Staind - Chapter V
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Free Music Review: Chapter V(ery good)
Hit: 5 Stars
Chapter V is all about balance. Staind's fifth release takes the angst of "Break the Cycle" songs such as "It's Been Awhile" and "Outside" and the hopeful sound of "14 Shades of Grey) songs like "Zoe Jane" and "Tonight" and blends them perfectly, giving fans of the band's different efforts a compromise. The opening section of "Run Away" gives an instant taste of the entire album, with a major riff over minor chords. "Right Here," the album's first single, has angst-laden verses followed by a hopeful chorus (not to mention a jaw-dropping guitar part), showing fans what the band can really do. "Paper Jesus" is one of the harder songs on the albums, and shows a little more of the desparate side of the band's writings. "Schizophrenic Conversations" instantly balances, however, the hard/soft level of the album, with a softer (although still more on the angsty side) sound. The fifth track, "Falling," takes on a slightly new approach, as a figure who does not have a problem, but who is speaking to someone who does. "Cross To Bear" still shows the angst side of things, but with more conviction and independence than other tracks. "Devil" touches on the guilt aspect of a shattered relationship, softly stating, "I swear I'm not the devil." The title and the opening riff of "Please" should prepare fans for exactly what they're getting; a desparate cry of desparation. Probably the most angsty track of the entire album, this song touches every aspect of dysfunction from apathy to zealous overbearance. If the album seems to be more angst than hope at this point, "Everything Changes" should help bridge the gap a little, looking at a broken relationship that seems to be looking up. "Take This" leaves the gap about the same place, with an even balance of hope and angst. "King of all Excuses" is a heavy track showing off Staind's real power, with a message condemning the liar. The real equalizer of the album's angst/hope teeter-toter is "Reply," with the lyrical message all revolving around two words: "Thank you."Free Music Review: Staind - Chapter V
Hit: 5 Stars
This album is a good mix of dysfunction, break the cycle, and 14 Shades of Grey.
It starts off slightly heavy,to mild, then get's heavier, and better towards the end.
Chapter V is yet another example of how talented aaron, mike, Johnny, and Jon are.
The lyrics are really good, and deep.
This album is well balanced between heavy songs, and melow songs.
There are such slow, acoustic songs like"devil", "Schizophrentic Conversations", "Right Here","Take This", and "Everything Changes".
And there are heavy, agressive songs like "Run Away", "Paper Jesus", "Falling", "Please", my personal favorite "King of All Excuses", and "Reply".
I'm not gonna go through each song, but i am gonna say that if you liked both dysfunction, and 14 Shades of Grey, then you'll like Chapter V.
This CD sounds different from their previous albums...unlike break the cycle where every song had acoustic guitar...this album doesn't have that...there isn't any screeming in it until almost the end.
"King of all Excuses" is the only song where aaron lewis screems.
The guitar has changed a little too, it's still heavy...if not heavier then previous albums.
At the end of "reply" Mike Mushok adds a nice long solo...which is totally new to the staind albums.
14 Shades of Grey was more of a personal thing for aaron lewis, and this CD isn't really about aaron, but about relationships, suicide, and stress.
The CD drags a little at the beginning, but gets better and better until the end.
I have been a staind fan since the beginning, and i've watched how the band has grown...Chapter V is another page of their Journey.
This album is really good, and i recomend it to everyone.
Free Music Review: Right Here Waiting
Hit: 5 Stars
Luckily, they have nothing to do with Richard Marx. They've never had. Even when Lewis was seen in one video with Spears.
But those who expect no changes in this band will always be disappointed, since we all know, Everything Changes, including Aaron, his lyrics, Staind as a band and their music, and nothing can ever stay the same.
It is a good idea to try and count heavier songs on this CD and pretend they are almost off Dysfunction and be happy at the seeming return of the band to the old times. But in fact there are no more old times and no Staind of 1997, they've simply changed, and that's the most common trend in this world.
The most important thing is they have remained highly talented musicians that are still able of creating extremely beautiful music. I honestly hated their 14 Shades of Grey and couldn't stand more that a couple of listens, except probably for the nice Zoe Jane, and I was afraid of giving a chance to Chapter V, as much as of losing my very last trust in this band. How much I was wrong! The band is literally back for me, hopefully, for long, since I am shocked with a beauty of songs they have on the recent release, no matter if those are heavy or mellow, the Staind's spirit itself and their indisputable talent are both on here and shine as bright as before.
The plain scores are:
1. Run Away - 3/5
2. Right Here - 5/5
3. Paper Jesus - 3/5
4. Schizophrenic Conversations - 4/5
5. Falling - 4/5
6. Cross to Bear - 5/5
7. Devil - 4/5
8. Please - 6/5!
9. Everything Changes - 5/5
10. Take This - 3/5
11. King of All Excuses - 3/5
12. Reply - 4/5
Try not to miss this.
Free Music Review: strong
Hit: 5 Stars
Ok first off, the person who did the review on this cd is an idiot.
this cd finds a happy median between dysfunction and break the cycle. I approached this cd with expectations high and they blew em away.
run away 8/10 good way to start the album off.
right here 7/10 had to throw a radio song in. not bad though.
paper jesus 9/10 getting back into the heavier style that i enjoy.
schizophrenic conversations 7/10 deep lyrics.
falling 9/10 "falling is easy its getting back up that becomes the problem, becomes the problem. if you dont believe you can find a way out you become the problem, become the problem" enough said.
cross to bear 10/10 already becoming one of my favorite songs. the guitar is awesome. aaron did a real good job on this song. incredible range in his voice.
devil 8/10 good song. relateable lyrics.
please 10/10 The standout song on this album. mike mushok shows how truly talented he is behind his baritone guitar.
everything changes 8/10 a slow song but mesmerizing.
take this 7/10 if you take away the memories, all thats left is me. Again aaron uses his ample range throughout this song.
king of all excuses 9/10 good expression of their angry side. a must have for fans of dysfunction or tormented.
reply 8/10 even though its not my favorite, its still a good song. a song to the fans. really catchy melody.
awesome work from talented and diverse individuals. I would recommend it to anyone, my father who listens to mostly oldies albums gets into staind and korn. right here does NOT do this album justice.
Free Music Review: sweet a$$ album
Hit: 5 Stars
I've been a fan of Staind since the beginning. Im not one of these losers who thinks they sold out. Im just as big a fan now as i was back when they were into the heavier riffs of tormented. So take it from me...Staind still kicks. Im gonna break the album down a little and show you where im coming from.
Run Away....8.5/10...kicks ass...solid opening lick...kinda like....open your eyes from BTC
Right Here....9/10...take away the fact that the radio has it on way too much ... its still one of Stainds best ever
Paper Jesus...8.5/10...takes us back to tormented...complete chaos and yet o so sweet
Schizophrenic Conversations...8.5/10...aweomse song to put after paper jesus..takes things down a notch
Falling....9/10...awesome song...sounds kinda like 14 shades of grey with a little btc....really good message
Cross to Bear....8.5/10...gets better and better with every listen..awesome vocal harmony on the chorus
Devil....8.5/10...kinda creepy tune with soft guitars...really good stuff
Please....10/10...highlight of the album...just the best Staind has ever put out
Everything Changes...10/10...almost as good as Please...similar to so far away from 14 shades of grey but much deeper and more passionate
Take This...8/10...softest song on the album...chorus is kind of weak but the rest of the song is still great
King of Excuses ...8.5/10....similar to for you on btc...heavy song with killer riffs
Reply...9/10....awesome awesome song...great closer