Tom Morello - Everyone Gets Everything They Want (2026)
Best tracks: Date Night / The Last Rung on the Ladder
Tom Morello – Everyone Gets Everything They Want (2026)
Right away, Morello reminds us of Rage Against the Machine in the title track. He goes further on “Adjourn It.” “I Am Not Yours to Command” is a soulful ballad on familiar Morello themes, recalling his collaboration with Springsteen as well as Leonard Cohen. “Soldier in the Army of Love” bursts back into groovy nu-metal with choruses that are never boring and virtuosic guitar solos. “Unconquered” — by the way, he once worked with The Prodigy too. “Date Night” — the nicest thing is that whatever styles Morello may prefer, there are no boundaries for him. “The Last Rung on the Ladder” is a magnificent example of country rock. “Everything Burns” is a modern stadium hit. “Pretend You Remember Me” is a precise match for Springsteen, plus unique Morello guitar work. “They Can’t Kill Us All” — I imagine a duet between Dylan and Cash; you could also add Knopfler.
As always, Tom Morello’s album is diverse, but it doesn’t look like a patchwork quilt. Surprisingly, his already archaic styles don’t sound archaic, possibly due to excellent production.
Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★ 4 / 5