"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]
Promo single
Title 1. "The Suffering" (Radio Version) 4:13 2. "The Suffering" (Album Version) 3:44
Enhanced CD single
Title 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
Side CO Title 1. "The Suffering" (Album Version) 3:44
Side CA Title 1. "Welcome Home" (Live in Atlanta from 2005 Summer Tour) 5:42
Coheed and Cambria
Additional
Sarah Kathryn Jacobs – backing vocals
Danny Louis – keyboards
^ "Top 100 Emo Songs of All Time" . The Boston Phoenix . Archived from the original on 2015-03-24. Retrieved December 19, 2021 .
^ Cizmar, Martin (March 5, 2009). "10 Emo Songs That Don't Suck" . Phoenix New Times . Retrieved October 30, 2019 .
^ Theakston, Rob. "Good Apollo I'm Burning Star IV: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness - Coheed and Cambria" . AllMusic . Retrieved August 31, 2021 .
^ Blum, Jordan (June 11, 2015). "Keeping the Acclaim: The Legacy of Coheed and Cambria's 'Good Apollo, I'm Burngin Star IV' " . PopMatters . Retrieved August 31, 2021 .
^ "Coheed and Cambria Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)" . Billboard . Eldridge Industries . Retrieved August 31, 2021 .
^ "Coheed and Cambria Chart History (Alternative Airplay)" . Billboard . Retrieved August 31, 2021.
^ "Coheed and Cambria Chart History (Mainstream Rock)" . Billboard . Retrieved August 31, 2021.
^ "Coheed and Cambria Chart History (Active Rock)" . Billboard . Eldridge Industries . Retrieved August 31, 2021 .
^ "COHEED & CAMBRIA | full Official Chart History" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved August 31, 2021 .
^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40" . Official Charts Company . 12 February 2006. Retrieved 26 October 2021 .
^ "American single certifications – Coheed & Cambria – The Suffering" . Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved October 15, 2024 .