Record Label: Geffen Records
Release Date: March 15, 2011
Parental Advisory?: No
Endgame, the latest release from Chicago-based punk band Rise Against, has finally made it to store shelves, and it does not disappoint. The fast paced, high energy sound will most assuredly get your foot tapping, your blood pumping, and may, in some cases, get you driving a little too fast. All the while, the strong political and social messages will touch you, and get you thinking long after you turn the album off.
Rise Against is a band that seems to just keep getting better and better, and Endgame very much continues this trend. This album is easily the best new release of the year. Rise Against has provided an incredible sound, one that is instantly recognizable and all their own. Every instrument is played perfectly, and that sound comes across flawlessly. The guitar work is above and beyond most punk offerings and will have you playing the air guitar along with every song on the album. You will, without question, find yourself humming the song lyrics after only hearing them a few times.
The vocals of front man Tim Mcllrath are not only powerful, but also incredibly thought- provoking, once again delivering the excellent mix of singing and screaming that Rise Against fans have all come to know and love. The political and social messages here are so strong that even people who aren't fans of the band or genre should give it a listen, if only to just hear the cry for help and the wake up call that Mcllrath and the rest of the band delivers. With every track, Endgame touches on many important issues, from the war and mistreatment of our soldiers, to the disaster that was hurricane Katrina, and more, making Endgame an incredibly thought-provoking album that really should be required listening for every citizen of this country.
The only complaint that could possibly be brought against this album is that it's over all too quickly. Clocking in at just a little bit under forty-six minutes, the album is not too short, but Endgame is so good that it does leave you wanting more. Minor complaints aside, this album should be a frontrunner for album of the year. The spectacular mix of hardcore and punk vocals, along with the deep political messages, and the high-energy musical performance make Endgame a must-have for anyone who is a fan of the band, the genre, or even music itself.
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