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Siren Song of the Counter Culture
Punk · 2004 · 12 tracks

Siren Song of the Counter Culture

Rise Against

High-velocity melodic hardcore that balances blistering speed with radio-ready hooks and sharp social commentary. The record that bridged the underground and the mainstream.

August 10, 2004 · Geffen Records

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A high-octane blend of righteous indignation and desperate optimism.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
State of the Union
2:19
02
The First Drop
2:39
03
Life Less Frightening
3:44
04
Paper Wings
3:44
05
Blood to Bleed
3:48
06
To Them These Streets Belong
2:49
07
Tip the Scales
3:49
08
Anywhere but Here
3:38
09
Give It All
2:51
10
Dancing for Rain
4:01
11
Swing Life Away
3:20
12
Rumors of My Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
4:14
Moments Worth Listening For
The absolute throat-shredding chaos of the opening minute of State of the Union.
The sudden, jarring shift to a gentle acoustic strum on Swing Life Away.
The gang-vocal explosion during the bridge of Give It All that demands a singalong.
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