a powerful cure for low spirits through its intense fusion of rock, funk, rap, and metal. The energetic performances and aggressive sound uplift the listener, making the album a standout masterpiece. Each track delivers raw emotion and musical prowess, highlighted by the band's fierce delivery and strong messages.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Rage Against the Machine
Rage Against the Machine is an American rock band from Los Angeles known for blending rap vocals with heavy rock and funk grooves, paired with explicitly political, anti-establishment lyrics. The classic lineup features Zack de la Rocha (vocals), Tom Morello (guitar), Tim Commerford (bass), and Brad Wilk (drums).26 Reviews
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By manikin
The idea of combining the band’s numerous musical characteristics with provocative politically-themed lyrics is simply brilliant.
"Killing In The Name" is a true protest anthem that still shakes thousands of people today.
By NouQuito
The debut of Rage Against The Machine is one of the most overrated albums of all time.
Rage's attitude was a leftist variant of the goodist attitude of various 'do-gooders' like U2.
By pinkoSpallino
This is one of the most important albums of the 90s.
'Freedom', 'Bombtrack', 'Killing In The Name' are bombs, anthems against the injustices of capitalism.
By vito
I recommend handling this album with care and keeping it away from flames or sparks, as it could catch fire at any moment with extreme ease given the immense amount of anger and political activism contained.
Every song is a great classic, and when heard live, the tracks gain even more power, more aggression, thanks to the three highly connected musicians and a singer who doesn’t hesitate to expel even the last bit of oxygen from his lungs.
By squonimo
The name itself promises much, and knowing the band members and their ideologies, one could better understand why this name refers to the proletarian struggle against industrial machines.
Wake Up... starts with the Kashmir riff from Led Zeppelin and then evolves into a shock wave with the scream 'Wake Uppppppppppppppp'!!!!!
