The Singles: 1996–2006 cover

Released 20 years ago

The Singles: 1996–2006

Staind · 2006

79 min · 18 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal · post-grunge

A reflective compilation blending raw emotional intensity with acoustic vulnerability across Staind's defining years.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • acoustic vulnerability in live tracks
  • cathartic emotional release throughout
  • for late-night introspection
  • sing-along anthems with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party soundtracks

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'The Singles: 1996–2006' was released, Staind was at a pivotal moment in their career, following the commercial success of their 2003 album '14 Shades of Grey'. This compilation serves as a retrospective of their journey through the late 90s and early 2000s, capturing their evolution from post-grunge newcomers to mainstream rock staples.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Come Again 3:47
  • 2 Mudshovel 4:41
  • 3 Home 4:06
  • 4 Outside (Family Values version) 5:40
  • 5 It’s Been Awhile 4:25
  • 6 For You 3:26
  • 7 Epiphany 4:16
  • 8 So Far Away 4:03
  • 9 Price to Play 3:36
  • 10 Zoe Jane 4:38
  • 11 Right Here 4:13
  • 12 Falling 4:20
  • 13 Everything Changes (live acoustic) 4:09
  • 14 Nutshell (live acoustic) 3:32
  • 15 Sober (live acoustic) 5:42
  • 16 Comfortably Numb (live acoustic) 5:19
  • 17 Schizophrenic Conversations (live acoustic) 4:51
  • 18 Reply (live acoustic) 4:09

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