Rage Against the Machine cover

Rage Against the Machine

Rage Against the Machine · 1997

84 min · 20 tracks · alternative metal · rap rock · rap metal

Fierce guitar riffs and politically charged lyrics collide in a relentless sonic assault against oppression.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • fierce energy for workouts
  • politically charged sing-alongs
  • cathartic release of tension
  • intense moments for reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer mellow background music
  • seek immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 25, 1997, this self-titled album marked Rage Against the Machine's return after a successful run with 'Evil Empire' in 1996. At this point, the band had solidified their place in the rock landscape, blending rap and metal in a way that resonated deeply with a growing discontent among youth. This album continued to build on their established reputation for combining music with strong political messages.
Stylistic neighbors
Audioslave· Prophets of Rage· Linkin Park

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 [programme start] 0:10
  • 2 The Ghost of Tom Joad 5:22
  • 3 Vietnow 4:48
  • 4 People of the Sun 2:33
  • 5 Bulls on Parade 3:56
  • 6 Bullet in the Head 5:49
  • 7 Zapata’s Blood 1:46
  • 8 Know Your Enemy 5:20
  • 9 Bombtrack 4:09
  • 10 Tire Me 2:57
  • 11 Killing in the Name 6:20
  • 12 Freedom 6:43
  • 13 Killing in the Name 5:13
  • 14 Bullet in the Head 4:49
  • 15 Freedom 5:58
  • 16 Bulls on Parade 3:53
  • 17 Memory of the Dead (Land and Liberty) 3:41
  • 18 People of the Sun 2:48
  • 19 [end credits] 2:14
  • 20 The Ghost of Tom Joad 6:14

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata