Audioslave - Like A Stone
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Review #77
    Submitted:  August 30, 2005
    By: hfyryf
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
i f***in' love this goddamn song it flucking rocks

Review #76
    Submitted:  April 8, 2005
    By: sara
    rating:  9 (out of 10)
the song rocks but the lyrics arent totally with my beliefs oh well - it could have a totally different meaning from what i am interpreting he has an amazing voice and that guitar solo is kick-ass **nofty**

Review #75
    Submitted:  January 24, 2005
    By: Jay
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
I rate it 10 cuz that's as high as i can go....Awesome song...best song i've heard in a while....Just found the lyrics for too...aww man great song...I'm not religious ...and I still play this song all day ...and it's 2005

Review #74
    Submitted:  December 8, 2004
    By: The Everpopular James
    rating:  9 (out of 10)
Man this song was phenominal..before i figured out he was talkin about the bible..i never actually listened to the lyrics and thought about it, and i wish i hadnt, still soo great it shoul be eliminated! or...not

Review #73
    Submitted:  October 30, 2004
    By: noey
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
I LOVE THIS SONG i play it over and over im not christian and i like never listen to songs about the bible and stuff like that but this snog is so deap like i love the chorus cuz thay say 'the lord has a house of alot of rooms' or something like that and thats whut he's tolking about this song is so kick ass this is the song i whant played at my grave wene i die. peace out

Review #72
    Submitted:  June 29, 2004
    By: XXX
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
I LOVE THIS SONG! I LISTEN TO IT ALMOST EVERY DAY AND NEVER GET BORED. TO THE WHOLE CHRISTIAN REFERENCE THING TAKE A BREAK PEOPLE, I MEAN RELAX WILL YOU??? HE PROBABLY DIDN'T MEAN ANYTHING BY IT OK? FAVORITE SONG!!!

Review #71
    Submitted:  June 29, 2004
    By: XXX
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
I LOVE THIS SONG! I LISTEN TO IT ALMOST EVERY DAY AND NEVER GET BORED. TO THE WHOLE CHRISTIAN REFERENCE THING TAKE A BREAK PEOPLE, I MEAN RELAX WILL YOU??? HE PROBABLY DIDN'T MEAN ANYTHING BY IT OK? FAVORITE SONG!!!

Review #70
    Submitted:  June 10, 2004
    By: T.C.
    rating:  5 (out of 10)
Have any of you just sat down and read the Bible for a long time and just kind of studied the text? Well if you have then you probably noticed that in a deep, focused state, you look 'like a stone' (so to speak.)

Review #69
    Submitted:  May 30, 2004
    By: f rose
    rating:  9 (out of 10)
i really don't know why any of you who have 'no clue', even bother to post your comments about how the 'pagan' referance turned you off, and to think that the opening line is 'a cold wet afternoon' that is about the cheesiest imagery i've ever heard and would have no place in a lyric as poetic, insightful, and beautifully written as this. and by the way zach rocks or rocked or whatever but to hear chris cornell sing with this band, makes it all too obvious that he wasn't much of a 'singer'. chris' vocals if you care to really listen are some of the best you'll ever hear. gotta hand it to you chris, the lyrics alone grabbed me by the booboo.

Review #68
    Submitted:  April 27, 2004
    By: mime
    rating:  9 (out of 10)
I've been listening to this song for months. A friend sent it to me. I think it is an amazing song. At the time of first hearing it, I didn't even know who Audioslave was or that the members came from Rage Against the Machine and Soundgarden, I just liked the song because it's a good song. I think the people who are posting here giving ratings of zero are all biased fans of Rage Against the Machine who aren't willing to accept change. You'll understand good music and enjoy good music a whole lot more if you set aside the pretenses and the politics.

Review #67
    Submitted:  April 17, 2004
    By: Ck
    rating:  5 (out of 10)
I love this song. But people take way to heart when he says 'I will pray to the Gods and the angels like a pagan. -To anyone who will take me to heaven'. I don't think his trying to imply that pagans are a bunch of Gods seeking people just to get sumthin they want. I think his imply that he will pray any way necessary for him to get to heaven. No matter if it's christian or pagan for that matter.

Review #66
    Submitted:  March 11, 2004
    By: Sidd
    rating:  0 (out of 10)
Terrible. I hope Chris Cornell comes out and declares that Audioslave was intended as a joke. I can tell now, why Cornell's so much shallower than others like Vedder, Gossard, etc; and how much SoundGarden needed all four (Thayil, Cameron, Shepherd, Cornell) to just be in that frenzy, to survive.

Review #65
    Submitted:  February 27, 2004
    By: cstriker
    rating:  5 (out of 10)
I'd say top of my all time favorites. You really have to listen to his voice closely to see the greatness of this song. As much as I hate any form of religion or fools blinded by some mythical figure that was misrepresented in a comic, I totally agree its a musical master piece.

Review #64
    Submitted:  December 6, 2003
    By: Nick
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
Wow! This song is awesome!

Review #63
    Submitted:  December 1, 2003
    By: R. Doerflinger
    rating:  9 (out of 10)
This is a powerful, haunting song whose lyrics seems to confuse a lot of people unnecessarily. A man (perhaps a member of a rock ban, like Chris Cornell himself) finds himself with nothing to do (a cobweb afternoon) in a motel room (a room full of emptiness by a freeway), and picks up the only book that is in every motel room (a Bible, of course -- a 'book full of death,' perhaps because lots of people get killed in the Bible but also because it focuses on death and what may come after). He becomes haunted by a longing for heaven, and here the song takes off from John 14:2 (Jesus saying 'My Father's house has many rooms' in the Revised Standard Version). He is willing to pray to anyone who can get to heaven ('like a pagan,' a phrase that has offended some of the pagans posting on this web site), and regrets the wrongs he has done in his life in light of this view of an eternal destiny. The song is not conventionally Christian, but is an evocation of a postmodern man haunted by the Christian promise of eternity. Much more interesting mucically than many rock songs, too.

Review #62
    Submitted:  October 24, 2003
    By: c
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
I love this song! The first time I heared it I was just overwhelmed by the emotions put into the lyrics. While it might sound like a love song, the song is actually about waiting to die. All of the people around him have died and he's waiting in this house of death to join them! So, while it may seem trivial to some,I totally feel the message behind these lyrics.

Review #61
    Submitted:  October 20, 2003
    By: John Lennon
    rating:  0 (out of 10)
I think this song is one of the most mediocre pieces of song writing I have ever heard. Audioslave are a money making exercise and are fooling most of you with their credentials. The Christian imagery in the lyrics is a load of cliche twaddle and my little sister could write a better tune in the bath. Who cares if he can sing.. The song stinks! History will proove it

Review #60
    Submitted:  October 8, 2003
    By: Tobias
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
Awesome Song! This song is my favorite since it came out! i listen to it about everyday and it never gets boring. Not 1 song comes near it. Have had this song for quite some time now, but it still frikken ROCKS!

Review #59
    Submitted:  September 23, 2003
    By: BulletproofMarshmellow
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
--Wheeeeeeh!!!---- (Well, I had to type something. o_O)

Review #58
    Submitted:  September 18, 2003
    By: dånny
    rating:  9 (out of 10)
AWESOME song. I'm not even going to get into why I like it, but most of the previous pro-Audioslave posts covered it enough. 1 more thing...all the people knockin' the song probably need to say more than 'this song sucks! Chris Cornell sucks! or Audioslave sucks!' ....seriously....if you have something bad to say about the song, I'll listen....but it has to strike at least one of my brain cells.

Review #57
    Submitted:  September 17, 2003
    By: like it matters
    rating:  2 (out of 10)
this song gets annoying to listen to after 2 listens... Chris' voice is just so out there, and 'whiny' (funny, people say Sebastien from Simple Plan has a whiny voice too..) anywho, i would have been ok with this song had it not be repeatedly played, but after hearing this 5 times in a day, it gets annoying

Review #56
    Submitted:  August 30, 2003
    By: Keith
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
First off, what a hell of a song! I get the impression that that Chris has gone through some hard times in his life. The lyrics in 'Show Me How To Live' and this song have a strong religious basis. There is no doubt in my mind that the book 'full of death' is the bible and he creates some strong emotions and mental images when he explains how he read 'untill the day was gone.' So many powerful allusions to religion in this song. Chris Cornell is one hell of a song writer. One of the best songs I have heard in a long time.

Review #55
    Submitted:  August 28, 2003
    By: Cherryssa
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
Greeeaatttt song! and he has powerful voice...yet sooo sexyyyyyy! ooohhh....

Review #54
    Submitted:  August 26, 2003
    By: The Hauss
    rating:  0 (out of 10)
I am sorry, Cornell needs to be kicked in the head and out of the band. Somehow someway these guys need to get Zach back and become Rage Against the Machine again.

Review #53
    Submitted:  August 4, 2003
    By: valerie
    rating:  8 (out of 10)
the song is great........when he says the sky was bruised it sounds hard!!!!!!!!!!

Review #52
    Submitted:  July 21, 2003
    By: Zodiac
    rating:  8 (out of 10)
I'm an avid fan of both Rage Against the Machine and Soundgarden, but when I heard that Chris Cornell would be replacing Zack de la Rocha, I'll admit that I was suspicious. The immediate thing that arose to mind was a mixture of Know Your Enemy with Chris singing Black Hole Sun; Both good songs, they just wouldn't go well together. And when I heard Cochise, I can't say I was too thrilled with their effort. But I guess I spoke too soon, because my opinion turned a complete 180 when I heard this song. Because unlike past ventures, the Rage members display a certain characteristic that could never be conquered with Zack in the picture: A certain mellow sensitivity. However, the definitive moment of the song is Tom Morello's guitar solo. It's not a truly complex solo, I'm sure a beginner could decipher the basics. And as that may be, you still believe and absorb every single note he plays.

Review #51
    Submitted:  July 21, 2003
    By: MyNaMeIsKeLlY
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
Audioslave is the best band ever!!! it deserves a 10!! Chris Cornell one word.... WOW!! They were so great in concert at lollapolooza 2003!!!!

Review #50
    Submitted:  July 17, 2003
    By: GIA
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
I DEFINATELY GIVE THIS ONE A 10. CHRIS IS TOTALLY A 10 TO! HE HAS SO MUCH PASSION, I LOVE WATCHING HIM! AND THE REST OF THE BAND IS GREAT TO! BUT, CHRIS HAS GOT IT! THE SONG IS BEAUTIFUL, THE VIDEO IS DEEP, AND WHAT A PERFECT PERSON TO SING IT. I LISTEN TO THIS AND THINK HOW WONDERFUL TO IT TRULY IS! A 10 ALL THE WAY! YOU GO CHRIS CORNELL. YOU GOT IT ! ALL OF IT!

Review #49
    Submitted:  July 17, 2003
    By: Gia
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
FORGOT TO MENTION THE VOICE IA 10 TO!!!!!! ITS WONDERFUL WHOLE PACKAGE! WHAT A MAN!!!!!!! CORNELL HAS GOT IT!

Review #48
    Submitted:  July 17, 2003
    By: GIA
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
I DEFINATELY GIVE THIS ONE A 10. CHRIS IS TOTALLY A 10 TO! HE HAS SO MUCH PASSION, I LOVE WATCHING HIM! AND THE REST OF THE BAND IS GREAT TO! BUT, CHRIS HAS GOT IT! THE SONG IS BEAUTIFUL, THE VIDEO IS DEEP, AND WHAT A PERFECT PERSON TO SING IT. I LISTEN TO THIS AND THINK HOW WONDERFUL TO IT TRULY IS! A 10 ALL THE WAY! YOU GO CHRIS CORNELL. YOU GOT IT ! ALL OF IT!

Review #47
    Submitted:  July 16, 2003
    By: Jeff Counts
    rating:  5 (out of 10)
I agree with Bob. Cornell's nihilistic/religious lyrics and images are brilliant in this one. It's one of those rare moments where the music and lyrics feed off of each other. I find these lines interesting: To a place I recall I was there so long ago The sky was bruised The wine was bled And there you led me on Seems Cornell had some sort of religious vision. It is interesting because he doesn't ascribe it to Jesus or God, even though bleeding wine is a Christian symbol and the idea of someone leading us down a path is Christ-like. But he just hints at this. What he does say, in fact, is: On my deathbed I will pray To the gods and the angels Like a pagan to anyone Who will take me to heaven So he doesn't care who it was in his vision. It doesn't matter. He just wants to realize it again. And I think that's how a lot of us feel today. Skeptical of traditional religion, yet still drawn to it. This is fantastic writing. Combined with Cornell's vocals and sweeping guitar work, I can't get enough of this haunting, brilliant song.

Review #46
    Submitted:  July 14, 2003
    By: Bob Stein
    rating:  5 (out of 10)
Heard this on the radio months ago and just had to have it. Why is it when the melody and rhythms are arresting the lyrics almost always are too? I couldn't understand a word from Chris Cornell's artistically novocained mouth then, but finally I get the lyrics, thanks to the proprietors of this site (errors notwithstanding). After listening a few times I have the strong impression the book full of death is the Bible, and the house he longs to be in is 'the house of the lord', the house of -- whatever benevolence created us then left us ... alone. Read the lyrics again and see how many religious allusions there are. There's blasphemous sarcasm at the end of the first verse: 'If we're good we'll lay to rest anywhere we want to go'. Instead of an afterlife fulfilment of our fondest wishes, the wish most reliably fulfilled is the choice of a gravesite. Yeah it's bleak. I can understand how some people would not like it. How many people are so masochistically honest as to face the bleakest aspects of human existence?

Review #45
    Submitted:  July 10, 2003
    By: MynameisKenny
    rating:  4 (out of 10)
I wanted to like this song, I did. Chris Cornell? One of the greatest vocalists of the nineties. Rage Against the Machine? An awesome band I've liked quite often, when their singer didn't get in the way. This should have worked awesomely. And it just... didn't. I got the CD as a gift, and none of the songs struck a chord with me, least of all this one, which is drab and boring, as is the case with most Soundgarden wannabes.

Review #44
    Submitted:  July 10, 2003
    By: Gwenhyfar
    rating:  7 (out of 10)
I like this song - the singer has a great voice. I'm still trying to figure out what it means though. I agree with Meghan - this song loses points because of the pagan thing. For the record, pagans don't pray to many gods because we think that if we cast the net really wide one of the deities will eventually have mercy on us - we pray to many deities because we believe there are many incarnations of the same energy.

Review #43
    Submitted:  July 9, 2003
    By: Meghan
    rating:  8 (out of 10)
I like this song, but it lost points because of the questionable pagan reference...I'm pagan and I don't pray to 'anyone that will take me to heaven.' That pi**ed me off just a little. Grr. I like the song though.

Review #42
    Submitted:  July 8, 2003
    By: John Locke
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
At the begining isn´t it On a cold wet afternoon instead of on a cobweb afternoon?????????????

Review #41
    Submitted:  July 4, 2003
    By: Jesus Gonzalez
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
I forgot to mention I am gay!!!!!!

Review #40
    Submitted:  July 4, 2003
    By: Jesus Gonzalez
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
This is truly a great song. I really don't get it but i like the chorus a lot. The guitar is sick too. This song will rank right near the top of my favorite songs for years to come.

Review #39
    Submitted:  July 1, 2003
    By: hottie
    rating:  9 (out of 10)
Good song but will soon become annoying like most of the classics. Love Audioslave by the way

Review #38
    Submitted:  July 1, 2003
    By: Weaselboy
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
This is one of the best songs Ive heard in a while. beautiful

Review #37
    Submitted:  June 29, 2003
    By: 29.june 2003
    rating:  9 (out of 10)
brilliant song .....I just dont understand fully what it is about ...maybe that is what makes it so good ....:)

Review #36
    Submitted:  June 29, 2003
    By: NirvanaRulz!
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
two words: kick ass

Review #35
    Submitted:  June 28, 2003
    By: XXX
    rating:  0 (out of 10)
What the he-- PEOPLE ACTUALLY LIKE THIS JOKE OF A SONG? SOMETHING THIS DULL, DRAB, SLOW, MONOTONOUS AND BORING HAS TO BE CRIMINAL. And What is up with this guy's voice? WAS HE WHACKED OUT ON HEROIN WHEN HE SANG IT? Unless you need to go to sleep in a hurry, never listen to this song

Review #34
    Submitted:  June 23, 2003
    By: roxanne
    rating:  5 (out of 10)
incredible simple music great violence that ı've ever heard:))))))))))))))))))))))

Review #33
    Submitted:  June 21, 2003
    By: slammy
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
not much to say except that this song is awesome

Review #32
    Submitted:  June 21, 2003
    By: slammy
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
not much to say except that this song #@%^%$ kicks ass

Review #31
    Submitted:  June 5, 2003
    By: kevlinefm, the creator of Supreme Top 29
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
I don't know why whenever I listen to 'Like A Stone' on the radio, I tend to turn up the volume just to enjoy this track. Audioslave, from what I know, is a new band formed by former rock band members of Rage Against The Machine. Because of that, my first impression towards Audioslave is that they are gonna play hard rock music. It's true though as proved in their first single 'Cohise'. However, they proved me wrong when they released 'Like A Stone'. This song is light in terms of sound and the lyrics is quite interesting too. I love the voice of the lead vocalist as he's singing with passion! Haha.... Quite interesting. Keep it up, Audioslave.

Review #30
    Submitted:  June 4, 2003
    By: Sonnet
    rating:  9 (out of 10)
A beautiful, haunting sound. This song gives great mental images and has a calm, melancholy effect on the emotions.

Review #29
    Submitted:  June 4, 2003
    By: massi
    rating:  7 (out of 10)
Good but a little boring song 90% based on Chris' extraordinary voice. I like it but I prefer 'Cochise'.

Review #28
    Submitted:  June 3, 2003
    By: It's been a long time since I rock and rolled
    rating:  9 (out of 10)
very good, very catchy. the sounds Tom Morello makes with the guitar (especially the solo) are amazing. for the record, I don't think Audioslave will be a one and done. Cornell is excited to work with Morello (and in Morello's case, likewise). and as far as 'spinoff' bands go, look at how well the Foo Fighters have done.

Review #27
    Submitted:  June 2, 2003
    By: ME!!
    rating:  9 (out of 10)
This song is awesome!! Chris Cornell has an excellent voice. I think this song is worthy of a 9!!

Review #26
    Submitted:  May 29, 2003
    By: Daniella Castellon Ramos
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
I think that this song is great, especially chris cornell he is so cute I fell in love with his voice when I first heard it then I fell in love with him he is so hot I love his music especially 'like a stone' and i'm his #1 fan :) Daniella

Review #25
    Submitted:  May 28, 2003
    By: Thursday
    rating:  3 (out of 10)
This song sucks almost as much as that song by evenescence.(A Lot) I just can't really get into it.

Review #24
    Submitted:  May 28, 2003
    By: Hobbit
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
Great =)

Review #23
    Submitted:  May 22, 2003
    By: The riz
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
it is a very good song that captivates readers until the climactic guitar riff. i don't care about who was in what band at some time, this is a great band prodcing great songs. i love it.

Review #22
    Submitted:  May 19, 2003
    By: Emilystrange...
    rating:  8 (out of 10)
Great song. Audioslave are great, but I get the feeling that because they've all been in bands previously (i.e ratm and soundgarden) it's gonna be them all over again or they will get sick of it, call it a day and only release one album.

Review #21
    Submitted:  May 18, 2003
    By: Trafton
    rating:  9 (out of 10)
Very very well done. I like the basstone.

Review #20
    Submitted:  May 16, 2003
    By: pjog
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
its one of the best songs i ever hear, is too good

Review #19
    Submitted:  May 13, 2003
    By: no
    rating:  0 (out of 10)
no

Review #18
    Submitted:  May 12, 2003
    By: andy
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
This is truly a great song.

Review #17
    Submitted:  May 10, 2003
    By: Becool-serenafan
    rating:  9 (out of 10)
Just don't give a 10 because of the boring boring chorus.. Just don't fit the song.. THE WHOLE song is good.. but the chorus is boring and annoying.. But audioslave still rules :)

Review #16
    Submitted:  May 5, 2003
    By: Jessie
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
This song is going to be around for a while, the music reaches the heart. You can hear the passion in the music and thats what makes it last. I hope to hear more songs like this from Audioslave.

Review #15
    Submitted:  April 29, 2003
    By: Kiki
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
I am totally mesmerized by this song - can't stop thinking about it or playing it. It is completely compelling.

Review #14
    Submitted:  April 28, 2003
    By: methuselah3_bailey
    rating:  8 (out of 10)
this song is above decent, but not rage against the machine good. by that i don't mean i expect them to sound like rage, or soundgarden for that matter, its just that rage never had a single i'd give below a 9... zach's solo album is produced by trent reznor, so beware of the sickest, darkest rap to hit your headphones since nwa came out

Review #13
    Submitted:  April 24, 2003
    By: dcc943
    rating:  7 (out of 10)
Agree with hkey333. 'Cochise' was better. I like the song, and I REAlLy like how it picks up at the very end, Cornell has a good voice. It's just a little slow and slurred at some parts. Good, nonetheless

Review #12
    Submitted:  April 24, 2003
    By: Tiffany
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
this song pulls you in and holds you till the end. i absolutely LOVE it. it's on repeat in my cd player

Review #11
    Submitted:  April 20, 2003
    By: hkey333
    rating:  8 (out of 10)
Good but not great. I prefered the more rockin upbeat Cochise but this is not bad. Same goes for the 2 videoes. Looks like there going for the new Soundgarden instead of the new RATM. Sigh

Review #10
    Submitted:  April 19, 2003
    By: Steve
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
This is a song you just don't get bored with. Awesome voice well matched to the song being sung.

Review #9
    Submitted:  April 18, 2003
    By: diego
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
love it, so much better than cochise imo and i dont see myself getting bored of it - its made me like audioslave :) i love the lyrics and it epitomises what i like about the genre.

Review #8
    Submitted:  April 18, 2003
    By: anon
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
excellent song although the first line of the given lyrics are wrong it should be on a cobweb afternoon not cold wet! sorry not bein picky or anythin

Review #7
    Submitted:  April 16, 2003
    By: Iz
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
this is a great song....totally works with chris's voice. SO SEXY... how is the rest of the album.. thinking about picking it up today... oh the joys of living right above a CD store....

Review #6
    Submitted:  April 15, 2003
    By: afua adjei-brenyah yes that is my real name
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
this song is my god I don't think their are words to describ it

Review #5
    Submitted:  April 15, 2003
    By: Navtej Johal
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
Fantastic!

Review #4
    Submitted:  April 13, 2003
    By: fat wang
    rating:  5 (out of 10)
brilliant song, how the hell can dylan give it only 5/10?

Review #3
    Submitted:  April 13, 2003
    By: fat wang
    rating:  5 (out of 10)
brilliant song, how the hell can dylan give it only 5/10?

Review #2
    Submitted:  April 11, 2003
    By: PW
    rating:  10 (out of 10)
Great song, but who would expect it to be so high on the charts? It's yet another alternative rock song in the same group as songs by Stone Sour, Theory of a Deadman, The f**s, and Queens of the Stone Age.

Review #1
    Submitted:  March 19, 2003
    By: dylan
    rating:  5 (out of 10)
Chris Cornell's new band (which includes members of Rage against the Machine and Soundgarden) comes through with another great song. Like A Stone features Cornell's voice at his grittiest and has some interesting guitar riffs. The end of the song is really great too. Another great track to build off Cochise (hopefully Gasonline is released as a single soon!)

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