This week we’re discussing every album by Audioslave. If for some reason you haven’t heard of these guys, it’s Rage Against the Machine but with Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell on vocals instead of Zack de la Rocha. Audioslave was a juggernaut of a supergroup and were one of the biggest rock bands in the early 00s. Musically, not the most innovative or original, but solid and fun. Plus, Tom Morello doing his wacky pedal stuff.
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Episode 7: Rage Against the Machine
Mike and Alex talk about each of Rage Against the Machine's four albums in extreme detail. To summarize, Rage is the only band to do Nu Metal right.
Closing song: “Down Rodeo” from Evil Empire (1996)
Mike’s Picks:
Evil Empire (1996) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Renegades (2000) — Worst Album, Personal Worst
Alex’s Picks:
The Battle of Los Angeles (1999) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Renegades (2000) — Worst Album, Personal Worst
Albums discussed this episode…
Rage Against the Machine (1992)
Evil Empire (1996)
The Battle of Los Angeles (1999)
Renegades (2000)
Follow Mike on Instagram @popejesseventure and Alex @motherpuncher
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