Out of Exile
Encyclopedia
Out of Exile is the second studio album by the American rock
supergroup
Audioslave
, first released on May 23, 2005 internationally and a day later in the United States. It is the band's only number one album on the Billboard 200
. Four singles were released: "Be Yourself", "Your Time Has Come
", "Doesn't Remind Me
", and "Out of Exile
". "Doesn't Remind Me" was nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance
at the 2006 Grammy Awards.
explained: "Audioslave the band has arrived. The first record was people from two other bands with history attached. I don't feel that with this record." Chris Cornell
admitted to writing his most personal songs ever on this album, influenced by the positive changes in his life since 2002. He also described the album as more varied than the debut and relying less on heavy guitar riffs.
On May 6, 2005, Audioslave played a free show in Havana, Cuba. Audioslave became the first American rock group to perform a concert in Cuba
, playing in front of an audience of 70,000. The band traveled to Havana on May 4 to interact with Cuban musicians. Cornell commented: "Hopefully, this concert will help to open the musical borders between our two countries." The 26-song set concert was the longest the band had ever played. Many songs from Out of Exile were performed at the concert, held three weeks prior to the release date, making these the first live performances of the tracks from this album. The concert was documented on the Live in Cuba
DVD released in October of the same year.
", "Be Yourself
", "Your Time Has Come
", and "Doesn't Remind Me
".
Critical response was mostly warm, highlighting the fact that the band was working towards defining its own sound, as opposed to just Rage Against the Machine
fronted by Cornell. Critics initially described Audioslave as an amalgamation of Rage Against the Machine and Soundgarden, but by the band's second album, Out of Exile, noted that they had established a separate identity. The album was received more favorably than Audioslave's debut; critics noted Cornell's stronger vocals, likely the result of quitting smoking and drinking, and pointed out that Out of Exile is "the sound of a band coming into its own." Allmusic praised the album as "lean, hard, strong, and memorable." The lyrics, however, were still a common complaint; musicOMH.com wrote that Cornell's lyrics "continue to border on the ridiculous." The album was chosen as one of Amazon.com
's Top 100 Editor's Picks of 2005.
In the song "Drown Me Slowly", a melody line can be heard in the background during the bridge that is also in the song "Sound of a Gun" from their 2006 album 'Revelations'.
B-Sides
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
supergroup
Supergroup (music)
In the late 1960s, the term supergroup was coined to describe "a rock music group whose performers are already famous from having performed individually or in other groups"....
Audioslave
Audioslave
Audioslave was an American rock supergroup that formed in Los Angeles, California in 2001. It consisted of former Soundgarden lead singer/rhythm guitarist Chris Cornell and the former instrumentalists of Rage Against the Machine: Tom Morello , Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk...
, first released on May 23, 2005 internationally and a day later in the United States. It is the band's only number one album on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
. Four singles were released: "Be Yourself", "Your Time Has Come
Your Time Has Come
"Your Time Has Come" is the second single by the American hard rock band Audioslave from their second album Out of Exile. It was released in 2005.The song is featured on the Soundtrack of the game FlatOut 2.-Song meaning:...
", "Doesn't Remind Me
Doesn't Remind Me
"Doesn't Remind Me" is the third single from American hard rock band Audioslave's second album Out of Exile. It was released on May 24, 2005, in the United States, and was nominated for "Best Hard Rock Performance" at the 48th Grammy Awards...
", and "Out of Exile
Out of Exile (song)
"Out of Exile" is the title track from Audioslave's second album Out of Exile and the fourth and final single released from the album.An excerpt of this song was used at the 2006 Pro40 tournament....
". "Doesn't Remind Me" was nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance
Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance
The Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance was an award presented to recording artists at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, for works containing quality performances in the hard rock music genre...
at the 2006 Grammy Awards.
Background
Drummer Brad WilkBrad Wilk
Brad Wilk is an American musician, best known as the drummer of the American rock bands Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave.-Family and early life:...
explained: "Audioslave the band has arrived. The first record was people from two other bands with history attached. I don't feel that with this record." Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell is an American rock musician best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Soundgarden and as the former lead vocalist for Audioslave. He is also known for his numerous solo works and soundtrack contributions since 1998...
admitted to writing his most personal songs ever on this album, influenced by the positive changes in his life since 2002. He also described the album as more varied than the debut and relying less on heavy guitar riffs.
On May 6, 2005, Audioslave played a free show in Havana, Cuba. Audioslave became the first American rock group to perform a concert in Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
, playing in front of an audience of 70,000. The band traveled to Havana on May 4 to interact with Cuban musicians. Cornell commented: "Hopefully, this concert will help to open the musical borders between our two countries." The 26-song set concert was the longest the band had ever played. Many songs from Out of Exile were performed at the concert, held three weeks prior to the release date, making these the first live performances of the tracks from this album. The concert was documented on the Live in Cuba
Live in Cuba
Live in Cuba is the first live DVD of the American rock supergroup Audioslave, containing footage of the free concert that the band performed in Cuba in front of over 70,000 people. The concert itself is considered to be an historical event, as it marks the first time in Cuban history that an...
DVD released in October of the same year.
Reception
Out of Exile was released in May 2005 and debuted at number one on the U.S. charts. The album has since gone on to achieve platinum status. The album features the singles "Out of ExileOut of Exile (song)
"Out of Exile" is the title track from Audioslave's second album Out of Exile and the fourth and final single released from the album.An excerpt of this song was used at the 2006 Pro40 tournament....
", "Be Yourself
Be Yourself (Audioslave song)
"Be Yourself" is the first single by Audioslave for their second album Out of Exile. It was released in 2005. The song topped the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for seven weeks and the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart for four weeks in 2005....
", "Your Time Has Come
Your Time Has Come
"Your Time Has Come" is the second single by the American hard rock band Audioslave from their second album Out of Exile. It was released in 2005.The song is featured on the Soundtrack of the game FlatOut 2.-Song meaning:...
", and "Doesn't Remind Me
Doesn't Remind Me
"Doesn't Remind Me" is the third single from American hard rock band Audioslave's second album Out of Exile. It was released on May 24, 2005, in the United States, and was nominated for "Best Hard Rock Performance" at the 48th Grammy Awards...
".
Critical response was mostly warm, highlighting the fact that the band was working towards defining its own sound, as opposed to just Rage Against the Machine
Rage Against the Machine
Rage Against the Machine is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1991, the group's line-up consists of vocalist Zack de la Rocha, bassist and backing vocalist Tim Commerford, guitarist Tom Morello and drummer Brad Wilk...
fronted by Cornell. Critics initially described Audioslave as an amalgamation of Rage Against the Machine and Soundgarden, but by the band's second album, Out of Exile, noted that they had established a separate identity. The album was received more favorably than Audioslave's debut; critics noted Cornell's stronger vocals, likely the result of quitting smoking and drinking, and pointed out that Out of Exile is "the sound of a band coming into its own." Allmusic praised the album as "lean, hard, strong, and memorable." The lyrics, however, were still a common complaint; musicOMH.com wrote that Cornell's lyrics "continue to border on the ridiculous." The album was chosen as one of Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the world's largest online retailer. Amazon has separate websites for the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and...
's Top 100 Editor's Picks of 2005.
Track listing
All lyrics written by Chris Cornell; all music composed by Audioslave.- "Your Time Has ComeYour Time Has Come"Your Time Has Come" is the second single by the American hard rock band Audioslave from their second album Out of Exile. It was released in 2005.The song is featured on the Soundtrack of the game FlatOut 2.-Song meaning:...
" – 4:15 - "Out of ExileOut of Exile (song)"Out of Exile" is the title track from Audioslave's second album Out of Exile and the fourth and final single released from the album.An excerpt of this song was used at the 2006 Pro40 tournament....
" – 4:51 - "Be YourselfBe Yourself (Audioslave song)"Be Yourself" is the first single by Audioslave for their second album Out of Exile. It was released in 2005. The song topped the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for seven weeks and the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart for four weeks in 2005....
" – 4:39 - "Doesn't Remind MeDoesn't Remind Me"Doesn't Remind Me" is the third single from American hard rock band Audioslave's second album Out of Exile. It was released on May 24, 2005, in the United States, and was nominated for "Best Hard Rock Performance" at the 48th Grammy Awards...
" – 4:15 - "Drown Me Slowly" – 3:53
- "Heaven's Dead" – 4:36
- "The Worm" – 3:57
- "Man or Animal" – 3:53
- "Yesterday to Tomorrow" – 4:33
- "Dandelion" – 4:38
- "#1 Zero" – 4:59
- "The Curse" – 5:09
In the song "Drown Me Slowly", a melody line can be heard in the background during the bridge that is also in the song "Sound of a Gun" from their 2006 album 'Revelations'.
B-Sides
- "Super Stupid" – 3:27 (Japanese bonus track)
- "Like a Stone" (live) – 4:24 (UK & Japanese bonus track)
Personnel
- Mixed by Brendan O'BrienBrendan O'Brien (music producer)Brendan O’Brien is a record producer, mixer, engineer, and musician.At age 14, O'Brien played guitar for the Atlanta-based cover band Pranks. In the late 1970s, he moved on to writing, performing and recording with the Samurai Catfish band...
. - Mixed at Record Plant StudiosRecord Plant StudiosThe Record Plant was a series of three famous recording studios which were founded by Gary Kellgren and Chris Stone, beginning in New York City in 1968. The next year, Kellgren and Stone opened a second studio in Los Angeles. In 1972, the company expanded again with a third location in Sausalito,...
, Los Angeles, CACaliforniaCalifornia is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
and Southern Tracks, Atlanta, GAGeorgia (U.S. state)Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. - Additional Engineering by Billy Bowers.
- Mastered by Stephen Marcussen at Marcussen Mastering.
- Produced by Rick RubinRick RubinFrederick Jay "Rick" Rubin is an American record producer and the co-president of Columbia Records. Along with Russell Simmons, Rubin was the co-founder of Def Jam Records and also established American Recordings...
. - Album Cover by Antony Nagelmann.
- Art Direction by Robert Fisher.
- Photography by Ethan RussellEthan RussellEthan Allen Russell is a photographer, author and video director, mostly of musicians. He is known as "the only rock photographer to have shot album covers for The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Who."...
.
Line-up
- Chris CornellChris CornellChris Cornell is an American rock musician best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Soundgarden and as the former lead vocalist for Audioslave. He is also known for his numerous solo works and soundtrack contributions since 1998...
– vocals - Tom MorelloTom MorelloThomas Baptiste "Tom" Morello is a Grammy Award-winning American guitarist best known for his tenure with the bands Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, his acoustic solo act The Nightwatchman, and his newest group, Street Sweeper Social Club...
– guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with... - Tim CommerfordTim CommerfordTimothy Robert Commerford , also known by his various monikers/stage names is the bassist/backing vocalist for American alternative metal band Rage Against The Machine and the now-defunct supergroup Audioslave.-Biography:Tim Commerford was born on February...
– bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
/backing vocals - Brad WilkBrad WilkBrad Wilk is an American musician, best known as the drummer of the American rock bands Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave.-Family and early life:...
– drums
Additional personnel
- Lindsay Chase – coordination
- Jason Gossman – assistant
- Dan Leffler – assistant
- Billy Mims – assistant
- Jonny Polonsky – Assistant
- Thom Russo – engineer
- Jim Scott – engineer
- Brian Virtue – engineer
Album
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Billboard 200 | 1 |
| Top Canadian Albums | 1 | |
| Top Internet Albums | 1 |
Singles
| Year | Track name | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "Be Yourself" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 32 |
| Mainstream Rock Tracks | 1 | ||
| Hot Digital Songs | 13 | ||
| Modern Rock Tracks | 1 | ||
| Pop 100 | 33 | ||
| "Your Time Has Come" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 12 | |
| Modern Rock Tracks | 12 | ||
| Pop 100 | 93 | ||
| "Doesn't Remind Me" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 68 | |
| Hot Digital Songs | 66 | ||
| Pop 100 | 75 | ||
| Mainstream Rock Tracks | 2 | ||
| Modern Rock Tracks | 3 | ||
| 2006 | "Out of Exile" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 9 |
| Modern Rock Tracks | 14 |