What makes Rise Up by Saliva notable?

Rise Up achieved significant chart success, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart. The album's title track received notable radio airplay and was featured in various sports-related broadcasts, helping to reintroduce Saliva to a new generation of listeners. Released in 2014, Rise Up marked Saliva's first album after a lineup change that saw the departure of original lead vocalist Josey Scott. This album came during a period of reestablishment for the band, as they sought to reaffirm their presence in the nu metal scene following years of fluctuating popularity since their peak in the early 2000s.

Rise Up works well if you're into steady mid-tempo anthems throughout, cathartic sing-alongs with friends and gritty emotional release moments.

How many songs are on Rise Up?

Rise Up has 12 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Rise Up

Saliva · 2014

41 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal

Energetic anthems blend aggressive riffs with catchy melodies, showcasing a confident return to form for the band.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Rise Up — The title track sets the tone for the album with its powerful message of perseverance and resilience, making it an anthem for overcoming challenges.
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She Can Sure Hide Crazy — This track combines humor and relatable storytelling, showcasing Saliva's ability to blend catchy hooks with playful lyrics about complicated relationships.
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In It to Win It — An empowering closer, this song encapsulates the album's themes of determination and commitment, featuring driving instrumentals that energize listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features energetic compositions with a mix of aggressive and melodic elements, appealing to fans of heavy metal.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, while the second half introduces more melodic elements.
Several tracks feature a call-and-response vocal style, enhancing the anthemic quality of the choruses.
The title track 'Rise Up' is strategically placed as the opener, setting a confident tone for the rest of the album.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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

steady mid-tempo anthems throughout
cathartic sing-alongs with friends
gritty emotional release moments
motivational tracks for workouts
consistent flow for road trips

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows the band's vitality after lineup changes and reestablishes their sound.
Themes: post-lineup reestablishment· playful relationship dynamics
Career context: Released in 2014, Rise Up marked Saliva's first album after a lineup change that saw the departure of original lead vocalist Josey Scott. This album came during a period of reestablishment for the band, as they sought to reaffirm their presence in the nu metal scene following years of fluctuating popularity since their peak in the early 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors: Mudvayne· Disturbed· Godsmack