Out Of Exile
by Audioslave
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 91 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 91
  3. Negative: 12 out of 91

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  1. RandyB
    Jun 1, 2005
    8
    It walks the line between Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine like a tightrope walker between the Sears Tower and a hot air balloon, conjuring up memories of both in the twelve tracks. It's not as good as the debut, the high-pitch guitar really pushing buttons this time around and the lyrics for moments and even for a whole song save the chorus ('Doesn't Remind It walks the line between Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine like a tightrope walker between the Sears Tower and a hot air balloon, conjuring up memories of both in the twelve tracks. It's not as good as the debut, the high-pitch guitar really pushing buttons this time around and the lyrics for moments and even for a whole song save the chorus ('Doesn't Remind Me') sounding strange and typical instead of poetical. Overall however, 'Out of Exile' is a good album if not completely great. Even with the limp 'Doesn't Remind me', it was all worth it for the emotionally gripping 'The Curse', the rocker 'Your Time has Come', and the amazing 'Be Yourself'. Audioslave have created a fine follow-up album where others have produced putrid trash.… Expand
  2. EljahS
    Jul 8, 2005
    10
    Sounds great!
  3. DeepG
    May 31, 2005
    9
    This album is far superior to the self-titled debut, which (and i know many would never admit it) was somewhat one-dimensional...this is a dynamic, eclectic and multi-layered piece which will grow on you with each listen..great work! all hope is not lost with audioslave..thank goodness Fav tracks: Yesterday to Tomorrow, Doesn't Remind Me, Drown Me Slowly, Be Yourself, Out of Exile
  4. PopeClementXI
    Jun 20, 2005
    8
    True that man! Some of Morrelo's solos are awesome here. What the hell was Paul thinking when he wrote that! Cornell's voice is also second to none and the band seems reformed from their last disc... Very Reformed.
  5. MarcB
    Jun 8, 2005
    7
    "Be yourself is all that you can do" Basic, simple but it does the job.with this one morello shows us that he can still make great solos like back in the days!!! I'm sure that cornell had a greater part for the music adding a new dimension to the band.Not bad
  6. KerrehW.
    May 6, 2006
    10
    Audioslave is an incredible band, Chris Cornell is most certainly one of the best voices in rock, and the instrumentalists that back him up are the best in the business. This album proves it.
  7. Myles#13
    Sep 6, 2006
    8
    Good album, though not as good as the debut. 'Be Yourself' is of course, the main song on the album, but it is a fairly well-rounded album. 'Number One Zero' is a fav of mine; the album is pretty awesome rock.
  8. LanceS
    Oct 11, 2005
    10
    Since Soundgarden and Rage (Rage fan from the beginning) split, I've been waiting for a heavy rock band to come around. To expect Audioslave to sound like either of the other bands is narrow minded. I like every track on both disks, it is only going to get better. Hopefully the generic pop/punk and pop/rock considered music will fall to the way side the more music Audioslave puts out.
  9. StephenG
    May 26, 2005
    8
    While this one isn't on par with the debut album its still a good effort. And compared to most of the uninspiring rock crap on the radio its awesome. There are a few songs here where Audioslave is Audioslave and not that band with Cris Cornell and those guys from Rage. Doesnt Remind Me, Dandelion, and #1 Zero all have a distinctly different sound than either of their previous groups. While this one isn't on par with the debut album its still a good effort. And compared to most of the uninspiring rock crap on the radio its awesome. There are a few songs here where Audioslave is Audioslave and not that band with Cris Cornell and those guys from Rage. Doesnt Remind Me, Dandelion, and #1 Zero all have a distinctly different sound than either of their previous groups. All in all a nice sophmore effort. Looking forward to the next one.… Expand
  10. steveh
    May 28, 2005
    8
    Audioslave's debut, in my mind, was the best rock album I'd heard in about 10 years. From that reference point, the second album doesn't quite get there again, but it's excellent in its own right. This one will stay in my car's stereo for at least several months....
  11. LennonM
    Jun 10, 2005
    8
    This album definitely showed how Audioslave is molding together into themselves and breaking away from their old ties. Not as strong as their first one but it's still a winner.
  12. GaryA
    Jun 7, 2005
    8
    although an improvement over there first i,m still bit disapointed although i still think i best is yet to come.
  13. amadeush
    Aug 10, 2005
    8
    tom morello is the craziest guitar genious of the new century, yo. brad wilk's drumming is precise and effective. tim cummerford's treble heavy bass is cool and chris cornell's singing is great. but the songs are only good not excellent,
  14. RicardoM
    Aug 5, 2005
    8
    I guess they're trying to find a place in the musical rock revolution both RATM and Soundgarden develop and sustain in the 90's. Give them some time and you'll be mesmerize. Right now they're just rocking out the angst you feel by seeing Blink 182 on top of the charts.
  15. DanielB
    Jun 7, 2006
    10
    very good cd. i like the voice and meaning of the songs
  16. IanC
    Jul 25, 2006
    9
    A very good album, not as good as thier first. This album is not as heavy, but it makes up for that with some very great songs.
  17. andrew
    Dec 12, 2005
    10
    the best of both worlds, this is an amazing album better than the last finally audioslave has found their own sound. if you liked rage against the machine changes are you'll like this album. chris cornell and tom morello are probably the two most gifted people in the music industry, the guitar solos are amaazing. cd fav: Doesnt remind me , man or animal, the curse, be yourself, drown the best of both worlds, this is an amazing album better than the last finally audioslave has found their own sound. if you liked rage against the machine changes are you'll like this album. chris cornell and tom morello are probably the two most gifted people in the music industry, the guitar solos are amaazing. cd fav: Doesnt remind me , man or animal, the curse, be yourself, drown me slowly !… Expand
  18. [Anonymous]
    May 26, 2005
    9
    If you like this kind of music, it's what u want. Great lyrics, nice tunes, sweet solo riffs and a genuine passion for music. If you don't like this kind of music, fuck off and don't vote cause I don't go out to give rap/pop shitty scores since I know I'll hate the album without even listening to it.
  19. ShawnG
    May 26, 2005
    9
    A significant improvement that finds them sounding like a band instead of a supergroup. Some surprsingly well-written songs too.
  20. AldiK
    May 27, 2005
    8
    A solid sophomore album; great, heavy guitar riffs and dramatic solos. Chris Cornell shines bright, conjuring up memories of his solo effort "Euphoria Morning" with tunes like "Doesn't Remind Me" and "Dandelion" while Morello and Co. keep rockin'.
  21. MatthewP
    May 27, 2005
    10
    Just push play and you will see... Rock N Roll has reborn again
  22. AaronG
    May 29, 2005
    8
    Well... this album really doesn't sound forced like their last one. They seem to have gone a little softer, a little more mainstream, but that's THEIR sound. They aren't copying Rage or Soundgarden. And Morello is really showcased in a lot of the songs. "Doesn't Remind Me" is catchy and awesome, maybe the best on the CD
  23. PedroL
    May 29, 2005
    8
    Maybe they are one of the best rock bands right now... but i cant rate as a 10, because i know they can do a better CD... RATM was a lo tbetter than this.
  24. X2pixel
    May 29, 2005
    9
    Cracking album. Their debut album was my favourite 'current' album until a couple of hours ago when I bought OOE. A good mix of songs, none of them suck and some are superb. As before a great blend of rythm, guitar riffs and Cornell's voice.
  25. RaulC
    Jun 11, 2005
    10
    Rather than folowwing the big band motto, pleasing the crowds, Audioslave is trying to find a sound of their own, and in my opinion, they´re on the right track, they even stripped out the music, trying to escape from their previous grandiose, pointed out in the marvelous "Doesn´t remind me" We should wait for that third album, which is usually the sound defining moment of a Rather than folowwing the big band motto, pleasing the crowds, Audioslave is trying to find a sound of their own, and in my opinion, they´re on the right track, they even stripped out the music, trying to escape from their previous grandiose, pointed out in the marvelous "Doesn´t remind me" We should wait for that third album, which is usually the sound defining moment of a band, where we are going to either hear the Next Big Thing of the real Audioslave, or witness the failure of its proyect. My bet is on the first... Buy this, this is REAL Rock N´Roll.… Expand
  26. JasonG
    Jun 10, 2005
    10
    great album, great lyric and music, has a great variation which is different than most albums
  27. TomA
    Jun 2, 2005
    9
    Brilliant. The common theme seems to be Audioslave have found THEIR own sound which I couldn't agree with more. They sound like a band now, not Cornell singing over Morello's riffs. I think this is an absolute gem of a CD, Morello is mesmorizing (yes that good) and in my opinion his best work to date. I feel dirty comparing Audioslave to Soundgarden and RATM but I think this is Brilliant. The common theme seems to be Audioslave have found THEIR own sound which I couldn't agree with more. They sound like a band now, not Cornell singing over Morello's riffs. I think this is an absolute gem of a CD, Morello is mesmorizing (yes that good) and in my opinion his best work to date. I feel dirty comparing Audioslave to Soundgarden and RATM but I think this is equal of Superunkown and RATM. A big call but definately warranted.… Expand
  28. aforss
    Jun 7, 2005
    9
    are we rating an album or a song?... ooe is better than their debut album... song by song the first one is far superior, but as an album you can feel this one being much more complete, or solid.
  29. AlbertoM
    Aug 4, 2005
    8
    Very good but far from great. There's still something missing there...
  30. eirike
    Sep 11, 2005
    10
    I dont understand why this album gets so poor ratings....I love it, it rocks, When I listen to the first track, i jsut want run naked all o ver the world. It is so coool....And Tom Morello shows another side of himself, he shows the he is a pretty damn good solo-guitarist;) THIS ALBUM ROCKS....RUN AND BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    The album ends up in the same spinning-wheels muck that often bogged down Soundgarden. [27 May 2005, p.136]
  2. E! Online
    67
    The foursome has still not found a common sound to call its own.
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  3. AllMusic
    80
    Lean, hard, strong, and memorable, a record that finds Audioslave coming into its own as a real rock band.
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