First Time Hearing Rise Against! Vocal ANALYSIS of "Prayer of the Refugee"

I have missed out on a LOT of early 2000's music, including Rise Against. In a KZbin Community poll a couple weeks ago, I asked all of you where to start on this journey and you led me here to "Prayer Of The Refugee". Not only am I impressed by its messaging and musicality (not to mention the stickiness), but now I want even more Rise Against!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Rise Against for the first time, performing "Prayer Of The Refugee”.
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@kapowmagicmarker]

We need a Tea Time Interview with Tim! He's the nicest guy and Rise Against are just amazing.

[@brennanflora2134]

Absolutely! I was thinking the same thing as soon as Elizabeth's jaw dropped in the beginning.

[@susannamiscera2401]

Omg YES!!!

[@glevii]

Another vote for Tea Time with Tim

[@kennylaysh2776]

And out of all the RA songs I've listened to, they have so much depth to their lyrics. I've never seen an interview with Tim or the band, but I've listened to their songs so much over the years, they feel like a part of me now. It would be amazing to see these two chat! More than almost any band I listen to, I can always turn on a random RA song and get something meaningful from it, and that extra kick to fight through another day.

[@alexandersvensson3965]

This would be amazing.

[@BillAdams-fb3jm]

If you're going to delve into Rise Against, may I recommend: "Swing Life Away" "Give It All" "Audience Of One" "Hero Of War" "Nowhere Generation" Also, the band's cover of "Any Way You Want It" on Revolutions Per Minute is great and really sets a good contrast against the original version by Journey.

[@lazurusknight2724]

Great list, but I would add Like The Angel and The Violence as well

[@christopherwells3467]

I’ll second Swing Life Away and Hero of War. I’d also add Tragedy + Time.

[@woodsea434]

Swing Life Away is a great song.

[@Aeolos67]

All of these PLUS "The Violence".

[@autumnvolume4181]

I'd add "The Numbers" to that list as well, it's definitely the song that catches my attention the most when it comes to vocal delivery.

[@FORGOTTENMINDFREAK23]

They are the epitome of modern punk. All of their songs have a reason, a purpose. They are subversive and their message boils down to human decency. They are amazing.

[@rolanddrinkwalter1447]

Yep that's why they're the Nickelback of punk.. they're commercial and suck

[@Interestingenough4]

They're easily one of the best bands to come out of the 1990s/2000s pop-punk/emo trend, and have translated better than most of the others with time. There's a reason why they're one of the higher-billed acts at the 2023 When We Were Young Festival.

[@Badboyrune2k]

If we're doing fantastic singers of modern punk early to mid 2000:s AFI is really a must. Davey was almost in a class of his own. The 2006 live version of Totalimmortal is fantastic.

[@isabellarobinson6082]

Agreed, my dad introduced me to Rise Against when I was a kid because he loved their music and messages in them so he wanted me to experience that too, I'm 16 now and I've never stopped listening.

[@FORGOTTENMINDFREAK23]

@@Badboyrune2k YES. Tbh she could have a 2 for 1 with Clove Smoke Catharsis (though not as punk). I'd live to see her react to a lot of Sing the Sorrow and some of the later stuff too, like Break Angels

[@jodiemanthei6160]

Hero of War to this day makes me cry. The shift in tone from the beginning to end of the song is overwhelming. Life Less Frightening is another that is a warming to us all.

[@owlplaysgames3910]

Hero of War and Swing Life Away are my two favorites of their songs and I hope she covers them eventually, especially the former

[@adognamedmiley6848]

They have very few songs that are not hyperpolitical and critical of the world.

[@xexinhuxD]

saw them alive last year in Portugal, and i cried a lot in Hero of war, i've got two uncles that are former military and my gf is ukranian and things were heavy..

[@joemiller7082]

If Hero of War gets you crying, what happens when you hear “Make it Stop.”

[@laterreurrouge1917]

For me it's "..but tonight we dance".

[@Tidllybits]

The Good Left Undone is another classic, and the chorus always gave me chills

[@mjslus02]

Might be my favorite Rise Against song!

[@bradsimpson9396]

@@mjslus02mine as well!!

[@danny522010]

I believe in angels, not the kind with wings, no not the kind with Halos

[@zekiel777]

@@danny522010 The kind that brings you home, when home becomes a strange place.

[@rysirion_9102]

It honestly feels like the whole Sufferer&Witness album is a classic, I will never stop listening to every song in it. Worth Dying For, Behind Closed Doors, Ready to Fall, all from that album iirc

[@AreiaUK]

For your next Rise Against adventure, I would HIGHLY recommend 'Make It Stop (September's Children)' - not only are the vocals amazing again, but the message is one of their most powerful that everyone should listen/watch at least once in their life

[@davidhoehner3350]

I very much agree. I find that a majority of their music have a profound message but that song is easily one of their most impactful messages

[@Zerio]

+1

[@brennanflora2134]

Absolutely. That video shreds me every time.

[@oshikurutensai8206]

Other greats include Hero of War, Help Is On The Way, Savior, Satellite, Nowhere Generation, etc.

[@TheLucidityx]

It definitely hits hard. I'd imagine lots of tears would ensue.

[@kennylaysh2776]

If anyone else has similar feelings about it, I think Elizabeth would love their song "Satellite". Listened to it hundreds of times, and it makes me emotional every single time. From "We are the orphans of the American Dream" to "It's not too late, we have the rest of our lives", this song has been like an anthem to me.

[@Wulthrin]

satellite is the best song on that album imo

[@danielsumner872]

YES!! Came here to say this exact thing!! “Satellite” and “Hero Of War” definitely need to be done!! Please make it happen…

[@samhilton4173]

Satellite by P.O.D is way better.

[@sirwoofsalot7505]

The bridge of Satellite makes me emotional every time lol

[@mirandajanssen8012]

Yessss!! Or Savior!

[@brandiprice9074]

One of the best live bands I've ever seen. Rise Against is ridiculously underrated and absurdly brilliant. I love them. ❤️

[@scottp4357]

Yeah i _love_ Rise Against - i had tickets to go see them in 2006 on the Sufferer And The Witness tour but i was ill so had to give them away...was absolutely gutted. Somehow i've managed to miss them every tour until January this year when the planets aligned and I _finally_ got to see them. I still would've loved to have seen them earlier though with more RPM and Counter Culture songs in their setlist.

[@rascataplasgraciasxelpan2513]

yes i have listened a lot of years but i dont like their last albums

[@oxfierceplayxo1667]

Wish I could say the same. Love the sound when it comes to their albums, but the few times I've seen them live, they weren't very good at all.

[@drechsla]

They are amazing live. I am lucky enough to live in Chicago so I have gotten to see them quite a few times over the years. The greatest tour was the Appeal to Reason tour, the Chicago date had Rise Against, Thrice, Alkaline Trio, and The Gaslight Anthem. I have yet to top that show@@scottp4357

[@user-we9pz5rl1z]

The entire album "the sufferer and the witness" is an amazing story. Highly recommend listening to it.

[@zerobit7964]

Faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacts. Huge facts.

[@therandleray]

This album was in repeat the entire year

[@Demorian85]

❤❤❤

[@ze_ink3548]

Vouch, grew up in high school when it dropped and 13 years later I’m still recommending it to those that like the genre

[@mikegriego3671]

I agree 100% Amazing album!

[@theblazenscot618]

True sign of a great band; no one here mentions 1 song. Everyone has a list, of their favorite, most impactful songs.

[@alvatrous]

one of the most consistently good catalogs of any band. very few other bands are even close. mabye sum 41, off spring are the only ones

[@theblazenscot618]

@@alvatrous completely agree. I'd throw in Sublime as well, but I'm a huge fan. That's another band with a fantastic catalog.

[@vinnibod2500]

I'd toss Against Me! into the mix here too.

[@fire2day]

@@vinnibod2500 Baby, I'm an anarchist!

[@9474sammus]

savior, satellite, behind closed doors, hero of war, swing life away, paper wings, whereabouts unknown, wait for me. long forgotten sons, survivors guilt I mean come on that's not even close to all of the best songs i cant think of anyone or any group with a more consistent catalogue.

[@jof860]

I'm happy that Tim gets more recognised as a great vocalist. The Sufferer and the Witness era really demonstrated the power and the range of his voice. I would suggest Ready to Fall for the next analysis bc this guy can rreally scream.

[@ozzydiy1771]

Seriously underrated album

[@liamchapman6889]

My only problem is that he sounds so much better on the studio recordings than he does live, his voice live leaves a lot to be desired

[@lordmmx1303]

@@liamchapman6889 he destroyed his voice I think. I heard him live in small underground bar in 2009 and he sounded great. And then in 2011 in big hall in budapest, and he sounded terrible (he was sick and sound engineer was probably deaf because they sounded baaaaad) .

[@justaguy3310]

​@@liamchapman6889he definitely destroyed his voice. He's always had a weird singing technique

[@sugoruyo]

The greatest thing about Rise Against IMO is their storytelling ability. There's something magnetic about their music, it just pulls you in, holds you there and makes you listen to what they have to say. Criminally underappreciated band and one we would do well to listen to.

[@the406seadonkey6]

Well said.

[@sharris256]

“His voice is pretty but haunting” is maybe the best way I’ve heard Tim McIlrath’s voice described!

[@skapenguin]

I loved when she said that.

[@feardabrood]

This band is so grossly underrated. Their songs are powerful, their music is impactful and their energy is relentless. They are unapologetically political but they speak on issues many atlrtists fear addressing. Definetly hope tovsee more analysis. Savior is their big one, Hero of War will have you weeping, and all of their songs will rock your soul.

[@paulkaehn6203]

Hero of War is my absolute fave

[@TehScat]

Disparity by Design articulates so many powerful points in so little time. It is a thesis in three minutes.

[@ivybennett2274]

​@@TehScat yesssss disparity by design is such an underrated hit of theirs

[@quaticl7293]

They’re great but in no universe are they underrated lol

[@kboanddbo]

Rise Against holds a special place in my heart. The Good Left Undone, Swing Life Away, Dancing for Rain, Savior, and a million other songs are worth checking out.

[@Joseph-ny5rr]

They hold a special place for me as well. Swing life away makes me cry for personal reasons. The amount of great songs is unbelievable, my favorite band of all time.

[@Joseph-ny5rr]

Dancing for rain!!

[@ChaosZero.]

Tim McIlrath is more than just a punk rock songwriter, he's a storyteller giving a voice to those among us that don't have one or struggle to have theirs heard.

[@jndvs95]

You have to do the Good Left Undone next! One of my favorite lines is from that song. it's powerful. "All because of you, I believe in Angels. Not the kind with wings, No not the kind with halos. The ones that bring you home, When home becomes a strange place. I'll follow your voice, all you have to do Is shout it out."

[@nightsgrow6575]

That part is one of the best lyrics of any song out there

[@treesome3979]

"And I can't tell if you're laughing Between each smile there's a tear In your eye There's a train leaving town in an hour It's not waiting for you And neither am I"

[@JustSomeDamnGinger]

Still one of my favourite Rise Against songs. Re-Education (Through Labor) is another favourite. A lot of my rotation when I was younger was Rise Against, Rage Against The Machine, and System Of A Down.

[@godofdun]

This, especially the uncensored version, though I'd totally understand if Elizabeth wouldn't make her reaction based on that version.

[@atomickrispies]

For sure, all those bands still (except for one) hold a special place in my heart today. Rage has turned into Simp for the Machine the last decade so I don't feel the same for them but Rise Against & SOAD I listen to nearly daily.

[@AKNeal81]

If you want message def pick Re-education (Through Labor)

[@pelmfbpndd7065]

killing In the name arials

[@toddchavez5671]

@@atomickrispies Pretty sure Rise against and system have similar politics to Rage

[@AtomicSleuths]

Tim is one of the most talented vocalists in the scene. I cried harder to "Hero Of War" when i saw them live than I did when i was being born.

[@watchin9920]

This song makes me ball my eyes out everytime I hear it

[@DerrickRG91]

ehh.

[@DisguisedAsHuman]

I was going to mention this song too. One of my favorites and a definite gut-punch.

[@Osmodios]

Help is on the way is a criminally under-rated song from them, the lyrics are haunting and the vocal quality is top notch, even more so than Savior or Prayer of the Refugee

[@sola7112]

Another one is But Tonight We Dance. Absolutely incredible.

[@ArmageddonisUnleashe]

Tim is legitimately one of the best punk singers in the scene today, IMO, and the fact that he has kept his voice going strong for over 20 years now is a testament to just how good he is. Fantastic band, and a pretty solid starting point. I recommend following up with either "Savior" if you want the same style of song from him, or "Hero of War" for a softer song that will hit you HARD in the feels. "The Numbers" is also a very solid song if you want to hear how the band sounds now.

[@ValhallaArms]

Hero of War is absolutely my favorite song from them. The emotions it brings are raw

[@Moltarslunch]

​@@ValhallaArms speaking as an Iraq vet, Hero of War kicks me in the balls, in a good way. Reminds me of the sheer waste of that clusterfuck.

[@bryonsteik7435]

Yeah he can sing but he can't beat fat mike

[@RackiePromotions]

I would looooove to have her listen to "Savior", one of my favourite songs from Rise Against.

[@wowrada]

Or go for Sattelite. Missed that one when we were able to vote. One of the best live songs of all time. Just a song to go absolutely bananas :D

[@michaelslater3777]

You really can’t go wrong with Rise Against. They have such a great catalogue: Give It All, Destination, Anywhere but Here, Swing Life Away, Chamber the Cartridge, Savior, Ready to Fall, Reeducation through Labour, Audience of One, Entertainment, Lanterns, Broken Mirrors, Hero of War, Help is on the Way, I Don’t Want to Be Here Anymore, Make It Stop, Bullshit, The Numbers, People Live Here. So much ear candy.

[@TheShortar53]

Chamber the cartridge is my own hype track in the way into the Dojo

[@justjosh876]

One of the few bands out there that I can listen to their entire catalogue start to finish and not skip a single song, man.

[@dall3n88]

@@justjosh876 Totally agree! A very rare phenomenon.

[@bludfyre]

You missed Satellite... but otherwise I agree with all of them

[@grumpydrunken1268]

Tim's vocal warm up routine is something that many singers should study. His vocal abilities combined with his writing is compelling to say the least. A true poet, singer, and storyteller.

[@djpylloz]

We need to protect this queen at all costs. She's such a gem!

[@soundervideos]

I have been listening to Rise Against for almost a couple of decades now, and if you ever wish to revisit them, these are the songs I would suggest. In a loose order of recommendation: - Hero of War. One of the choices you put in the poll. It is a great acoustic song to analyze the vocals and also pretty emotional. - Savior. It is one of their most popular songs. Both original and Ghost Note Symphonies (acoustic) versions are great. - Make it Stop (September's Children). Is a song about accepting yourself. The video is pretty powerful, heavy and emotional, - Re-Education Through Labor. Has some vocal changes a few times throughout the song, althought it doesn't show much of him singing like the other three above. - People Live Here. Great song with video and lyrics being emotional and deep, but it doesn't show Tim singing.

[@prelude2disaster]

Hero of War is an absolutely devastating song

[@occam9986]

Seconded on all of those - Make it Stop and People Live Here especially.

[@schmitzekater]

Hero of war gets me every single time. There’s always at least one tear rolling down my cheeks. ❤

[@antisquishy]

Hero of War is phenomenal. Prior military, in the medical field, some friends and I would play the song just to watch the mood in the room shift as the song progresses. Cruel, but telling.

[@corey2193]

Swing Life Away as well

[@Ladtyuven223]

Rise Against helped me through a lot throughout my teen years, such an underrated band.

[@OvelNick]

I don't think I've heard this song for over a decade. It's insane how just a few opening chords can take you back like this!! It's hitting hard. Iraq 2006, best of times, worst of times.

[@thecalmboi4236]

I feel that too, hits like a train but in the best way. I hope you’re doing well, brother

[@jayceearrboy]

Hope the passage of time has brought you peace and health. Safe travels homie.

[@timdavis4852]

This album is one of my all time favorites. 100% NO SKIPS.

[@TroubledTurnip]

I feel like Rise Against doesn't get nearly enough attention. One of the very very few bands I can say has never made a bad or even mediocre song. And their lyrical messages are always poignant and powerful. On first listen they may sound like just another skate punk band, but they are so much more than that if you spend a little time with the music.

[@tjxrick4139]

It might just be because it was the first song I heard from them but "Give it All" is still my favorite from Rise Against.

[@RimshotKiller]

Not the album version, though. There was another version form another album (Rock against Bush, maybe?) That was more aggressive, I enjoyed the hell out of that.

[@petrinafilip96]

Ah good times with NFSU2, when I heard them for the first time as a kid.

[@revanx73]

@@petrinafilip96 For me it was FlatOut 2, such a nostalgia.

[@master1sa]

only because need for speed :D

[@joshuagodwin8565]

Same, man. Same.

[@ThePippin89]

Tim McIlrath is one of the most genuinely talented punk rock singers there has ever been. Amazing live too. And incredible song writer. Hes just the whole package.

[@about7grams]

ugh i listened to this band every day for like 5 years in my teens but haven't really listened to them since and i miss them so much his voice is just so perfect for the genre and the message

[@Wulthrin]

protip:the ghost note symphonies will tear your heart clean out of your chest. i mean full waterworks give the stuff you've missed a listen, its all good.

[@mikekirby2085]

This is a band that started off punk with their early albums. Their sound has stayed consistent yet its evolved over the years as well. So many of their songs are emotionally powerful, politically important, environmentally aware, and even hopeful to people struggling. Make it stop, savior, help is on the way, ready to fall, everchanging (accoustic), tragedy +time, and so many more are excellent songs.

[@autumnvolume4181]

I went to see Anti-Flag and AFI a few years back as supporting bands for the headlining band, Rise Against. I wasn't into them at all at the time and I left the show three or four songs into their set. Reeeeeallly wish I had known how much I was going to love them a year or two after that lol.

[@coffeeshopkitty2551]

“I hear freedom in the sound.” That’s exactly what it’s like at their live shows. Freedom. Instant community. Like floating in a sea of enlightened badassery. Also, killer moshing. ❤

[@HHMasterPuff]

And one thing you said a couple times which really hits the nail on the head, but Tim has such a natural sound to his voice. Some singers have their "singing voice" then you hear them talk, and it's different, but Tim has such a natural flow to his voice which helps you relate to the message the band is trying to convey.

[@Nem.1146]

Behind Closed doors is one of my personal favs by Rise Against. Also met them on several occasions and they’re genuinely the sweetest guys. Bonfire burn like beacons Guiding the lost and weakened Flames dance on crashing waves Guiding ships who’ve gone astray

[@TK-hw2ph]

“Help is on the way” is one of my favorites from them. Love “Hero of war” too, but being an AFG vet, I listen to it sparingly

[@raymondbayes7662]

Same on the hero of war

[@snezeire]

I’ve been a devoted Rise Against fan and their message for so many years now. I’ve seen them in concert more than any other band/artist other than Loreena McKennit. So excited for this review!!! Tim is my hero.

[@brianfitzgerald499]

Big same, so underrated. Tim mackilrath is one of the best talents out there

[@brennanflora2134]

I saw them with Linkin Park once. I had never heard of them and couldn't really make out most of their lyrics, but their passion was like a tidal wave.

[@halosandheroes]

Love these guys so much

[@xXDoUbLeDDXx38]

I'm a huge fan too, I seen them a long time ago when they weren't even the main event. Can't remember the exact date but I'm guessing it was probably close to 15 years ago. They were opening for Silverstein in Edmonton Alberta Canada. It was a wicked concert but at the time I had no idea who they were hahah.

[@onekidneystan4330]

I like to think that this song isn't about refugees but rather a message to refugees. The tone of the song is inspiring, encouraging, and empathetic. It's a call to arms for the oppressed.

[@SidhArts]

Growing up with Rise Against and being able to go through their albums back to back, you really get to hear Tim's voice evolve He truly has some of the most incredible control, one of the best harsh vocalists around in regards to how naturally he can just transition in and out of it and still sound so powerful and legible. He wasn't always that natural and it's just really cool to hear someone develop a skill like that.

[@wikfos]

So excited for this one. If I had to pick a favorite band, it would be Rise Against.

[@CrazyTruckinS10]

Need more Rise Against. Their lyrics are phenomenal

[@raineramelung7380]

Hi try som stuff from germany.. :"die toten Hosen-Sehnsucht" (about Feelings.., sad).. /or :"Slime-lieben müssen" (about fails in drug adicted life).. *enjoy wiht out understanding

[@harrisonlevy8115]

Tim, Zach, Joe, and Brandon are class acts! I got to meet them before a show here in Atlanta. All four took time to greet and talk to every fan they met. Just some of the nicest, most humble people in the industry!

[@galvanicaspirations6355]

Nothing makes me happier than seeing someone discover rise against for the first time! If you ever decide to listen to another song I highly recommend “dancing for rain”!

[@brianware8934]

Oh, this is gonna be gooooooood. Awesome voice and a very…..opinionated band. Been listening to them since 2001. Excitement intensifies.

[@UlrikDrabls]

Cannot recommend "Make It Stop (September's Children)" enough. Absolutely gorgeous and powerful song.

[@JWForce1059]

"The Sufferer & The Witness" as a whole is one of the best albums out there, regardless of genre. This is a classic, and as a bonus, it makes for an energetic roll right into "Drones. "

[@zodiacbrave686]

my first concert was rise against when they were touring for this album. that transition from prayer to drones was wild in the mosh pit

[@JWForce1059]

@@zodiacbrave686 my first concert too! Though I think it was in the Appeal to Reason cycle

[@benstin]

My favorite thing is how everyone in the comments are recommending their favorite Rise Against songs, and they're all different. I'm just happy you listened to this one -- it was my favorite as a kid.

[@xperfectshun]

The Rise Against cover of “For Fiona” by No Use For a Name is probably something to look at. Then that will get you into the genius, phenomenal talent of the late Tony Sly. 🖤

[@alvarogalanmadrid9244]

Respect… but I have the feeling that Tony will remain one of the biggest hidden gems of a songwriter the world will never know (and I don’t even think that makes sense but it does? 😂) Anyway, thumbs up for bringing Tony into the conversation.

[@GummiAnd]

A reality check is a good way to describe a lot of their songs. To me one of their old songs "Ready to fall" hits the hardest when you combine the song and the visuals of the m/v.

[@Sirenhunter5]

That’s the first song that introduced me to them. When that music video appeared on an old channel called International Music Feed.

[@edhtypecast339]

Rise Against is my absolute favourite band. Both audio and message. I heard this when it came out when I was 16 and it has helped shape my worldview. Definitely would recommend any and all of their music. The Good Left Undone is my favourite song of all time. The final verse gives me chills everytime

[@Chewbarka]

Finally! Rise Against has been my favorite band for so many years. Glad you finally get to hear his amazing voice

[@eiv-gaming]

Would love to hear you cover "Hero of War" by Rise Against. So much emotion.

[@joshgruenbaum9379]

As a vet that song brings me to tears every time I hear it, even after hundreds of times.

[@eiv-gaming]

@@joshgruenbaum9379 it does so to me and I'm a lowly programmer/graphic designer. It hits hard on so many levels. Hope you're doing ok bud. Much love from Scotland.

[@joshgruenbaum9379]

@@eiv-gaming I am doing pretty well. Thank you for the concern. Don't self depreciate, all of our jobs are important!

[@loub.redcap3524]

I was working a late shift at the corner store and this band was performing in Ottawa across the river. I go out for a smoke at about 10 pm and I hear this song coming from all the way over there. Still gave me chills.

[@TearsOfLa]

This is going to a bit of an off-beat recommendation, but "The Approaching Curve" is one of my favorite songs by rise against (and that's as a listener in the top 0.001% of listeners on spotify). Its a lot more spoken word, with a ton of emotion put into every syllable and I would love to hear you break down such a different take on rock music that you dont hear a lot of people even attempt. One thats a bit more mainstream and has a lot of the same elements is "Hero of War" and I guarantee you will cry.

[@the406seadonkey6]

Good call.

[@ThatScrubWolf]

The nostalgia I get from this song is unbelievable.. I haven't heard it in years and honestly forgot it existed. I'm happy to be reminded of this.

[@TheArmoredone]

One of the best bands in the last 20 years

[@wolframvonstein7303]

Easily.

[@WyattTherapysinger]

As a very trained and aggressively mediocre singer.... Tim has been a vocal hero to me for years!!! Rise Against was on my "pre-mission playlist" when i was in Iraq and the stories they weave in their songs get me choked up still to this day. Thank you from a fellow d&d nerd for diving into these guys! They are a gut check to the max.

[@ScottDincorn]

Thanks for sharing.

[@acuiffo]

You NEED to listed to Make It Stop (September's Children). Tim's voice is full of emotion and begging to get his point across. The lyrics are intensely heart felt. Anything from Sufferer and the Witness is awesome, try Ready to Fall if you liked this one

[@gaunterodimm8764]

Give It All and Ready To Fall are the two must listen. These 2 songs had a lot of impact on me when I was growing up

[@flu1dz]

"Blood to Bleed" by Rise Against gets me every time. Man, I love this band.

[@robaier4471]

Such an underrated song. Top 3 songs from that album for sure

[@flu1dz]

@robaier4471 absolutely. It's one of those songs from my Playlist that when it comes on, I sing along loudly, badly, but passionately

[@JimmyJaybles]

On the album, this song instantly and seemlessly transitions into the next song, almost like the two are part of a greater song. That song is 'Drones', and it's the song that got me into Rise Against! Also as someone else mentioned, another super impactful song is 'Make It Stop (September's Children)', I would thoroughly recommend both! Love your content, keep being you

[@truelg3181]

Funny enough, Drones is the same song that got me listening. It was on madden 2007 and during the summer I was like, huh I wonder what else this band has. Looked them up on KZbin, found prayer of the refugee and have been a lifelong fan since.

[@allisonal]

Yeah, it felt wrong that the music stopped where it did in this analysis and didn’t continue into the next song 😂 Total album band.

[@Stilmord]

From Heads Unworthy is a song that helped me through tough times when it was released, from rough family conditions it fueled me to stand my ground and believe in myself. Still my favorite Rise Against song to this day.

[@jowshwah934]

Alas, the Rise Against rabbit hole begins. There’s legitimately 20+ songs you could check out and you’ll find something unique about it. The best rock band of our time.

[@joshfromholland9077]

I've discovered this band in the early days of the COVID- pandemic. Their music has kept me going through really hard times, to this day. I also had a chance to hear them live in Amsterdam late last year, which was a blast.Thank you for checking them out; your analysis is always worth some time of my day. All the best from the Netherlands 👍🎶❤️

[@TessaNL-]

Dat concert was geweldig ❤ Ik ben al jaaaaaren fan van ze, maar het was ook mijn eerste concert. Onvergetelijk!

[@joshfromholland9077]

@@TessaNL- Hey Tessa! Dat concert (ook mijn eerste van hen) was zeker fantastisch. De mannen kunnen een geweldige show neerzetten. Dank voor je reactie 😀 Een fijne week toegewenst! 👋

[@TessaNL-]

@@joshfromholland9077 Helemaal mee eens! Ik kan niet wachten op het volgende concert van ze dat ik kan bezoeken 😃 Jij ook een fijne avond en week!

[@joshfromholland9077]

@@TessaNL- Volgende keer dat ze komen hoop ik er ook weer bij te zijn. Zeker de moeite waard. Groetjes van Jos

[@TessaNL-]

@@joshfromholland9077 Tot dan haha 😃😃

[@hell2thehalo1]

Hands down the best punk band, Rise Against have always been true to the sound and not afraid to speak out for those who cant.

[@horrorwitch8933]

You consistently lead me to bands that at some point in my teens, I decided I was "too cool" for because they maybe got a little mainstream success, and turn me back into a fan (and expose me as a fool). Would be excited to see you react to Rage Against the Machine and Anti-Flag off the back of this one 🖤

[@horrorwitch8933]

Welp. Not Anti-Flag anymore

[@RyouTheMad]

this is the first video I've seen of yours thank you for a proper analysis/reaction seen so many that just watch it, say a few pointless words and that's it... while you did add so much info and point out so many great things in this video

[@Swishyhead]

That crystal-clear tone on those long final "up"s never fails to give me goosebumps. It sounds like sacred fire blazing into an inferno, a rallying call for the disenfranchised.

[@jeffturbo904]

Please, please, please, if you get a chance to see them live, do it!! I’ve seen them over a dozen times and they are always incredible. They sound amazing and his vocals are always on point.

[@robaier4471]

The save our stages live version is by far his best performance of this song. Check it out!

[@brookedillon838]

The best thing about watching you listen to these bands is watching you expand your genres and the look on your face when you fall in the with the voices and the music.

[@SwiftHDX]

PLEASE do Savior, it's an absolute masterpiece.

[@travisshoemaker2077]

If you want goosebumps from a note that Tim holds like that, listen to "the dirt whispered". One of their most underrated songs IMO

[@skakried7673]

Appeal to Reason is my favourite album, like, of all time. And The Dirt Whispered is a fucking great song. On that album I would say my favourties are The Dirt Whispered, Dancing for Rain and Kotov Syndrome.

[@harrycundall7821]

Absolutely agree! One of their best albums alongside the sufferer and the witness!

[@skakried7673]

@@harrycundall7821 Yeah Sufferer is great, my #2.

[@harrycundall7821]

@@skakried7673 solid choices! Siren songs of the counter culture as a third!

[@skakried7673]

@@harrycundall7821 Ooft here we diverge my man, Black Market is 3rd for me. Siren song 4th. P.S. They dont have a BAD album this is just ordered by levels of masterpiece.

[@aronboersma4166]

His voice let's you know exactly what emotion he is feeling. Sad, anger, longing, remorse.

[@manbearcow]

I use to love these guys in my formative years and just discovering all of their newer acoustic stuff and I love it.

[@raze4789]

Hey! So glad you liked Rise Against. Tim is so very good. There are also some acoustic live versions of songs hidden away in the depths of youtube. I believe (re)Education through Labor is one of those. And possibly Swing Life Away. ❤

[@andrealvl9274]

I had chosen to analyze this song for my final oral English exam in high school. The jury was very surprised a French teenager appreciated and understood such a heavy and difficult message. I even remember them getting emotional while reading the lyrics lol. It's very nice to watch an analysis of a band that I still love so much, thank you! :)

[@johncrossley6945]

"Like the Angel", is another really good song by these guys. I recently found the acoustic version. Soooooo good.

[@GingerNipples]

Yes! Please do more Rise Against!!

[@dodejoker1988]

Swing life away, Paper Wings and Like the Angel from the Troubadour live performance. You will be blown away, these guys are amazing.

[@johnnydavis2392]

Just from the preview I know this is going to be a good one. And anything from their album Siren Song of the Counter Culture would be good too!

[@forestduffe5576]

Rise Against songs are so related to America today . Tims vocals are top quality 💯🎶

[@brennanflora2134]

They are almost prophetic, right? They were bringing attention to things the mainstream only saw in periphery at the time, but now are forefront issues.

[@forestduffe5576]

@@brennanflora2134 totally agree 💯

[@kriscowher5606]

Swing Life Away is an incredible acoustic tune that really showcases Tim’s clean tones!

[@PurpleIsBored]

Your excitement in these videos is very refreshing and endearing. Thanks for the content!

[@Uenaeons]

Paper wings. 🙏🏼 Easily one of the best rise against songs. Tim McIlrath is one powerful vocalist.

[@Piitaa_Pain]

the live version with the audience singing along

[@xtrentedgex]

My favourite song by them

[@Wulthrin]

paper wings has always been one of my favorites give it all is the best song ever though

[@thepandaman]

It instantly takes me back to some fantastic house parties in my mid-teens. A sing-along every time.

[@robinsonvs.parkinsons4090]

I'm soooo glad you've found Rise Against! I have to recommend the song that literally lifted me up more times than I can count. The lyrics for Tragedy + Time read like a poem by Kipling or Dylan Thomas and Tim Mcllrath delivers them with all of the sincerity that fans of Rise Against know and love. I live with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease and I desperately want this song to reach as many ears and hearts as possible. Their bigger hits will get more attention, but Tragedy + Time speaks to me and my fellow Parkies (that's our nickname for people with Parkinson's) as if it were written for us. If anyone reading this is ever looking for something to grab onto when the depression get's truly heavy, please give this song a try. Rise Against has two videos for it, one of them is an amazing lyric video that has helped change the outlook of maybe half a dozen or so Parkies who have reached out to me for help. I promise, it's NOT a sappy ballad either! One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@atolmasoff]

You're in for a treat! These guys are badass!!

[@stevenweber7793]

I’ve been a die hard fan since 2010 So happy to finally see this. 1000% need more of them they have so many good ones. The good left undone Make it stop (very deep kind of similar to what you said maybe rise against being against towards things in our society as the song honors children who committed suicide from bullying) Help is on the way Savior Re education

[@drewtschirki6209]

You should check out AFI. Davey Havok has interesting vocals (and amazing screams) and his lyrics are poetic. Plus the vibe fits the aesthetic of your studio. Suggestions are: The Leaving Song Pt II, Silver and Cold, Beautiful Thieves, and Girls Not Grey. Every album they do has an entirely different style and it would be cool to do an analysis of his voice over the last 30 years. Also since you like System of a Down, two more suggestions are: ATWA and Cigaro. They both have very, very interesting vocals! Particularly ATWA has great harmonies, a growl/scream I’ve never heard before from SOAD, and of course, typical SOAD craziness.

[@claymathews8814]

Surprised she hasnt done AFI yet. Havok has a very unique voice

[@ImAlsoMerobiba]

I'd love to see an AFI analysis !

[@allisonal]

AFI is hands down my favourite band. Only issue is, on the earlier albums, which are my favourites, Davey didn’t have great vocal technique. He eventually damaged his voice (STS era). Still 10000% worth listening to from a lyrical and musical standpoint, though!

[@kerijensengukeisen602]

I definitely agree! I recommend Silver and Cold for sure! That's the song that made me fall in love with Davey!

[@allisonal]

@@kerijensengukeisen602 Girl’s Not Grey reeled me in! It was just SO different from anything I’d heard before… or since, really.

[@Jup-there-it-is]

One of my favorite bands of all time! His voice is so incredible and their message is amazing. Excited to hear you analyze!

[@ezioryder]

All of Rise Against’s music having a message is why I fell in love with them. They sing and fight for what they believe in and it’s really inspiring. You hit the nail on the head in your analysis of their name.

[@bertbertsonson]

Absolutley love Tim's voice 😍

[@CJ_McK]

My friend and I saw rise against live for my 16th birthday. its been over a decade now, and both of us still agree it was one of the best nights of our lives. Man I love this band

[@austinpatkos7563]

I love her energy so much, just so positive and energetic and excited to hear the various talents in vocal work. She's the best.

[@MarcoSaenzMELOS16]

about to cry seeing all this people that loves Rise as I do! Amazing!

[@GabrielleRousseau]

I just remembered how amazing this song is. Many days in my early 20s were spent belting this song in my car! They have a bunch of live sessions now; I would love to see those analyzed!

[@DarkRulerHaDes666]

The album this song is on (The Sufferer and the Witness) and the album before it (Siren Song of the Counter Culture) were peak Rise Against in my opinion. So many bangers on those albums, I'd be hard pressed to recommend any one individual track. Just listen to both albums back to back, you won't regret it. If I had to choose, I'd recommend the following; - Paper Wings - Ready to Fall - Give it All - Injection - Blood to Bleed - The Good Left Undone

[@doctajuice]

Tip the scales and dancing for rain are my personal favorites....

[@allisonal]

That is indeed THE way I listen to Rise Against!!

[@philrobin1364]

amazing song and analysis. Let's get some more Rise Against in here!!!

[@rysirion_9102]

Thank you so very much for this video

[@AreiaUK]

I'm so excited for this. Rise Against have been my favourite band for over 10 years, and whilst I don't enjoy their newest stuff quite as much, their music has had such an impact on my life. Whenever their songs come on, I can't help but shout-sing along