Break the Cycle

by Staind

Overview

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. ~ Michael Gallucci

Product Details

Release Date:	05/22/2001
Label:	Elektra
UPC:	0075596262620

Tracks

1. Open Your Eyes
2. Pressure
3. Fade
4. It's Been Awhile
5. Change
6. Can't Believe
7. Epiphany
8. Suffer
9. Safe Place
10. For You
11. Outside
12. Waste
13. Take It

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Staind   Primary Artist
Fred Durst   Primary Artist
Aaron Lewis   Primary Artist,Vocals,Guitar (Rhythm)
Johnny April   Bass,Vocals (Background)
Mike Mushok   Guitar
Jon Wysocki   Drums
Mike Kezner   Sitar

Technical Credits

FU   Engineer
Josh Abraham   Composer,Engineer,Producer,Programming
David Dominguez   Engineer
Vlado Meller   Mastering
Jordan Schur   Executive Producer
Craig Howell   Art Direction,Illustrations
Johnny April   Composer
Mike Mushok   Composer
Jon Wysocki   Composer
Paul Conaway   Engineer
Andy Wallace   Mixing
Fred Durst   Composer
Staind   Composer
Joseph Bogan   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Aaron Lewis   Composer,Lyricist,Performer
Steve Sisco   Mixing,Assistant Engineer