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Staind - Break the Cycle (CD)

Album Details: Break the Cycle

Release Date:05/22/2001
Label:Elektra / Wea
UPC:075596262620

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User Reviews: Break the Cycle

  • Overall:

    Badass

    By Jason  Oct 4, 2001 | 2 out of 3 found this Break the Cycle review helpful

    This is one of the best overall albums ever. Staind can thank Fred Durst for hookin em up with a record deal but Fred Durst doesn't compare, not even close to how musically talented Aaron Lewis and the rest of Staind are. Staind is deep and their l...yrics mean something. Fred is just a "Broke" ass joke who did it all for the "Nookie". Gimme a break. Read more Less

  • Overall:

    Excellent

    By TaraL  Jun 20, 2005

    Pros: Music

    Cons: Not much

    This is my favorite Staind album. I haven't stopped listening to it since the day I bought it. I definitely recommend buying this if you love hard rock.

Pro Reviews: Break the Cycle

  • All Music Guide

    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 fcked 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 Cobainlike 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 standardissue desolation, but the softness of many of the tracks gives it compassion, something most of Staind's peers have no time for.

    - Michael Gallucci, All Music Guide

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Staind

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 time Durst had witnessed Staind's intense live show, he was ready to exchange phone numb... Read more