Album DescriptionRise Against are a political punk band from Chicago who recorded
Siren Song of the Counter-Culture with Rage Against the Machine producer GGGarth and Rage and Nirvana mixer Andy Wallace. The four band members came together from punk bands 88 Fingers Louie, Pinhead Circus, and the Enemy, and the emo band Baxter, and play old school punk (e.g., Descendants) with a strong political point of view.
Siren Song of the Counter-Culture has drawn rave reviews from key publications.
Rolling Stone praised the band's "rousing, intelligent fury," while
Alternative Press said "the band's engrossing hardcore is an urgent siren song that's appropriate for these angst-ridden, uncertain times."
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but every Rise Against album can be considered perfect in my eyes.
Let's start with the basics: the album art and title is awesome.
Since you can't judge a cd by its album art, you gotta look at the songs- which are all amazing.
If you're a Rise Against fan, or just like similar music, this cd is not one to pass up.
It starts off with a little screaming action in State of the Union, but it should not be overlooked. The lyrics and music of this song are phenomenal, and are a great intro to the rest of the cd.
The most notable songs off this album (my absolute favorites) are: Blood to Bleed, Paper Wings, Tip the Scales, Give it All, and Rumors of My Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated.
You may say "What about the other 7 songs?!", well they are each amazing in their own rights, and definitely not be be skipped. Every song is worthy of being listened to and enjoyed. Swing Life Away is a nice change of pace in the cd, but don't expect many Rise Against songs to be similar.
Rumors of My Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated is one of my favorite songs all time, possibly my favorite.
2008-06-09 I LOVE THIS ALBUM!!
Blood To Bleed!!! That songs is one of my favorite ever! Its such a great album, i have both this and the suffer & the witness and i rotate both CD's in my car, i've been listening to both for over 6months now! have not listen to any other albums since! Rise Against just gives you such a energy/adrenaline that makes you wanna scream and get up and jump! This is my favorite band of all time and this is one of 2 best albums you've ever listen from them. If you have either this or suffer & the witness u must have the other!
2008-03-12 Awesome CD
The kind of CD you just let play over and over. There's not a song I don't like. Shredding vocals, heavy guitar and meaningful lyrics. Must have for punk fans.
2008-02-11 A must buy album!
This album is simply amazing. Rise Against have managed to lay down each type of song in their genre, but still hold true to their own unique sound. With the blistering opener State of Union the unforgiving, take no prisoners attitude of the album is set. Paper Wings is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful songs they've ever written, veering from the more aggressive path (even including an acoustic verse), but still an extraordinary track. Blood to Bleed is another big one, a running bass line powering the fist pumping and shoutworthy lyrics. The first single from the album, Give It All, is truly the most mosh-worthy song of the record. Simple chords open, slowly building up tension for the all out explosive anthem that is Give It All. Swing Life Away, the brow raising acoustic piece, has become a signature of the band. Although it's a completely different kind of song for them, a slow acoustic ballad reminiscent of long summer days spent in good company, it's still a pleasing piece. Every song on this album is amazing in its own right. Even if you've only heard one song from these guys I strongly suggest purchasing this album and giving it a chance. It's an incredible record and won't let you down.
Must listens include Give It All, Dancing For Rain, Paper Wings, Rumors of My Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated.
2007-08-17 WOW..
Solid CD....I became a fan from this CD and ended up buying all of their other titles.