Of Joy & Sorrow was released in 2001. Witmer attempted to make the album more accessible and straightforward than his first: "I feel a little bit more tangible, I feel a little less obscure.
The album "Of Joy & Sorrow" was released in 2001. Witmer sought to create an album that was easier for listeners to understand compared to his earlier work: "I feel like it's a little more accessible and straightforward."