The Illusion of Progress

The Illusion of Progress

Infobox Album | Name = The Illusion of Progress
Type = Album
Artist = Staind


Released = August 19, 2008
Recorded = 2008 at the Home Studio of Frontman Aaron Lewis
Genre = Alternative rock Hard rock Post-grunge
Length = 54:53
Label = Flip/Atlantic/Roadrunner
Producer = Johnny K
Reviews =
*Allmusic Rating|3|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:0ifyxzwkldae link]
*"Consequence of Sound" Rating|2|5 [http://consequenceofsound.net/2008/08/19/album-review-the-illusion-of-progress/ link]
*TuneLab Music rating|7.5|10 [http://www.tunelabmusic.com/2008/08/12/review-staind-the-illuison-of-progress/ link]
*Orange Karma Rating|3|5 [http://crediblemusicreviews.com/2008/08/19/staind/ link]
Last album = "Chapter V" (2005)
This album = "The Illusion of Progress" (2008)
Next album = TBA

"The Illusion of Progress" is the sixth studio album by American rock band Staind. It was released on August 19, 2008. "The Illusion of Progress" was produced by Johnny K and recorded in lead singer Aaron Lewis' home studio, featuring the band's original line-up, including Mike Mushok (guitar), Jon Wysocki (drums, percussion) and Johnny April (bass, vocals).It debuted at #3 in the Billboard 200 with 91,800 units sold. The first single was "Believe", topping the Modern Rock Tracks on September 13, 2008.

Sound

Lewis commented, “We went into the studio with the mindset of making our heaviest record yet, but the record that came out has flavors of Pink Floyd and straight-up blues. We didn’t use the same rigs that we use onstage; we used all vintage guitars and amps, and I’m pretty psyched about it! The songs are pretty timeless in their texture.” The band calls the new project the “most musical CD” they’ve recorded to date. [ [http://www.staind.com/main/index.html STAIND /// The Official Site ] ]

Promotion

To promote the album, Staind treated their fans to a series of intimate, behind-the-scenes “webisodes” posted on staind.com, documenting their recording process. Staind also premiered the song "Believe" worldwide on U.S. station 987FM a.k.a. (Star 98.7). Staind also released the song, "This Is It", on iTunes early as a single. "This Is It" was released as a downloadable track for the video game Rock Band on July 29 for the Xbox 360 and July 31 for Playstation 3. [http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66397 DLC Week of July 29th Scars on Broadway, Staind, Testament, The New No 2 - Rock Band - Forums ] ]

Track listing

# "This Is It" - 3:46
# "The Way I Am" - 4:18
# "Believe" - 4:17
# "Save Me" - 4:52
# "All I Want" - 3:29
# "Pardon Me" - 5:02
# "Lost Along The Way" - 4:19
# "Break Away" - 4:09
# "Tangled Up In You" - 4:35
# "Raining Again" - 3:53
# "Rainy Day Parade" - 4:16
# "The Corner" - 5:17
# "Nothing Left To Say" - 4:40

Bonus tracks

# "It's Been Awhile (Acoustic Version from the Hiro Ballroom)" [Limited Edition] - 4:49
# "Devil (Acoustic Version from the Hiro Ballroom)" [Limited Edition] - 5:18
# "Schizophrenic Conversations (Acoustic Version from the Hiro Ballroom)" [Limited Edition] - 4:46
# "The Truth" [Japan Edition + iTunes Deluxe Edition] [ [http://www.itunes.com Apple - iTunes - iTunes Overview ] ] - 4:42
# "Something Like Me" [Japan Edition + iTunes Pre-Order Deluxe Edition] [http://www.itunes.com Staind On iTunes] - 4:52

Chart positions

Personnel

*Aaron Lewis- Vocals, guitar
*Mike Mushok- Guitar
*Johnny April- Bass
*Jon Wysocki- drums
*Johnny K- Producer, hammond organ, piano
*John Pirruccello- Pedal Steel Guitar
*Rick Barnes- Slide Guitar
*Stevie Blacke- string and orchestration

Additional vocals by: Vernard Burton, Emoni Wilkins, Sharlisa Brooks, Zita Smith, Lajuanese Robertson, and Carya Holmes-Brown.

Sources

* [http://www.staind.com Official Staind Website]
* [http://www.addictedtostaind.com ADDICTEDtoStAiND]
* [http://www.staindbrazil.com StaindBrazil]

External links

* [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1590114/20080627/id_0.jhtml Staind's Aaron Lewis Tells Fans To Expect Surprises On New LP, The Illusion Of Progress]
* [http://www.amazon.com/Illusion-Progress-Staind/dp/B001B94K14 The Illusion Of Progress Tracklist from Amazon.com]
* [http://www.itunes.com Staind on iTunes]

References

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group1 = Albums
list1 = "Tormented"· "Dysfunction"· "Break the Cycle"· "14 Shades of Grey"· "Chapter V"· "The Illusion of Progress
group2 = Compilations
list2 = ""
group3 = Singles
list3 = "Just Go"· "Mudshovel"· "Home"· "It's Been Awhile"· "Outside"· "Fade"· "For You"· "Epiphany"· "Price to Play"· "So Far Away"· "How About You"· "Zoe Jane"· "Right Here"· "Falling"· "Everything Changes"· "King of All Excuses"· "Believe"
group4 = DVDs
list4 = "MTV Unplugged"· ""


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