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''Staind'' is the eponymous seventh studio album by the American rock band of the same name, released on September 13, 2011. The album marks the return to Staind's more aggressive heavier sound that was predominant on the earlier albums ''Tormented'', ''Dysfunction'', and ''Break the Cycle''. The album also returns the guitar solos of Staind's first album Tormented. It is also the last album to feature drummer Jon Wysocki, who left the band following the recording process in May 2011, marking the end of the 16-year-long run of the original line-up. ==Background and recording== The making of ''Staind'' was a stressful experience for the group.〔Ryan. ("Staind's Stressful Seventh Album" ). Alternative Addiction. Sept. 29, 2011.〕 As lead singer Aaron Lewis stated, "By the end of the first month we weren’t even recording in the same places anymore."〔 A number of factors created some dissension within the group during recording. Despite the deadline on the album's completion approaching, with the album less than half finished, Lewis continued to do solo gigs to promote his solo album ''Town Line'' much to the other band members' discontent. Lewis's working relationship with drummer Jon Wysocki broke down completely, though as revealed in their "Making of Staind" documentary, the two had a hard time working together for some time, with guitarist Mike Mushok stating, "It's never come to blows...I'm kinda surprised it hasn't...but that's a tough relationship.", while Wysocki himself stated, "There needs to be some separation.". Wysocki's departure from the group was announced on their website in May 2011.〔Chad. ("Staind Drummer Leaves Band" ). Alternative Addiction. May 20, 2011.〕 Many songs were released before the album's official release date. The lead single, "Not Again", was made available as a streaming video on the band's official website on July 12, 2011. It was released to radio stations on July 19, 2011. "The Bottom" was released on the ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' soundtrack. Additionally, "Eyes Wide Open" was released on June 30, and the song "Paper Wings" was released on August 8. The official music video for "Not Again" premiered August 30, 2011. The single topped the Mainstream Rock Songs chart for seven non-consecutive weeks, and peaked at #4 on the Rock Songs chart and #14 on the Alternative Songs chart. The second single has been confirmed as "Eyes Wide Open". "Something to Remind You", despite not being a single, peaked at #19 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100, due to digital downloads. It would be released as the fourth single later on. On September 15 Staind played a benefit concert for the September 11 victims and presented the new album.〔Chad. ("Staind to Play 9/11 Benefit Show" ). Alternative Addiction. Sept. 11, 2011.〕 Eight of the ten total songs were performed, excluding "Take a Breath" and "Now". 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Staind (album)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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