Released 20 years ago
Revelations
Audioslave · 2006
48 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A thunderous blend of hard rock riffs and soulful melodies, capturing the essence of rebellion and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Revelations Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Original Fire — This track opens the album with high energy, showcasing Chris Cornell's powerful vocals combined with aggressive instrumentation that sets the tone for the entire project.
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Wide Awake — The song features poignant lyrics about resilience and awakening, encapsulating the album's emotional depth while highlighting the band's signature sound.
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Sound of a Gun — This track combines heavy guitar riffs with socially conscious lyrics, reflecting themes of conflict and resistance that resonate throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong contrasts in dynamics but lacks a cohesive flow across all tracks.
What we noticed
- The last three tracks feature introspective lyrics and slower tempos, providing a reflective conclusion to 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- immersive storytelling through music
- reflective late-night listening sessions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Represents a strong final effort showcasing the band's musical evolution.
- Themes
- socially conscious lyrics· post-9/11 conflict· inner turmoil and rebellion
- Career context
- Released on September 4, 2006, 'Revelations' was Audioslave's third and final studio album. Following their self-titled debut in 2002 and 'Out of Exile' in 2005, this album arrived during a period of increased scrutiny over the band's artistic direction. The group faced challenges due to internal tensions and the impending dissolution that would follow shortly after this release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soundgarden· Rage Against the Machine· Stone Temple Pilots
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Wide Awake
The perspective shifts from collective struggle to individual realization, emphasizing personal empowerment amidst chaos.
This shift marks a crucial turning point in the narrative structure of the song, allowing for a deeper connection with listeners as it contrasts broader societal issues with personal agency.
Tracklist
- 1 Revelations Start here 4:12
- 2 One and the Same 3:38
- 3 Sound of a Gun 4:20
- 4 Until We Fall 3:50
- 5 Original Fire 3:38
- 6 Broken City 3:48
- 7 Somedays 3:33
- 8 Shape of Things to Come 4:34
- 9 Jewel of the Summertime 3:53
- 10 Wide Awake 4:26
- 11 Nothing Left to Say but Goodbye 3:32
- 12 Moth 4:57
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Battle of Los Angeles
Rage Against the Machine
Shares themes of rebellion and social consciousness with explosive hard rock energy.
Down on the Upside
Soundgarden
Captures a similar blend of heavy riffs and introspective lyrics, reflecting inner turmoil.
A Crow Left of the Murder...
Incubus
Combines hard rock with thoughtful themes, exploring conflict and personal struggle.
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