Riding on the success of their last three chart topping albums, Staind is back with the highly anticipated release of their sixth studio album, The Illusion of Progress. The new Flip/Atlantic recording will be released on August 19th with the first single, Believe, hitting radio on June 24th. Staind' s last 3 studio albums have debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart, putting them in an elite class that includes U2, Metallica, Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Van Halen, and Disturbed. Over the past decade, Staind has sold more than 15 million records worldwide. They' ve had four #1 singles that span three different radio formats, including two massive crossover singles, It' s Been Awhile and Right Here (certified RIAA gold). But the band has never let their massive success get to their heads, lead guitarist Mike Mushok says that above all the band values a record that we love, and after that, we want other people to hear it, like it and be able to relate to it. Working with renowned producer Johnny K on the album, it will be impossible not to love what Lewis considers the band' s most musical CD with songs that are pretty timeless in their texture. Staind will be on the road all summer with 3 Doors Down headlining shows in over 40 cities across the country before joining Nickelback in September to continue the tour internationally.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Staind is BACK - almost!:
I agree with other reviewers that Aaron Lewis is one of the best songwriters alive today. I loved the early Staind albums and thought they went too soft and too shallow with 15 Shadews of Gray. The singles on this album (eg; All I Want) are not my favorite and seems a bit of a sellout, but there are otherwise some amazing tracks on here (Tangled Up In you, Raining Again). There may never be another song like "It's Been Awhile" (Break the Cycle), but I am enjoying this album thoroughly.
Best since BTC (I think):
This is a great album and Staind's best since Break The Cycle back in 2001. It seems like theyve gotten back on track after two lackluster albums in between. I'm very pleased with this album. All songs listenable and fluid.
this staind album is sure to be a crowd pleaser:
I bought this audio disc without having previous works to compare it to. I really only recognized one song in particular that is played a lot "All I want" but I do like several other songs including "The way I am" "Believe" "Break away" and "Raining Again". The more I listen to this album the more I like it. After this purchase I am for sure going to sample some of their earlier pieces of work. I would recommend this album for anyone who is a fan of staind will love these songs.They have a style that unique... more info
Nu-Metal? Perhaps, But Everything Else is A Pale Imitation:
I'm an older music fan. I've lived thru the Classic Rock era, Prog Rock, Punk, New Wave, Pop, Glam, Hair Metal, Speed Metal, Reggae, etc. And I enjoy everything from Jazz to Black Metal. I've seen it all, boys and girls. And I have to tell all you fake, pseudo, poser, music reviewers, this is probably one of the worst eras for Rock music I've ever witnessed in my life. Most of the Metal and Rock has absolutely nothing to say! And no way to say it! There is almost no originality anymore. The bands all sound... more info
