Revelations
by Audioslave
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Sep 5, 2006
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 75
  3. Negative: 6 out of 75

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  1. WillP
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    I think this album flows better then their other two albums as if there was a purpose behind the music and lyrics. It was new and different and sounded great. The chord progressions sounded amazing as well as the many riffs played by Morello, Commerford, Wilk, and Cornell. I loved it.
  2. ChaseM.
    Sep 5, 2006
    8
    Although it seems Tom is becoming a bit too complacent with his quirky guitar riffs and solos (never really expanding his horizons), the void is filled by a wonderfully funky, foot-stompin rhythm section. Cornell's vocals are less tiresome and less strained on this album than the previous two, but he still has plenty of power. "Revelations" continues to build upon "Out of Exile" and Although it seems Tom is becoming a bit too complacent with his quirky guitar riffs and solos (never really expanding his horizons), the void is filled by a wonderfully funky, foot-stompin rhythm section. Cornell's vocals are less tiresome and less strained on this album than the previous two, but he still has plenty of power. "Revelations" continues to build upon "Out of Exile" and is Audioslave's best album thus far.… Expand
  3. ClareO
    Oct 2, 2006
    9
    Interesting that many critics slammed this - I can remember the same thing happening to Led Zeppelin in the 70s, that same band who critics now universally acclaim. I sense prejudice at work. ;)
  4. Lou
    Oct 6, 2006
    8
    I don't get the low rating that this album received. In my opinion, this is a very good album. I guess the "experts" do not like it because it doesn't sound like Britney Spears.
  5. TyelrrM
    Oct 6, 2006
    2
    I odn't respect this album for a lot of reasons although some of them are less conservative then others. For example I respect lots of things about the artwork. Sometimes this isn't enough though and some of the songs on the album here do not entirely reveal it but they do suggest it. Its an interesting paradox and not fompletely, but of course partially revealing. Just think I odn't respect this album for a lot of reasons although some of them are less conservative then others. For example I respect lots of things about the artwork. Sometimes this isn't enough though and some of the songs on the album here do not entirely reveal it but they do suggest it. Its an interesting paradox and not fompletely, but of course partially revealing. Just think twice before you buy it, which I suppose was really my whoe point all the way along.… Expand
  6. BrentN
    Oct 9, 2006
    10
    Superb fusion of funk & hardrock. Morello proves once again his absolute genius in writing riffs and intricate solo's. Cornell just gets better as a lyricist and a singer. Best album i've heard in last 2 years - easy.
  7. ChadB
    Sep 10, 2006
    3
    Chris Cornell blows; Morello and rhythm section should go experimental/instrumental cause they rule.
  8. NathanS
    Sep 17, 2006
    10
    This is the one we were wating for, the one everyone hoped for from the beginning.The third time is a charm, at least when it comes to blending Chris Cornell's soul-blues-grunge roots with Morello and Co.'s funk-metal grooves. I liked the first two CDs, but this is easily their best. Personal favorites include One and the Same, Original Fire, Broken City, and Nothing Left to Say This is the one we were wating for, the one everyone hoped for from the beginning.The third time is a charm, at least when it comes to blending Chris Cornell's soul-blues-grunge roots with Morello and Co.'s funk-metal grooves. I liked the first two CDs, but this is easily their best. Personal favorites include One and the Same, Original Fire, Broken City, and Nothing Left to Say but Goodbye.… Expand
  9. MarleyB
    Sep 21, 2006
    2
    ZZZZzzzzz .. wake me up when it's over
  10. AbhishekR
    Sep 24, 2006
    10
    Their best release till date...All the songs are amazing..the combination of vocals,music and fantastic lyrices makes it a winner.A must have for all audioslavians......
  11. brenta
    Sep 4, 2006
    10
    i loved every song
  12. DarrylM
    Sep 5, 2006
    6
    Spotty album - bright points are songs Wide Awake, Moth & Shape of Things to come. The rest is ok with maybe 2 songs that are garbage. It gets a six because Cornell has so much more potential than this - not sure whether the 'Rage' guitarists are his best fit. Cornell needs to go with some artists that deliver less base and more fluent belting guitar riffs - like say Thornley. Spotty album - bright points are songs Wide Awake, Moth & Shape of Things to come. The rest is ok with maybe 2 songs that are garbage. It gets a six because Cornell has so much more potential than this - not sure whether the 'Rage' guitarists are his best fit. Cornell needs to go with some artists that deliver less base and more fluent belting guitar riffs - like say Thornley. This could be a 7 or an 8 but b/c Cornell can do so much better I give this a 6 b/c so below expectations. I would have prefered to wait 2 more months to get at least 3 or 4 more good tracks.… Expand
  13. TomW
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    In my opinion, this album is really cool. Best from Audioslave. They did a really good job, its worth buying.
  14. PedroL
    Sep 6, 2006
    9
    I think that Revelations is their best album to date. I know, they can do better (look a RATM, or Superuknown), but that doesnt mother now, the 00's arent the 90's and Audioslave is only Audioslave, maybe one of the best rock (real rock) around there. I hope they will come to Argentina this year or the next one...
  15. NiclasC
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    The best album yet.
  16. Myles#13
    Sep 6, 2006
    8
    Great album... maintains the spirit of the previous two, yet expands outward and upward as Audioslave continues to explore themselves. Definitely a good album to get!
  17. haskinn
    Sep 6, 2006
    7
    this is probably the best work the RATM rhythm section has done in years, save for a couple of tracks on the first Audioslave record, even if the riffs and Morello solos have never strayed from the formula that worked so well on the first RATM record. Cornell's voice sounds stronger on Revelations, too, and the performances seem much more genuine than on Out of Exile. sadly, though, this is probably the best work the RATM rhythm section has done in years, save for a couple of tracks on the first Audioslave record, even if the riffs and Morello solos have never strayed from the formula that worked so well on the first RATM record. Cornell's voice sounds stronger on Revelations, too, and the performances seem much more genuine than on Out of Exile. sadly, though, the lyrics are retreads and run through the same themes as Cornell's prior work, but without the same sting and turn of phrase that made some of those prior works so incredible. watching the DVD that came with the record almost made me both laugh and cry, with Cornell and the rest of the band blathering on about their affinity for soul and r&b music. these cats are all pushing or beyond 40, and they're just now turned on to P Funk and James Brown? they drop all the same influences that any white kid would drop, without really revealing any love of the genre at all. kind of sad. I give this record a 7 because of Revelations, Original Fire and 4 or 5 of the latter tracks, all of which still showcase the promise this band could have if it really got back to making art and not money.… Expand
  18. Kyle
    May 2, 2007
    9
    I don't know what it is but the Audioslave formula seems to work for me.
  19. paula
    Oct 10, 2006
    10
    really good album gotten better by the album
  20. kirks
    Oct 24, 2006
    8
    I'll listen and enjoy an album from this group every calendar year.
  21. MattC
    Oct 3, 2006
    9
    The album has 6 really kickin' songs. Check out Broken City...great song!
  22. WadeT
    Oct 3, 2006
    6
    Revelations by Audioslave does that devils dance of being truly incredible at times while not doing enough to keep your attention as a whole. Revelations, One And The Same and Original Fire are some of the best Alt-Rock songs I've heard in a long-time, but the record as a whole doesn
  23. JJMortimer
    Sep 10, 2006
    10
    The already great band has finally come together as a powerful entity of memorable riffs and surprisingly powerful lyrics. Two of the songs ("Wide Awake" and "Shape of Things to Come") already feel Grammy worthy. A must buy for Audioslave fans, and a favored choice for rock album of the year.
  24. JayC
    Sep 13, 2006
    10
    Simply their best work so far which is great because I own the two other and absolutely love them. These guys really amaze me every time I listen to them. The biggest stength of this album, is that there is no weak song. I hope everyone ignores the critics 'cause they don't know what they're talking about! My personnal favorites are Moth, Sound of a gun, Wide Awake and Simply their best work so far which is great because I own the two other and absolutely love them. These guys really amaze me every time I listen to them. The biggest stength of this album, is that there is no weak song. I hope everyone ignores the critics 'cause they don't know what they're talking about! My personnal favorites are Moth, Sound of a gun, Wide Awake and Revelations. Anyway keep up the good work guys!!!… Expand
  25. ClaireC
    Sep 21, 2006
    10
    I am a 51 year old high school teacher, and I've been listening to Audioslave a lot recently. I think this album is their best yet. The guitar riffs are awesome, and Chris Cornell's voice sounds better than ever. He seems to be exploring and expanding his vocal range and abilities, which are considerable. This album also shows more cohesiveness within the group than any of the I am a 51 year old high school teacher, and I've been listening to Audioslave a lot recently. I think this album is their best yet. The guitar riffs are awesome, and Chris Cornell's voice sounds better than ever. He seems to be exploring and expanding his vocal range and abilities, which are considerable. This album also shows more cohesiveness within the group than any of the others; they have really come together as a band. The lyrics are meaningful and well written. What's not to like? And I'd like to know why a band has to be labeled "metal" or can't be allowed to change their stlyle over time. Musical styles that remainthe same, album after album, are boring. Fresh new styles show that these guys are maturing, exploring, and growing as artists. I can't wait for the next one.… Expand
  26. BrittanyS
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    this one was my fav.
  27. DarshanV
    Sep 4, 2006
    7
    Audioslave Magic is Back! Chris Cornell's mesmerizing Lyrics and hardrock-soul voice Tom Morello's impressive Guitar. Must Buy for an Audioslave fan.
  28. ChrisB
    Sep 4, 2006
    9
    Along the same caliber as the debut album, Revelations definitely is the funky ass-kicker that Tom promised. There is a few missteps, "Jewel of the Summertime" and "Somedays" can be a bit grating, but overall (as long as the band doesnt break up), this album seems to show the band heading toward revolutionary ground.
  29. AaronT
    Sep 4, 2006
    7
    While I admit the album is a disappointment, the songs that are good ("Wide Awake", "Moth", and "Until We Fall") are among the best songs this band has put out. I also love the fact the band keeps moving in new directions from album to album.
  30. [Anonymous]
    Sep 5, 2006
    9
    great album. very funky and great work from cornell. also doesn't have any weak songs, and has a couple of really great ones (notably revelations and the last three songs on the album).
  31. Chris
    Sep 6, 2006
    9
    good album, good lyrics and such. cant wait for the tour
  32. ChrisJ
    Sep 7, 2006
    6
    I love Rage, liked the last couple of Audioslave albums but this album doesn't do it for me. I like a couple of the tracks, but the rest are nothing exciting. Tom's guitar work lacks the energy of the past. Bring back Zack...
  33. alfga
    Sep 7, 2006
    9
    awesome
  34. KevC
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    audioslave rule 10/10 for their new album
  35. TonyM
    Sep 8, 2006
    8
    I can't fathom why the critics don't LOVE this album. It is, I Belive, their strongest album based only on the fact that there are NO weak tracks. Only those who are bitter over the break-up of SG and RATM could possilbly find fault with this offering.
  36. JamesC
    Sep 9, 2006
    9
    I gave it a 9 as Revelations is great, but we can always hope for better from these 4 great musicians. I really liked it and I'm getting annoyed by the critics who keep complaining that Audioslave is mostly unmet potential. Dudes, maybe this is it, and maybe you should listen again since these guys rock so hard! I particularly liked Sound of a Gun, Original Fire, Wide Awake, and I gave it a 9 as Revelations is great, but we can always hope for better from these 4 great musicians. I really liked it and I'm getting annoyed by the critics who keep complaining that Audioslave is mostly unmet potential. Dudes, maybe this is it, and maybe you should listen again since these guys rock so hard! I particularly liked Sound of a Gun, Original Fire, Wide Awake, and Nothing Left to Say but Goodbye. Audioslave: Ignore the haters and keep rockin'.… Expand
  37. sandeepm
    Feb 11, 2007
    7
    Its good but the previous one was much better
  38. danl
    Feb 28, 2007
    10
    Absoluely amazing! Possibly even better than the debut album which is hard to beat!
  39. ChrisC
    Apr 12, 2007
    10
    Fantastic!!! The best CD ever by the best band ever!!!
  40. IrfanB
    Nov 13, 2006
    8
    Almost all songs in this album are catchy. Nothing extraordinary but consistent.
  41. BigTomCasual
    Dec 7, 2006
    8
    As far as this breed of music is concerned, Audioslave do pretty well at writing albums that i can throw on and rock out to with some buddies. If you accept that these guys aren't trying to do anything more complicated than, well, what they're doing - then you'll be able to enjoy this for what it is.
  42. chaz
    Sep 11, 2006
    9
    I love this new album. There isn't one song I can't listen to. They finally acheived their own sound and did what I feel Out of Exile failed to do. It is a perfect mix between the first 2 albums where Out of Exile was a little on the light side. Can't wait to hear the new songs live.
  43. MattA
    Sep 11, 2006
    10
    This Is a amazing cd all of audioslave`s Cd`s are amazing but this one takes the cake cause how can you not love the `` original fire and Wide awake this are amzing rock songs and If don`t like these songs you don`t no rock!
  44. DannyH
    Sep 13, 2006
    8
    For anyone who liked Soundgarden and for new people who like Ausiolslave, this is a perfect combination of both styles. Chris Cornell still has the best rock voice out there. There are about 10 strong songs on this album, and 3 that I totally despise and can't stand. The top 3 are "Moth", "Revelations", and "Shape of Things to Come". The 3 that suck are "Broken city", "Jewel of the For anyone who liked Soundgarden and for new people who like Ausiolslave, this is a perfect combination of both styles. Chris Cornell still has the best rock voice out there. There are about 10 strong songs on this album, and 3 that I totally despise and can't stand. The top 3 are "Moth", "Revelations", and "Shape of Things to Come". The 3 that suck are "Broken city", "Jewel of the Summertime", and "Original Fire". Why they picked Original Fire as their 1st release is beyond me. There are 8-10 other tracks (mentioned above) that are totally better! This album is a must have though, and displays that groups like Audioslave and Pearl Jam still have quality music!!!… Expand
  45. eddiej
    Sep 14, 2006
    10
    O, probably that's their best album!
  46. BDove
    Sep 21, 2006
    9
    This is a fantastic album filled with great songs! I believe the critics must have cotton in their ears. When a 43 year old mom and her 14 year old son only disagree on the best track (mom: Shape of Things to Come; son: Wide Awake), you have something much better than average.
  47. MikeM.
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    I love this album. It's phenomenal. You can't quantify preference and taste; there is no scientific breakdown or "big words" to test or describe your opinion of an album's quality. My opinion is, if you don't like this album, you're probably a Barry Manilow fan, and need defibrilated. I don't have to prove this hypothesis, but I made you look up the word I love this album. It's phenomenal. You can't quantify preference and taste; there is no scientific breakdown or "big words" to test or describe your opinion of an album's quality. My opinion is, if you don't like this album, you're probably a Barry Manilow fan, and need defibrilated. I don't have to prove this hypothesis, but I made you look up the word "defibrilate."… Expand
  48. TyroneP
    Oct 25, 2010
    7
    This puts their first two albums to shame (and quite rightfully, I might add). Most tracks, and the album as a whole, cuts to the chase, delivers some genuinely enjoyable music and then gets the hell out of there. For the first time Audioslave actually leave me wanting more. Of course, I didn't get more because they disbanded soon after. Oh, the irony!
  49. skyminster
    Feb 21, 2016
    9
    Revelations wasn’t Audioslave’s very best music on display, but not far off. It’s ridiculously funky and leg-jig provoking, as the band explored faster paced music, which does sound different to older Ausioslave. However, it’s not all different, as Sound of a Gun and Somedays prove, for example. In short: it’s gert good. Also, Jewel of the Summertime is too damn catchy.

    87/100 (rounded    Revelations wasn’t Audioslave’s very best music on display, but not far off. It’s ridiculously funky and leg-jig provoking, as the band explored faster paced music, which does sound different to older Ausioslave. However, it’s not all different, as Sound of a Gun and Somedays prove, for example. In short: it’s gert good. Also, Jewel of the Summertime is too damn catchy.

    87/100 (rounded to 9/10).    … Expand

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#58 Most Discussed Album of 2006

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Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    Most of these twelve tracks are impressive structures with periodic highs... that never resolve into songs. [7 Sep 2006, p.105]
  2. Blender
    70
    In place of the band's distinctive head-banging limberness, there's a strange hybrid: a new sort of hard-rock soul, slightly lumbering in spite of its virtuosity. [Sep 2006, p.136]
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    Despite some missteps... this comes close to fulfilling the promise of Audioslave's pedigree.
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