--- Ha, never would’ve thought I’d see a guy with a DuckTales shirt at a Rise Against show.
--- I don’t even like “Numbers,” but the energy, lighting, and clarity DELIVERS! If this is the start, strap in!!
--- “Heart beat pounding awayyy”!!! “Re-Education” remains amazing.
--- “How you feeling out there, Baltimore?” AMAZING.
--- “Satellite” is a great change of pace.
--- Aww at them actually waiting for hands to raise when they ask for how many is this their first show back. Such a bond.
--- “The Violence” off Wolves would probably be better if I knew it. It gives me time to catch my breath.
--- “Broken Dreams Inc”: Wow, Tim McIlrath is SO CLOSE. Oooh, sweet guitar solo. Heh at the title chanting section.
--- “Audience of One”!! Love the change of pace and the mid-level surggggge. Also, one of my first RA songs. “Thank you, all.” Thank YOU.
--- “Ready To Fall”!! Awww, DuckTales guy says, “That’s 100% correct” to my calves theory. I.E. The true measure of a great punk show? Sore calves.
--- I don’t see any gaps in the audience in the back. Impressive.
--- “I Don’t Wanna Be Here Anymore” off Black Market. Solid. Cool smoky solo. “This song is all about waking up and not being in the dark place we sometimes are. I want you to leave that place. Are you ready, Baltimore?” Awww, whole new meaning now, like “Forfeit”!!!
--- Aww they toured with Menzingers ten years ago. Full circle.
--- “Under the Knife”! Being surrounded by pit enthusiasts is the BEST.
--- “It’s all about being able to see your faces, voices. This is for you.”
--- “Forfeit”: aww, the crowd treats it with no respect, but it was an awesome surprise on the album!!
--- “Swing Life Away”!! What a summer jam. “This is the time to soak in this moment, that we’re all here. This one goes out to everyone at the venue – and the crew.” He could have added Brody. Brody’s all about it.
--- “Make It Stop” feels less urgent than it should.
--- “Prayer of the Refugee” feels as raw as the first time I heard it!!!
--- “Survive” has a slow build and a strong message: “That’s what makes us who we are.”
--- “We get to share the stage with legend, without whom we would not be here today.” Wow, this is The Descendants’ first tour in 20 years.
--- The whole pit loves “Worth Dying For,” and I barely remember it.
--- “Savior” slays. SLIGHTLY BETTER THAN A ZOOM CALL.
Grade: A
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