Worth listening to Rage against the Machine

Rage Against the Machine is an American rap metal band formed in 1991 in Los Angeles,California. They are notable for their innovative blend of alternative rock, punk rock, hip hop,heavy metal and funk as well as their Marxist politics and lyrics. Rage Against the Machine drew inspiration from early heavy metal instrumentation, as well as rap acts such as Afrika Bambaataa, Public Enemy and Urban Dance Squad.

In 1992, the band released its self-titled debut album, which became a commercial success, leading to a slot in the 1993 Lollapalooza. The band did not release a follow-up record until 1996, with Evil Empire. The band’s third album The Battle of Los Angeles was released in 1999. During their initial nine year run, they became one of the most popular and influential political bands in contemporary music.

Listen to the music, it’s 10 years old but nothing has changed much and it’s worth listening to. Great music and great lyrics. Enjoy…

 

Mass graves for the pump and the price is set
And the price is set
Who controls the past now controls the future
Who controls the present now controls the past
Who controls the past now controls the future
Who controls the present now?
- Lyrics from Testify

 

 

Those who died
are justified
for wearing the badge, they’re the chosen whites
You justify
those that died
by wearing the badge, they’re the chosen whites
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Fuck you, I won’t do what you tell me.
Fuck you, I won’t do what you tell me.
Fuck you, I won’t do what you tell me.
FUCK YOU, I WON’T DO WHAT YOU TELL ME!!
FUCK YOU, I WON’T DO WHAT YOU TELL ME!!
FUCK YOU, I WON’T DO WHAT YOU TELL ME!!
- Lyrics from Killing in the name

Movements come and movements go
Leaders speak, movements cease
When their heads are flown
‘Cause all these punks
Got bullets in their heads
Departments of police, the judges, the feds
Networks at work, keepin’ people calm
You know they went after King
When he spoke out on Vietnam
He turned the power to the have-nots
And then came the shot
- Lyrics from Wake up