Foff says: 5 stars (Foff Music Awards: Best Album 2004)

Siren Song Of The Counter Culture 'premium rating has clearly earned. On style has compared to "Revolution" is not much changed Per Minute, still straighter hardcore punk. The pace is compared to its predecessor, perhaps an idea slower, but actually always high, and Tim McIlrath shoutet as well as on its predecessor quite convincing and compelling. There is not much that makes the difference, but ultimately the melodies of the new plate simply more convincing. Allen preceded the acoustic ballad "Swing Life Away" that with me this year could reach an award for the most played song The song stands out in every way.. On the one hand he is beautifully played and sung, also it is the only slow piece on the CD The highlights of the faster ones are in my opinion, "Dancing for Rain", "Life Less Frightening", "Rumors Of My Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated" and "Give It All" (also on the Need For Speed ​​2 Soundtrack). All brute pearls of Rise Against Art, the carried away when you're on catchy vocals, desperate roar in connection with energetic and dynamic punk. But the other pieces can be carried away and go to the ear; actually not a slip, although I think "To Them These Streets Belong" too boring for some. But who needs musical pressure is well served here and know the latest after the opener, "State of the Union" that he is correct in this work. The Friends of something more elaborate entertainment will get their money, because Rise Against still be politically and this manifest in her lyrics. The bottom line then is a really good album, which actually allowed in the collection of every punk-oriented music listeners not missing - 5 star and at the "Foff Music Awards" the "album of the year 2004", mfG: the FOFF.