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Out of Exile is definitely a step in the right direction for this great modern rock band. I'll go right ahead and mention that 'Doesn't Remind Me' is one of the greatest rocks songs of 2005. It combines the acoustic with the heavy, and throws in an awesome Tom Morello solo towards the end which blew my mind when I first heard it. Other than 'Doesn't Remind Me', Out of Exile has some great songs, the fast paced 'Man Or Animal', with great drum work by Brad Wilk, standing out along with 'Out of Exile' and 'Be Yourself', which for me is a bit of a rogue liking as I'm into heavy music, but I guess its the lyrics which really set this apart. The Worm is also has an awesomely funky opening and a nice little guitar piece from guitar God Tom Morello.
However 12 songs are about the right length for a band which is going from a hard rock sound to incorporate more and more blues and funk into their music. Certain songs on this album are weak, but its carried forward by the great ones that i've already mentioned. 'Heavens Dead' and 'Dandelion' I didn't really enjoy, and would have liked to have seen them stronger, but every song can't be great in an album. Also its starting to get a little bit too same-y, some songs having similar sounds.
Nevertheless, apart from these fallbacks, Audioslave are in my opinion the best modern rock band, and deserve more recognition than they have got. Out of Exile is a great second album for the band, and a good step forward in perfecting their unique sound.
However 12 songs are about the right length for a band which is going from a hard rock sound to incorporate more and more blues and funk into their music. Certain songs on this album are weak, but its carried forward by the great ones that i've already mentioned. 'Heavens Dead' and 'Dandelion' I didn't really enjoy, and would have liked to have seen them stronger, but every song can't be great in an album. Also its starting to get a little bit too same-y, some songs having similar sounds.
Nevertheless, apart from these fallbacks, Audioslave are in my opinion the best modern rock band, and deserve more recognition than they have got. Out of Exile is a great second album for the band, and a good step forward in perfecting their unique sound.
posted April 24, 2008 at 03:09:03 PM
When you consider that Audioslave once used to be a Funk-Metal-Rapping quartet of energy and sweat Rage Against the Machine, its impressive to think they've gone from that gritty political wonderment to a straight up rock and roll quartet featuring Chris Cornell. This debut rocks. I'm yet to see another modern rock band with a better sound and a better vocalist than Audioslave.
I'll admit that the album ends with a bit of a let-down, 'Getaway Car' and 'Last Remaining Light' not really giving me the chills the earlier songs did. But the first seven songs of the album are awesomely good. 'Cochise' has that wonderful build up at the beginning before banging straight into the main riff and the first sound of Cornell's vocals, which are filled with aggression and grit. Although people look at this as the best song on the album, 'Show Me How To Live' gave me more pleasure.
The album continues along in a similar fashion, 'Set It Off', 'Shadow On The Sun' and "Bring 'Em Back Alive' really standing out as hard hitting tracks. 'I Am The Highway' is a nice break from the heaviness and for once I actually enjoyed a sing which isn't heavy guitars and head-banging solos all the way through.
Don't expect it to be RATM mark two. Audioslave have made their own identity with this debut album with fantastic riffs and brilliant vocals. It brought about one of my favourite songs, "Show Me How To Live", and will forever be one of my most favourite albums as well.
I'll admit that the album ends with a bit of a let-down, 'Getaway Car' and 'Last Remaining Light' not really giving me the chills the earlier songs did. But the first seven songs of the album are awesomely good. 'Cochise' has that wonderful build up at the beginning before banging straight into the main riff and the first sound of Cornell's vocals, which are filled with aggression and grit. Although people look at this as the best song on the album, 'Show Me How To Live' gave me more pleasure.
The album continues along in a similar fashion, 'Set It Off', 'Shadow On The Sun' and "Bring 'Em Back Alive' really standing out as hard hitting tracks. 'I Am The Highway' is a nice break from the heaviness and for once I actually enjoyed a sing which isn't heavy guitars and head-banging solos all the way through.
Don't expect it to be RATM mark two. Audioslave have made their own identity with this debut album with fantastic riffs and brilliant vocals. It brought about one of my favourite songs, "Show Me How To Live", and will forever be one of my most favourite albums as well.
posted April 24, 2008 at 02:48:03 PM
