Staind
Staind · 2011
42 min · 10 tracks · alternative metal
A reflective blend of heavy guitar riffs and introspective lyrics that capture the struggles of personal growth and disillusionment.
Top tracks — play these first
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Eyes Wide Open Start here — This opener sets the tone for the album with its powerful vocal delivery and poignant lyrics reflecting on realization and awakening, encapsulating the band's journey.
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Not Again — With its raw energy and confessional lyrics, this track embodies the struggle of facing one's demons, showcasing Staind's signature blend of heaviness and emotion.
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Throw It All Away — This track highlights the album's overarching theme of regret and longing, featuring an anthemic chorus that invites listeners to reflect on life's choices.
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Something to Remind You — As one of the more lyrical tracks, it combines vulnerability with melodic instrumentation, offering a poignant conclusion that resonates deeply with listeners grappling with memories.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy riffs with introspective lyrics but lacks standout compositions and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature heavy guitar riffs and aggressive vocals, while the fourth track introduces a more melodic approach with softer instrumentation.
- Several tracks, such as 'Take a Breath' and 'The Bottom', incorporate a gradual build-up in intensity, culminating in powerful choruses that emphasize emotional weight.
- The album closes with 'Something to Remind You', which features a stripped-down arrangement, contrasting sharply with earlier heavier tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective late-night reflections
- dynamic emotional journeys
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, impactful listening sessions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows the band's continued evolution and relevance after a hiatus.
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Staind marked the band's first album after a four-year hiatus following their commercial peak with 'Chapter V' in 2005. By this point, the group had evolved from their nu-metal roots into a more mature sound, blending alternative metal with post-grunge influences, which is evident in the album's introspective themes and production style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Breaking Benjamin· Three Days Grace· Puddle of Mudd
Tracklist
- 1 Eyes Wide Open Start here 3:31
- 2 Not Again 4:35
- 3 Failing 5:27
- 4 Wannabe 3:49
- 5 Throw It All Away 4:24
- 6 Take a Breath 3:56
- 7 The Bottom 4:16
- 8 Now 3:45
- 9 Paper Wings 4:24
- 10 Something to Remind You 4:07
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