The first song I ever heard by Rise Against was 1000 Good Intentions... certainly not "poppy". I do agree, however, that this song is about as close to mainstream as you can get with this band, next to Swing Life Away.
The beauty of Rise Against is that they pull it off like no other punk band can. What is truly execellent about their music, besides the gripping vocals and powerful sound, are the lyrics of the songs. Rise Against doesn't just sing about girlfriends and heartache and the self-pity or angst and suicide and rage. These lyrics have meaning. That's a rare thing to find in music these days.
I repeat: These lyrics have meaning! Paper Wings talks about the uncertainty of people, and how you can only truly count on yourself. You have to lead the life that's right for you, and sometimes that means leaving behind the people you wish you could take with you.
Songs like these are the reason Rise Against are the greatest band around.
Let's Recap:
Powerful sound? Check.
Powerful vocals? Check.
Powerful lyrics? Check.
Best damn band around? You better believe that's a check!
It's a kickass band the bassist rocks guitars too and vocals are incredible but the drumming is kind of wack they could have done a way better job with another drummer...
It's a kickass band the bassist rocks guitars too and vocals are incredible but the drumming is kind of wack they could have done a way better job with another drummer...
The first song I ever heard by Rise Against was 1000 Good Intentions... certainly not "poppy". I do agree, however, that this song is about as close to mainstream as you can get with this band, next to Swing Life Away.
The beauty of Rise Against is that they pull it off like no other punk band can. What is truly execellent about their music, besides the gripping vocals and powerful sound, are the lyrics of the songs. Rise Against doesn't just sing about girlfriends and heartache and the self-pity or angst and suicide and rage. These lyrics have meaning. That's a rare thing to find in music these days.
I repeat: These lyrics have meaning! Paper Wings talks about the uncertainty of people, and how you can only truly count on yourself. You have to lead the life that's right for you, and sometimes that means leaving behind the people you wish you could take with you.
Songs like these are the reason Rise Against are the greatest band around.
Let's Recap: Powerful sound? Check. Powerful vocals? Check. Powerful lyrics? Check. Best damn band around? You better believe that's a check!
It's a kickass band the bassist rocks guitars too and vocals are incredible but the drumming is kind of wack they could have done a way better job with another drummer...
It's a kickass band the bassist rocks guitars too and vocals are incredible but the drumming is kind of wack they could have done a way better job with another drummer...