Rise Against - Real revolution begins at learning.

So, I decided to show you guys my favorite band.



Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1999. Their current lineup consists of Tim McIlrath (vocals, guitar), Joe Principe (bass guitar), Brandon Barnes (drums), and Zach Blair (guitar), all of whom are straight edge (excluding Barnes) PETA supporters and strict vegetarians. The band is currently signed to Geffen, a record label owned by Universal Music Group. To date, Rise Against has released five albums, two EPs, and one DVD.

Rise Against rose to fame with its first two major label releases, Siren Song of the Counter Culture (2004) and The Sufferer & the Witness (2006), with hits such as "Give It All", "Swing Life Away", "Ready to Fall", "Prayer of the Refugee", and "The Good Left Undone". Their most recent studio album, Appeal to Reason, was released in North America on October 7, 2008, producing the singles "Re-Education (Through Labor)" and "Audience of One".

More here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rise_Against

Something was once said by Tim Mcllarth that really meant something to me.
"Real revolution begins at learning. If you're not angry, you're not paying attention."

-Tim Mcllrath

Here's some songs by them:

Audience of One

http://www.lyricsmania.com/lyrics/rise_against_lyrics_3966/appeal_to_reason_lyrics_84562/audience_of_one_lyrics_839348.html

Savior

http://www.lyricsmania.com/lyrics/rise_against_lyrics_3966/appeal_to_reason_lyrics_84562/savior_lyrics_839351.html

Hero of War

http://www.metrolyrics.com/hero-of-war-lyrics-rise-against.html

And my personal favorite, and even my personal themesong,

Paper Wings

http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Paper-Wings-lyrics-Rise-Against/F6558E047E24A03048256EF0000C3641

I absolutely love their songs--the lyrics and vocals are very good, the meanings behind the songs are very inspiring, aspiring, and poetic... whilst they're hidden behind a past-paced, upbeat song which at the same time seems to have a sense of sadness to it.

Hope you'll look into this and post your thoughts.

I think they did prayer to the refugee... didn't really care for it.

Psyche wrote:

I think they did prayer to the refugee... didn't really care for it.

They did. I don't really like Prayer... I mean, it's a good song, just not their best.