Siren Song Of The Counter Culture

Rise Against: Tim (vocals, guitar); Joe (bass instrument, background vocals); Chris, Brandon.
Recording information: Plumper Mountain Sound, Gibson's BC, Canada; Warehouse Studios, Vancouver, Canada.
Once the dust settled on the now-defunct 88 Fingers Louie, bassist Joe Principe founded Rise Against. In the spirit of its musical heroes (Black Flag to name one), the band got in the van and built a loyal following before taking the risky leap from indie to major label. For its third full-length, Rise Against side steps the pop-punk breakup music saturating the scene in 2004. Instead, the Chicago quartet channels classic punk-rock unrest, brandishing socially conscious lyrics in front of a backdrop of eager melody and tireless hardcore energy. SIREN SONG OF THE COUNTER CULTURE stretches itself stylistically, from the thrashy "State of the Union" to the compellingly melodic "Tip the Scales" to the acoustic ballad "Swing Life Away." Feverishly poppy and catchy, "Rumors of My Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated" captures Rise Against at their best, waving the punk-rock banner proudly for a new generation of fans.

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