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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 112 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 7 out of 112
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  1. Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Straightforward, unscrupulous,... I must give this personal best rock album of the 1990s more applause and kneel...until death...
  2. Jan 21, 2022
    9
    This is the history of nu metal/alternative metal. 90's vibes and heavy political messages make this album iconic.
  3. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Fantastic box set of iconic Rage Against The Machine's self-titled debut album.
  4. Nov 18, 2020
    8
    Sublime and soft mix of rap and metal, intelligence and anger. Electric and fulfilling, Rage Against The Machine will definitely surprise you if it is not already the case. Still actual concerns, the singer's voice (De La Rocha) transpires the urgence of being a self-aware citizen of the world as it is now. Instrument(al)s complete his work with more perfection and innovation. StrongSublime and soft mix of rap and metal, intelligence and anger. Electric and fulfilling, Rage Against The Machine will definitely surprise you if it is not already the case. Still actual concerns, the singer's voice (De La Rocha) transpires the urgence of being a self-aware citizen of the world as it is now. Instrument(al)s complete his work with more perfection and innovation. Strong lyrics, strong message, strong artwork, steel music. An unavoidable piece of art of the 90's. Expand
  5. Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Urgent, playful and creative; As relevant now as it was upon it's release. De la Rocha is mad. The whole band is innovative as hell. Not a skippable track. You will find something new upon every listen. An album that is a perfect blend of a call-to-arms and fun. A rare event.
  6. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Massively enjoyed this album, Great one for getting hyped up! there were many songs i recognised and the album feels really iconic
  7. May 3, 2018
    10
    This album is fast, violent, loud, makes you want to rage against the machine. One of Rock's masterpieces, and it as aged just as well.
  8. Apr 29, 2017
    7
    RATM's immortal debut does seem a bit repetitive at times with the riffs, but the lyricism behind each track blows the album its soul. Definitely deserves a few listens.
  9. Feb 24, 2015
    10
    Powerful, shocking and still sounding completely fresh 20 years on. Arguably one of the greatest rock albums produced. Rage created a sound of their own, complemented with a dialogue consisting of strong political, anti-establishment sentiment. If you love music and don't own a copy of the original or re-release you should be ashamed!
  10. Nov 8, 2014
    10
    Zack De La Rocha's Godlike Rapping Are Awesome, My Favorites are "Killing In The Name", "Bombtrack" And "Bullet In The Head", This is the best album made by ratm
  11. AGK
    Jan 16, 2014
    10
    this is probably the best music I have listened to ever. I love rock music, especially rock music from the 90's and this brings the money to the table. it's too bad that this band is underrated, they deserve a lot more love and they actually sing about actually important stuff other than today's typical song of being in the club with a bunch of chicks RATM's music actually serves a purposethis is probably the best music I have listened to ever. I love rock music, especially rock music from the 90's and this brings the money to the table. it's too bad that this band is underrated, they deserve a lot more love and they actually sing about actually important stuff other than today's typical song of being in the club with a bunch of chicks RATM's music actually serves a purpose and once again, I love it! Expand
  12. Oct 15, 2013
    8
    great and politically heavy
    a little repetitive but all right
    ratm rocks..............................................................................
  13. Apr 10, 2013
    10
    The disc of rough-around-the-edges demo tracks is worth the price of admission but this is a 90s classic in every way. I would've rated it a straight 10 even if the reissue were just a remastering of the original 10-track release.
  14. Dec 4, 2012
    10
    An absolute stone cold classic 90's album. Fueled by a palpable anger that is still relevant today, sad to say that 20 years later the government still serve themselves first and the people a distant second. Perhaps its naive to think politicians will ever change but at least you can rage against them. Beginning with Bombtrack, then straight into the anthem of the dissatisfied Killing inAn absolute stone cold classic 90's album. Fueled by a palpable anger that is still relevant today, sad to say that 20 years later the government still serve themselves first and the people a distant second. Perhaps its naive to think politicians will ever change but at least you can rage against them. Beginning with Bombtrack, then straight into the anthem of the dissatisfied Killing in the name. Every song is a classic, an anthem and as an album it is close to perfect. So perfect in fact that Rage could never equal it or really come close to it. An astonishing debut, now packaged with the original album demo and a dvd showing the live energy of the band at their peak. Expand
Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Jun 4, 2013
    100
    The real gold is in tracks that didn’t make the final album, such as the funked-up Autologic and a jazz workout, Darkness Of Greed.
  2. Feb 7, 2013
    89
    Zack de la Rocha's fevered shout doesn't sound any more graceful now than it did then, but Tom Morello's riffs still cook, the grooves still burn.
  3. Under The Radar
    Jan 3, 2013
    90
    For 50 minutes, Rage Against The Machine is in superb form, showing that its vision was strong from the start. [Jan-Feb 2013, p.92]