He was great in SOAD, but I personally believe that his music has drastically improved ever since he became a solo artist.
He has so much more freedom to openly express his political views, as he's a very politically motivated artist with some....extremist leftist views that I seem to agree with.
I believe that anyone who was witness to post 9/11 America will find the music video to "Empty walls" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CxKA1uETxE&feature=channel to be very touching. It really tugged at my heart strings. The pulsating beat with the fast paced riffs and strong punky vocals mixed with opera-like vocals is just a perfect combination for the deep meaningful lyrics this man seems to just radiate.
The Unthinking majority http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQeRG72E3OM&feature=related is another really inspirational song. Completely describes my view towards modern American culture and politics, even late into the Obama era, we need total reform.
So, basically I'm just trying to spread the world of this wonderful artist who I believe helps destroy ignorance and stupidity. But like he said, "if only a song could change the world" - Honking antelope.
