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Universal acclaim- based on 37 Ratings

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  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Post-Hardcore, Hardcore Punk, Punk Revival, Punk-Pop
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The Violence
Dancing on the crumbling precipices The rocks are coming loose just at the edge Are we laughing? Are we crying? Are we drowning? Are we dead? Or is... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Kerrang!
    Jun 19, 2017
    100
    More often than not, though, Rise Against let you reach your own conclusions, and therein lies the difference between merely preaching to the choir and reaching the whole congregation. [3 Jun 2017, p.50]
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  2. Alternative Press
    Jun 9, 2017
    80
    You can hear that rage burning throughout this record’s 11 songs, most notably on “Mourning In Amerika,” “Welcome To The Breakdown” and the untamed aggression of “Bullshit,” on which frontman Tim McIlrath rails against the divisive politics that sadly led us to an orange man in the White House.
  3. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jun 12, 2017
    80
    Their strength is in their inclusivity--yes, they’re from a punk background, but this is melodic hardcore with killer choruses to stir the hardest of hearts, bursting with a positive energy that channels your adrenaline until passive listening becomes all but impossible.
  4. Rock Sound
    Jun 9, 2017
    70
    One of punk’s few great constants, the Chicago four-piece are back and as furious as ever with this eighth album. As you’d expect, they don’t fumble the ball.
  5. Clash Music
    Jun 13, 2017
    70
    At times Wolves' polished, pop-tinged punk sounds more like a proffered Pepsi can than a clenched Molotov cocktail, but it is still punk to its bones in a time when the label tends to be skin-deep.
  6. Paste Magazine
    Jun 9, 2017
    58
    For being one of the first big punk albums in post-Trump America, Wolves doesn’t howl nearly enough and rarely shows its fangs.
  7. Sputnikmusic
    Jun 9, 2017
    44
    It doesn't help that the music in general is so stubbornly tepid. Sure, overall it's a step up from The Black Market, but there's nothing here that gives the hope of Rise Against vaguely recalling what they used to be good at.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. doolan2355
    Jun 11, 2017
    9
    Beautiful lyrics and meaningful tone help shape the mood of the album. Songs like Wolves offer a great range of variety and energy. WhileBeautiful lyrics and meaningful tone help shape the mood of the album. Songs like Wolves offer a great range of variety and energy. While songs like Far from Perfect give a very different hopeful tone that Rise Against doesn't usually pursue. Welcome to the Breakdown is very catchy and I recently learned it on guitar so I can jam out to it even more. House on Fire has greatly crafted lyrics and is backed up by atmospheric guitar riffs. **** is a strong song that solidly displays its message. Some songs has weak spots but there are no songs in this album that I dislike.
    Mainly because of their age, Rise Against may not be able to scream as strong as they could a decade ago, but they have succeeded in pursuing more styles of music. Their message as a band is as strong as it was years ago, their symbol still means something.    … Expand
  2. synchronized
    Jun 15, 2017
    9
    Being a fan of rise against since 2001, and seeing people jump on board during siren songs, and sufferer and witness era, judging the band asBeing a fan of rise against since 2001, and seeing people jump on board during siren songs, and sufferer and witness era, judging the band as if they aren't 88 fingers louise 2.0 evolved is humorous to me. Black Market was Rise against heading in the wrong direction, here they are raw again, melodic, and experimenting with unique riffs.

    This is barely over produced, if anything Sufferer and recent albums where far too much. This album will grow on you, blare it in your car and forget about the fools who say "Rise against has lost it", they are reawakening with this album, raw, pure, modern punk, still relevant.    … Expand
  4. Zumpano
    Jun 16, 2017
    8
    I honestly think this is better than The Black Market, but not by much. The first half is fast paced and energetic (Wolves, Welcome to theI honestly think this is better than The Black Market, but not by much. The first half is fast paced and energetic (Wolves, Welcome to the Breakdown, The Violence), while the second half (Bullsh*t, Mourning in Amerika, Miracle) feels more slowed and mellowed out which is fine when you come to think about it.

    People are having an issue with the overproduction, but I see no problem with it tbh even though I can see where people are coming from to a certain degree. However, NEVER DO A SKA ORIENTED SONG AGAIN GUYS! PLEASE! It's not terrible, but it doesn't work well in this scenario.

    It has its moments. I enjoyed the title track, Welcome to the Breakdown, Parts Per Million . Others such as Bullsh*t and Politics of Love don't really stand out too much, but they're not bad either.

    Would I call it their best? Hell no. It barely cracks the top 5. But I still recommend you give this album a listen to whenever you get the chance or have nothing else to listen to.    … Expand
  5. amoryblue6
    Jun 11, 2017
    7
    Right off the bat I can say that I enjoyed Wolves as a project more than Rise Against's last effort, The Black Market. Wolves doesn't shiftRight off the bat I can say that I enjoyed Wolves as a project more than Rise Against's last effort, The Black Market. Wolves doesn't shift the musical direction RA has been doing for years. They are still very much the political, punk ensemble that packs intellectual lyrics behind melodic and crunchy guitars. What they did with Wolves isn't new and that isn't entirely bad. It's an easy listen for anyone that is a fan of the genre, but it doesn't excel for the very same reason. Although it doesn't quite stack up to some of their previous works, Wolves is still a solid album and worth a listen.… Expand
  6. Music_Observer
    Aug 15, 2017
    6
    For a band that doesn’t seem to be able to find uniqueness or style within their heavy rock sound, this was a somewhat enjoyable journey withFor a band that doesn’t seem to be able to find uniqueness or style within their heavy rock sound, this was a somewhat enjoyable journey with well-formed melodic shapes, but their overall shortcomings in finding power while trying to be too perfect give off no substantial rewards. My Score: 106/180 (Okay) = 5.9/10… Expand
  7. Codyfeld1988
    Jun 9, 2017
    6
    I really don't have anything negative to say about the album nor do i have really anything good to say about it. It's not bad but none of theI really don't have anything negative to say about the album nor do i have really anything good to say about it. It's not bad but none of the song's really feel unique. This to me is one RA's weakest albums. Bullsh$t is solid though.… Expand

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