Album · Released 7 October 2008
Appeal to Reason
Rise Against sound more certain than their songs always justify on Appeal to Reason. The guitars are full, the rhythms are firm, and Tim McIlrath delivers the words with a familiar rough edge. There are excellent moments here, but the band's broad statements sometimes arrive with more authority than detail. Collapse (Post-Amerika) makes a strong opening because its pace and sharp guitar attack supply a clear purpose. Re-Education (Through Labor)…
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Appeal to ReasonOur album review · 31 July 2025
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