The Sufferer & The Witness

Rise Against has spent seven years playing decidedly aggressive, melodic punk replete with sociopolitical commentary, which made "Swing Life Away," its hit from 2004's Siren Song Of The Counter Culture, seem incongruous. The acoustic ballad about living hardly resembled the rest of the album, but it was a big reason…

The Sufferer & the Witness finds Rise Against continuing on the path begun on 2004's well-received Siren Song of the Counter Culture.

When the melodic hardcore outfit Rise Against switched from Fat Wreck Chords to the

Rise Against - The Sufferer and the Witness review: Sensational album which delivers energetic, passionate & accessible punk rock. With many highlights, Rise Against have furthered all facets of their music to become a little more mainstream without selling out their origins. Thoroughly recommended.<script