Chapter V

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Chapter V

Studio album by Staind
Released	August 9, 2005
Recorded	June 2004 - March 2005
Genre	Rock/Hard Rock
Length	50:45
Label	Flip/Atlantic
Producer(s)	David Bottrill
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Staind chronology
14 Shades of Grey (2003)	Chapter V (2005)	The Singles: 1996-2006 (2006)

Chapter V is the fifth studio album from Staind. It was released on August 9, 2005, debuted at number 1, and has spawned four moderately successful singles on rock radio. Its first single "Right Here" was the most successful at both rock and pop stations, and was even once used in a video package by World Wrestling Entertainment commemorating wrestler Edge after he won his first WWE Championship). "Falling," "Everything Changes" and "King of All Excuses" have also been released with accompanying videos.

Lead singer Aaron Lewis has stated that he thinks 'Chapter V is the best record the band have released to date' [1], and the album continues the evolution from the messages on 14 Shades of Grey to messages of hope and uncertainty. It also showcases a heavier side to the band on selected tracks (some of which fans feel recall the style of sophomore favorite Dysfunction), and emphasizes a balance between both style of the band's sound. The album includes a track called "Paper Jesus" targeted at record company executives who idolize money instead of music and "Reply," an open letter replying to fan mail that Aaron Lewis and the rest of the band have received over the years (the original version can be found on the Special Edition).

Since its release, it has sold one million copies worldwide. However, it marked Staind's lowest debut so far in the UK, at number 112. All the same, it was regarded as one of the most anticipated albums of the year in the U.S. before its release. A special edition, with five bonus tracks, an extra booklet and a DVD was released several months later. Even after a full year, it remains fairly consistent on the Billboard 200. Aaron Lewis has said in relation to this in the booklet of the Special Edition of the album: 'Having three straight number one albums was a nice big fuck you to a lot of people who have slagged us. Nobody can ever take away that fact.'

Staind have promoted the album by allowing selected fans to preview it on their tour bus, and touring after its release for a whole year, including mini tours to Australia and solo tours across Europe, as well as the famous Fall Brawl Tour with Flyleaf, Taproot and P.O.D.. The band have also toured with 3 Doors Down, Hurt, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, and Seether (later cancelled) across the United States to promote the album.