Audioslave
by Audioslave
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Nov 19, 2002
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 154 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 136 out of 154
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 154
  3. Negative: 9 out of 154

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  1. mandyf
    May 5, 2006
    10
    Chris cornell has an amzing voice and is so talented playing guitar. This band is for real and one of the best considering all the fake rock bands around now
  2. FernandoF
    Oct 9, 2004
    10
    it kicks ass
  3. joadf
    Jul 2, 2006
    10
    this band has such a loveable and raw sound that they cant be denied.
  4. DaveK
    Nov 28, 2002
    10
    Well done critics. Once again you have totally missed the mark. Everyone understands that this is not RATM or Soundgarden and that Cornell is no de la Rocha so of course it'll sound different. I never followed Soundgarden but I loved RATM. While I miss the political trashing, Cornell's wailing works well for the evolved band. Album rocks
  5. TheZ
    Dec 1, 2002
    10
    Chris Cornell is the best rock singer in the business right now, and has been ever since Soundgarden. When he fronts a band as good as Rage's, you know that it has to be a masterpiece.
  6. GothicBabe
    Mar 20, 2003
    10
    Unbelievable Stuff... This album is just amazing. The combination of Rage Against the Machine's inspirational music and Cornell's remarkable voice is SO refreshing. This album will be remembered as one of the "great ones". *** Orlie ***
  7. RossG
    Apr 19, 2003
    10
    Great album. Whats that arsehole from pitchfork on about?
  8. ChrisT
    Apr 8, 2003
    10
    Great album
  9. tonyr.
    Jul 18, 2003
    10
    Critics are just that. They screwed up on Zeppelin and now they are screwing up on Audioslave. Great band. The album does take a couple of listens to grow on you, once it does you cant get it off. Thanks to Audioslave for bringing back what rock was meant to sound like.
  10. AlisA
    Sep 9, 2003
    10
    I have been a Chris Cornell/Soundgarden fan since Badmotorfinger. The attraction continued through the Euphoria Morning solo (it was a bit of a surprise but I loved it - expecialy the Pillow Of Your Bones), and it hasn't faded with this album either. Through the years of listening to his music, I can freely say that Cornell never disapointed me with what he had to offer to the world I have been a Chris Cornell/Soundgarden fan since Badmotorfinger. The attraction continued through the Euphoria Morning solo (it was a bit of a surprise but I loved it - expecialy the Pillow Of Your Bones), and it hasn't faded with this album either. Through the years of listening to his music, I can freely say that Cornell never disapointed me with what he had to offer to the world of music. The guy is a true talent, and now combined with Morrelo's guitar (another unique tallent) and one of the best rhytam sections (Timmy and Brad) as a foundation for everything that they create surely gives the audience a unique opportunity to enjoy a good record that will definitely be remembered as one of the best rock records of the decade. This CD is a must-have for any Cornell fan out there. PS: Greetings from Bosnia.… Expand
  11. Jesse
    Jul 19, 2004
    10
    Cornell has the best voice in rock, and Tom Morrello does things with the guitar others can only dream about
  12. MarcS
    Jul 5, 2004
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. This is an album that may take you a while to absorb its full weight; but when it finally hits you, you will feel every song. Chris Cornell's unique voice is perfectly matched with Tom Morello's grooves and anti-guitar hero antics. Don't listen to the critics, if you even remotely liked Rage Against the Machine or Soundgarden pick up this album.
  13. Bob
    Jul 8, 2005
    10
    super great cd, except i get tired of The Last Remaining Light- that song is bad.
  14. daniel
    Jan 20, 2006
    10
    exellent cd,love all songs....
  15. ughjlh
    Oct 30, 2006
    10
    Very solid stuff, however even if Tom's riffs are solid his solos are pathetic wannabes.
  16. MilanB.
    Jul 19, 2007
    10
    I can honestly say this album is the greatest collection of songs I have ever heard, and easily one of the best albums ever recorded.
  17. theena
    Dec 30, 2003
    10
    beg, borrow or steal this album people. It is so worth it.
  18. DeanM
    Feb 13, 2003
    10
    I minute i bought this album... i fell in love with each riff...
  19. DominicL
    Feb 21, 2003
    10
    The best rock cd i've ever heard
  20. jacqueline
    Apr 19, 2003
    10
    this is one of the best albums of all time! these are all amazing musicians and i commend them on their superhuman abilities. let me also point out, it doesn;t matter what the critics say, its what we say. its what the music fans say by buying the cd and we;ve obviously won that battle
  21. jeffc.
    Jul 18, 2003
    10
    Havent been this excited about an album since i heard zeppelin2 for the first time. Finally rock fans have a GREAT "new" rock album to listen to. Hope these guys can stick it out together for a few more albums. For the sake of rock music anyway.
  22. debbiem
    Jan 13, 2004
    10
    everyone is entitled to their own opinion of Audioslave, I personally think they are great I bought the CD and I listen to it at least 4 times a day, my favorite time is when I'm ready to turn in for the night, I lay in bed with the lights out and my headphones on and crank it up loud I love all 14 songs on the CD can't wait for their next one ROCK ON GUYS
  23. alfonsof
    Feb 1, 2004
    10
    a masterpiece... audioslave's first album is just epic.
  24. MartinH
    Feb 27, 2004
    10
    This is an amasing cd. Tom Morrelo is just amasing. He plays that gitar like he is thw God of all gitars. I never heard a cd as well as this since Reage Against The Machine.
  25. MikeD
    Jun 10, 2004
    10
    I get goose bumps when I hear Cornell's voice!! This is one of the most incredible gatherings of talent to date. The drive of this band and they way they come together is over the top. As a devout Soundgarden fan, I never thought it could get better, but this is by far Cornell's best effort! I am a slave to Audioslave.
  26. EricC
    Sep 5, 2004
    10
    Well Ian, have fun with the Back Street Boys ;) Chis Cornell's lyrics are deep, and, if you didn't have the emotional range of a rock, you would get that. His lyrics made me think, and they make perfect sense if you listen to them a couple of times (maybe a couple of hundred times for you -.-) I love his lyrics because they make sense to me, so you can stick to "Bye Bye Bye" if Well Ian, have fun with the Back Street Boys ;) Chis Cornell's lyrics are deep, and, if you didn't have the emotional range of a rock, you would get that. His lyrics made me think, and they make perfect sense if you listen to them a couple of times (maybe a couple of hundred times for you -.-) I love his lyrics because they make sense to me, so you can stick to "Bye Bye Bye" if you want, but I'm looking forward to witnessing Audioslave have a long suscessful career. Tom was awesome, Brad's drumming is so powerful, and Timmy's bass playing makes the floor shake! Chris's voice is even better than it was in Euphoria Morning, and his familiar wails are a long awaited arival to this sad generation, hopefully more people will start to listen to Audioslave, then branch out to Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, and RATM. Eric Corvus P.S. Yes, I'm a BIG Chris Cornell fan.… Expand
  27. ChrisP
    May 7, 2005
    10
    I thought this album was rather good i can listen to it from beginning to end without having to skip a song.
  28. OleH
    Jan 19, 2006
    10
    A modern classic. I agree with some of the other comments that it'll grow on you every time you listen to it. Grotesque bad reviews from some of the proffesionals.
  29. RobJ
    Apr 17, 2006
    10
    An amazing album! Songs like Cochise and Show Me How To Live just blew my mind away!
  30. BrianD
    Jul 2, 2006
    10
    A band that once stood for something has now been taken over by a lead singer who seems content on destroying the band with a mix worthy of a Christian Rock CD.
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Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. Blender
    60
    This is feel-good stuff, the sound of a rejuvenating artistic vacation. [#12, p.136]
  2. The A.V. Club
    70
    A curious idea from its inception, pairing Soundgarden's singer with Rage's musicians promises a unique alchemy it can't entirely deliver, obscuring the latter's politics and distinct sound.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    The result isn't a faux Rage album; rather, it's the true follow-up to Soundgarden's ''Superunknown'' that neither that band nor a solo Cornell ever managed.
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