In an interview shortly before the release of the album, drummer Brad Wilk said: "Audioslave the band has arrived. The first record was people from two other bands with history attached. I don't feel that with this record." [1] For his part, Chris Cornell said he wrote his most personal songs ever for the album, influenced by positive changes in his life since 2002. [2] He also described the album as more varied than the debut and relying less on heavy guitar riffs. [3] a b Blistein, Jon (January 17, 2017). "Audioslave to Reunite at Prophets of Rage's Anti-Inaugural Ball". Rolling Stone . Retrieved January 17, 2017. a b Browne, David (November 22, 2002). "Audioslave Review". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on April 19, 2012 . Retrieved November 15, 2010.

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Album – År 2005" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Archived from the original on October 13, 2020 . Retrieved July 2, 2021.ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2007 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved July 3, 2017. Canadian album certifications – Audioslave – Out of Exile". Music Canada . Retrieved September 27, 2017. Cornell decided to delay the Revelations tour until 2007, because he wanted to "let the album come out for awhile[ sic]" and also concentrate on his second solo album. [79] The rest of the band went along; Morello also revealed his plans to release his debut solo album in early 2007. The second, and final single from the album, "Revelations" was released in October 2006 with an accompanying music video a month later.