Audioslave
Audioslave · 2002
65 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
Raw power meets melodic introspection as heavy riffs and soaring vocals create an explosive sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cochise Start here — This track opens the album with an explosive energy, showcasing Chris Cornell's vocal prowess and the band's hard-hitting instrumentation, setting a high bar for the rest of the record.
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Like a Stone — A standout ballad that juxtaposes heavy guitar work with reflective lyrics, it highlights Cornell's emotive delivery and became one of their signature songs.
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Show Me How to Live — This track encapsulates the band's ability to blend aggressive riffs with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of their sound and resonating deeply with audiences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy rock with melodic elements, showcasing strong songwriting and dynamic contrasts.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and rapid tempos, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic approach.
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts between quiet verses and explosive choruses, creating a contrast that highlights the vocal performance.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- wave-like pacing dynamics
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Debut album that established the band's reputation and reached wide recognition.
- Themes
- raw power· early 2000s rock scene
- Career context
- Released on November 19, 2002, 'Audioslave' was the debut album of the supergroup formed by former Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell and Rage Against the Machine members. The album marked a significant shift in Cornell's career, moving from grunge to a more hard rock-oriented sound while blending genres effectively. It set the stage for Audioslave's future successes and established them as a formidable force in the early 2000s rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soundgarden· Rage Against the Machine· Stone Temple Pilots
Tracklist
- 1 Cochise Start here 3:42
- 2 Show Me How to Live 4:37
- 3 Gasoline 4:39
- 4 What You Are 4:09
- 5 Like a Stone 4:53
- 6 Set It Off 4:23
- 7 Shadow on the Sun 5:43
- 8 I Am the Highway 5:34
- 9 Exploder 3:26
- 10 Hypnotize 3:26
- 11 Bring Em Back Alive 5:29
- 12 Light My Way 5:03
- 13 Getaway Car 4:59
- 14 The Last Remaining Light 5:17
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Superunknown
Soundgarden
Shares a similar intensity and melodic depth with raw riffs and emotional vocal delivery.
Core
Stone Temple Pilots
Combines heavy rock instrumentation with introspective lyrics, echoing the same era's sound.
The Colour and the Shape
Foo Fighters
Features powerful guitar-driven tracks coupled with heartfelt melodies, resonating with Audioslave's vibe.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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