The Suffering (song)
2006 single by Coheed and Cambria
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"The Suffering" is a song by American progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria, appearing on the band's third studio album Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness. The song was released as the album's second single and had some crossover success, reaching no. 10 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
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- 3:44 (album version)
- 4:13 (radio version)
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| Single by Coheed and Cambria | ||||
| from the album Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness | ||||
| Released | February 13, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2005 | |||
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Reception
"The Suffering" has received positive reviews. The song was selected as an AllMusic reviewer's pick in Rob Theakston's review of the album.[3] Jordan Blum of PopMatters called the song a "sublime blend of catchiness and complexity" that makes the song "instantly appealing and unforgettable."[4]
Track listing
- Promo single
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "The Suffering" (Radio Version) | 4:13 |
| 2. | "The Suffering" (Album Version) | 3:44 |
- Enhanced CD single
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "The Suffering" (Album Version) | 3:44 |
| 2. | "The Final Cut" (Live in Atlanta from 2005 Summer Tour) | 14:44 |
| 3. | "The Suffering" (Music Video) | 3:49 |
- 7" single
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "The Suffering" (Album Version) | 3:44 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Welcome Home" (Live in Atlanta from 2005 Summer Tour) | 5:42 |
Personnel
- Coheed and Cambria
- Claudio Sanchez – lead vocals, guitar, piano
- Travis Stever – guitar
- Michael Todd – bass
- Josh Eppard – drums
- Additional
- Sarah Kathryn Jacobs – backing vocals
- Danny Louis – keyboards
Charts
| Chart (2005) | Peak
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[5] | 10 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 16 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[7] | 29 |
| US Active Rock (Billboard)[8] | 29 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 60 |
| UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[10] | 4 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[11] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||