The Rage against the machine
The hard
rock/ hip-hop band, The Rage against the machine, which consists of four
members, was one of the most influential band in 90’s who based their music on
left wing political beliefs. The significant impact on their creativity was
injustice and unfairness in the world. Dissatisfaction with the political
situation at home as well as abroad, especially against capitalism, led to the
most famous protest songs ever. Their lyrics, which are based on criticism,
demonstrate how the system is corrupted as well as how inequality exists among
people. Not only do they highlight the crimes of political regimes including
capitalism, they also point out infringement of human rights. These burning
issues had a noticeable result on their music production.
The wide range of crimes committed by unfair
political system was one of the main conceptions for the song ‘’Voice of voiceless’’. The song was based
on the story of Mumia Abu Jamal who was imprisoned and was given a life
sentence, despite the lack of evidence, articulates the problem with racial prejudice
and injustice in the American justice and police system. In fact, the band used
their music to support Jamal to prove his innocence. Moreover, they highlighted
how a police department can restrict human rights. Due to the police brutality
and racism pointed out in this song, reached The Rage against the machine on
the top of the music charts.
Another point of dissatisfaction with the
political system was splendidly expressed in their song called Guerrilla Radio. This song illustrates
how some of the media can be shaped for political needs. The spotlight is on the
American President George Bush who was thought to have cheated during his
election. Furthermore, this song reflects negative political activities during
the election and politicians’ unethical behaviour.
In my view, the dishonest political
legislation and constant disappointment in the system led to the establishment of
political view which is furiously reflected in their songs. Due to criticism
used in the lyrics and the highlighted of the burning issues, the band has become
one of the most elevated rock band in the twentieth century.
Bibliography:
The
Rage against the Machine
Capitalism
and its critics The Rage against the Machine
The pretty incomplete RATM site
Apendix
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