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Break the Cycle

Staind

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Album Review

The title of Staind's sophomore album refers to the misery passed on from generation to generation; specifically, singer Aaron Lewis' family issues. And Break the Cycle is an issues album — Lewis' therapy session for all to hear. "For You" reads like a final confession from child to parent ("I am f*cked up because you are"), and on the hit single "It's Been Awhile," he sings, "I cannot blame this on my father." Staind wraps up all this pain in deceivingly melodic packages, sort of like Nirvana's "All Apologies" without the depth. Lewis has a Kurt Cobain-like ache to his voice, which makes the more affecting songs — like the acoustic version of "Outside" — genuine (or at least appear that way). 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.

Customer Reviews

mikey

this is such a good album and i recommed that if you like rock then this is a perfect album for rock lovers

Simply: An amazing rock album

I can go months without listening to this and then come across it on my i-pod and listen to it continously for ages. I have seen Staind live a number of times and love it when they play tracks from this album! It is a classic that I will always enjoy and will always have in my collection!

Fantastic

This album is one of the best put together group of tracks I have heard for decades. Aaron Lewis comunicates his thoughts with a tone so easy to indentify with. Some of the best written truest music I have ever heard.

Biography

Formed: 24 November 1995 in Springfield, MA

Genre: Rock

Years Active: '90s, '00s, '10s

It has been said that first impressions last a lifetime. Luckily for Staind, some only last for about 45 minutes. After a volatile disagreement with Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst over some of Staind's early cover art, it seemed their big break had walked out the door. Fortunately, by the...
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Break the Cycle, Staind
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  • £7.99
  • Genres: Rock, Music, Alternative, Hard Rock, Metal
  • Released: 08 May 2001

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