Staind Album: «The Illusion of Progress Limited Edition»
Staind Album: «The Illusion of Progress Limited Edition»
- Customers rating: (4.4 of 5)
- Title:The Illusion of Progress Limited Edition
- Release date:2008-08-19
- Type:Audio CD
- Label:Atlantic
- UPC:075678988455
- 1 This Is Itimg 3:45
- 2 The Way I Amimg 4:22
- 3 Believeimg 4:16
- 4 Save Meimg 4:53
- 5 All I Wantimg 3:47
- 6 Pardon Meimg 5:03
- 7 Lost Along The Wayimg 4:21
- 8 Break Awayimg 4:11
- 9 Tangled Up In Youimg 4:36
- 10 Raining Againimg 3:54
- 11 Rainy Day Paradeimg 4:18
- 12 The Cornerimg 5:18
- 13 Nothing Left To Sayimg 4:41
- 14It's Been Awhile(Acoustic)
- 15Devil(Acoustic)
- 16Schizophrenic Conversations(Acoustic)
the Official Staind Fan Club. Riding on the success of their last three chart topping albums,
Staind is back with the highly anticipated release of their sixth
studio album, The Illusion of Progress. The new Flip/Atlantic
recording will be released on August 19th with the first single
Believe hitting radio on June 24th. Staind' s last 3 studio
albums have debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album
chart, putting them in an elite class that includes U2, Metallica,
Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Van Halen, and Disturbed.
Over the past decade, Staind has sold more than 15 million
records worldwide. They' ve had four #1 singles that span three
different radio formats, including two massive crossover
singles, It' s Been Awhile and Right Here (certified RIAA
gold). But the band has never let their massive success get to
their heads, lead guitarist Mike Mushok says that above all the
band values a record that we love, and after that, we want
other people to hear it, like it and be able to relate to it. Working
with renowned producer Johnny K on the album, it will be impossible
not to love what Lewis considers the band s most musical CD
with songs that are pretty timeless in their texture. Staind will
be on the road all summer with 3 Doors Down headlining shows
in over 40 cities across the country before joining Nickelback
in September to continue the tour internationally.
The Illusion of Progress is a great new album ( as of Aug. 23, 2008 ) from one of my favorite bands, Staind. It probably won't satisfy fans that like the heavier Staind music, as most of the songs are a bit slower and on the softer side. But if you would like a Great softer introspective rock album with an edge, check this one out.
At first I was not into ever wanting to listen to this album due to the fact there really are no heavy songs like the Staind of previous albums. But the right mood hit me and I gave this another try and grew to love every song on this album. The lyrics in my opinion are some of Aaron Lewis' best. "Tangeld up in you" became an instant favorite and if you are looking for a good love song that is a start. While the songs might be the slowest or lightest of their catalog I think eventually every song will stick in your head like they did mine and the lyrics will hit home on a couple of these tracks. I highly recommend
They recorded this album in Aaron Lewis's barn (with all the professional essentials) which saved alot of time and money since it costs quite a bit to record at a studio, which gave the album a real good sound and feel the acoustics in that building did amazing things for this CD... There are alot of nice mellow meaningful songs on this album that really grab you and pull you in especially "The Corner". If you are a Staind fan or just want something that has MORE feeling buy this album, it is worth it.
I love Aaron Lewis's music and this is a great addition to my collection
The album isn't really all THAT bad but it just all sounds so generic and bland. The only way I can really describe it is "lame." I'm so disappointed because I love Staind (from Dysfunction to Chapter V). The one song that seemed promising was Rainy Day Parade but it's just goofy sounding when he actually sings that during the chorus (Rainy Day Parade???..c'mon now). I guess you need to really REALLY love Staind to truly enjoy this or else you'll be like me and just go "..eh.."