The Battle of Los Angeles
Rage Against the Machine · 1999
49 min · 13 tracks · alternative metal · rap rock · rap metal
A blistering fusion of rap and rock, fueled by politically charged lyrics and relentless energy.
Why this album works
'The Battle of Los Angeles' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, showcasing its immediate commercial success. The album's single 'Guerrilla Radio' became an anthem for resistance and protest, reflecting the band's influence on political activism through music during a time of global unrest.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys engaging, politically charged themes
- Context
- By the time 'The Battle of Los Angeles' was released in January 1999, Rage Against the Machine had already established themselves as a leading force in alternative metal with their previous albums. This record served as their third studio release and followed their critically acclaimed 'Evil Empire', further solidifying their status in the music scene amidst growing political tensions in the United States.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Red Hot Chili Peppers· P.O.D.· Living Colour
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Tracklist
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- 1 Testify Start here 3:30
- 2 Guerrilla Radio Standout 3:26
- 3 Calm Like a Bomb 4:58
- 4 Mic Check 3:33
- 5 Sleep Now in the Fire Standout 3:25
- 6 Born of a Broken Man 4:41
- 7 Born as Ghosts 3:22
- 8 Maria 3:48
- 9 Voice of the Voiceless 2:31
- 10 New Millennium Homes 3:45
- 11 Ashes in the Fall 4:36
- 12 War Within a Breath 3:38
- 13 No Shelter 4:03
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