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August 23, 2008,
The title of Staind's sixth album is a bit of a misnomer, but there are a few new stylistic directions here. A gospel choir backs Aaron Lewis' soulful vocals on "The Corner," while Eastern guitar flavors and drum loops swirl through "Breakaway." "All I Want" and lead single "Believe" are not only as poppy as Staind has ever gotten but are also among the most positive and optimistic lyrics Lewis has penned, while "Tangled Up in You" is an unapologetic love song built on acoustic guitar and strings. While the set is bookended by the out-and-out rockers "This Is It," "The Way I Am" and the album-closing "Rainy Day Parade," Staind's stock in trade is still the midtempo arrangement with the laid-back verse swelling into a big, anthemic chorus as found on "Save Me," "Pardon Me," "Lost Along the Way" and "Raining Again." —Gary Graff


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