Revelations
by Audioslave
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Sep 5, 2006
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 75
  3. Negative: 6 out of 75

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  1. WillP
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    I think this album flows better then their other two albums as if there was a purpose behind the music and lyrics. It was new and different and sounded great. The chord progressions sounded amazing as well as the many riffs played by Morello, Commerford, Wilk, and Cornell. I loved it.
  2. BrentN
    Oct 9, 2006
    10
    Superb fusion of funk & hardrock. Morello proves once again his absolute genius in writing riffs and intricate solo's. Cornell just gets better as a lyricist and a singer. Best album i've heard in last 2 years - easy.
  3. NathanS
    Sep 17, 2006
    10
    This is the one we were wating for, the one everyone hoped for from the beginning.The third time is a charm, at least when it comes to blending Chris Cornell's soul-blues-grunge roots with Morello and Co.'s funk-metal grooves. I liked the first two CDs, but this is easily their best. Personal favorites include One and the Same, Original Fire, Broken City, and Nothing Left to Say This is the one we were wating for, the one everyone hoped for from the beginning.The third time is a charm, at least when it comes to blending Chris Cornell's soul-blues-grunge roots with Morello and Co.'s funk-metal grooves. I liked the first two CDs, but this is easily their best. Personal favorites include One and the Same, Original Fire, Broken City, and Nothing Left to Say but Goodbye.… Expand
  4. AbhishekR
    Sep 24, 2006
    10
    Their best release till date...All the songs are amazing..the combination of vocals,music and fantastic lyrices makes it a winner.A must have for all audioslavians......
  5. brenta
    Sep 4, 2006
    10
    i loved every song
  6. TomW
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    In my opinion, this album is really cool. Best from Audioslave. They did a really good job, its worth buying.
  7. NiclasC
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    The best album yet.
  8. paula
    Oct 10, 2006
    10
    really good album gotten better by the album
  9. JJMortimer
    Sep 10, 2006
    10
    The already great band has finally come together as a powerful entity of memorable riffs and surprisingly powerful lyrics. Two of the songs ("Wide Awake" and "Shape of Things to Come") already feel Grammy worthy. A must buy for Audioslave fans, and a favored choice for rock album of the year.
  10. JayC
    Sep 13, 2006
    10
    Simply their best work so far which is great because I own the two other and absolutely love them. These guys really amaze me every time I listen to them. The biggest stength of this album, is that there is no weak song. I hope everyone ignores the critics 'cause they don't know what they're talking about! My personnal favorites are Moth, Sound of a gun, Wide Awake and Simply their best work so far which is great because I own the two other and absolutely love them. These guys really amaze me every time I listen to them. The biggest stength of this album, is that there is no weak song. I hope everyone ignores the critics 'cause they don't know what they're talking about! My personnal favorites are Moth, Sound of a gun, Wide Awake and Revelations. Anyway keep up the good work guys!!!… Expand
  11. ClaireC
    Sep 21, 2006
    10
    I am a 51 year old high school teacher, and I've been listening to Audioslave a lot recently. I think this album is their best yet. The guitar riffs are awesome, and Chris Cornell's voice sounds better than ever. He seems to be exploring and expanding his vocal range and abilities, which are considerable. This album also shows more cohesiveness within the group than any of the I am a 51 year old high school teacher, and I've been listening to Audioslave a lot recently. I think this album is their best yet. The guitar riffs are awesome, and Chris Cornell's voice sounds better than ever. He seems to be exploring and expanding his vocal range and abilities, which are considerable. This album also shows more cohesiveness within the group than any of the others; they have really come together as a band. The lyrics are meaningful and well written. What's not to like? And I'd like to know why a band has to be labeled "metal" or can't be allowed to change their stlyle over time. Musical styles that remainthe same, album after album, are boring. Fresh new styles show that these guys are maturing, exploring, and growing as artists. I can't wait for the next one.… Expand
  12. BrittanyS
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    this one was my fav.
  13. KevC
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    audioslave rule 10/10 for their new album
  14. danl
    Feb 28, 2007
    10
    Absoluely amazing! Possibly even better than the debut album which is hard to beat!
  15. ChrisC
    Apr 12, 2007
    10
    Fantastic!!! The best CD ever by the best band ever!!!
  16. MattA
    Sep 11, 2006
    10
    This Is a amazing cd all of audioslave`s Cd`s are amazing but this one takes the cake cause how can you not love the `` original fire and Wide awake this are amzing rock songs and If don`t like these songs you don`t no rock!
  17. eddiej
    Sep 14, 2006
    10
    O, probably that's their best album!
  18. MikeM.
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    I love this album. It's phenomenal. You can't quantify preference and taste; there is no scientific breakdown or "big words" to test or describe your opinion of an album's quality. My opinion is, if you don't like this album, you're probably a Barry Manilow fan, and need defibrilated. I don't have to prove this hypothesis, but I made you look up the word I love this album. It's phenomenal. You can't quantify preference and taste; there is no scientific breakdown or "big words" to test or describe your opinion of an album's quality. My opinion is, if you don't like this album, you're probably a Barry Manilow fan, and need defibrilated. I don't have to prove this hypothesis, but I made you look up the word "defibrilate."… Expand
  19. ClareO
    Oct 2, 2006
    9
    Interesting that many critics slammed this - I can remember the same thing happening to Led Zeppelin in the 70s, that same band who critics now universally acclaim. I sense prejudice at work. ;)
  20. PedroL
    Sep 6, 2006
    9
    I think that Revelations is their best album to date. I know, they can do better (look a RATM, or Superuknown), but that doesnt mother now, the 00's arent the 90's and Audioslave is only Audioslave, maybe one of the best rock (real rock) around there. I hope they will come to Argentina this year or the next one...
  21. Kyle
    May 2, 2007
    9
    I don't know what it is but the Audioslave formula seems to work for me.
  22. MattC
    Oct 3, 2006
    9
    The album has 6 really kickin' songs. Check out Broken City...great song!
  23. ChrisB
    Sep 4, 2006
    9
    Along the same caliber as the debut album, Revelations definitely is the funky ass-kicker that Tom promised. There is a few missteps, "Jewel of the Summertime" and "Somedays" can be a bit grating, but overall (as long as the band doesnt break up), this album seems to show the band heading toward revolutionary ground.
  24. [Anonymous]
    Sep 5, 2006
    9
    great album. very funky and great work from cornell. also doesn't have any weak songs, and has a couple of really great ones (notably revelations and the last three songs on the album).
  25. Chris
    Sep 6, 2006
    9
    good album, good lyrics and such. cant wait for the tour
  26. alfga
    Sep 7, 2006
    9
    awesome
  27. JamesC
    Sep 9, 2006
    9
    I gave it a 9 as Revelations is great, but we can always hope for better from these 4 great musicians. I really liked it and I'm getting annoyed by the critics who keep complaining that Audioslave is mostly unmet potential. Dudes, maybe this is it, and maybe you should listen again since these guys rock so hard! I particularly liked Sound of a Gun, Original Fire, Wide Awake, and I gave it a 9 as Revelations is great, but we can always hope for better from these 4 great musicians. I really liked it and I'm getting annoyed by the critics who keep complaining that Audioslave is mostly unmet potential. Dudes, maybe this is it, and maybe you should listen again since these guys rock so hard! I particularly liked Sound of a Gun, Original Fire, Wide Awake, and Nothing Left to Say but Goodbye. Audioslave: Ignore the haters and keep rockin'.… Expand
  28. chaz
    Sep 11, 2006
    9
    I love this new album. There isn't one song I can't listen to. They finally acheived their own sound and did what I feel Out of Exile failed to do. It is a perfect mix between the first 2 albums where Out of Exile was a little on the light side. Can't wait to hear the new songs live.
  29. BDove
    Sep 21, 2006
    9
    This is a fantastic album filled with great songs! I believe the critics must have cotton in their ears. When a 43 year old mom and her 14 year old son only disagree on the best track (mom: Shape of Things to Come; son: Wide Awake), you have something much better than average.
  30. skyminster
    Feb 21, 2016
    9
    Revelations wasn’t Audioslave’s very best music on display, but not far off. It’s ridiculously funky and leg-jig provoking, as the band explored faster paced music, which does sound different to older Ausioslave. However, it’s not all different, as Sound of a Gun and Somedays prove, for example. In short: it’s gert good. Also, Jewel of the Summertime is too damn catchy.

    87/100 (rounded    Revelations wasn’t Audioslave’s very best music on display, but not far off. It’s ridiculously funky and leg-jig provoking, as the band explored faster paced music, which does sound different to older Ausioslave. However, it’s not all different, as Sound of a Gun and Somedays prove, for example. In short: it’s gert good. Also, Jewel of the Summertime is too damn catchy.

    87/100 (rounded to 9/10).    … Expand
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Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    Most of these twelve tracks are impressive structures with periodic highs... that never resolve into songs. [7 Sep 2006, p.105]
  2. Blender
    70
    In place of the band's distinctive head-banging limberness, there's a strange hybrid: a new sort of hard-rock soul, slightly lumbering in spite of its virtuosity. [Sep 2006, p.136]
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    Despite some missteps... this comes close to fulfilling the promise of Audioslave's pedigree.
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