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- Summary: This is the sophomore major-label release for the New England alt-metal band.
- Record Label: Elektra/Asylum
- Genre(s): Rock, Alternative, Metal
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And you, bring me to my knees again All the times that I could beg you please, in vain All the times that I've felt insecure for you And I leave my... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 4 out of 9
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Mixed: 4 out of 9
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Negative: 1 out of 9
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Set to a backdrop that brings to mind Creed, Pearl Jam and Tool but still uniquely stands on its own, the album tackles subjects of suicide and basic alienation with relative control and directness.
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Raises the nu-metal bar by weaving maturity, passion and the craft of songwriting into its steaming pile of passive-aggressive chord chomping.
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With Lewis' weighty, tuneful voice and Mike Mushok's meaty, anthemic guitar, Staind recall the Soundgarden/Alice in Chains era of early-'90s rock. Free of phony posturing, DJ scratching and over-reliance on vapid thrash riffs, they're almost like an alternative version of today's mainstream metal.
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BlenderUnfortunately, the production smoothes down the band's sharp edges to an overly polished finish. [Jun/Jul 2001, p.116]
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Pedestrian? Sure. But in '01, it's doubtful you'll find a more apt soundtrack to a summer of skyrocketing gas prices and stock market tumblings.
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Cycle is ultimately no more than 50 minutes of standard-issue desolation, but the softness of many of the tracks gives it compassion, something most of Staind's peers have no time for.
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'Break The Cycle' is nu-metal as envisaged by Tipper Gore - 14 tracks of parent-friendly grunge-flavoured soft rock that make Creed sound like GG Allin.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 17 out of 19
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Mixed: 0 out of 19
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Negative: 2 out of 19
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robertmJul 18, 2003this is their greatest cd
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vAug 17, 2006one of da best albums, i own!
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-Xile-Aug 22, 2003Great cd.......if u like metal rock.....or stuff that pertains to that.....add it to your cd collection! Its great
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JasmineTJan 31, 2005
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Jun 1, 2011
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VidMAug 13, 2007Some classic tracks on here
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jjAug 31, 2002a dull piece of garbage. That lead singer is fat, ugly, and annoying
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