Rise Above

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Name associated with the 2002 tribute/benefit compilation 'Rise Above: 24 Black Flag Songs to Benefit the West Memphis Three', a Various Artists project curated by Henry Rollins featuring covers of Black Flag songs.

Compilation album released in 2002; curated/organized by Henry Rollins; benefit for the West Memphis Three.

Rise Above is best known as the 2002 tribute/benefit compilation of Black Flag songs curated by Henry Rollins. Reviews note a star-studded cast of guest artists and modern, mainstream reinterpretations. The collection is described as enjoyable and fun, though some key tracks (notably "My War") draw criticism. Overall reception is mixed.

For:Fans of Black Flag, punk and hardcore, and listeners curious about mainstream reinterpretations of classic punk songs.

"...and so came the day when Henry Rollins, tired of writing books, releasing almost useless records with his Rollins Band, and roaming stages across half of America, remembered the days of his youth, when he was part of a band called Black Flag..."
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