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Free Music Review: Best Staind cd
Hit: 5 Stars
It's been awhile since Staind released a cd, but their back in a big way releasing what I strongly feel to be their best overall cd. Chapter V contains 2 songs which in my opinion are 2 of their best songs, "Please," and "Everything Changes." To me, Aaron Lewis is right up there with some of the best singers right now. The thing that he does that separates him from most other singers is the way he expresses his emotion through the song. Whether it be a positive or depressing song, Aaron always sings with full emotion and it draws you into the song.
1. Run Away 7/10
- Decent song. Good guitars! Not one I listen to that often, but good.
2. Right Here 9/10
- This is a really good song, but I feel it will get overlooked on the album because of all the other better songs on the cd. Not surprised like some people that this was the first single on the cd. To me it feels like a Staind single. Good song, though!
3. Paper Jesus 6/10
- This is the only song I really didn't like on the cd, but then again I have a friend who thinks this is one of the best ones.
4. Schizophrenic Conversations 8/10
- It takes awhile to get to the chorus, but I like this song! One of the ones I listen to most often! Great guitars!
5. Falling 9/10
- Good overall song! Great drums, great lyrics, great guitars!
6. Cross to Bear 9/10
- This is a really good song! I love the guitars on this song! It's actually got a guitar solo.
7. Devil 7/10
- This is a song that I thought was alright when I first heard it, but after hearing it a few times, it kinda grew on me.
8. Please 10/10
- This was the second song I heard from the album, and it caught me from day one. It doesn't get old, and it won't have that overplayed feeling of "Outside" and "It's Been Awhile," when you listen to it over and over again, because you will.
9. Everything Changes 10/10
- This is probably my overall favorite song on the cd. It's a great ballad that exentuates Aaron's vocals. His emotion on this song is amazing. You can hear it in his voice. Some might say, it's mainstream. If they mean mainstream by its not a hard song like the old Staind back in the "Tormented" where Staind was just trying to find themselves, then they're right. Not every song is going to be the same. That's a good thing! It's fine to have harder songs, but it's also nice to have ballads like this. As I recall, "Epiphany" or "Zoe Jane" weren't hard songs either.
10. Take this 7/10
-I didn't really like the beginning of the song or the chorus that much, but towards the end, it picks up and makes up for the first half.
11. King of all Excuses 8/10
- This is a weird song! It's probably one of my favorites, but it seems that I rarely listen to it, but when I do, I realize what I'm missing!
12. Reply 10/10
- Aside from "Please and Everything Changes," this is my favorite. This song seems to be one for the fans, and Aaron's gratitude for them. He says in the song, "My life will never, ever be the same without you here!" Good song!
Its amazing to see how far Fred Durst has fallen as a musician, but think of the two bands he discovered, Taproot and Staind.
Free Music Review: Something Old, Something New.
Hit: 5 Stars
Well, one thing you'll notice upon your first listen to Staind's new album, "Chapter V," is that frontman Aaron Lewis seems to have moved past the "high on life" attitude he toted throughout much of 2003's ironically titled "14 Shades Of Grey." Not to say he's angry again, but gone are such sweet ballads as "So Far Away" and "Zoe Jane." If "Chapter V" is like any Staind album, it's probably best compared to "Break The Cycle." Taking turns between moody, introspective ballads and raw, in your face cuts that are likely to inspire a moshpit. Although they are far from reinventing themselves, Staind take a little bit of their past, and update it, and mix it up with feelings of today. In the past,they took things to extremes. If you wanted to kill yourself, "Tormented" would be your soundtrack. If you finally found inner happiness, "14 Shades Of Grey" would be your cup of tea. "Chapter V" takes the challenge of balancing all those emotions. From low lows, to high highs, all the bases are covered on this one album. I think it's safe to say that Staind have created an album that will appeal to most everyone.
With David Botrill (Tool, Silverchair) producing, and with guitarist Mike Mushok sporting a lush head of hair, Staind are back. "Chapter V" begins with one of the best, "Run Away," which takes things to a new level for the group. Mushok's guitar parts are more expressive than ever, and truly define this one song. It's a perfect way to kick off things, with a song that carries so many dynamics, much like the entire album itself. Fans of the group will find familiar fare in the mid-tempo, semi-ballads "Right Here" and "Schizophrenic Conversations," but the group truly reaches it's peak with the mezmerizing and touching "Everything Changes." On the other end of the spectrum, "Paper Jesus" and "Falling" will most likely appease fans of "Tormented" or "Dysfunction." It's important to note that the lyrical content of this album takes things in a whole new direction. Aaron seems to be a bit more ambiguous this time around with his messages, which is actually quite refreshing, from someone who wore his feelings on his sleeve for four albums prior. The tone of the album is neither negative, nor positive. Yes, the man found happiness, as was well documented on the last album, but he obviously still is living on planet Earth and still has things on his mind, which is what "Chapter V" is all about. It's not whiney, it's not preachy. It's not angry, it's not joyful. It is quite simply, human.
While the album as a whole isn't perfect, it is still a five star album in my eyes, for it takes Staind to a whole new level. Now, at their fifth album (wow, time flies), they seem to be settling into a comfort zone, where they can handle all dynamics, where they are above and beyond the competition. The musicianship on here is excellent, a notch above, and Aaron's vocal deliver is stellar as always. Anyone who has followed Staind this far will find much cause for celebration with this album.
Free Music Review: could it be staind's best?
Hit: 5 Stars
In 1999 Staind barged onto the music scene with the distorted and hard-hitting "Dysfuction" (actually their follow-up to their realy debut "Tormented" which was released as an import in 1996). In 2001 they broke a barrier with "Break the Cycle" and hit mainstream with a couple of their singles. In 2003 "14 Shades of Gray" showed everyone that Staind could be tender and passionate while still being powerful, though they would lose many hardcore fans to the excuse that Staind sold out. Now in 2005, the fifth chapter in the Staind saga, aptly titled "Chapter V", has been released and shown everyone that they can, well, prove themselves as one of the top bands, if not the top band, out there today. "Chapter V" is by far the most complete album Staind has ever put out, pleasing a number of different fans with about four different styles of music. Maybe a few of the fickle who broke away from Staind in 2003 will be won back with this release, although that may be hoping for a bit much. From the opening guitar lick on "Run Away" you will realize that this is a very different sounding Staind album. Mike Mushok's guitar is used more than it has ever been on any of their previous albums. You can hear it in just about every song. The guitar crunches, that Staind has so long used to draw you into a song are now replaced by a softer, yet more melodic guitar riff, and leaving you to be hit hard later in the song. It's a very subtle and simple effect and proof that Staind continues to evolve. Lyrically, Aaron Lewis, the child of his parental rage, has never sounded more complete. His voice hits notes that we wouldn't have dreamed of hearing on the other Staind releases, most notably in "Right Here", "Please", and "Reply". As for the lyrics themselves, listen to the subtle complexity of "Schizoprenic Conversations" or the twitsed saga and agony of "Devil" to hear what I mean. Lewis gives his parents another steady beating in "King of All Excuses" which should please many fans looking for another "For You" (the thrasher on Break the Cycle). If you read the lyrics to the song, it actually may seem a bit interesting that they could apply to "someone else". Maybe a high powered government offical, not naming any names. Perhaps I'm just looking too deeply into the song. The bottom line is that with this release Staind sounds as if they really gave their time and effort to make a great album and they pulled it off. Theres nothing cheap or incomplete about this album. It may well be the best rock album of 2005 so far. Time will only tell if songs like "Right Here", "Falling", "Please", and "Everything Changes" (quite possibly the most beautiful song that Staind has ever showcased), will become hits and whether or not the album will be met by the Staind following and the music-oriented public in general, with open arms. One thing is certain however, and that is that with this release, their fifth, Staind has definatley established themselves as a powerhouse in the world of hard rock.Free Music Review: Just like Aaron asks "What the fu** do you want me to be"
Hit: 5 Stars
Every single review pisses me off. Where is dysfunction 2 or this sounds like 14 shades of grey blah blah blah. Why is it that no single person accepts an album from its musicianship? They just want the same old same old and then if they would have came back heavy many people would be bitching because the lyrics are crap or this is the same as dysfuction or break the cycle why cant this band do anything else and i am tired of it. Many people just wanted to jump on this album when it was not dysfunction 2 and why??????? Many people including myself hated 14 shades of grey hell i put it up their with st.crapper i mean anger as one of the worst albums of all time. Anyways, Staind came back with an album that is way way better then 14 shades of grey and all you people want to do is bash it and why??????? And the dude that got into electronica yea your review does not count because LAME LAME LAME!!!!!!!!! I like this album very very much because it gives us the very best of all the albums in their career and yes 14 shades had some....some good songs on their but damn i had to force myself to press play on that album just to discover them at the end. Also personally i think staind writes some of their best work on their slower material then their heavier even though i love their heavy stuff, still i think they show their best work on the slower songs. With that said i think the stand out tracks on the album are schizophrenic conversations and everything changes which i cant stop listening to that song. On their more uptempo tracks the stand out ones are Run Away, Falling which is an awsome freakin song, and paper jesus. All in all i think that Fallin yes is their next single but the next one is a coin flip between schizophrenic conversation and everything changes. I still have not made it once straigh across the album because honestly when i am addicted to everything changes i think that song can blow them up and it puts Zoe Jane(the song) to shame. The one thing i am happy about the most on this album is their is not damn Layne song on here. That song honestly was the gayiest thing i have ever heard in my life.
I hope that people will look at the record for its musicianship then your desire to hear dysfunction 2 because face it that record will never come. Now i am gettin addicted to Take this which i feel everything that aaron says because i have been their. I am glad that aaron finally put more emotion on a record again because i felt that he lost it on 14 shades of grey and i am one of those people that dont bash an album because of high expectations. I can listen to an album from a musician stand point and honestly say that staind put everything they could have on this album and if this album is not good enough for you than i think aaron asks the right question "What the fu** do you want me to be".
Free Music Review: The best of Staind all rolled into one.
Hit: 5 Stars
Staind's core fanbase have been slowly dimishining due to their lack of heaviness on their later releases. -Dysfunction- was heavy. -Break the Cycle- was heavy for the majority. -Fourteen Shades of Grey- was ... not very heavy. So with the apparent change in tempo with each subsequent release, what is to expect of their 2005 release? Surprise! - There is some heavy here.
-Chapter V- in one word can be described as dynamic. Staind supply their most varied offering to date with tremedous execution. I'll give you a quick run-through of all the tracks to show how they have changed it up a bit this time.
"Run Away" begins and has the ability to blow you away with the opening guitar and is the right track for the opener. "Right Here" has been circulating the radio since early July and for good reason. Very radio friendly and soft but wonderfully done - Aaron's vocals shine. Staind switches right back to their dark and heavy side with "Paper Jesus" which should have been the first single in my opinion. Thought provoking and intriguing, this song is excellent. The eerie and melodic "Schizophrenic Conversations" follows and the verses flow very well with the music which is what makes this song catchy. Next is "Falling", which is more on the harder side with a melodic chorus that Aaron sings with very believable emotion. "Cross to Bear" is hard but nothing really stands out - average. "Devil" is the big brother of "Schizophrenic Conversations". The verses make you bounce a little more and have a little more speed. Following is "Please" which walks the same line as "Falling". "Everything Changes" is a standout. This is the "It's Been a While" or the "So Far Away" of -Chapter V-. Staind definitely knows how to do it soft. "Take This" is deep and is a nice listen on the softer side. "King of All Excuses" is hands-down the hardest on the CD. Very well done and -Dysfunction- fans are going to love it. "Reply" is a good ending with Aaron thanking all of his fans. Not soft but not hard.
My favorite tracks are: Run Away, Paper Jesus, Devil, Everything Changes, and King of All Excuses
Overall, Staind have grown once again. Alternating between softer and harder tracks seems to work perfectly here. All the Staind emotion is still evident because lyrically, you will find the same hateful yet sorrowful troubles of Aaron Lewis, which some might find kind of tiresome by now. I disagree. That attitude defines Staind and they hopefully will continue along that line in the future. It is difficult to find other bands that can pull it off better than these four guys.
Any fans of Staind are sure to find something on here they will like. -Chapter V- is the Best aspects of Staind all rolled into one solid album.