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55 out of 100

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6.6 out of 10

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  • Summary: The Massachusetts nu-metal band release their seventh studio album.
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Post-Grunge, Nü Metal
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Revolver
    Sep 21, 2011
    80
    A welcome surprise.
  2. Kerrang!
    Oct 25, 2011
    60
    Nu-Metal stars release a solid effort. [Sep 2011, p.52]
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  3. PopMatters
    Oct 18, 2011
    30
    Staind is one of the worst albums I've heard all year, a top to bottom exercise in bland, formulaic, boring rock.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. xMozzee
    10
    If you liked Break the Cycle, and Chapter V this is even better, with cleaner, more powerful vocals this is an album worth listening to. People are saying that Staind are going back to their roots, this is not correct as in my opinion dysfunction and tormented sounded like a meat grinder, a trash can and a dying cat. This album is Music.… Expand
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  2. mikie
    9
    Wow Staind really impressed me , easily one of their best two albums . I love how they seem angry at the world again . I really enjoy the tracks Eyes Wide Open,Failing and The Bottom . Aaron Lewis really sings his ass off . Staind really delivers on this one.… Expand
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