The Suffering (song)

"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.

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. Jordan Blum of PopMatters called the song a "sublime blend of catchiness and complexity" that makes the song "instantly appealing and unforgettable."

Track listing

 * Promo single


 * Enhanced CD single


 * 7" single

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