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The Illusion Of Progress - Staind
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53 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critics What's this?

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7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

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  • Summary: Staind returns with its sixth album, produced by Johnny K.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Boston Globe
    80
    Most of all, the music packs as much punch as ever--and more variety, as Staind sometimes departs from its rock-metal power ballads for tunes that suggest Pink Floyd and even Brit band Oasis in the chiming-guitar pop of 'All I Want.'
  2. All Music Guide
    60
    Ballads have always been his forte, a convenient vehicle for his quivering sensitivity and accidental melodicism, yet it's still startling how slow The Illusion of Progress unfolds, as Staind rarely muster the energy to move beyond midtempo even when they deign to crank up their amps for anthems of mild alienation or vague inspiration.
  3. Urb
    20
    Their sixth album is an unlovely cocktail of faux-Cobain grunting, downtuned guitars and self-pity. [Nov 2008, p.119]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. TWard
    10
    Not the same old hard staind, but Lewis' amazing voice and the bands better than average music makes this cd one of the best rock albums out there.… Expand
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  2. Sherry
    9
    Staind rules period. No matter what, it always platinum. LOVE YOU GUYS!
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  3. BrandonG
    5
    Too generic pop sounding, they went from dark and meaningful to forgettable.
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