is rage against the machine that good?

[LS20]

theyre all good

well, except for renegades...thats crap

and yes... zach IS ratm.

 

[anxi80]

Originally posted by: Feldenak

Ahh, what a utopia it would be if we were all American Indian Socialists.

i agree.

and yes, i realize the sarcasm, but from a minority and a race that resembles that of the lead singer, and then finding out my uncle was killed by 2 officers while he was in handcuffs when he was innocent, some of the things they say hit a little close to home. but that doesnt mean i dont see it from an outside point of view, so, ill happily drop the subject and edit my post.

 

[Ns1]

zach is definately RatM, rage is all about politics, and w/o zach tehre's no politics (eg Audioslave)

Tom's a crazy guitarist but he needs to loosen up and bring back that crazy scratching/solo's for audioslave

 

Originally posted by: yllus
Can someone list the top three RATM songs I should listen to? I've never paid them much attention before.

Killing in the name of
know your enemy
freedom



nuff said

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: yllus
Can someone list the top three RATM songs I should listen to? I've never paid them much attention before.

know your enemy
sleep now in the fire
renegades of funk =D

 

[Gibson486]

they wer epretty good, and they did not even sample music liek most bands do. Also, they had a really good guitarist.

 

[Wheatmaster]

wow lots of feedback. thanks for the recommendations. i think i'm going to get all the cds

 

[Crazymofo]

Originally posted by: NeuroSynapsis

Originally posted by: yllus
Can someone list the top three RATM songs I should listen to? I've never paid them much attention before.

know your enemy
sleep now in the fire
renegades of funk =D

Screw the top three just listen to the first album... it's all good! Rage has always ranked in my top 10 favorite bands I just don't pay attention to the political message. Damn good music for working out!!

 

[Platypus]

I think musically they are pretty unique, though Morello lifts most of his chord progressions off of Hendrix (who hasn't?) Vocally and socially very cool how they are outspoken politically. I would have to say that as far as musically their self-titled is the best, vocally/politically it's Evil Empire next. I don't care for the other two albums as much, but they are still good.

 

[hytek369]

they used to be the sh!t, but now i dunno

 

[Vic]

Yes. They were simply amazing.

Great musical talent and mind-blowing politically charged lyrics. What's really cool is when you start exploring all their lyrics -- lots of hidden meaning. For example, "New Millenium Homes" off the Battle of Los Angeles is about the privatization of the prison system.

Audioslave, while very good, just doesn't quite cut it for me.

Originally posted by: yllus
Can someone list the top three RATM songs I should listen to? I've never paid them much attention before.

Just 3? Makes it hard for to decide.
Off the 1st album alone, I would say "Take the Power Back", "Know Your Enemy", and "Township Rebellion".

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

Musically they're great. Tom Morello especially. Dude is a God when he's got a guitar in his hands.

Lyrically they leave something to be desired. Zach often tried to write songs with a quasi-political/social meaning and usually just came off sounding childish and stupid. Example : "fvck you I won't do what you tell me" repeated 10 times or so. Very meaningful stuff....

 

[BullsOnParade]

yes they rule no doubt about it. Btw get Live and Rare too, F@#K the police, Clear the lane and Darkness of greed are great. Still waiting on Zach's solo album.

 

[ajpa123]

I got into RATM after i heard 'Year of the Boomerang' on the Higher Learning soundtrack.

I agree with most of this posters on this thread that really give high marks to their debut album.

This is the band that converted me from an r&b junkie to a hard rock fan !

 

[edro]

Everyone of their CDs are awesome. I personally like the first one (self titled), with the burning monk on it. It was the very first CD I ever owned... bought through Columbia House

 

[datalink7]

Great lyrics, can't stand their music. Just not my type.

 

[edro]

Originally posted by: RevolutionNeo
RATM rocks, I also like AudioSlave which is RATM minus lead singer plus Chris Cornell. Anyone else agree?

It's ok... but I like the "rap" sound of Cornell... I don't care too much for the AC/DC type voice of Audioslave's guy. (although its ok)

 

[Crazymofo]

Originally posted by: edro13

Originally posted by: RevolutionNeo
RATM rocks, I also like AudioSlave which is RATM minus lead singer plus Chris Cornell. Anyone else agree?

It's ok... but I like the "rap" sound of Cornell... I don't care too much for the AC/DC type voice of Audioslave's guy. (although its ok)

Cornell is the lead for Audioslave... Zach de la Rocha is the lead for RATM...

 

[Danman]

"NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU TRY YOU CAN'T STOP US NOW!!"


Best. Song. Evar.

It is such a excellent band, even though I don't agree on some of the things they say their vocals and their talent surpass any band in the Nineties IMHO.

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

Originally posted by: edro13

Originally posted by: RevolutionNeo
RATM rocks, I also like AudioSlave which is RATM minus lead singer plus Chris Cornell. Anyone else agree?

It's ok... but I like the "rap" sound of Cornell... I don't care too much for the AC/DC type voice of Audioslave's guy. (although its ok)

 

[edro]

I didn't know the name of the RATM singer, I was just assuming it was Cornell by someone else's post. I can never remember singer's names...

 

[SSP]

I <3 RATM

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: cashman
"NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU TRY YOU CAN'T STOP US NOW!!"


Best. Song. Evar.

It is such a excellent band, even though I don't agree on some of the things they say their vocals and their talent surpass any band in the Nineties IMHO.

I disagree. I think AiC was perhaps the best band to come out of the 90's.

 

[DieselUV]

You=Backwards!!! self titled was the best album.

Originally posted by: pulse8

Originally posted by: NeuroSynapsis
hm...

self titled = good
evil empire = not so good imho
battle for los angeles = good
renegades = could live without, but renagades of funk is siiiiiiiiiick

You=Backwards

self titled = good
evil empire = awesome
battle for los angeles = excellent
renegades = Good covers, but still a cover album.

 

[saxophonoia]

Definitely one my favorite bands. You should check out their cd Live & Rare also. It's got some good songs on there plus their version of F*** tha police. Great cd in general.