Rage Against The Machine - Take The Power Back (Audio)

Amongst hardcore fans, almost 30 years' overexposure to what's unquestionably Rage's biggest song has led many to forget why its one of their best. A feast of unforgettably stripped back riffs and atmospheric percussion, its simplistic, middle-fingers-aloft payoff ('Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!') might've become almost comically synonymous with idle adolescent rebellion (and breaking the reign of talent show The X-Factor over the UK's Christmas Chart) in the years since, but take away that baggage and there's still real power burning in there. A jagged anti-authoritarian warcry against the badge-wearing 'chosen whites' that openly highlights the history of collaboration between law enforcement and white supremacism, its message still has more relevance to contemporary America than many "fans" would like to admit.

Rage Against The Machine - Take The Power Back (Audio)

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