Rise Against
Rise Against is an American melodic hardcore band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rise Against's music emphasizes melody, catchy hooks, an aggressive sound and playstyle, and rapid tempos. Lyrically, the band is known for their social commentary, covering a wide range of topics such as politics, animal rights, humanitarianism, and environmentalism.
How Critics See Rise Against
Chorus pulls the clearest critic-consensus signals out of this discography: the highest-rated record, the tightest agreement, the sharpest split, and the best place to start.
Ricochet
2025
Highest ChoruScore in this discography at 73/100 across 6 reviews.
Rise Against's Ricochet pushes the band from street-level punk into arena-scaled anthems while keeping a core of political urgency and refined songwriting. Across professional revi...
Ricochet
2025
Best balance of score, review depth, and critic agreement for a first listen.
Rise Against's Ricochet pushes the band from street-level punk into arena-scaled anthems while keeping a core of political urgency and refined songwriting. Across professional revi...
