Long Forgotten Songs: B-Sides & Covers
Rise Against · 2013
78 min · 26 tracks · melodic hardcore
A vibrant collection of melodic hardcore anthems interspersed with poignant acoustic renditions and compelling covers that echo social and personal themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Historia calamitatum Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Ballad of Hollis Brown — This cover transforms Bob Dylan's stark narrative into a raw display of emotion, aligning perfectly with Rise Against's punk ethos while showcasing their ability to reinterpret classic material.
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Give It All — Originally from their album Siren Song of the Counter Culture, this track encapsulates the band's signature sound and thematic depth, making it a standout representation of their lyrical focus on struggle and resilience.
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Everchanging (acoustic) — This stripped-down version highlights the vulnerability in the lyrics, allowing listeners to connect with the emotional core of the song in a way that contrasts sharply with its original arrangement.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- short bursts of energetic anthems
- poignant lyrics for reflection
- acoustic moments for introspection
- dynamic shifts throughout listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek polished studio productions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A collection of B-sides and covers that showcases the band's range but isn't a primary entry point.
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Long Forgotten Songs: B-Sides & Covers comes after Rise Against's commercially successful album Endgame (2011). This compilation showcases the band's evolution while providing fans with a glimpse into their unreleased tracks and interpretations of other artists' songs, marking a significant pause in their typical studio album cycle.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Strike Anywhere· Against Me!· Pennywise
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Give It All
The chorus shifts to an urgent call for perseverance amidst adversity.
This shift emphasizes the determination inherent in the song's message, driving home the urgency and intensity that characterize Rise Against's approach to social issues.
Tracklist
- 1 Historia calamitatum Start here 3:22
- 2 Death Blossoms 2:34
- 3 Elective Amnesia 3:54
- 4 Grammatizator 2:09
- 5 Blind 2:34
- 6 Everchanging (acoustic) 4:21
- 7 Generation Lost 3:48
- 8 Dirt and Roses 3:13
- 9 Ballad of Hollis Brown 5:11
- 10 Sight Unseen 3:55
- 11 Lanterns 3:51
- 12 Making Christmas 3:27
- 13 Join the Ranks 1:28
- 14 Built to Last 1:54
- 15 Voice of Dissent 1:59
- 16 Little Boxes 1:29
- 17 Give It All 2:49
- 18 Minor Threat 1:40
- 19 Obstructed View 2:03
- 20 But Tonight We Dance 2:47
- 21 Nervous Breakdown 2:08
- 22 Gethsemane 2:29
- 23 Boy’s No Good 1:19
- 24 Any Way You Want It 2:57
- 25 Sliver 2:03
- 26 The Ghost of Tom Joad 8:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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