CD Rage Against The Machine – Evil Empire

Originally released on April 16, 1996, via Epic Records, Evil Empire is the explosive sophomore studio album from Rage Against the Machine. Debuting at number one on the Billboard 200, this record solidified the band's status as a sociopolitical powerhouse, blending Rap Metal, Alternative Metal, and Nu Metal into a "maniacally shrill perfection."

Produced by Brendan O’Brien, the album is a relentless sonic assault featuring 11 tracks that address economic inequality and systemic injustice. The release earned significant critical acclaim and industry hardware, including a Grammy Award for "Tire Me" (Best Metal Performance) and nominations for the iconic singles "Bulls on Parade" and "People of the Sun."

Key Highlights:

• Genre-Defining Sound: An essential fusion of hard-hitting hip-hop energy and aggressive rock instrumentation.
• Must-Listen Tracks: Includes the legendary "Bulls on Parade," "Tire Me," "Down Rodeo," and "Snakecharmer."
• Critical Legacy: Certified triple platinum by the RIAA and hailed by Rolling Stone as a "politically charged powerhouse."
• Runtime: 46:37 of heavy-hitting, uncompromising activism.

Whether you are a longtime fan or a collector of 90s alternative history, this CD is a definitive piece of gold from one of the decade's most influential "monoliths."