Out of Exile
Audioslave · 2005
58 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of heavy riffs and soaring melodies, driven by Chris Cornell's powerful vocals and a sense of introspective urgency.
Top tracks — play these first
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Your Time Has Come Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Be Yourself — This track stands out for its empowering message and resonant chorus, encouraging authenticity amidst external pressures. Its catchy hooks helped it become one of the band's most recognized songs.
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Doesn’t Remind Me — With its reflective lyrics and dynamic contrasts between verses and choruses, this song encapsulates the band's ability to blend melody with heavier instrumentation effectively.
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Out of Exile — The title track features an anthemic quality with intricate guitar work and showcases Cornell's vocal prowess, serving as a standout example of the band's signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy riffs with melodic elements, showcasing strong songwriting and production but with some uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent use of heavy guitar riffs paired with melodic choruses, while the second half shifts to more introspective and slower tracks.
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from quiet verses to explosive choruses, particularly evident in 'Be Yourself' and 'Doesn't Remind Me'.
- 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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6/10
- 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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative reflective moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Audioslave's reputation with significant commercial success and hit singles.
- Themes
- personal authenticity· grunge legacy· reflective urgency
- Career context
- Out of Exile is Audioslave's second studio album, released in 2005, following their successful self-titled debut in 2002. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity as a supergroup, successfully merging the grunge legacy of Cornell with the hard rock sound of Rage Against the Machine's instrumentalists. The album showcased their evolution while maintaining the raw energy that characterized their early music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soundgarden· Rage Against the Machine· Stone Temple Pilots
Tracklist
- 1 Your Time Has Come Start here 4:15
- 2 Out of Exile 4:51
- 3 Be Yourself 4:39
- 4 Doesn’t Remind Me 4:15
- 5 Drown Me Slowly 3:53
- 6 Heaven’s Dead 4:36
- 7 The Worm 3:57
- 8 Man or Animal 3:53
- 9 Yesterday to Tomorrow 4:33
- 10 Dandelion 4:38
- 11 #1 Zero 4:59
- 12 The Curse 5:19
- 13 Like a Stone (live) 4:22
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Down on the Upside
Soundgarden
Shares a similar introspective urgency and powerful vocals with heavy riffs from the grunge legacy.
No. 4
Stone Temple Pilots
Combines soaring melodies and hard rock energy, echoing themes of personal authenticity and reflection.
In Your Honor
Foo Fighters
Merges heavy guitar work with emotional depth, reflecting on themes of introspection and vulnerability.
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