"The Rage Against the Machine guitarist's remarkable transformation from purveyor of weapons-grade funk-metal riffs into introspective protest folkie yields even more impressive fruit on his second solo effort. A-" -Entertainment Weekly

"We already knew that Tom Morello is a monster guitarist. But on The Fabled City, he tells smaller stories that resonate in a way that cuts straight to the bone. This album signals the arrival of Tom Morello as a songwriter every bit as great as we already know him as a guitarist." -Cinemablend.com

"Morello proves himself an authoritative storyteller and deft songwriter by abandoning his soapbox and joining the struggle of the beleaguered underdogs he champions as they cope with war, poverty, oppression and constant assaults on their dignity. 3 ½ Stars" -USA Today

"With The Fabled City, Morello's growth as a topical songwriter is enormous; he's brought the singer/songwriter into a cultural discussion, a dialogue, where we can dialogue not only about characters (who are treated with dignity as speaking subjects, not merely as objects to hang a tune on) and their struggles, but also with popular music again, as a ready tool for awareness of the world around us. 4 out of 5 stars." -All Music Guide

"The album may be quiet, but it has the intensity of Morello's best work, with sharp, scathing lyrics delivering the outrage fans are familiar with." -East Bay Express

"The new dynamics complement Morello's voice, which is more nuanced here, moving from the melodrama of Nick Cave ("The Lights Are On In Spidertown") to the minimalist purr of Leonard Cohen ("Rise To Power")." -Rolling Stone

"Morello is already a stellar guitarist, but The Fabled City is proof that he is a masterful storyteller as well." -Virginia Tech Collegiate Times

"…one even Guthrie would be proud of." -University of Maryland Diamondback

"Morello songs are like the murals from Diego Riviera, images of working class heroes and victims of capitalism's shadow populate his songs. And like Woody Guthrie, Morello is a songwriter with a mission." -Twangville.com

"Tom Morello's folk persona, the Nightwatchman, is more superhero than cowboy or bluesman, but that's appropriate for a guy best known for working miracles with an effects pedal." -The Los Angeles Times

"It makes you hope that a re-formed Rage Against the Machine doesn't stop Morello from doing his own thang." -The Daily Californian, UC Berkeley

"All I can say is...go someplace dark and quiet with a pair of headphones to listen to this album. Morello's voice will shake you down." - American Songwriter

MAGIC TOUR FOUR-TRACK LIVE EP DUE JULY 15

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The Nightwatchman has many powerful enemies. Some of them are war criminals. But he also has powerful friends. Some of them are coyotes.

Tom Morello's debut solo album as The Nightwatchman, 'One Man Revolution - produced by Brendan O-Brien,' will be released April 24th by Epic Records. "One Man Revolution" features thirteen songs, with Tom on acoustic guitar and singing lead vocals for the first time ever. All songs were written by Morello. Tom has presided over a Tuesday night Nightwatchman residency in LA since November at Hotel Cafe, which has featured many of his musical cohorts including Serj Tankian, Perry Farrell, Shooter Jennings, Nuno Bettencourt, Sen-Dog from Cypress Hill, Jill Sobule, Boots Riley of The Coup, Alexi Murdoch, Jon Foreman from Switchfoot and others. Upcoming guests include Ben Harper and Butch Walker.


"If you are in touch with Tom Morello tell him how moved I was by "The Nightwatchman". I listened to every song, the wonderful lyrics, loving his musical style -- powerful in a laid-back but insistent beat." -Howard Zinn

Click HERE and then click on "Lyrics" for Nightwatchman Guitar Tabs

For those of you who don't already know, The Nighwatchman Brigade (The Nightwatchman's street team), is up and running! You can sign up at www.nightwatchmanmusic.com in the Brigade section. We have a forum up where you will be receiving all of your assignments. We will not be sending out e mails, so be sure to check there often for new information. Feel free to post anything you'd like! We would like to build a strong community.