Staind (album)

Staind
Studio album by Staind
Released	September 13, 2011
Genre	Alternative metal, nu metal, post-grunge
Length	42:10
Label	Atlantic, Roadrunner
Producer	Johnny K
Staind chronology
The Illusion of Progress (2008) Staind (2011)
Singles from Staind
"Not Again" Released: July 19, 2011

Staind is the eponymous seventh studio album by rock band of the same name, released on September 13, 2011. The album marks the return to Staind's heavier sound that was predominate on the earlier albums Tormented, Dysfunction, and Break the Cycle. It is also the last album to feature original drummer Jon Wysocki, as he departed from the band following the recording process in May 2011. Staind is Staind's heaviest collection of songs to date.

Background

The making of Staind was a stressful experience for the group.^[1] As lead singer Aaron Lewis stated, "By the end of the first month we weren’t even recording in the same places anymore."^[1]

The stress from the recording sessions contributed to longtime drummer Jon Wysocki's departure from the group, which Staind announced on their website in May 2011, while giving no specific reason for Wysocki's departure.^[2]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]
Sputnikmusic	[4]
About.com	[5]
Artist Direct	[6]
IGN	[7]

Many songs were released before the album's release date. The first single, "Not Again", was made available as a stream video on the band's official website on July 12, 2011. It was released to radio stations on July 19, 2011. "The Bottom" was released on the Transformers: Dark of the Moon soundtrack. Additionally, "Eyes Wide Open" was released on June 30, and the song "Paper Wings" was released on August 8.

The official video of "Not Again" premiered August 30, 2011. The single became a hit in the rock charts, having thus far peaked at #1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart - where it stayed for 4 straight weeks, #4 on the Rock Songs chart, and #14 on the Alternative Songs chart. The second single will be "Eyes Wide Open" and will debut to radio on October 31, 2011. "Something to Remind You", not being a radio-single, peaked at #119, thankful digital download only.

On September 15, Staind played a benefit concert for the September 11 victims and presented the new album.^[8] Eight of the ten total songs were performed, excluding "Take a Breath" and "Now".

The album debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200, with first sales week of 47,000 copies, making the fifth consecutive top-5 album for the band.^[9] As of October 26th, it has sold 90,000 copies.

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Eyes Wide Open"	3:30
2.	"Not Again"	4:34
3.	"Failing"	5:26
4.	"Wannabe"	3:49
5.	"Throw It All Away"	4:24
6.	"Take a Breath"	3:56
7.	"The Bottom"	4:15
8.	"Now"	3:44
9.	"Paper Wings"	4:23
10.	"Something to Remind You"	4:07
Total length:		42:10

iTunes deluxe edition
No.	Title	Length
11.	"Spleen" (live in Houston)	4:50
12.	"Not Again" (featuring Kevin Curry*)	4:37
13.	"Not Again" (music video)	4:37
14.	"For You" (live in Houston) (iTunes pre-order exclusive)	3:32

Deluxe edition + Bonus DVD documentary
No.	Title	Length
Total length:		42:10

• Kevin Curry is the Guitar Solo contest winner.

Personnel

• Aaron Lewis – vocals, rhythm guitar
• Mike Mushok – lead guitar
• Johnny April – bass guitar
• Jon Wysocki – drums
• Johnny K – producer

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Ryan. "Staind's Stressful Seventh Album". Alternative Addiction. Sept. 29, 2011.
2. ^ Chad. "Staind Drummer Leaves Band". Alternative Addiction. May 20, 2011.
3. ^ Review
4. ^ Review
5. ^ Review
6. ^ Direct Review
7. ^ Review
8. ^ Chad. "Staind to Play 9/11 Benefit Show". Alternative Addiction. Sept. 11, 2011.
9. ^ Caulfield, Keith. "Lady Antebellum 'Own' the Billboard 200 with Second No. 1 Album". billboard.com. Sept 21, 2011.