The Atlas Underground Flood
Tom Morello · 2021
43 min · 12 tracks · folk music
A genre-blending exploration of personal and political themes, merging rock, electronic, and folk influences into an electrifying soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Radical in the Family — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its piercing lyrics about familial relationships intertwined with radical politics, showcasing Morello's adept storytelling.
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Human — With its infectious chorus and danceable beat, this track combines electronic elements with hard rock energy, exemplifying the album's genre-blending ethos.
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Raising Hell — Featuring guest artists and a powerful message about social justice, this track embodies the activist spirit that defines Morello’s work throughout the album.
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Warrior Spirit — The closing track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and unity, using stirring imagery and an anthemic arrangement to leave a lasting impact.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a mix of styles and strong thematic elements but lacks some cohesion and depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- Many tracks utilize a call-and-response vocal structure, enhancing the political themes by engaging listeners directly in the message.
- The pacing varies significantly; several songs maintain a steady mid-tempo while others shift dramatically in energy, particularly towards the end of the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout
- politically charged lyrical themes
- dynamic collaborations energize listening
- engaging narrative of resilience
- thought-provoking reflections on society
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely instrumental experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 3, 2021, 'The Atlas Underground Flood' marks Tom Morello's continued evolution as a solo artist following his previous album, 'The Atlas Underground Fire' in 2021. This project showcases his signature guitar work while integrating diverse musical styles, reflecting his ongoing commitment to merging activism and artistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rage Against the Machine· Audioslave· System of a Down
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Radical in the Family 3:44
- 2 Human 3:04
- 3 Hard Times 2:42
- 4 You’ll Get Yours 3:08
- 5 I Have Seen the Way 3:46
- 6 The Lost Cause 4:27
- 7 The Maze 4:09
- 8 Ride at Dawn 3:58
- 9 Raising Hell 3:21
- 10 The Bachelor 2:58
- 11 Parallels 4:29
- 12 Warrior Spirit 3:18
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