RISE AGAINST - Revolutions Per Minute LP (White Vinyl)

Label: Fat Wreck

Every well-known band has an album that comes out and becomes the comparison album. It's the record to which their future work is evaluated and matched up to. In 2003, Rise Against released Revolutions Per Minute on Fat Records. The uncontested power of this record earned them the title of possibly the best modern day punk band. This being the band's sophomore record it was not the beginning for them; just the beginning of Rise Against as we know them today as. If their debut lacked a bit of identity, this reveals the band's individuality through 12 superbly crafted songs and an outstanding recreation.

The melodic leads, wonderful and meaningful lyrics, beautiful vocals, and just overall solid, memorable songs will suck in music fans from a vast assortment of genres. With this record, Rise Against found their true identity that might have lacked from their previous effort. f you have a fire cracker, you have to light the fuse before it explodes; it is safe to say that this was Rise Against's light and that they are still sky high.