Appeal to Reason
Rise Against
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Collapse (Post-Amerika) | Rise Against | 3:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Long Forgotten Sons | Rise Against | 4:01 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Re-Education (Through Labor) | Rise Against | 3:42 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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The Dirt Whispered | Rise Against | 3:09 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Kotov Syndrome | Rise Against | 3:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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From Heads Unworthy | Rise Against | 3:42 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Strength to Go On | Rise Against | 3:27 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Audience of One | Rise Against | 4:05 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Entertainment | Rise Against | 3:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Hero of War | Rise Against | 4:13 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Savior | Rise Against | 4:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Hairline Fracture | Rise Against | 4:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Whereabouts Unknown | Rise Against | 4:01 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Elective Amnesia | Rise Against | 3:55 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
| Booklet Digital Booklet - Appeal To Reason | Rise Against | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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iTunes Review
In the more intense moments of their fifth studio album (and first with guitarist Zach Blair), Rise Against contrast angry, outraged lyrics with the kind of melodic hardcore that can appeal to both mainstream music fans and those who champion the underground. Appeal To Reason ignites with "Collapse (Post-Amerika)," a fist-pumping, high-energy anthem railing against the George W. Bush administration's occupation in Iraq. You can envision the veins pulsing in the forehead of frontman Tim McIlrath as he furiously sings, "This is cardiac arrest/ Of a world too proud to admit our mistakes." In the driving "Long Forgotten Sons" McIlrath pleas for kids to eschew the trappings of apathy, "We'll never fall if we stand for something." Things get post-apocalyptic and huge with the towering "Re-Education (Through Labor)" as he sings about a not-too-distant future where Americans are forced to live like parasites, feeding off scraps of the powerful. In the spirit of protest folk "Hero Of War" is a gripping acoustic narrative that paints torturous and murderous imagery of soldiers committing war crimes. "Audience Of One" is the album's deviation – a catchy, power-balladeering serenade that stands apart from the melodious angst.
Customer Reviews
Seems Rise Against doesn't like the soldiers...
So, being a fan of Rise Against, I downloaded this album when I heard about it. I have their other albums, and liked their music, even if some of the songs were a bit more "change the status quo" for my taste. However, after hearing the song "Hero of War" I am deeply offended. I know not everyone believes in the war, or the president, and that's fine. But to make a song saying a broad generalization about soldiers beating prisoners, shooting civilians....it makes me sick to my stomach.
"Hero of War" is an insult to every soldier who has fought for his country, and to every person who has died in battle. As a soldier, it was a slap to my face and a reason for me and about 40 other soldiers (and growing) to cancel our plans to buy tickets for their show in Wiesbaden in the future.
I liked the rest of the album, but that one song is enough for me to say I'm done with Rise Against, now and forever, in their entirety.
They created another winner.
Many bands lately have had a fourth album curse, but this is not one thankfully. This is a combination of the good things from the Sufferer and the Witness and Siren Song without any of the bad ( not that there was much). The drumming, guitars, and singing are all amazing. I havent listened enough to give the songs a fair rating but I can give you a basic overview.
Collapse (Post-Amerika) starts off the album with a bang, with fast drumming and segments of quiet and then explosions of sound.
It segways perfectly into a sick base solo at the beginning of Long Forgotten sons which is good but not great.
Most of you already know Re-education (Through Labor) which is the great single.
The Dirt Whispered is a slower song, not really my style but still a good song.
Kotov Syndrome has a cool sound to it, but the chorus is rather repetitive.
From Heads Unworthy and THe Strength to Go On are two of the best in my opinion with amazing melodies.
Audience of One has awesome guitar play at the begining as is great throughout.
Entertainment does a weird vocal thing in the middle and is probably my least favorite so far.
Hero of War is the Swing Life Away of this album. It is completely acousic and is kinda sad but beatiful in a non cheesy way.
Savior, Hairline Fracture and Whereabouts unknown are al great and he really shows off his screaming ability in Whereabouts Unknown.
Elective Amnesia is slow and not really anything special but it still is a cool song.
The live Prayer of the Refugee which I think is pre-order only is mainly the normal song with little extra blurbs.
Overall the 14 song for 10 bucks is a good deal and I recommend it to any Rise Against fan or anyone trying to get into the band.
Mediocre At Best
Rise Against has consistantly released fun, fast pace, intelligent punk rock songs since their debut in 2000. This time around on their fifth studio album, Rise Against is as lyrically brilliant as ever, however, they seem to have lost some of the intensity in both the music and vocals that made them more than just another pissed off punk band. The tempo has been slowed down for a majority of the songs making the listener wonder when and if they will ever pick up the pace. The album starts off on a great note but is on a steady decline for most of the album. It's not until track 5 that a sliver of hope is restored, only to be taken away by the mediocre "From Heads Unworthy". "Entertainment" once again picks up the pace for a track that would fit perfectly on any of their last 4 releases. The next track "Hero Of War" was definitely a very pleasant surprise, as the tempo is once again slowed down in this acoustic ballad, however, this time it is used to better intensify the lyrics. The next song "Savior" is truly the highlight of the album. With a catchy chorus and fun tempo, this song manages to restore hope that was lost 5 tracks ago, unfortunately it is too late. The next two songs are again mediocre at best and leave the listener wondering what went wrong. Appeal To Reason isn't all lost but for the most part relies too heavily on boring melodies and slowed tempos, which leaves this album with only a few shining moments and the rest as simply filler.
Biography
Formed: 1999 in Chicago, IL
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '00s
Top Albums and Songs by Rise Against
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Savior | Appeal to Reason | 4:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Prayer of the Refugee | The Sufferer & the Witness | 3:19 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Swing Life Away | Siren Song of the Counter Culture | 3:20 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Re-Education (Through Labor) | Appeal to Reason | 3:42 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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The Good Left Undone | The Sufferer & the Witness | 3:01 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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- Genres: Rock, Music, Alternative, Punk, Hard Rock
- Released: Oct 07, 2008
- ℗ 2008 DGC Records
