Rise Against return with '
Ricochet', a record that sharpens their message and broadens their sound, balancing urgency with reflection.
It begins with intent. 'Nod' sets the tone, all conviction and momentum, with Tim McIlrath declaring, “I swear to God this can’t wait / Not one more minute, one more day”. It’s a call to action delivered with clenched fists and clear purpose. '
I Want It All' follows, taut and tense before bursting into one of the band’s most anthemic choruses in years.
From there, the tempo softens. Tracks like '
Damage Is Done', '
Us Against The World' and '
Black Crown' trade fury for introspection. There's heart in the quieter moments, the album’s middle section leaning more towards contemplation than confrontation.
The final stretch brings things back into sharp focus. '
Soldier' is a standout: widescreen, emotional and built to be shouted back. '
Prizefighter' closes the record with grit and defiance. “I don’t belong to you, or anyone else,” McIlrath insists, drawing a sharp line in the sand.
