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 Mediocre recyclyed generic sappy embarrassingly pompous crap Oct 09, 2008
We appreciate the effort, but ehhhhhhh, just no more please. Yes, its folk music, if you call it that. But every riff has been done before and his vocals are a boring monotone droning with repetitive tones. I don't know if this album was released as a farce or as a serious moving piece. Whatever, it comes across as a conceited fist pumping revolutionary record for the poor and ravaged made by a rich bored rock star with ripped jeans trying to relate. Please, no more silly albums released that should be kept as personal recordings at home.
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two thumbs down May 18, 2008
horrible. it was painful to even attempt to listen to this album. like others i had high hopes and it didnt even come close. why?
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 Love Tom's work, just not this. May 06, 2008
I was really stoked once I heard Tom Morello was releasing an album through his folksy-alter ego. My friend got it for me last year for my birthday, but we were both fairly disappointed.
I didn't find the music very impressive. I do like the style, but a lot of the riffs just felt... unoriginal or cliche to me. Not entirely sure how to describe it. And most people would agree his voice isn't exactly spectacular.
On a somewhat unrelated note, I don't agree with Morello/Rage Against the Machine's political beliefs. I'd imagine people who think similarly might enjoy it more than I did, since the lyrics are an important part of the overall production of the album (arguably the most important, since Tom wrote the album to return to political activism).
I don't know, give it a listen. Just think twice before buying it.
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 Great inspiring album with an awesome message Mar 22, 2008
I truly loved this album. Definitely not what you'd expect musically from Tom (i love Rage and Audioslave-not a folk fan), but what better vehicle than folk music to clearly convey Tom's awesome message of social justice. The songs' lyrics are truly inspiring and the guitar work, although simple, is very memorable/catchy. Every song touched me with its thoughtful and passionate message. Who knew Tom had such a cool voice? Perfect for the genre and I'm certainly happy he decided to take a chance and make this record knowing well it isn't going to be a huge popular hit. We definitely need more songs like this in our troubled times. Hopefully the kiddies listen up and don't pass on this looking solely for some hard rock riffs. Long live Rage Against the Machine!!! Visit AxisofJustice.org!!!
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 decent album Jan 30, 2008
I thought this was a pretty solid album. The guitar work was nothing new or special, but it isnt meant to be. Tom wasn't going for the innovative sound he had with RATM. this album is more about the lyrics and the message. I feel that the lyrics are above average. You can tell that Tom cares about the issues he sings about, and that he truly has a passion for them. I think the whole point of the album was to get his message and beliefs out there like he never did before. Let's face it, RATM was lyrically Zack's band, and Audioslave definitely did not give Tom the chance to really put his own views out there. This was his chance, and I feel that he made good use of it. I've listened to the album over and over, and each time I find some great lyric that I missed before. I've read many people saying that this album was bad because it didn't sound like Tom's old work. Well imagine that. It wasn't meant to. Get over it.
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