"We're looking at Endgame from the perspective of, 'What if this is a good thing? What if this grotesque world we created doesn't deserve to go on? What if the place on the other of this transition is place we'd all rather be living in?'" Īndrew David King of PopMatters expanded upon these statements, commenting how the album's lyrics tell of a frustrated generation, from creation to demise. Instead of writing cynical songs however, McIlrath took a more positive approach. When asked about the lyrics, McIlrath said: "Every day, there's news about our financial system or the environment collapsing or stories about nuclear proliferation". The main theme of the album revolves around the end of humanity. Social and political commentary constitute the majority of the lyrical content on Endgame. Problems playing this file? See media help. Hauck further stated that while the music featured in Endgame is more aggressive than the music in Appeal to Reason, it still maintains the polished sound they had previously achieved. Gregory Heaney of AllMusic wrote the change in sound was more of a logical progression as opposed to selling out, a sentiment which was shared by Kiel Hauck of PopMatters. Endgame continues a trend by Rise Against towards a more polished sound. Consequence of Sound 's Alex Young described the music as "the missing link between Propaghandi-esque brutality and the easily consumed energy of something along NOFX lines". Composition Music and lyricsĮndgame is a melodic hardcore album, with songs that feature aggressive movements, catchy hooks, and rapid drumming. Endgame was produced by Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore, the duo that produced three of Rise Against's last four albums. Principe said the members were underprepared once they entered the studio, and described the writing process as "a race-the-clock kind of thing". This writing process took place over a three-week period before recording. Once they arrived, the band members wrote and finalized song ideas Principe and lead vocalist Tim McIlrath had written while on tour. īassist Joe Principe noted that although the band members booked the Blasting Room six months in advance, they left for the studio later than expected. That September, the band members reconvened at the Blasting Room in Fort Collins, Colorado to record Endgame. To promote the album, Rise Against embarked on the Appeal To Reason Tour, which concluded in mid-2010 with performances at several European festivals. Despite sales of nearly 500,000 copies, critics were divided in their opinions of the album. It was the band's highest charting album on the Billboard 200, where it peaked at number three.
In 2008, Rise Against released its fifth studio album, Appeal to Reason. Most reviewers liked the politically driven lyrics, although some felt the lyrics were either lacking or melodramatic. Critical appraisal was mainly positive, with reviewers complimenting the music, and Rise Against's ability to integrate its hardcore punk roots with a mainstream rock sound. All three songs appeared on various Billboard charts, in particular "Help Is on the Way", which became Rise Against's only song to reach the Billboard Hot 100. Three songs from Endgame were released as singles: " Help Is on the Way", " Make It Stop (September's Children)", and " Satellite". The album also charted highly in several other countries such as Canada, where it became Rise Against's second consecutive album to reach number one on the Canadian Albums Chart. It holds the record for the band's highest position on the chart. Endgame debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, with 85,000 copies sold in its first week. After a lengthy tour in support of Appeal to Reason, Rise Against began recording Endgame in September 2010, with producers Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore.
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