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Break the Cycle [Clean Version]
Staind
Break the Cycle [Clean Version]
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock, Metal
 
  •  Track Listings (13) - Disc #1

Watch out, mom and dad. If you don't treat your kids right, they're gonna up and start an alt-metal band to share the angst you've brought on them with the world. After all, who needs therapy when you've got a million kids...  more »

     
   
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All Artists: Staind
Title: Break the Cycle [Clean Version]
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 4
Label: Elektra / Wea
Original Release Date: 1/1/2001
Re-Release Date: 5/22/2001
Album Type: Clean
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock, Metal
Styles: American Alternative, Alternative Metal
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 075596265928, 075596265966

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Watch out, mom and dad. If you don't treat your kids right, they're gonna up and start an alt-metal band to share the angst you've brought on them with the world. After all, who needs therapy when you've got a million kids hearing your pain on MTV? Staind has never been a band to gloss over personal issues. They've given their albums names like Torment and Dysfunction, and their lyrics delve deep into singer Aaron Lewis' difficult past. Contrary to the title, Staind's third release, Break the Cycle, sticks with the tormented cycle, covering the same themes of heartbreak, self-doubt, and broken homes. Lewis has almost three decades of personal material to mine, and as familiar as his issues are, Break the Cycle still feels like a new, honest look into difficulties that can hit people across the board. "Waste," a song written to a fan who committed suicide, is particularly poignant as it grabbles with Lewis's empathy and anger for a boy he's never met. "Outside" is another album standout. It's a slower, partially acoustic number that builds on its own emotion. The songs on Break the Cycle are drenched in melancholy melodies and slow, heavy riffs typical of the sensitive side of the alt-rock genre. Lewis sometimes breaks out into either a hearty yell or a throaty gurgle that sounds like the devil vomiting ("Can't Believe"), but the best songs keep his passion a little more controlled. You've probably heard rock like Break the Cycle piping from mainstream radio stations already, but Lewis's ability to turn his breakdowns into his art should capture a new round of fans happy to find kindred spirits in the band. --Jennifer Maerz

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"Open Your Eyes," This Album Is "For You"
Chad Spivak | North Miami Beach, Florida | 07/15/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Sorry, but I just couldn't resist the play on words in my review title. This is the third album released by the band, and it's definately their best effort to date.Aaron Lewis, and his throaty vocals, truly shine on this album. In "Break the Cycle," Staind puts together a contemporary group of songs with true-to-heart, candid lyrics. Although some may view them as "dark," it is hard to ignore to truth, albeit, the sometimes bitter truth of heartbreak and broken homes."Outside" is an excellent stand-out single that has a nice acoustic feel to it, and the version cut with Fred Durst is amazing. Other awesome tracks include "It's Been Awhile, "For You ," and "Change." Staind has put together a excellent album written with a lot of strong emotion, and is complete in almost every way imaginable. "Break the Cycle" is a pleasant surprise and it's an album worth purchasing."
Break the Cycle
Chad Spivak | 07/03/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Very, Very good. I think this is one of the greatest cds. The words are powerful,but not over powering. The music isn't too heavy and Aaron Lewis's voice is oddly calming. "To You" is a song from the kids to their parents. the message: "hey i'm here, love me." I think this cd is good for the teens out there who are having a hard time with life, or just a bad day."
Best Album I have heard
Grant Riesen | Celina,Ohio | 05/28/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"After Dysfunction, i thought Staind couldnt get any better. On May 22nd, i went to On-Cue and picked up Break The Cycle, bought it, and brought it home, and listened to it all the way through, An incredible album overall, buy it, you wont be disappointed, it is 10 times better than i ever expected.Buy It!!!"