So if you are a hardcore kid, pick up this album. If you are a pop punk fan, pick up this album. If you like any form of punk rock, or just plain rock 'n roll, pick it up anyways. It will not disappoint you. Also, pick up Revolutions Per Minute, which is even better than The Unraveling. Trust me.


the best   February 2, 2004
 3 out of 4 found this review helpful

Rise Against is possibly the best band to come out of Chicago...and i'm from chicago...there are a bunch of GREAT bands here...buy 'Revolutions Per Minute'.. also a Great cd... and not only are their cd's amazing but they also put on one of the best live shows!!!


Rise Against at it's Best   August 28, 2005
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I just recently bought the new remastered of the unravelling, and wow this album just blew me away, all songs have a different of intensity, some songs are quite fast and others are on a more slower paced side. Rise Against has been one of my favorite bands since the release of the unravelling. This band shows that punk/hardcore is still alive, cause Rise Against puts together a fast-paced hardcore feel to their music. Unbelievable this album is, also check out Revolutions Per Minute and Siren Sounds of the Counter Culture. This band is gonna go on forever...

The 2 new tracks on the album are proof that Rise Against can still live up to its punk/hardcore expectations. This could be the best remastered album of the year...so go out and buy it.


"Live for Something Outside of Your Own Mind"   December 20, 2005
 3 out of 7 found this review helpful

These guys rock. Finally there's a band that is easy to find out about that is actually good. Tim's lyrics are great, they're not your average "boo-hoo she broke my heart, now I'm gonna kill her" lyrics that these so-called emo bands write about. They actually mean something, they're political, but even your average "angst filled adolescent" can enjoy them because at times they mention girls in a political sense.

The music is great. Brandon is great on the drums, Joe is great on the bass, and Dan(their first guitarist) is a great punk guitarist(thought Tim plays guitar as well on some songs) Be warned the music isn't your Fall Out Boy pop crap, its real punk music, even sorta hardcore punk, so you may not like them, but if you don't its because you're into lame music, and barely enjoyed there newest album Siren Song of the Counter Culture which is alot more mainstream sounding.

Well that pretty much sums up my review, I could rate each song, but everyone's gonna have their own fave, so well just buy the album you won't regret it unles you are doomed and have horrible music tastes.


hardcore punk with vocals like you've never heard   February 27, 2003
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I heard 2 singles off of compilations by Rise Against and I knew that I had to buy their cd. Man, I was not disappointed. They only have one full-length (another out April 8th, I can't wait) and they are one of my very favorite bands. This is such a unique band, they can make hardcore harmonic. It's a thing of beauty. The singer, Tim, can go from screaming one second to singing with amazing tune and precision. Every single song is good, and the lyrics are some of the best in punk rock. They are thought-provoking and intelligent. I can't find a single flaw in this cd. I just saw them live last night (I've been waiting forever to see them) and they put on a fast and furious show which got the crowd into hysterics. Their cd will do the same. Buy it.