Probably the first album to successfully merge the seemingly disparate sounds of rap and heavy metal, Rage Against the Machine's self-titled debut was groundbreaking enough when released in 1992, but many would argue that it has yet to be surpassed in terms of influence and sheer brilliance -- though countless bands have certainly tried. This is probably because the uniquely combustible creative relationship between guitar wizard Tom Morello and literate rebel vocalist Zack de la Rocha could only burn this bright, this once. While the former's roots in '80s heavy metal shredding gave rise to an inimitable array of six-string acrobatics and rhythmic special effects (few of which anyone else has managed to replicate), the latter delivered meaningful rhymes with an emotionally charged conviction that suburban white boys of the ensuing nu-metal generation could never hope to touch. As a result, syncopated slabs of hard rock insurrection like "Bombtrack," "Take the Power Back," and "Know Your Enemy" were as instantly unforgettable as they were astonishing. Yet even they paled in comparison to veritable clinics in the art of slowly mounting tension such as "Settle for Nothing," "Bullet in the Head," and the particularly venomous "Wake Up" (where Morello revises Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir" riff for his own needs) -- all of which finally exploded with awesome power and fury. And even listeners who were unable (or unwilling) to fully process the band's unique clash of muscle and intellect were catered to, as RATM were able to convey their messages through stubborn repetition via the fundamental challenge of "Freedom" and their signature track, "Killing in the Name," which would become a rallying cry of disenfranchisement, thanks to its relentlessly rebellious mantra of "Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!" Ultimately, if there's any disappointment to be had with this near-perfect album, it's that it still towers above subsequent efforts as the unequivocal climax of Rage Against the Machine's vision. As such, it remains absolutely essential.
I'm not gonna make a full post about everything that we experienced at Voodoo Music Experience, let's just say that it was amazingly badass. For a full recap of the day's events check out "ZZTodd":http://mog.com/ZZTodd.I still can't even believe I was there...seeing RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE!!!!It was almost surreal being there. The whole day I was waiting patiently, but the last ten minutes b...
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Found this on WorldPill1.The shirt is priceless2.I can see your face , though it is uncomfy that mask there3.is that a cigarette lighter in your hand? (nice piece of forepower)4.exposed? well if the camera is on you, guess what other device has a 'bead' on you? it rhymes with Bun...oh man , if this is a Terrorist , like I said before....our own gov'ment is WAY more scary....
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hahaha*NOT* at Mog in the white-boi houseChomsky on Why Bush Does Diplomacy Mafia-StyleNoam Chomsky explains what he thinks the U.S. will do to Iran, what is really at stake for America in Iraq, and why Palestinians are more likely to uphold their peace agreements than Israelis. Michael Shank recently interviewed Noam Chomsky, noted linguist and foreign policy expert, on the latest developments...
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Chris cornell quit audioslave due to 'musical differences' (i love it when they say that.). So since Rage is reuniting for the coachella festival, do you see a coincidence or not?Ya think Rage will get back together?...God I hope so!!!!!!!!
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The headlines are among the most stark documenting gang violence. A Latino gang member, without saying a word, guns down a 14-year-old black girl standing on a sidewalk. A black gang member shoots a Latino toddler point-blank in the chest.For the most part, though, the role racial animosity has played in gang crime has gone unexamined, largely undocumented in crime statistics and often tamped d...
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Rage Against the Machine - "Killing in the Name Of" (Live)Rage Against the Machine had such powerful music and such a fiercely political message in so many of their songs. Since they split up, I haven't really heard of any good political bands. The Dead Kennedys and Jello Biafra have always been political as well... But are there any bands like that now?I love politics and music combined. Al...
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I just saw the video for, 'Eyes of the insane', by Slayer. Mind blowing/disturbing. The video made me remember something that a friend of mine mentioned to me. He had a friend that is/was in the military. He was in there for so long, he could not adapt to 'normal' civilian life. He became very "weird", I'm not really sure how, because it was mentioned to me such a long time ago. This may ...
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The headlines are among the most stark documenting gang violence. A Latino gang member, without saying a word, guns down a 14-year-old black girl standing on a sidewalk. A black gang member shoots a Latino toddler point-blank in the chest.For the most part, though, the role racial animosity has played in gang crime has gone unexamined, largely undocumented in crime statistics and often tamped d...
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Was on their site and saw this...Breaking News 01/18/08: RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE AND METALLICA, CONFIRMED FOR ELECTRIC WEEKEND IN GETAFE.The festival will take place on May 30 and 31 at John Lennon Auditorium in Madrid’s locality and both bands will perform exclusive shows in Spain. Friday, January 18th in Getafe (Madrid) Rage Against The Machine and Metallica are the first Acts ...http://
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(Photo via The Star Tribune)The Republican National Convention, taking place this week in the Twin Cities, is not going down as peacefully or smoothly for that matter as the Democratic National Convention. And this is surprise to anyone? After all, these people are behind the regime that took us into war with Afghanistan and Iraq.While the protests following Rage Against The Machine's concert l...
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I have been very pleased with the progress of my legislation, HR 1207, which calls for a complete audit of the Federal Reserve and removes many significant barriers towards transparency of our monetary system. This bill now has nearly 170 cosponsors, with support from both Republicans and Democrats. Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced a companion bill in the Senate S 604, which will hopefu...
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I'm back, bitches!So, prior to June 7, 2008 I knew jack shit about Rage Against the Machine. Sure, I had heard a couple of their songs, but...whatever, just another white guy trying to rap. But, before hopping across the pond for Rock im Park, a friend of mine told me that they put on a good show, so...About 5 minutes before they come on, I grab two cups of rum and coke, and start wading my w...
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that's right. i've challenged rocknrollpimp to a rawk duel. we each put up 10 videos that rock. you vote.here's pimp's #1:http://mog.com/ROCKNROLLPIMP/blog_post/97736don't kiss pimp's ass cause his name has rock in it. : )mine below:
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I'm not an angry guy. I rarely declare the first ammendment because I'm rarely forced to delcare "freedom of speech." This is a story that began and ended on the same night roughly 10 years ago. I was 23. Loved Rage Against the Machine back in the day. On Halloween (10/31/99), I was given 2 tickets to see them play a rare club show at the 1,000 person capacity 9:30 Club. It was going to be...
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hahaha*NOT* at Mog in the white-boi houseChomsky on Why Bush Does Diplomacy Mafia-StyleNoam Chomsky explains what he thinks the U.S. will do to Iran, what is really at stake for America in Iraq, and why Palestinians are more likely to uphold their peace agreements than Israelis. Michael Shank recently interviewed Noam Chomsky, noted linguist and foreign policy expert, on the latest developments...
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Rage Against the Machine - "Killing in the Name Of" (Live)Rage Against the Machine had such powerful music and such a fiercely political message in so many of their songs. Since they split up, I haven't really heard of any good political bands. The Dead Kennedys and Jello Biafra have always been political as well... But are there any bands like that now?I love politics and music combined. Al...
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Found this on WorldPill1.The shirt is priceless2.I can see your face , though it is uncomfy that mask there3.is that a cigarette lighter in your hand? (nice piece of forepower)4.exposed? well if the camera is on you, guess what other device has a 'bead' on you? it rhymes with Bun...oh man , if this is a Terrorist , like I said before....our own gov'ment is WAY more scary....
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The best part of this is watching Maynard's strange calm until it is his time.
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I just saw the video for, 'Eyes of the insane', by Slayer. Mind blowing/disturbing. The video made me remember something that a friend of mine mentioned to me. He had a friend that is/was in the military. He was in there for so long, he could not adapt to 'normal' civilian life. He became very "weird", I'm not really sure how, because it was mentioned to me such a long time ago. This may ...
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You may want to pick up a pair of these first...(This is for you skuter30)
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Sure, they made some fucking awesome music (I probably spun their self-titled disc more than any other in the summer of '92). But what I want to talk about today is how, despite fame, money and age, they've remained fiercely political, involved and angry, always sticking to their ideals. The above picture [from Fear and [...]~~
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I'm not gonna make a full post about everything that we experienced at Voodoo Music Experience, let's just say that it was amazingly badass. For a full recap of the day's events check out "ZZTodd":http://mog.com/ZZTodd.I still can't even believe I was there...seeing RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE!!!!It was almost surreal being there. The whole day I was waiting patiently, but the last ten minutes b...
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| 2 Killing in the Name |
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| 3 Take the Power Back |
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| 4 Settle for Nothing |
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| 6 Know Your Enemy |
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| 7 Wake Up |
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| 8 Fistful of Steel |
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| 9 Township Rebellion |
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| 10 Freedom |
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