ducklite said:Actually Rage Against the Machine was the first band since the 60's to REALLY put it all out there politically. They put the Dixie Chicks to shame when it comes to political activism, and they put their money where their mouth was as well. (And Tom Morello is probably one of the most underrated guitarists of this and the previous decade.) You'll see politics creeping into the next Audioslave release--and upcoming releases by quite a few of todays hard rock bands. (And if nothing else, Tim and Chris are VERY easy on the eyes)
System of a Down is another very politically outspoken band, although their schizophrenic style puts a lot of people off. I own all their CD's, but can only take them a song or two at a time. P.O.D. and Nonpoint are beginning to venture into the political arena with their lyrics as well.
Anne
Absolutely. They are 2 of my favorite bands, musically, and lyrically they are so potent.
I think the thing that strikes me about Green Day's politics is that they're appealing to such a cross section of our culture - teens, kids, older adults, mid-age moms, etc. while being open about their subversive politics. My mom likes Green Day!
Rage and SOAD are definitely more outspoken, and I do appreciate their politics... and, er, yeah, Tom Morello is HOT!
I like Audioslave, I really do, but man do I miss the old Rage too.
