Studio Album · No. 3
Break the Cycle Songwriting Credits by Staind
Produced by Josh Abraham · Engineered by Josh Abraham, Andy Wallace, Vlado Meller, Dave Dominguez
Elektra Records
Nu metalPost-grungeAlternative metal
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Staind carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by Staind
0 tracksoutside writers
Staind's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
5.6 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2001
Released
Data Insight
Break the Cycle was Staind's commercial breakthrough, written entirely by the band, with Aaron Lewis on lyrics and the band on music. Its acoustic-leaning lead single "It's Been Awhile" became a massive crossover hit, reaching number five on the Billboard Hot 100. The album is fully self-written and topped the Billboard 200, becoming the band's best-selling record.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Break the Cycle
Did Staind write Break the Cycle themselves?
Yes. Break the Cycle is fully self-written, with Aaron Lewis writing the lyrics and the band composing the music. There are no outside songwriters on the album.
Who wrote "It's Been Awhile" by Staind?
"It's Been Awhile" was written by Staind, with Aaron Lewis's confessional lyrics at its center. It became the band's biggest hit, reaching number five on the Billboard Hot 100.
How well did Break the Cycle by Staind sell?
Break the Cycle debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was certified 5x Platinum in the US. It sold around 5.6 million copies worldwide and is the band's best-selling album.
What genre is Break the Cycle by Staind?
Break the Cycle is a nu metal and post-grunge album with alternative metal elements. It balanced heavy tracks with the softer, acoustic-tinged ballads that drove its singles.
What are the singles from Break the Cycle by Staind?
The singles include "It's Been Awhile," "Fade," "For You," "Epiphany," and "Outside." "It's Been Awhile" was by far the most successful, becoming a rock and pop crossover hit.
Who produced Break the Cycle by Staind?
Break the Cycle was produced by Josh Abraham, with Andy Wallace handling the mixing. Their work helped broaden the band's sound toward mainstream rock radio.