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Post by onefrayedrepublic on Jun 1, 2011 17:36:14 GMT -5
It seems the more I hear from them these days, the more preachy they are. Shame, I used to quite enjoy them. I don't think they're any less "preachy" than they've ever been, and they're covering important social topics while doing so. I've never really understood why a person can't appreciate significant lyrics because they feel they're being "preached". Isn't the whole point of having lyrics to spread some kind of message? Agree with you absolutely. Rise Against has always had socially-aware lyrics as well. Not sure why these would be a problem now. |
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Jun 2, 2011 11:07:16 GMT -5
Top 40 on Alternative:
61 39 RISE AGAINST Make It Stop (September's Children) 166 82 84 0.686
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Post by halo19 on Jun 2, 2011 11:35:21 GMT -5
There used to be a subtlety (some songs didn't sound overly "social" and preachy when you first listen to that, whereas they've recently given us.. "Hero of War" and "Help" beat dead horses & milk 'em for what they're worth), that's where the difference lies.
At least this one isn't dated, where the currently major single is. They've always taken themselves too seriously, which wasn't a terrible issue before those things got way in front of the songs.
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Post by pen on Jun 2, 2011 23:02:53 GMT -5
Maybe they should be taken seriously.
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Jun 10, 2011 11:32:50 GMT -5
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Post by Nicholas2.0 on Jun 12, 2011 20:30:44 GMT -5
Second listen and already I can't remember a more immediate Rise Against single that sonically resonated with me this much. Kinda makes me wish I was familiar with the song before hearing it played live a month ago.
For as many huge radio hits as they've had, I do feel like that's kind of been pushing their hand these past few years, unfortunately, in terms of how their music has evolved into a broader, radio-rock sound. At least they're still a very humble socially-conscious band.
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Post by TellMeALie on Jun 15, 2011 0:18:51 GMT -5
ahhh i just found my new favorite area in pulse <3. This song is epic!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2011 12:05:41 GMT -5
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Post by hidizzyguy on Jun 21, 2011 13:18:02 GMT -5
I don't care how over the top it is - I'm so freaking elated that they did this!
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Post by Nicholas2.0 on Jun 21, 2011 14:27:10 GMT -5
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Post by chillpill on Jun 22, 2011 20:32:32 GMT -5
The video. :'(
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Post by Devin on Jun 22, 2011 20:51:08 GMT -5
^ Are you moved or dissappointed by it?
I am hugely moved by it, personally, one of their best protest videos to date.
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Post by lockebox on Jun 23, 2011 15:42:39 GMT -5
These guys are just a class act.
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Post by chillpill on Jun 23, 2011 19:19:02 GMT -5
^ Are you moved or dissappointed by it? I am hugely moved by it, personally, one of their best protest videos to date. I'm moved by it, duh. |
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Jun 23, 2011 21:33:12 GMT -5
Very strong video. Gets the message across well.
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Jul 1, 2011 12:04:45 GMT -5
Top 20 on Alternative:
23 20 RISE AGAINST Make It Stop (September's Children) 598 507 91 3.097
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Post by rockmaniac on Jul 11, 2011 13:14:25 GMT -5
goes for adds on Active this week
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Jul 19, 2011 9:36:58 GMT -5
Top 50 on Active:
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Post by PDC1987 on Jul 21, 2011 1:40:19 GMT -5
Billboard 200
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2 Wks LW TW Artist Name Album Title TW Total
142 95 189 RISE AGAINST ENDGAME 2957 200534
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Jul 21, 2011 12:22:54 GMT -5
Sucks that it's sold only that much and it's about to fall off.  |
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Post by PDC1987 on Jul 24, 2011 0:42:19 GMT -5
I think 200,000 is good for an alternative act that gets no crossover airplay on Pop/Hot AC/AC, etc...
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Post by mike1885 on Jul 24, 2011 8:19:47 GMT -5
Yeah they usually sell steadily with their albums and reach gold status by the time they release their next cd.
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Jul 28, 2011 11:24:57 GMT -5
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Post by Gravity. on Jul 28, 2011 12:59:22 GMT -5
I saw the video the other day for this. It was very powerful and well done. The song is great too, as per usual Rise Against. I've been meaning to buy this album, but I just haven't done it yet.
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Aug 13, 2011 11:54:35 GMT -5
Top 10 on Alternative:
13 10 RISE AGAINST Make It Stop (September's Children) 915 853 62 3.91
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Post by rockmaniac on Aug 17, 2011 14:46:09 GMT -5
top 30
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Sept 11, 2011 19:54:36 GMT -5
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