The Sufferer & The Witness
Rise Against · 2006
60 min · 19 tracks · melodic hardcore
A fierce blend of melodic hardcore anthems infused with politically charged lyrics and raw emotion.
Why this album works
This album debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200, showcasing Rise Against's rising profile in the music industry. It also received critical acclaim for its lyrical depth and energy, with tracks like 'Prayer of the Refugee' becoming anthems for social justice movements and contributing to the band's enduring influence on punk rock.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys short, punchy tracks engaging live performance energy
- Context
- In 2006, Rise Against was riding the wave of mainstream success following their breakthrough album, 'Siren Song of the Counter Culture' (2004). 'The Sufferer & The Witness' marked their fifth studio album, solidifying their reputation in the punk rock scene as they evolved their sound while maintaining a strong political stance.
- Stylistic neighbors
- NOFX· Sum 41· Strung Out
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chamber the Cartridge 3:34
- 2 Injection 3:19
- 3 Ready to Fall Standout 3:47
- 4 Bricks 1:30
- 5 Under the Knife 2:45
- 6 Prayer of the Refugee Standout 3:19
- 7 Drones 3:01
- 8 The Approaching Curve 3:44
- 9 Worth Dying For 3:20
- 10 Behind Closed Doors 3:15
- 11 Roadside 3:21
- 12 The Good Left Undone Standout 4:10
- 13 Survive 3:41
- 14 Boy’s No Good 1:18
- 15 But Tonight We Dance 2:48
- 16 Like the Angel (live) 3:08
- 17 State of Union (live) 2:39
- 18 Dancing for Rain (live) 3:28
- 19 Everchanging (acoustic) 4:20
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