Wolves [LP]

by Rise Against

Overview

The eighth studio long-player from the stalwart Chicago-based melodic hardcore punk unit, Wolves sees Rise Against speaking truth to power in an age where everybody has a megaphone. While social media may be an effective and expeditious tool with which to air one's grievances, few things punctuate invective as well as stadium-sized hooks, gang vocals, and pick slides, all three of which the band deploy with utter impunity. The objects of the Rise Against's derision are left intentionally vague -- each song is essentially a call to arms for something or another -- but it's difficult not to take into account the incredibly divisive political climate in which they were created. That populist shadow looms largest on the fiery "Welcome to the Breakdown," the cheekily titled "Mourning in Amerika," and the nervy lead single "Violence." Stylistically speaking, the 11-track set doesn't deviate much from the formula the band established on its prior outings, but it will no doubt please longtime fans just looking for something new to pump their fists to. ~ James Christopher Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	07/28/2017
Label:	Virgin Emi
UPC:	0602557634303
Rank:	59078

Tracks

1. Wolves
2. House on Fire
3. The Violence
4. Welcome to the Breakdown
5. Far from Perfect
6. Bullshit
7. Politics of Love
8. Parts per Million
9. Mourning in Amerika
10. How Many Walls
11. Miracle

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Rise Against   Primary Artist
Zach Blair   Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Chad Price   Vocals (Background)
Joe Principe   Bass,Vocals (Background)
Tim McIlrath   Guitar,Vocals
Brandon Barnes   Drums,Vocals (Background)
Jesse Michaels   Vocals

Technical Credits

Zach Blair   Composer,Group Member
Rise Against   Composer
Joe Principe   Composer,Group Member
Tim McIlrath   Composer,Group Member
Nick Raskulinecz   Engineer,Producer
Dave Sardy   Mixing
Brandon Barnes   Composer,Group Member
Cameron Barton   Mixing Engineer
Nicole Frantz   Creative Director
Joe LaPorta   Mastering
Evan Peters   A&R
Casey Quintal   Design
Nathan Yarborough   Engineer
Travis Shinn   Photography
Jordan Logue   Assistant Engineer
James Monti   Mixing Engineer