Long Forgotten Songs: B-Sides & Covers
Rise Against · 2013
78 min · 26 tracks · melodic hardcore
A raw collection of melodic hardcore anthems infused with poignant lyrics and dynamic instrumentation.
Why this album works
This compilation album is notable for its exploration of themes that resonate with punk culture, while also including covers that pay homage to influential artists. It further solidified Rise Against's position within the punk scene, showcasing their ability to blend personal struggle with broader societal critiques, which garnered positive critical reception.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with surprises short bursts of energetic anthems poignant lyrics for reflection
- Context
- By the time 'Long Forgotten Songs: B-Sides & Covers' was released in 2013, Rise Against had already established themselves as a significant force in punk rock. This album followed their commercially successful album 'Endgame' from 2011 and showcased a mix of previously unreleased tracks and covers that highlighted their versatility and commitment to social issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- NOFX· Sum 41· Strung Out
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Historia calamitatum 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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 8:37
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