Rise Against - The Unraveling

Artist:

Rise Against

UPC:

751097069523

See Also:

NOFX Anti-Flag Green Day

Description:

Rise Against: Tim (vocals); Mr. Precision (guitar, background vocals); Joe (bass, background vocals); Brandon (drums).
Recorded at Sonic Iguana Studios, Lafayette, Indiana in December 2000.
Rise Against: Chris Chasse, Tim McIlrath (guitars); Joe Principe (electric bass); Brandon Barnes.
Personnel: Tim McIlrath (vocals, guitar); Chris Chasse (guitar, background vocals); Todd Mohney, Dan Wleklinski (guitar); Brandon Barnes (drums); Russ Rankin, Joe Principe (background vocals).
Audio Remasterer: Bill Stevenson.
Audio Remixer: Bill Stevenson.
Liner Note Author: Tim McIlrath.
Recording information: Sonic Iguana Studios, Lafayette, IN (12/2000).
Photographer: Nabil Elderkin.
Rise Against`s The Unraveling seems to be a bit of a change for Fat Wreck Chords. Oh, it`s still punk (surprisingly, it was recorded by Mass Giorgini), it`s just a lot more aggressive and not nearly as cheesy as many of the label`s acts. This album is not poppy, and there`s no juvenile humor; Rise Against is a pretty tough band and The Unraveling shows that aspect. The vocals have a good deal of melody and range, yet can break into screaming at any moment, as many of the tracks show. Songs like "Everchanging" show the possibilities that the Chicago quartet is capable of. The lyrics are mature and thoughtful, dealing with friendships and relationships, religion and memories. Similar comparisons could be made to Whippersnapper and Grey Area, yet there are certain ways The Unraveling stands out on its own, primarily in its use of melody in the vocals. While Whippersnapper`s vocals are more metal and Grey Area`s punk, Rise Against is melodic hardcore. Showing that they`re not too far from their roots in 88 Fingers Louie, the punk energy is pure and unadulterated here. If there were ever an album to help bring back the finger pointing and circle pits, The Unraveling might be a good bet. ~ Kurt Morris

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Alive and Well
2. My Life Inside Your Heart
3. Great Awakening
4. Six Ways `Til Sunday
5. 401 Kill
6. Art of Losing, The
7. Remains of Summer Memories
8. Unraveling, The
9. Reception Fades
10. Stained Glass and Marble
11. Everchanging
12. Sometimes Selling Out Is Giving Up
13. 3 Day Weekend
14. 1000 Good Intentions
15. Weight of Time
16. Faint Resemblance
17. Join the Ranks - (bonus track)
18. Gethsemane - (bonus track)

Album Information

Release Date:

08/23/2005

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Hardcore/Punk

Label:

Fat Wreck Chords

Producer:

Mass Giorgini; Mass Giorgini; Rise Against

Catalog Number:

FAT 695CD

Original Release Year:

2001

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

40 : 36

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