What does Rise sound like?

A soaring blend of alternative rock and pop melodies, infused with anthemic choruses and introspective lyrics. Rooted in alternative rock and pop rock. Start with "Live and Never Die".

Is Rise a good place to start with The Rasmus?

Yes, Rise is recommended as a starting point for new The Rasmus listeners. A soaring blend of alternative rock and pop melodies, infused with anthemic choruses and introspective lyrics. In 2022, The Rasmus released 'Rise' as their first album after a four-year hiatus following 'Dark Matters' (2018). This album marked a return to their signature sound while also exploring new themes of resilience and hope. The band sought to reconnect with fans and re-establish their place in the music scene.

Rise works well if you're into energetic motivational anthems, short, impactful listening sessions and uplifting themes and moods.

How many songs are on Rise?

Rise has 10 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Rise

The Rasmus · 2022

36 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock

A soaring blend of alternative rock and pop melodies, infused with anthemic choruses and introspective lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Rise — The title track embodies the album's central theme of overcoming adversity, featuring powerful vocals that elevate its message of resilience.
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Live and Never Die Start here — This opening track sets an energetic tone for the album, blending catchy hooks with motivational lyrics that encourage embracing life fully.
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Fireflies — 'Fireflies' showcases the band's ability to balance pop sensibilities with rock instrumentation, creating an infectious anthem about fleeting moments.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album blends anthemic rock with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong production and thematic consistency.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, alternating between quieter verses and explosive choruses, enhancing the emotional impact.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

energetic motivational anthems
short, impactful listening sessions
uplifting themes and moods
dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Marks a strong return after a hiatus, showcasing continued creativity and relevance.
Themes: anthemic resilience· personal empowerment· post-experimentation revival
Career context: In 2022, The Rasmus released 'Rise' as their first album after a four-year hiatus following 'Dark Matters' (2018). This album marked a return to their signature sound while also exploring new themes of resilience and hope. The band sought to reconnect with fans and re-establish their place in the music scene.
Stylistic neighbors: HIM· Placebo· 30 Seconds to Mars