“ Broken Dreams” isn’t the only track stuffed with an infectious appeal, as the repetitive “ Sooner or Later” dishes out the perfect crowd-pleasing anthem that is sure to draw the audience in to sing along. At every twist there is yet another hook to draw listeners further in, committed to the rallying cry Rise Against has crafted. It is also one of the least repetitive numbers, flowing seamlessly from a lofty chorus to isolated vocals before roping in a distant call of many voices in unison. Lead guitarist Zach Blair also shows off with a number of spectacular riffs, adding a splash of flavor some of the other tracks lack. Of all musicians in the band, McIlrath has the greatest pressure not to show the weight of time, but his voice still carries astounding power as he shouts each word of opener “ The Numbers.” The same continued energy could be said for all of Rise Against, as “ Nowhere Generation” maintains the same fire that has been burning since the band’s inception in 1999, relentless in crushing speed and lofty choruses.Įven if each song on “ Nowhere Generation” is prepared to top the charts, as their singles have for the past decade with a reliable formula in tow, the clear standout and instant earworm from this latest offering is “ Broken Dreams, Inc.” Brandon Barnes urges the drums at a tremendous gallop through each verse, carrying McIlrath’s cries to even greater heights. As one of the band’s founding members, his emotive voice has long carried the band’s politically charged lyrics with a strong appeal to fans of pop and heavy music alike. Smooth in the most sensitive moments but roaring like a tempest at its peak is the vocal talent of front-man Tim McIlrath. Following up the ravenous hunger of 2017’s “Wolves,” Rise Against delivers their usual dose of blistering social commentary within their latest opus “ Nowhere Generation.” Brimming with the usual mixture of anger and melancholy, this latest album is proof that even after two decades of punk-fueled fury, Rise Against are still chomping at the bit for the next big hit. Since then the quartet has been the picture of consistency, both with an unwavering lineup and an unmistakable sonic signature that has pushed them to headline shows across the world. Rise Against been at the forefront of the mainstream punk rock scene for the better part of two decades, rocketing to fame following breakout album “ Appeal to Reason” in 2008.
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