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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE - EVIL EMPIRE
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Evil Empire
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19075851201
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Originally released in April 1996 on Epic Records, this was the second studio album from RATM. The title refers to president Regan's description of the former Soviet Union. Includes x3 Grammy Award nominated songs & the album was certified x3 Platinum, in May 2000. An x11 song album, pressed on standard Black, LP Vinyl, with download code insert.
Rock / Metal Classic - Rage Against the Machine spent four years making their second album, Evil Empire. As the title suggests, their rage and contempt for the "fascist" capitalist system in America hadn't declined in the nearly half-decade they were away. Their musical approach didn't change, either. Lead vocalist Zack de la Rocha is caught halfway between the militant raps of Chuck D and the fanatical ravings of a street preacher, shouting out his simplistic, libertarian slogans over the sonically dense assault of the band. Since the band didn't perform together much after 1993, there isn't a collective advance in their musicianship. Nevertheless, guitarist Tom Morello demonstrates an impressive palette of sound, creating new textures in heavy metal, which is quite difficult. Even with Morello's studied virtuosity, the band sounds leaden, lacking the dexterity to fully execute their metal/hip-hop fusion -- they don't get into a groove; they simply pound. But that happens to fit the hysterical ravings of de la Rocha. Though his dedication to decidedly left-wing politics is admirable, his arhythmic phrasing and grating shouting cancel out any message he is trying to make. And that means Evil Empire succeeds only on the level of a sonic assault.
Rock / Metal Classic - Rage Against the Machine spent four years making their second album, Evil Empire. As the title suggests, their rage and contempt for the "fascist" capitalist system in America hadn't declined in the nearly half-decade they were away. Their musical approach didn't change, either. Lead vocalist Zack de la Rocha is caught halfway between the militant raps of Chuck D and the fanatical ravings of a street preacher, shouting out his simplistic, libertarian slogans over the sonically dense assault of the band. Since the band didn't perform together much after 1993, there isn't a collective advance in their musicianship. Nevertheless, guitarist Tom Morello demonstrates an impressive palette of sound, creating new textures in heavy metal, which is quite difficult. Even with Morello's studied virtuosity, the band sounds leaden, lacking the dexterity to fully execute their metal/hip-hop fusion -- they don't get into a groove; they simply pound. But that happens to fit the hysterical ravings of de la Rocha. Though his dedication to decidedly left-wing politics is admirable, his arhythmic phrasing and grating shouting cancel out any message he is trying to make. And that means Evil Empire succeeds only on the level of a sonic assault.
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Rage Against the Machine (often abbreviated as RATM or Rage) was an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1991. The band consisted of vocalist Zack de la Rocha, bassist and backing vocalist Tim Commerford, guitarist Tom Morello, and drummer Brad Wilk. They combined elements of heavy metal, rap, punk rock, and funk with lyrics addressing anti-authoritarianism, anti-capitalism, and social justice issues. By 2010, the band had sold over 16 million records worldwide and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.
Their self-titled debut album, "Rage Against the Machine", was released in 1992 and received critical acclaim; in 2020, Rolling Stone ranked it number 221 on its list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. The band gained further recognition after performing at the 1993 Lollapalooza festival. Their subsequent albums, "Evil Empire" (1996) and "The Battle of Los Angeles" (1999), both reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Rage Against the Machine became an influential band in rock music and had an impact on the nu metal genre that emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s. They were also ranked number 33 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.
In 2000, the band released the cover album "Renegades" and disbanded due to creative differences. They reunited in 2007 for a performance at the Coachella Festival and subsequently performed at venues and festivals worldwide until going on hiatus in 2011. In 2019, Rage Against the Machine announced a world tour, which was delayed to 2022 because of the COVID-19 pandemic and ended prematurely after de la Rocha sustained a leg injury. In 2024, Brad Wilk confirmed that the band had disbanded for a third time.
Studio albums
Rage Against the Machine (1992)
Evil Empire (1996)
The Battle of Los Angeles (1999)
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