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 ...   [ read more ]

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VINYL FORMAT. Dutch 180g audiophile reissue of the classic 1992 album! 'The Self-Titled album began life as a 12 track "demo" that was recorded in LA in 1991 prior to the band ever playing live. It wasn't long before Rage started on their local gigging circuit and being the entrepreneurs they are, they sold cassette versions of this demo for $5 a pop. It turns out that even before they had a label they sold 5,000 copies which can cost you $200 each to buy these days through eBay. This initial success cause...   [ read more ]

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VINYL FORMAT. Import re-press on 180g vinyl. "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 ov...   [ read more ]

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