01. The Violence (From
Wolves)
02. Audience of One (From
Appeal to Reason)
03. Faint Resemblance (From
The Unraveling)
04. House on Fire (From
Wolves)
05. Like the Angel (From
Revolutions per Minute)
06. Miracle (From
Wolves)
07. Savior (From
Appeal to Reason)
08. Wait for Me (From
Endgame)
09. Far From Perfect (From
Wolves)
10. Voices Off Camera (From
Revolutions per Minute)
It's no secret that I love Rise Against and believe them to be one of the greatest Punk bands of all time. Seeing them recently headline the second stage at Download Festival (read my review here) really hammered this home. I feel very lucky to have seen this band so many times in their prime, delivering the perfect show time after time.
The Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol.1 is a collection of songs from their repertoire, having been given the acoustic, unplugged treatment. Hearing them in this form shows a different dimension to the songs and reminds the listener how amazing Tim McIlrath's lyrics are. They are pure poetry, and politically resonate just as much now, as they did when they were written.
Every song is a superb unplugged rendition of a bonafide classic. Each is a beautiful reflection of the ugliness in the world that inspired it, and there is a depth to these songs that I genuinely believe will keep them relevant forever. The Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol. 1 is more than just a stop-gap between Wolves (read my review here) and their next studio album. It's an essential part of their back catalogue, and I'm looking forward to Vol. 2 very much indeed.
The Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol.1 is a collection of songs from their repertoire, having been given the acoustic, unplugged treatment. Hearing them in this form shows a different dimension to the songs and reminds the listener how amazing Tim McIlrath's lyrics are. They are pure poetry, and politically resonate just as much now, as they did when they were written.
Every song is a superb unplugged rendition of a bonafide classic. Each is a beautiful reflection of the ugliness in the world that inspired it, and there is a depth to these songs that I genuinely believe will keep them relevant forever. The Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol. 1 is more than just a stop-gap between Wolves (read my review here) and their next studio album. It's an essential part of their back catalogue, and I'm looking forward to Vol. 2 very much indeed.
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