theme behind the sufferer and the witness rise against

As their second major label record, how does this compare?įrom the very beginning we realize that Rise Against has simultaneously changed things up and kept them the same. The band signed onto Geffen Records and proved that they were not going to let success completely overwhelm their art with 2004’s Siren Song of the Counter Culture. The rhythm section snaps like a taut wire under the furious melodies, propelling each song through quick tempo changes and dynamic shifts to an atypical long 3 or 4 minutes (at least for a punk band).

Tim McIlrath’s heart-on-sleeve lyrics and vocals can be identified from a mile away as he screams every note with gusto and sincerity. The band’s brash, bouncy guitars rampage through each song like two tigers playfully wrestling. You can pretty much recognize a Rise Against song as soon as it comes on the radio, even if you come in halfway through. Review Summary: Rise Against make another great album, but how long can they keep it up with the constraints of their sound? Regardless, this is an enjoyable listen marred only by a few forced songs and a generally toned-down attack.

Theme behind the sufferer and the witness rise against