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Staind
Break the Cycle
Release Date: 2001 05 08
Label: Elektra
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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 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. Michael Gallucci, All Music Guide

Tracks:
TitleComposerTime
1Open Your EyesLewis, Staind3:52
2PressureAbraham, Staind3:22
3FadeLewis, Staind4:03
4It's Been AwhileApril, Lewis, Wysocki, Mushok4:25
5ChangeLewis, Staind3:37
6Can't BelieveLewis, Staind2:48
7EpiphanyLewis, Staind4:18
8SufferLewis, Staind3:59
9Safe PlaceLewis, Staind4:35
10For YouApril, Lewis, Wysocki, Mushok3:26
11OutsideLewis, Staind4:52
12WasteLewis, Staind3:56
13Take ItLewis, Staind3:41

Other Releases:
Break the Cycle [Japan Bonus Track]
Release Date: 2001

Break the Cycle [Clean]
Release Date: 2001
Label: Elektra/Flip

Break the Cycle [Australia Bonus Track]
Release Date: 2001
Label: Flip








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