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Appeal to Reason is the fifth studio album by American punk rock band Rise Against.It was released on October 7, 2008. A melodic hardcore album, Appeal to Reason marked a musical shift from the gritty hardcore punk sound that had previously defined the band's career to what some have viewed as a more radio-friendly sound, with greater emphasis on production and bigger, more anthemic choruses.
"Savior" is a song by American punk rock band Rise Against, featured on their fifth studio album Appeal to Reason (2008). In contrast to the social and political topics normally discussed in Rise Against songs, "Savior" is about forgiveness and broken relationships.
Rise Against's music was initially characterized by its gritty combination of hardcore punk and melodic hardcore. [9] With the release of Appeal to Reason, the band's music shifted toward a more accessible and radio-friendly sound, with greater emphasis on production value. [10]
Rise Against released the song as the Appeal to Reason 's first single on August 25, 2008. [4] "Re-Education (Through Labor)" is a punk rock song that opens with a heavy metal guitar riff. [5] [6] John Hanson of Sputnikmusic commented that "Re-Education (Through Labor)" sounds similar to another Rise Against song, "Ready to Fall". [6]
[81] [a] In the midst of Appeal to Reason 's singles, Rise Against also released three EPs in 2009, including a short split album with Anti-Flag. [83] [84] [85] To promote the album, Rise Against embarked on the Appeal To Reason Tour, which began with United States–based tour with Thrice, Alkaline Trio, and The Gaslight Anthem. [86]
Lead vocalist Tim McIlrath wrote the music and lyrics for "Hero of War" during the recording sessions of Rise Against's fifth album Appeal to Reason.Toward the completion of Appeal to Reason, McIlrath thought to include an acoustic song he had written earlier in the sessions, but was not sure if it would fit with the rest of the hardcore music on the album.
It is the second single from their 2008 album Appeal to Reason. Hitting number four on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, "Audience of One" is Rise Against's third-highest charting single, behind the previous single from Appeal to Reason, "Re-Education (Through Labor)", which peaked at number three and the third single "Savior".
Endgame is the sixth studio album by American punk rock band Rise Against.It was released on March 15, 2011, by DGC Records and Interscope Records.A melodic hardcore album, Endgame continues the trend by Rise Against towards more crisp, polished production, which began with the band's previous album Appeal to Reason.