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Released 20 years ago

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • short, punchy tracks
  • engaging live performance energy
  • intense lyrical reflections
  • motivational workout background

Where this album fits

Career 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
Strike Anywhere· Against Me!· Pennywise

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 3:47
  • 4 Bricks 1:30
  • 5 Under the Knife 2:45
  • 6 Prayer of the Refugee 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 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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