Endgame (Rise Against album)

Endgame
The cover art for Endgame. The cover features a picture of a boy who's back is turned to the camera. The boy is draped in an American flag, and is standing in a wheat field. The words "RISE AGAINST ENDGAME" are displayed in the top of the image.
Studio album by
Rise Against
ReleasedMarch 15, 2011 (2011-03-15)
RecordedSeptember 2010 – January 2011
StudioThe Blasting Room, Fort Collins, Colorado
Genre
Melodic hardcore
Length46:05
Label
Producer
Rise Against chronology
Appeal to Reason
(2008) 		Endgame
(2011) 		Long Forgotten Songs: B-Sides & Covers 2000–2013
(2013)
Singles from Endgame
  1. "Help Is on the Way"
    Released: January 25, 2011
  2. "Make It Stop (September's Children)"
    Released: May 30, 2011
  3. "Satellite"
    Released: November 1, 2011
  4. "Wait for Me"
    Released: June 12, 2012

Endgame is the sixth studio album by American punk rock band Rise Against. It was released on March 15, 2011, by DGC Records and Interscope Records. A melodic hardcore album, Endgame continues the trend by Rise Against towards more crisp, polished production, which began with the band's previous album Appeal to Reason. Social and political commentary constitute the majority of the lyrical content on Endgame, and a major theme revolves around the end of humanity.

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. Endgame debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, with 85,000 copies sold in its first week. It holds the record for the band's highest position on the chart. 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.

Three songs from Endgame were released as singles: "Help Is on the Way", "Make It Stop (September's Children)", and "Satellite". 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. 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. Most reviewers liked the politically driven lyrics, although some felt the lyrics were either lacking or melodramatic.