Rise Against

Editor's Review:

Siren Song of the Counter Culture seems to be a true learning experience, considering that Rise Against recently switched from Fat Wreck Chords to Geffen and played a little Chinese fire drill with rhythm guitarists. A minor setback, yet Rise landed on their feet with buttery power riffs and complementary vocals from Tim McLlrath. This four-man hardcore punk style group has proven that they have what it takes to rise against the rest and drop a 12-song CD with more pumped up PSI rawness than a Super Soaker. If you can't handle the all-out fury, then you can cozy up with the acoustics on "Swing Life Away." McLlrath lays down aggressive, politically motivated ideas through a gravelly voice that has been compared to Davey Havok of AFI. Rise Against will rock dat der head of yours back and forth if you're willing to let it.
- Chad Inman
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Record Label Geffen Released December 2004

Tracks State of the Union The First Drop Life Less Frightening Paper Wings Blood to Bleed To Them These Streets Belong Tip the Scales Anywhere But Here Give It All Dancing for Rain Swing Life Away Rumors of My Demise

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