| Staind | ||||
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| Studio album by Staind | ||||
| Released | September 13, 2011 | |||
| Genre | Alternative metal, nu metal, post-grunge | |||
| Length | 42:10 | |||
| Label | Atlantic, Roadrunner | |||
| Producer | Johnny K | |||
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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 was fired from the band following the recording process in May 2011.
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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]
A number of factors created some dissension within the group during recording. Despite the deadline on the album's completion approaching, with the album less than half finished, Lewis continued to do solo gigs to promote his solo album, Town Line, much to the other band members' discontent. Lewis's working relationship with drummer Jon Wysocki broke down completely, which resulted in Wysocki's dismissal. His departure from the group was announced on their website in May 2011.[2]
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| Allmusic | [3] |
| Sputnikmusic | [4] |
| About.com | [5] |
| Artist Direct | [6] |
| IGN | [7] |
Many songs were released before the album's release date. The lead single, "Not Again", was made available as a streaming 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 music video for "Not Again" premiered August 30, 2011. The single topped the Mainstream Rock Songs chart for seven non-consecutive weeks, and peaked at #4 on the Rock Songs chart and #14 on the Alternative Songs chart. The second single has been confirmed as "Eyes Wide Open". "Something to Remind You", despite not being a single, peaked at #19 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100, due to digital downloads.
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-five album for the band.[9] As of November 19, it has sold over 100,000 copies.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 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 |
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Total length:
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42:10 | |
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| 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 | |||||||||
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42:10 | ||||||||
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| 11. | "Wannabe (Remix)" (Feat. Snoop Dogg) | 3:54 | |||||||
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Total length:
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46:00 | ||||||||
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