Apr 26 2007
A One Man Revolution
GUEST: Tom Morello, former member of Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, now “The Nightwatchman”
Musician and political activist Tom Morello has just released his first solo album, “One Man Revolution,†as his alter ego, “The Nightwatchman.†Perhaps best known for his innovative guitar solos and heavy rock riffs, Tom Morello turns to his acoustic guitar on “One Man Revolution.†Released this past Tuesday, the album features thirteen politically charged folk songs including “No One Left,†which first appeared on the soundtrack, “Songs and Artists That Inspired Fahrenheit 9/11.” The songs are a departure from Morello’s previous rock heavy music. This new album features subtle rhythms and melodies coupled with dark politically lyrical themes. The Nightwatchman has long been a staple at political rallies in solidarity with everything from striking grocery workers to immigrant marches. Tom Morello recently reunited with former Rage Against the Machine lead singer Zack de la Rocha in Chicago to perform and celebrate the recent labor victory of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers over McDonalds. Gabriel San Roman and I spoke with him yesterday during a break from rehearsals for the upcoming Rage reunion concert in Coachella.
For more information, visit www.nightwatchmanmusic.com, and www.axisofjustice.org.
One Response to “A One Man Revolution”
I looked at this album at the store but decided not to purchase it. There is something troublesome about the fact that Morello’s head is covered with an IWW hat, whilst his album is adorned with an FBI warning label.