What makes Revelations by Audioslave notable?

Revelations debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking a significant commercial performance for the band. It also received generally positive reviews from critics, highlighting its thematic depth and musical progression, although it faced scrutiny due to its more polished sound compared to earlier works. Additionally, the album's exploration of socio-political themes resonated with listeners during a time of global unrest. Revelations is Audioslave's third and final studio album, released in January 2007, following the commercially successful Out of Exile. At this point in their career, the band was facing internal tensions that ultimately led to their breakup later that year, making this album a pivotal moment in their journey. The record showcases their ability to fuse Chris Cornell's distinctive vocal style with the heavy instrumental backdrop created by Tom Morello and company.

How many songs are on Revelations?

Revelations has 1 track, running approximately 4 minutes.

Revelations

Audioslave · 2007

4 min · 1 track · alternative rock

A fierce blend of hard rock riffs and soulful vocals, channeling both anger and introspection through powerful instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Revelations — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of awakening and confrontation, featuring a compelling blend of aggressive guitar work and reflective lyrics.
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Sound of a Gun — This track combines an infectious groove with a critique of violence in media, showcasing the band's ability to tackle serious issues within an accessible rock framework.
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One and the Same — With its poignant lyrics about unity and identity, this song stands out for its emotional weight and demonstrates Cornell's lyrical prowess alongside Morello's innovative guitar riffs.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

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: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and strong commercial performance in their final studio album.
Themes: media violence critique· personal awakening· internal band tensions
Career context: Revelations is Audioslave's third and final studio album, released in January 2007, following the commercially successful Out of Exile. At this point in their career, the band was facing internal tensions that ultimately led to their breakup later that year, making this album a pivotal moment in their journey. The record showcases their ability to fuse Chris Cornell's distinctive vocal style with the heavy instrumental backdrop created by Tom Morello and company.
Stylistic neighbors: Soundgarden· Rage Against the Machine· Stone Temple Pilots