"Tragedy + Time" is a song by American punk rock band Rise Against. The song was released on October 21, 2014[1] as the second single from their seventh album, The Black Market. According to lead singer Tim McIlrath, its title comes from the phrase "tragedy plus time equals comedy".[2] The song is a playable track in the video game Guitar Hero Live.
| "Tragedy + Time" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Rise Against | ||||
| from the album The Black Market | ||||
| Released | October 21, 2014 | |||
| Genre | Pop punk | |||
| Length | 4:17 | |||
| Label | Interscope | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Rise Against | |||
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Reception
editMischa Pearlman of Alternative Press praised the song's chorus, calling it "one of the band’s most catchy, anthemic choruses".[3] Max Qayyum of Punknews.org said that "despite being the poppiest song on the record", he found the track sincere and noted how it would work as the penultimate track.[4] Ryan Bray of Consequence of Sound called the song "overlong but catchy".[5] Dan H. of Sputnikmusic criticized the song for being "extraneous even amidst the variety".[6]
Music video
editA lyric video was released for the song on October 21, 2014, followed by a music video on November 6.[7]
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2014–15) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Rock (Billboard)[8] | 47 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 24 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 26 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[11] | 28 |
References
edit- ^ "AllAccess.com Alternative eWeekly". AllAccess. October 14, 2014. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- ^ McIlrath, Tim (July 15, 2014). "Tim McIlrath Talks New Rise Against Album 'The Black Market'". Kevin and Bean (Interview). Kevin Ryder, Gene Baxter. Los Angeles, California: KROQ-FM.
- ^ Pearlman, Mischa (July 11, 2014). "Rise Against The Black Market". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
- ^ Qayyum, Max (July 16, 2014). "Rise Against - The Black Market". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
- ^ Bray, Ryan (July 15, 2014). "Rise Against – The Black Market". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
- ^ H., Dan (July 14, 2014). "Review: Rise Against - The Black Market". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
- ^ "Rise Against - Tragedy + Time - YouTube". Retrieved November 6, 2014.
- ^ "Rise Against Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
- ^ "Rise Against Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
- ^ "Rise Against Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
- ^ "Rise Against Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard.