Rage Against The Machine – Renegades LP Vinyl Record

Rage Against The Machine – Renegades LP Vinyl Record

If “Renegades” proves to be the last Rage Against the Machine album to feature singer Zack de la Rocha, who quit the band after nine years, it’s a cool way to go out. Produced by Rick Rubin, “Renegades” is a salute to the artists who made Rage what they are .. or were. While it’s easy to hear Rage’s rap roots in songs from Afrika Bambaataa, EPMD, and Volume 10, it’s possibly more interesting to see their take on rock in its classic and punk forms.

“Renegades” sees Rage capture the raw spirit of the various songs they cover. Evident on the MC5 classic “Kick Out the Jams,” furthermore, Devo’s “Beautiful World” is rendered quietly unrecognisable, while Minor Threat’s “In My Eyes” is given a wonderfully melodic, ultra-aggro treatment. The Rolling Stones’ “Street Fighting Man” takes on a techno vibe that’s unsettling and Bob Dylan’s “Maggie’s Farm” is also effectively modernised. Ultimately, “Renegades” is a must-have for its song selection, musical execution, and the unhappy fact that it’s likely the ultimate offering from one of rock’s most musically and politically relevant lineups.

Pressed on Classic Black Vinyl

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