7mo ago

Suggestions for stuff like Appeal to Reason by Rise Against

Hey folks, it's my fourth time listening to this album in as many days and I'm looking for recommendations for tracks/albums like it. I'm looking for punk, energetic but also melodic, and packed with righteous anger. Bonus points if it's in a language other than English.

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Show me the body (especially the album dog whistle) is a NY hardcore/punk/noise band that might scratch that itch. It's super melodic but has energy and righteous anger in spades
- If you (anyone) have the chance to see them live, do it. Crazy show and stage presence, and loudly support Palestine
- So far most of the stuff I've checked out is not exactly up my alley, but some of it surprised me in a great way. The beat from It Burns for example is great, love that mangled bassline!
  
  Part of that might be that I meant to say they aren't super melodic haha. My bad! They're definitely an acquired taste, especially their newer stuff. Their older work is more typical hardcore with a noisy edge. They get really odd and avant garde with trouble the water and corpus II
  In order to still not answer your question but offer something that is actually melodic I'd suggest some post-metal. Agalloch and cult of luna are incredible bands with some great melodies throughout their entire body. Best of luck on your search!
Strike Anywhere sounds a lot like older Rise Against. Unfortunately, they also use the cringe three arrows thing as their logo.
As an aside, Appeal to Reason was an album I was disappointed in when it came out, but as I've gotten older I've really grown to appreciate the increased melody.
- Unfortunately, they also use the cringe three arrows thing as their logo.
  I feel like I read somewhere that the third arrow symbolized either Anti-communism or anti-capitalism, depending on what wing of the SPD was using it.
  At any rate, I bought a two-pack of lefty patches, one being a hammer and sickle, and the other being a Three arrows. I tend to keep the three arrows one on my bag as a kind of dogwhistle to fellow leftists.
  Regardless of is a official meaning, as used by the Iron Front, it's become a general anti-fascist symbol that's more covert than the anti-flag logo that chuds all know now.
- Wow nice, I'm really liking Exit English so far. It's a bit rhythmically messy for my taste but the energy is really on point. Cheers!
Idk that my tastes will fit your specific Rise Against niche (tho I love them) but I can definitely offer the righteous anger.
Lately I've been listening to A LOT of :
The Coup
Dead Prez
Dead Pioneers - this is probably closest to Rise Against
Sprinkled with:
Tom Morello's The Nightwatchman
Modena City Ramblers
Rebel Diaz
Kneecap
Chumbawumba
This comment here has a bunch of other bands to check out too. As I mentioned, I'm big fan of Bella Ciao and Which Side Are You On, so if you look for people who do covers of those songs you'll typically find some pretty based, revolutionary stuff. https://hexbear.net/comment/5592490
- Holy shit I was NOT expecting to find the Modena City Ramblers in this thread, but having grown up on them it's such a heartwarming surprise. <3
  I know some of the other names and I'll go through the rest when I have the time. Thanks!
  
  Lol, they were one of my Bella Ciao finds!
  
  Welcome! Hope you find something that interests you!
  One last addition I just remembered. I've not looked into these folks yet but they're a Burmese punk group I found a while ago. Might be up your alley. The Rebel Riot and Cacerolazo.
  https://youtu.be/Ddm5yNcuHPg

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