1. BenC

   10

   Dominic you are completely outa line, this album is the best yet i've heard from Rise Against. Its solid, timely and awesome fun to listen to. Ultimately, it doesnt matter if they've gona a bit mainstream, as long as their music still holds the quality that made Sufferer and the Witness, and it does. Ive been listening since The Unraveling and other albums from them, but ive gotta say this is the best by far. Tim's lyrics are so sharp and relevant to everything they stand for. Perfect album, perfect band.… Expand

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2. jimmck9

   8

   Damn Rise Against is good. I don't like it as much as TSATW but it's real good. Tim is perfect for this music, his voice has so much energy and emotion. I love the song Audience of One and Savior of course. Not a bad song on the album. A must listen… Expand

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3. ChrisP

   7

   At first I was crazy excited about this album since RA is my absolute favorite band, and I listened to all the songs through and through. Then I realized that I was less excited with the actual songs than with the fact that I had new material from my favorite band. Siren Song and S&W both have songs that are rhythmically, lyrically, and musically superior to any other rock band; and while Appeal certainly has its powerful points (Savior, Re-Education, Entertainment), at the end of the day, I'd much rather listen to their previous 3 albums. I think RA needs to turn back from the pop genre, not necissarily revisit the Unraveling, but find a good point to compromise. Powerful is good, and most of these songs are somewhat boring.… Expand

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4. DominicJ.

   0

   disaapointing, every album for me just heads more and more mainstream, from the unravelling to revolutions, 2 very good albums, things started to slip slightly in siren song, and sufferer and the witness for me (although rather enjoying the album) was aimed to appeal to a wider audience, not the punk fans who have followed rise against for many years. Now i'm seeing reviews about how this new album is full of brilliant songs, it just isn't true! for real rise against fans who haven't just jumped on the bandwagon since the 2006 release of s&tw, i'd say avoid this album, it will only leave you feeling almost angered at the, what can only be described as a sell-out attempt, album. This to me is showing rise against are heading very much down the same route as the offspring, it's a real pity. the chicago "punk" band has really let itself down with this!… Expand

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