Mykesbass Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 OK, confession time, I've never heard any RATM, but as a fan of more recent Bruce Springsteen albums, love what Morello does as a guest, especially his vocals on Tom Joad. So I really ought to listen to some more of his work, and know he has a few fans on here, so what should I listen to first? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I'm not particularly knowledgable about RATM, but I can recommend Audioslave as another source of Tom Morello's work. http://youtu.be/7QU1nvuxaMA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 RATM have a greatest hits album The Platinum Collection. As good as any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsmith1 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 +1 For Audioslave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Start with the first self-titled RATM album! He also has some solo stuff out as The Nightwatchman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_Ben Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Audioslave tend to be played through my radio more than the rage stuff these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Simple, start with Rage, then Audioslave, then NightwatchMan, then Axis of Justice, finally Street Sweeper Social Club is another totally different side to Morello. You then have listened to all facets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) The first RATM album has aged pretty well in my opinion. It was a big influence on me bass-wise when I first started playing too, there's some massive grooves and great riffs on there. Their last release, Renegades, is full of goodies too. It's covers of artists that influenced the band, but reinterpreted in their own style. There's everything from classic hip hop tunes to Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, MC5 and Minor Threat, and a mighty, riff-laden version of Tom Joad for good measure. Edited August 18, 2015 by mike257 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rOB Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 [quote name='HazBeen' timestamp='1439884781' post='2846397'] Rage, then Audioslave, then NightwatchMan, then Axis of Justice, finally Street Sweeper Social Club .... all facets. [/quote] This, there are a different sides to his work. Personally I'd recommend Ratm's first album as a starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 The first Rage Against The Machine album (the self-titled one) is the best starting point. Every track is a killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDMvN45sjo4 Woo, fireworks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1439883987' post='2846391'] He also has some solo stuff out as The Nightwatchman. [/quote] Now that's what I'm looking for, thanks. Have had a quick skim through all the other work, and, to be honest, whilst I can hear it is great stuff it doesn't really float my boat, whereas the Nightwatchman material is coming from the same place as the work with Springsteen. Interestingly, I thought Renegades would be close, but was possibly what I liked least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 BC strikes again! Question asked at 8:15 and dannybuoy gives the answer that was being sourced at 8:46; what a community. Group hug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1439891465' post='2846451'] BC strikes again! Question asked at 8:15 and dannybuoy gives the answer that was being sourced at 8:46; what a community. Group hug [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Am I right in thinking the most recent Nightwatchman album is the one with a 'full band'? Or have I got that completely wrong.. [size=2](Which one's best for metal)[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Renegades of Funk. Awesome song. Morrello does hardly anything on it, but the bass cuts right through the song. A classic example of less is more i reckon. https://youtu.be/K626gMvu2ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynottfan Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Great guitar player, very creative, one of the most distinctive and original players to arrive after the shred scene imploded on itself. The first RATM album is not only for me Bass 101 (big Tim C fan, best sound on this album, that Ray was mighty!) but the impact of Tom's guitar work was stunning. For Audioslave I am the Highway is a master piece imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 Well after many months this turned up courtesy of my Christmas list - thoroughly enjoying it, so thanks for the suggestions folks: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpmRU2TPJ-Y"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpmRU2TPJ-Y[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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