Be Yourself by Audioslave, new song

Originally posted by Lana
I really have to say that after hearing their new album, I really can't compare them to Rage anymore.

OK, cool, Well I should have said I was speaking out of ignorance really, since I've only listened to the first album.

So, is the new album worth it? I guess i'll have to go and have a listen cos I was a bit dissapointed with the first album.

Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
That's to you.

To me, it clicks perfectly well.

People always say they don't like them because they aren't Rage. Clearly overlooking the fact that they are actually a different band making different music.

-AC

I get what you're saying, but at the same time, I think your logic is a little skewed. If somebody likes Rage, but not Audioslave, it doesn't mean they're upset that the three former members of Rage are a different band making different music. It could mean they just don't like Audioslave, in the same way they might like Metallica but not Slayer. Period. Not everybody who doesn't like Audioslave says that because they associate them with Rage.

Personally, I like the new album alright, though I haven't gotten to listen to it much. I wasn't sure about "Be Yourself" when it first came out but I really like it now, so... We'll see.

However, I still have to say that Audioslave are not near as good as Rage. And I DON'T mean just "not Rage," I mean "not as good as". RS is right when he says that Rage had something that's just not there with Audioslave. Note that I'm not upset that they are not playing the same kind of music anymore. You could pick up a Rage album you'd never heard before and immediately like it. Oftentimes a whole lot. I just don't get that with Audioslave. Not only are they not Rage, they're just not as good.

That doesn't disprove the fact that people dislike them because they aren't Rage, it happens.

You believing they're not as good is opinion. I believe, at their best, they're better.

-AC

Audioslave just doesn't do it for me, I've heard a few of their songs and just kinda shrug them off, they're not bad, but they aren't very memorable to me.

Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
That doesn't disprove the fact that people dislike them because they aren't Rage, it happens.

You believing they're not as good is opinion. I believe, at their best, they're better.

-AC

No, but at the same time you can't assume that about everyone, which from what I've seen you tend to.

And yes, it is opinion, though as I said I may get to like their new album more with a few more listens. I don't like a lot of bands right away.