What's In My Bag № 432 February 2016

Rise Against

Chicago Punk Band 12 albums picked

Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rise Against's music emphasizes melody, catchy hooks, an aggressive sound and playstyle, and rapid tempos.

The episode

Their episode.

Ep #432 · February 2016

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What Rise Against said · 6 records

Every quote links to the moment in the episode.

Modern Surf Classics

Swami John Reis & The Blind Shake ·2015

"It's a real cool, interesting take on old garage-y surf and it's just awesome. This record was one of my favorite records growing up and it's one of the reasons why I started playing bass."

Watch this moment 0:38

Ghosts

The Marked Men ·2010

"this was the last Marked Men record and I think it's my favorite."

Watch this moment 2:46

The Raven

The Stranglers ·1979

"This is what heroin sounds like, I think, and they admitted that they, as a band, they just got on heroin. This record is amazing. Again, insane bass tone. This was probably the all-time killer distorted bass guitar tone with this guy J.J. Burnel."

Watch this moment 3:44

Silent Kill

Radioactivity ·2015

"This is Radioactivity. This just came out on Dirtnap Records, great label out of Portland. It's called 'Silent Kill,' I can't stop listening to it, listen to it every day."

Watch this moment 5:26

The Wolf You Feed

Riverboat Gamblers ·2012

"Just amazing, it's a great record and an amazing band."

Watch this moment 6:52

Where You Been

Dinosaur Jr. ·1993

"I mean, I grew up listening to these guys and nobody sounds like Dinosaur Jr. No, they really don't. And it's one of those bands that if you try to sound like Dinosaur Jr., you're like, oh yeah you sound like Dinosaur Jr."

Watch this moment 7:11

Modern Surf Classics

Swami John Reis & The Blind Shake

2015