Out Of Exile
by Audioslave
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 91 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 91
  3. Negative: 12 out of 91

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  1. TyroneP
    Mar 2, 2011
    3
    Because they're good musicians, they are able to perform this sub-par material well enough to fool the average listener into thinking they're on to something decent. And by that, I mean it had me fooled. But after enough spins I caught on; the songwriting is bland and uninspired. With all the good music out there, I can't find a good enough reason to ever play this album again.
  2. KyleK13
    Sep 28, 2013
    3
    What a disappointment. The first audioslave album was just an amazing rock album, with the zeppelin and sabbath influences clearly visible. In this album...not so much. The album starts off fair enough, with a decent opening track called your time has come. then it goes to an even better title track, both keep to the bands hard rock roots. But after that, the album just went downhill. BeWhat a disappointment. The first audioslave album was just an amazing rock album, with the zeppelin and sabbath influences clearly visible. In this album...not so much. The album starts off fair enough, with a decent opening track called your time has come. then it goes to an even better title track, both keep to the bands hard rock roots. But after that, the album just went downhill. Be yourself sounded like something my highschool counselors would listen to. Doesnt remind me might have been a nice slow rock song, something which i can respect, but the rest of the album just isnt worth listening to.… Expand
  3. RandyB
    Jun 1, 2005
    8
    It walks the line between Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine like a tightrope walker between the Sears Tower and a hot air balloon, conjuring up memories of both in the twelve tracks. It's not as good as the debut, the high-pitch guitar really pushing buttons this time around and the lyrics for moments and even for a whole song save the chorus ('Doesn't Remind It walks the line between Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine like a tightrope walker between the Sears Tower and a hot air balloon, conjuring up memories of both in the twelve tracks. It's not as good as the debut, the high-pitch guitar really pushing buttons this time around and the lyrics for moments and even for a whole song save the chorus ('Doesn't Remind Me') sounding strange and typical instead of poetical. Overall however, 'Out of Exile' is a good album if not completely great. Even with the limp 'Doesn't Remind me', it was all worth it for the emotionally gripping 'The Curse', the rocker 'Your Time has Come', and the amazing 'Be Yourself'. Audioslave have created a fine follow-up album where others have produced putrid trash.… Expand
  4. PauloD
    Jun 2, 2005
    3
    this album just fail to bring some personality to audioslave sound. it feels like a bad 70's hard rock with the most terrible solos from tom morello to date.
  5. EljahS
    Jul 8, 2005
    10
    Sounds great!
  6. DeepG
    May 31, 2005
    9
    This album is far superior to the self-titled debut, which (and i know many would never admit it) was somewhat one-dimensional...this is a dynamic, eclectic and multi-layered piece which will grow on you with each listen..great work! all hope is not lost with audioslave..thank goodness Fav tracks: Yesterday to Tomorrow, Doesn't Remind Me, Drown Me Slowly, Be Yourself, Out of Exile
  7. PopeClementXI
    Jun 20, 2005
    8
    True that man! Some of Morrelo's solos are awesome here. What the hell was Paul thinking when he wrote that! Cornell's voice is also second to none and the band seems reformed from their last disc... Very Reformed.
  8. CosmoJPrelog
    Jun 7, 2005
    2
    The first record to influence me to give up hearing.
  9. MarcB
    Jun 8, 2005
    7
    "Be yourself is all that you can do" Basic, simple but it does the job.with this one morello shows us that he can still make great solos like back in the days!!! I'm sure that cornell had a greater part for the music adding a new dimension to the band.Not bad
  10. KerrehW.
    May 6, 2006
    10
    Audioslave is an incredible band, Chris Cornell is most certainly one of the best voices in rock, and the instrumentalists that back him up are the best in the business. This album proves it.
  11. Myles#13
    Sep 6, 2006
    8
    Good album, though not as good as the debut. 'Be Yourself' is of course, the main song on the album, but it is a fairly well-rounded album. 'Number One Zero' is a fav of mine; the album is pretty awesome rock.
  12. LanceS
    Oct 11, 2005
    10
    Since Soundgarden and Rage (Rage fan from the beginning) split, I've been waiting for a heavy rock band to come around. To expect Audioslave to sound like either of the other bands is narrow minded. I like every track on both disks, it is only going to get better. Hopefully the generic pop/punk and pop/rock considered music will fall to the way side the more music Audioslave puts out.
  13. StephenG
    May 26, 2005
    8
    While this one isn't on par with the debut album its still a good effort. And compared to most of the uninspiring rock crap on the radio its awesome. There are a few songs here where Audioslave is Audioslave and not that band with Cris Cornell and those guys from Rage. Doesnt Remind Me, Dandelion, and #1 Zero all have a distinctly different sound than either of their previous groups. While this one isn't on par with the debut album its still a good effort. And compared to most of the uninspiring rock crap on the radio its awesome. There are a few songs here where Audioslave is Audioslave and not that band with Cris Cornell and those guys from Rage. Doesnt Remind Me, Dandelion, and #1 Zero all have a distinctly different sound than either of their previous groups. All in all a nice sophmore effort. Looking forward to the next one.… Expand
  14. steveh
    May 28, 2005
    8
    Audioslave's debut, in my mind, was the best rock album I'd heard in about 10 years. From that reference point, the second album doesn't quite get there again, but it's excellent in its own right. This one will stay in my car's stereo for at least several months....
  15. LennonM
    Jun 10, 2005
    8
    This album definitely showed how Audioslave is molding together into themselves and breaking away from their old ties. Not as strong as their first one but it's still a winner.
  16. GaryA
    Jun 7, 2005
    8
    although an improvement over there first i,m still bit disapointed although i still think i best is yet to come.
  17. Matt
    Jun 9, 2005
    5
    Proficient, but lacks personality.
  18. amadeush
    Aug 10, 2005
    8
    tom morello is the craziest guitar genious of the new century, yo. brad wilk's drumming is precise and effective. tim cummerford's treble heavy bass is cool and chris cornell's singing is great. but the songs are only good not excellent,
  19. AdamH
    Aug 4, 2005
    5
    Audioslave's debut, one of the best rock albums in a long time, seems to have been a one time thing. Out of Exile has sophomore slump written all over it, and every bit of it was a huge disapointment. The only reasons to get this album is the standout Be Yourself, one of their best tracks, and Out of Exile, and respectable hard rocking track. Those are, however, the only reason. The Audioslave's debut, one of the best rock albums in a long time, seems to have been a one time thing. Out of Exile has sophomore slump written all over it, and every bit of it was a huge disapointment. The only reasons to get this album is the standout Be Yourself, one of their best tracks, and Out of Exile, and respectable hard rocking track. Those are, however, the only reason. The solos are more frenquent and just as bad, if worse, than the ones on their debut (which were forgiveable because the song's themselves were good). This album also almost has more ballads than rock tunes, and most of these ballads are stupid and hookless. The production on this album is also horrible. Whereas their debut flowed perfectly, Out of Exile almost feels rigid, and is way underproduced for a hard rock album. All in all, a huge disapointment. Download Be Yourself and consider yourself covered… Expand
  20. RicardoM
    Aug 5, 2005
    8
    I guess they're trying to find a place in the musical rock revolution both RATM and Soundgarden develop and sustain in the 90's. Give them some time and you'll be mesmerize. Right now they're just rocking out the angst you feel by seeing Blink 182 on top of the charts.
  21. DanielB
    Jun 7, 2006
    10
    very good cd. i like the voice and meaning of the songs
  22. IanC
    Jul 25, 2006
    9
    A very good album, not as good as thier first. This album is not as heavy, but it makes up for that with some very great songs.
  23. andrew
    Dec 12, 2005
    10
    the best of both worlds, this is an amazing album better than the last finally audioslave has found their own sound. if you liked rage against the machine changes are you'll like this album. chris cornell and tom morello are probably the two most gifted people in the music industry, the guitar solos are amaazing. cd fav: Doesnt remind me , man or animal, the curse, be yourself, drown the best of both worlds, this is an amazing album better than the last finally audioslave has found their own sound. if you liked rage against the machine changes are you'll like this album. chris cornell and tom morello are probably the two most gifted people in the music industry, the guitar solos are amaazing. cd fav: Doesnt remind me , man or animal, the curse, be yourself, drown me slowly !… Expand
  24. DarrenL
    Oct 6, 2005
    1
    Compared to their debut, THIS ALBUM SUCKS!!!!!
  25. [Anonymous]
    May 26, 2005
    9
    If you like this kind of music, it's what u want. Great lyrics, nice tunes, sweet solo riffs and a genuine passion for music. If you don't like this kind of music, fuck off and don't vote cause I don't go out to give rap/pop shitty scores since I know I'll hate the album without even listening to it.
  26. ShawnG
    May 26, 2005
    9
    A significant improvement that finds them sounding like a band instead of a supergroup. Some surprsingly well-written songs too.
  27. AldiK
    May 27, 2005
    8
    A solid sophomore album; great, heavy guitar riffs and dramatic solos. Chris Cornell shines bright, conjuring up memories of his solo effort "Euphoria Morning" with tunes like "Doesn't Remind Me" and "Dandelion" while Morello and Co. keep rockin'.
  28. MatthewP
    May 27, 2005
    10
    Just push play and you will see... Rock N Roll has reborn again
  29. AaronG
    May 29, 2005
    8
    Well... this album really doesn't sound forced like their last one. They seem to have gone a little softer, a little more mainstream, but that's THEIR sound. They aren't copying Rage or Soundgarden. And Morello is really showcased in a lot of the songs. "Doesn't Remind Me" is catchy and awesome, maybe the best on the CD
  30. PedroL
    May 29, 2005
    8
    Maybe they are one of the best rock bands right now... but i cant rate as a 10, because i know they can do a better CD... RATM was a lo tbetter than this.
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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    The album ends up in the same spinning-wheels muck that often bogged down Soundgarden. [27 May 2005, p.136]
  2. E! Online
    67
    The foursome has still not found a common sound to call its own.
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  3. AllMusic
    80
    Lean, hard, strong, and memorable, a record that finds Audioslave coming into its own as a real rock band.
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