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Appeal to Reason

Rise Against · 2008

51 min · 14 tracks · melodic hardcore

Melodic hardcore riffs collide with politically charged lyrics, creating an urgent call to action.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • thought-provoking lyrical themes
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 4, 2008, 'Appeal to Reason' marked Rise Against's fifth studio album and followed their commercial breakthrough with 'The Sufferer & The Witness' in 2006. This album showcased a refined sound while diving deeper into socio-political themes, positioning the band as a leading voice in punk rock during a turbulent political climate.
Stylistic neighbors
Strike Anywhere· Against Me!· Pennywise
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Endgame — Continues the urgent themes with a polished sound and strong melodies.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Collapse (Post‐Amerika) 3:19
  • 2 Long Forgotten Sons 4:01
  • 3 Re‐Education (Through Labor) 3:42
  • 4 The Dirt Whispered 3:09
  • 5 Kotov Syndrome 3:04
  • 6 From Heads Unworthy 3:42
  • 7 The Strength to Go On 3:27
  • 8 Audience of One 4:05
  • 9 Entertainment 3:34
  • 10 Hero of War 4:13
  • 11 Savior 4:02
  • 12 Hairline Fracture 4:02
  • 13 Whereabouts Unknown 4:01
  • 14 Historia calamitatum 3:22

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