Audioslave
The debut of thundering supergroup Audioslave--featuring members of Rage Against the Machine post-Zack de la Rocha with ex-Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell--is as much curio as fascinating blend of visions. Cornell might be outnumbered, but his unmistakable holler and nihilistic imagery ensure that Audioslave, the album, recalls early Soundgarden. That's especially true since de la Rocha took Rage's signature rap and politicking with him. Still, if this is Soundgarden, it's Soundgarden set to stun. Rage guitarist Tom Morello is more of a mauler than Kim Thayil ever was--witness "Shadow on the Sun," which moves from bruising thud to psychedelic freak-out and back again--while the Rage rhythm section of Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk anchor the bottom end with pure instrumental cement. Intentionally or not, "Gasoline" bears passing resemblance to "Rusty Cage," while the sweeping "I Am the Highway" and slow-burning "The Last Remaining Light" best showcase Cornell's surprisingly New Age-y lyrical bent. Cover art by Storm Thorgerson, who gave Pink Floyd records their distinctive stamp, underscores the set's inherent celebrity. Fans of Rage and Soundgarden can raise clenched fists in unison, for Audioslave is win-win. --Kim Hughes more
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Track Listing: 1. Cochise, 2. Show Me How to Live, 3. Gasoline, 4. What You Are, 5. Like a Stone, 6. Set It Off, 7.... |
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Recent Reviews
- 4/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Oct-19-2008
- As good as it gets
The worst thing that can be said about this album is that some tracks don't sore to the incredible heights of some of the others on the album. However, those tracks are still as good as anything else out there really. Don't feel scared...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Aug-16-2008
- Audioslve
This is an awesome cd! The whole cd is fantastic,there isn't one bad song on the whole cd.The vocals and the guitar work is excellent!! Audioslave was such a good band, its a shame they went their seperate ways. Chris Cornell has been...
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- 4/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Aug-15-2008
- RATM with a new singer
This is a good supergroup to listen to. After Zack de la rocha left rage, the other 3 members wanted to work together and recruited chris cornell as the vocalist. Their singles are Like A Stone, Cochise, Show me how to live. This...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Apr-13-2008
- Audioslave =Lyrical Masters!!!
When I heard RATM was gaining Chris Cornell as the lead vocalist for their new band Audioslave, I was a little wary...I was never into Soundgarden all that much, however, I think Cornell is great in Audioslave...This album I particularly...
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- 4/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Oct-19-2008
- As good as it gets
The worst thing that can be said about this album is that some tracks don't sore to the incredible heights of some of the others on the album. However, those tracks are still as good as anything else out there really. Don't feel scared...
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- 3/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Sep-20-2006
- Sort of a "blah" affair here
I should, by all means, like this band. I love Rage Against The Machine. I love Soundgarden. Therefore, combining the band from the former and the frontman from the latter, Audioslave should be a home run, right?Hardly. This album is...
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- 2/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Jan-10-2008
- I took a chance
Wow, how much do I not like this album--lets just say I'm still trying to work my way up to a second listen. The only songs I really like are the ones I'd heard before I bought the album. I could have just played them on YouTube and been...
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