Melodic-punk band Rise Against's first record on a major label (Geffen) may be the most accessible when compared to those that came before, but it still manages to keep the raw elements that earned them a respectful following on the underground circuit in their early years. Siren Song Of The Counter Culture is an incredibly catchy and emotionally rewarding forty-minute experience. This was actually the album that first introduced me to the artistic vibrancy of the Chicago-based band. Upon hearing 'Give It All', one of their most prominent songs, as the backing music to a random freerunning video on YouTube, I felt intrigued to hear more. So I picked up the CD ...  Read the complete review

Rise Against 3rd Album does not disappoint. The album is full of amazing songs with meaningful lyrics and powerful guitars and drums. The song listing is as follows: 1. "State of the Union" 2. "The First Drop" 3. "Life Less Frightening" 4. "Paper Wings" 5. "Blood to Bleed" 6. "To Them These Streets Belong" 7. "Tip the Scales" 8. "Anywhere But Here" 9. "Give It All" - 2:50 10. "Dancing for Rain" 11. "Swing Life Away" 12. "Rumors of My Demise Have Been ...  Read the complete review

If you've read my other reviews, you might know that Rise Against are my ultimate favourite band. Ever. Siren Song of the Counter Culture was their third album to be released, and has some of their best songs on it. I'll just pick out a few songs to write about, instead of a full song-by-song review. State of the Union Not one of my favourites in general, but it serves as a brilliant starter for the album. It succeeds in getting your heart going and perhaps moshing around your bedroom. Life Less Frightening One of my favourite Rise Against songs (of which there are many). Brilliant guitar riff, some surprisingly good ...  Read the complete review