“Ricochet” sounds like classic Rise Against — fast, urgent, and politically charged without ever losing its anthemic punch. The guitars drive like a freight train, and Tim McIlrath’s voice carries that mix of rage and hope the band has always thrived on.
After decades in the game, they could have coasted. Instead, Rise Against keep writing tracks that sound like calls to arms. “Ricochet” is both familiar and fresh, the perfect reminder of why they’re still one of punk’s most vital voices.