


Rise Against attempt a ballad in Sufferer and the Witness going by the name of Roadside. The bass is heard more than ever throughout this album, which really helps move some of the sluggish songs along, such as The Approaching Curve.

Critical appraisal was mainly positive, with reviewers complimenting Rise Against's ability to mature in its sound while simultaneously retain its punk roots. The bass-work by Joe Principe is once again out-standing. Critical appraisal was mainly positive, with reviewers complimenting Rise Against's ability to mature in its sound while simultaneously retain its punk roots. The Sufferer & the Witness sold 48,327 copies in its first week of release, and charted in seven countries, including the United States where it entered at position ten on the Billboard 200. The Sufferer & the Witness sold 48,327 copies in its first week of release, and charted in seven countries, including the United States where it entered at position ten on the Billboard 200. Dissatisfied with Siren Song of the Counter Culture's (2004) producer Garth Richardson, the band members decided to record their next album with Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore, the duo that worked on their 2003 album Revolutions per Minute. Social and political issues as well as the concept of self-reflection constitute the majority of the lyrical content. A hardcore punk and melodic hardcore album, it comprises thirteen tracks that focus on melody, catchy hooks, and rapid-paced tempo. The Sufferer & the Witness is the fourth studio album by American rock band Rise Against, released on July 4, 2006.
