“By then, however, the show had settled into some semblance of order, with tens of thousands of white fists (apparently, the revolution will not be colorized) raised and pumping in unison, once again underscoring the unfortunate, frustrating limitations of Rage Against the Machine’s aggro approach to protest. However admirable or ambitious the band’s intent, the medium still brings out the lowest common denominator, and in the end manufacturing dissent and adrenaline in one fell swoop proves as self-defeating as it is thrilling.”

—Pitchfork’s Joshua Klein deftly summarizes why these guys do not succeed as advocates for social change.