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The Illusion Of Progress
by Staind
Staind returns with its sixth album, produced by Johnny K.
LABEL: |
Atlantic |
RELEASE DATE: |
19 August 2008 |
DISCS: |
1 disc |
GENRE(S): |
Rock, Alternative |
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80
Hartford Courant
Lewis and Staind sound as though they have emerged from a long, dark tunnel, and that kind of progress is more than just an illusion.
80
Boston Globe
Most of all, the music packs as much punch as ever--and more variety, as Staind sometimes departs from its rock-metal power ballads for tunes that suggest Pink Floyd and even Brit band Oasis in the chiming-guitar pop of 'All I Want.'
70
Billboard
The title of Staind's sixth album is a bit of a misnomer, but there are a few new stylistic directions here.
60
All Music Guide
Ballads have always been his forte, a convenient vehicle for his quivering sensitivity and accidental melodicism, yet it's still startling how slow The Illusion of Progress unfolds, as Staind rarely muster the energy to move beyond midtempo even when they deign to crank up their amps for anthems of mild alienation or vague inspiration.
50
Rolling Stone
Most of the time, though, the band sticks to its comfort zone, with songs that proceed through a sequence of genre clichés as Lewis howls out woe-is-me's and lists of grievances.
50
Los Angeles Times
One formula replaces another and another.
The average user rating for this album is 6.4 (out of 10) based on 11 User Votes
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