This is one of those rare times that I review the record that came out on major label, but hey it is Rise Against record, so a little rule breaking never hurt anyone eh? The new record is here. It consists of 11 songs and the album is great! Rise Against still play their political melodic hardcore punk with heartfelt melodies and lyrics. Tim McIlrath never sounded better and the band is tighter than ever. From the album opener, the title track, across the single “The Violence” to the closing song “Miracle”, there is no bad or boring song on this record. Some songs are faster, some are more anthemic midtempo singalong hits, there is also some reggae stuff, but there is traditional Rise Against trademark hanging over the album as a whole. Some fans say that the band sold out by signing to major label, that they betrayed the underground, the band sounds too apologetic in the interviews when they are stating that this way they will get their message to more people that otherwise would have never heard for Rise Against. I will not judge, I say that I would probably not sign for major, but I was never in such situation. As long as they continue to make great music and great albums, I dont really care for major or not, but there is one thing and that is underground ethics, and I dont think that Rise Against ever gave up on it, major or not. It is far from best Rise Against albums, but it is a good album nonetheless. Top songs:”House On Fire”, “Far From Perfect”, “Mourning in Amerika”.
7/10
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