14 Shades of Grey

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14 Shades of Grey
Studio album by Staind
Released	May 20, 2003
Recorded	September 2002 - March 2003
Genre	Alternative rock Post-grunge
Length	62:32
Label	Flip/Elektra
Producer	Josh Abraham
Professional reviews
Allmusic link E! Online (B) link Rolling Stone link
Staind chronology
Break the Cycle (2001) 14 Shades of Grey (2003) Chapter V (2005)

14 Shades of Grey is Staind's fourth album, released on May 20, 2003. The album is deemed "softer" than the group's previous efforts, with the exception of the first single and first track, "Price to Play". "Price to Play" is trademark of Staind's sound, with heavy guitars in the verses, soaring vocal harmonies, and melody/harmony guitars to complement the vocals. The album is a different direction for Staind, being more of a mainstream rock album than a nu-metal album; the screaming and anger of previous albums is almost non-existent. This album has a more positive attitude than the band's previous efforts. The song "Layne" is a tribute to Layne Staley, late Alice in Chains singer. The song "Zoe Jane" honors Aaron Lewis' firstborn daughter.

One may use the CD to download the bonus acoustic song "Let It Out" from the Staind website.

[edit] Track listing

1. "Price to Play" – 3:35
2. "How About You" – 3:57
3. "So Far Away" – 4:04
4. "Yesterday" – 3:46
5. "Fray" – 5:04
6. "Zoe Jane" – 4:36
7. "Fill Me Up" – 4:24
8. "Layne" – 4:25
9. "Falling Down" – 3:55
10. "Reality" – 4:37
11. "Tonight" – 4:24
12. "Could It Be" – 4:43
13. "Blow Away" – 6:14
14. "Intro" – 4:28

[edit] Released singles

1. "Price to Play"
2. "So Far Away"
3. "How About You"
4. "Zoe Jane"

[edit] Chart positions