Jamie Boon

Rise Against are an American punk rock band formed in 1999 and based in Illinois, Chicago. The band currently consists of Tim McIlrath, Zach Blair, Joe Principe and Brandon Barnes. The band has openly been involved with politics through their support of the Democratic Party, which may influence their album cover.

The name of the band Rise Against can be indicative of some sort of revolution. This is highlighted by the fact it is bolded and capitalised, drawing attention to it.

There is a house in the distance, maybe implying that the boy is lost or could be trying to escape from his home

Dark skies set the tone for the album, suggests trouble and danger linked with this genre of music Album name can be representative of what is happening in the image. Endgame may mean the end of something or failure

The album cover also makes use of the semantic code: Rock music often associated with war or conflict. American flag, dark skies, deserted area connotes idea of war

The album cover also makes use of the enigma code and can ask several questions such as why the child is alone and why the child is wearing an American flag.

American patriotism: child in an American flag, very typically American with the flag and corn field American pride