SONG: "New Millennium Homes"
ARTIST: Rage Against The Machine
ALBUM: "The Battle Of Los Angeles"
YEAR: 1999
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Los Angeles, California
YEARS ACTIVE: 1991 - 2024
WHAT I THINK THE SONG IS ABOUT:
The song “New Millennium Homes” by Rage Against The Machine addresses themes of social injustice, economic disparity, and the influence of the banking industry on society. It critiques the systemic issues that arise from capitalism and highlights the struggles faced by marginalized communities.
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE DISCOGRAPHY (Full length albums only):
1992 - Rage Against The Machine (Epic Records)
* Peaked at #45 on the Billboard 200
* Certified 3X Platinum
1996 - Evil Empire (Epic Records)
* Peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200
* Certified 3X Platinum
1998 - Live & Rare (Sony Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
1999 - The Battle Of Los Angeles (Epic Records)
* Peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200
* Certified 2X Platinum
2000 - Renegades (Epic Records)
* Peaked at #14 on the Billboard 200
* Certified Platinum
2003 - Live At The Grand Olympic Auditorium (Epic Records)
* Peaked at #94 on the Billboard 200
2021 - The Battle Of Mexico City (Epic Records)
* Peaked at #70 on the Billboard 200
MY THOUGHTS ON RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE:
Rage Against The Machine formed as a band back in 1991, hailing from Los Angeles, California. The band dropped their debut, self-titled album in 1992. Soon the song "Killing In The Name" began popping up on steady play from radio stations across the country. Though the band was about to take off, there was already plenty of in-fighting, almost to the point where they almost broke up. More on that later. The band did keep it together to drop their sophomore effort, 1996's "Evil Empire". That album also featured a killer lead single, "Bulls On Parade". In 1999, "The Battle Of Los Angeles" was released. This album peaked at #1 on the Billboard charts just like their previous album. 2000 saw the band release "Renegades", which is a covers album. Lead vocalist Zack de la Rocha would leave the band shortly after this release citing too many problems, mentally and physically, within the band. During this first hiatus, de la Rocha pursued a solo career while the remaining members, Tom Morello (guitar), Tim Commerford (bass) and Brad Wilk (drums), hooked up with Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell to form Audioslave. By 2007, Audioslave was done and Rage reunited to play several shows and festivals. There was no sign that the band would enter the studio at that time however. In 2011, the band once again went on a hiatus. This time around, while Zack was focusing on a solo career yet again, the remaining members of Rage formed a new band with Chuck D. of Public Enemy and B-Real of Cypress Hill. The band was a short-lived project called Prophets Of Rage. Again, in 2019, Rage Against The Machine would reunite to perform live shows. And again, it seemed like it would remain just live performances and no new material. In 2023, Rage Against The Machine was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Only Tom Morello attended the ceremony. In 2024, bassist Tim Commerford all but confirmed that Rage was officially disbanded. Rage Against The Machine was like a hurricane of a band! Very early on, they kicked in the door of the music scene and turned it upside down! While there was some old school hip hop songs that incorporated guitars, like Run D.M.C.'s "King Of Rock" or Ice-T's "The Girl Tried To Kill Me", Rage was the first band to incorporate that style fully. That's why they are so influential. Tom Morello is a genius on guitar. He gets sounds out of a guitar that are amazing. Zack de la Rocha is a ferocious frontman. He's almost like an out of control wolverine on the stage. Tim C. and Brad Wilk hold down the groove like no other rhythm section. They were just a bad ass band! And if you want a band that shines a light on politics, societal ills, revolution and a search for truth and justice, then Rage Against The Machine is the band you're looking for! It's a shame these guys just can't keep the peace with each other because they are a force and the musical landscape can use a little roughing up!
SIMILAR ARTISTS:
Audioslave
Soundgarden
Alice In Chains
Stone Temple Pilots
A Perfect Circle
TEN RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE SONGS YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:
1. Testify
2. Sleep Now In The Fire
3. No Shelter
4. Killing In The Name
5. Bulls On Parade
6. Know Your Enemy
7. Guerilla Radio
8. People Of The Sun
9. Renegades Of Funk (Afrika Bambaataa cover)
10. The Ghost Of Tom Joad (Bruce Springsteen cover)
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