Staind
by Staind
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Sep 13, 2011
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
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  1. Nanogon
    Apr 5, 2017
    7
    This record is definitely better than "The Illusion of Progress", which was boring and its title was literally speaking of itself at the same time. Returning to down-tuned fat riffing is a turn into the right direction. The only thing holding this record up from being outstanding is an overly melancholism of some tracks, especially the album closer "Something to Remind You". I still thinkThis record is definitely better than "The Illusion of Progress", which was boring and its title was literally speaking of itself at the same time. Returning to down-tuned fat riffing is a turn into the right direction. The only thing holding this record up from being outstanding is an overly melancholism of some tracks, especially the album closer "Something to Remind You". I still think that heavy nu metal album could've been finished with much more blow.… Expand
  2. Wiiwillrockyoup
    Apr 1, 2015
    10
    I haven't listened to Staind for very long, but this album has impressed me so much that I certainly had to give it a positive review. Songs like "Failure", "Eyes Wide Open", and "Wannabe" are quite easy to relate to, as well as having melodies beyond pleasant to experience, and a power that strikes me at every note. This album is the best that I've listened to in years.
  3. xMozzee
    Sep 6, 2012
    8
    this album starts to lean back to dysfunction, but less depressing and with cleaner vocals. the best songs are in my opinion: 'Eyes Wide Open' 'Not Again' 'Something to Remind You'
  4. mikie
    Oct 3, 2011
    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.

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Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Kerrang!
    Oct 25, 2011
    60
    Nu-Metal stars release a solid effort. [Sep 2011, p.52]
  2. 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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  3. AllMusic
    Sep 30, 2011
    70
    Staind may not be much more than noise -- it's not especially hooky or melodic -- but the group wins points for unexpectedly delivering something visceral.
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