**💭 Thoughts:** Rage Against the Machine’s 1992 self-titled debut completely changed the rock and metal landscape, pushing the boundaries of the genres by blending rap, funk metal, and alternative metal. While defining rap metal, they simultaneously laid the foundation for nu metal bands like Korn and Papa Roach to emerge later in the decade. I will forever be appreciative of this album for its contributions to metal and also its funky bass lines. **🎶 Tracklist Review** 1.) Bombtrack 🔵🥇 2.) Killing In The Name 🔵🥈 3.) Take the Power Back 🔵 4.) Settle for Nothing 🔵 5.) Bullet In the Head 🟢 6.) Know Your Enemy 🔵 7.) Wake Up 🔵 8.) Fistful of Steel 🔵 9.) Township Rebellion 🔵🥉 10.) Freedom 🟢 ──────────────────── **🤔 Track Rating Scale** 🔵 Loved — Thoroughly enjoyed it and will revisit often. 🟢 Liked — Enjoyed it, but it’s not one I’d revisit often. 🟡 Mixed — Enjoyed it somewhat, but some aspects held it back for me; most likely won’t revisit. 🟠 Disliked — Didn’t enjoy it very much; won’t be revisiting. 🔴 Hated — Didn’t enjoy any part of it; no desire to revisit ever again. ⚪️ Interlude, etc. — Not rated as an actual song. ──────────────────── **🏅 Ranking Scale** 10 — Perfect 9 — Exceptional 8 — Great 7 — Good 6 — Decent 5 — Average 4 — Below Average 3 — Poor 2 — Bad 1 — Awful 0 — Unlistenable