Signal to Noise is the first full-length album by The Rise, released in 2002.
[4] The album combines electronic beats with post-hardcore music, much like Refused did with their 1998 album, the prophetically titled, The Shape of Punk to Come.
Stylus Magazine wrote that "it’s extremely refreshing to see a heavy band that actually cares a little bit about their dynamics and sound textures as opposed to just wanting to hit the listener over the head with E chords.
"[3] The Austin Chronicle called the album "stellar," and likened it to "Atari Teenage Riot with real songs.
"[1] CMJ New Music Report wrote that "by toying with instrumentation that traditionally doesn't have a home in hardcore, Signal to Noise is as refreshing as it is exciting.