Prophets of Rage
Prophets of Rage · 2017
39 min · 12 tracks · rap rock
A high-octane fusion of rap and rock that channels anger and urgency into a call for social change.
Top tracks — play these first
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Unfuck the World — This track serves as a rallying cry against systemic injustices, combining aggressive instrumentals with pointed lyrics that critique societal issues head-on.
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Legalize Me — Blending humor with serious undertones, this song tackles drug policy reform, showcasing the group's ability to balance levity with urgent topics.
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Hail to the Chief — A powerful reinterpretation of a traditional anthem that critiques authority figures, this track exemplifies the band's knack for political commentary through music.
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Hands Up — Addressing police brutality directly, this track encapsulates the urgency of social justice movements, making it one of the album's most potent statements.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines rap and rock effectively but lacks depth in songwriting and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a rapid-fire delivery of verses that set a confrontational tone, immediately engaging the listener.
- Several tracks feature heavy guitar riffs layered with aggressive beats, creating a dense sound that emphasizes urgency.
- The final track ends abruptly, leaving a sense of unresolved tension that reflects the album's themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- high-energy protest anthems
- urgent calls for action
- short bursts of intensity
- cathartic release of anger
Maybe skip if you
- prefer calm and soothing sounds
- seek lengthy, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 15, 2017, 'Prophets of Rage' marked the self-titled debut album for the supergroup formed from members of Rage Against the Machine, Public Enemy, and Cypress Hill. At this point in their careers, each member brought decades of experience and political fervor, amplifying their desire to address contemporary social issues through music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rage Against the Machine· Linkin Park· Cypress Hill
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Unfuck the World
The song culminates in a repeated demand for change that escalates in intensity, driving home its message about dissatisfaction with current realities.
The escalating repetition emphasizes urgency and collective frustration, serving as both a mantra and a call to action for listeners.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Radical Eyes 3:22
- 2 Unfuck the World 4:10
- 3 Legalize Me 3:35
- 4 Living on the 110 3:48
- 5 The Counteroffensive 0:37
- 6 Hail to the Chief 4:08
- 7 Take Me Higher 3:47
- 8 Strength in Numbers 3:08
- 9 Fired a Shot 3:28
- 10 Who Owns Who 3:28
- 11 Hands Up 2:39
- 12 Smashit 3:25
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