The 2003 self-titled debut by Audioslave [Epic/Interscope Records] is exactly what one might expect from a band featuring former members of Rage Against The Machine and Soundgarden. Formerly known as Civilian, this act fuses elements of those two bands into a Melodic Metal/Hard Rock style with a flawless, groove-driven sound.
Chris Cornell's vocals are smooth and strong. Tom Morello's guitar wizardry is a vibrant, sharp razor with an experimental edge—he has a virtuoso quality to his playing. The rhythms are melodic, but still chunky on occasion.
The best songs include the powerful, poetic ballad “Like A Stone,” “Shadow Of The Sun,” “The Last Remaining Light,” the ripping “Cochise,” and sorrowful power of “Gasoline.” Audioslave mixes-it-up well.
Overall, Audioslave has a fine little debut here that is bound to be a Metal/Hard Rock classic someday. That's all that really matters…. Stay savage. Farewell.
Related Bands: Rage Against The Machine, Course Of Nature, Soundgarden, Theory Of A Deadman, Default, Fuel, etc.
Keep the faith, and the AGGRESSION. War.
Bill Vogel III
Email at: StrangeAeons@hatebox.net
Copyright 2003.
Courtesy of Stranger Aeons Magazine.
