Rage Against the Machine - Evil Empire

Primary Artist
Rage Against the Machine
Album Title
Evil Empire
Release Date
April, 1996 
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Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Rage Against The Machine spent four years making its second album, Evil Empire. As the title suggests, their rage and contempt for the "fascist" capitalist system in America hadn't declined in the nearly half-decade they were away. Their musical approach didn't change, either. Lead vocalist Zack De La Rocha is caught halfway between the militant raps of Chuck D and the fanatical ravings of a street preacher, shouting out his libertarian slogans over the sonically dense assault of the band. Read More