Studio Album · No. 7
Staind Songwriting Credits by Staind
Produced by Johnny K · Engineered by Johnny K, Chris Lord-Alge, Ted Jensen
Atlantic Records
Alternative metalNu metal
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Staind carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Staind
0 tracksoutside writers
Staind's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
100,000
US Copies Sold
2011
Released
Data Insight
Staind's self-titled seventh album is fully self-written and marked a deliberate return to the band's heavier roots, with Aaron Lewis on lyrics and the band on music. The lead single "Not Again" reached number four on the Rock Songs chart. It is entirely the band's own work and was their last album for over a decade before a long hiatus.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Staind
Did Staind write their self-titled album themselves?
Yes. The 2011 self-titled album is fully self-written, with Aaron Lewis writing the lyrics and the band composing the music. There are no outside songwriters on it.
Why is Staind's self-titled album heavier than their other records?
The band deliberately returned to their heavier nu metal and alternative metal roots on the self-titled album. It was a conscious reaction against the softer, more acoustic direction of their previous albums.
Who wrote "Not Again" by Staind?
"Not Again" was written by Staind and served as the lead single from their self-titled album. It reached number four on the Rock Songs chart.
How did Staind's self-titled album perform commercially?
The self-titled album debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 with about 47,000 first-week copies and sold over 100,000 in the US. It spent fewer weeks on the chart than any of their other studio records.
What genre is Staind's self-titled album?
The self-titled album is an alternative metal and nu metal record. It is one of the band's heaviest releases, returning to the aggressive sound of their early work.
Who produced Staind's self-titled album?
The self-titled album was produced by Johnny K, who had also produced The Illusion of Progress. Chris Lord-Alge handled the mixing.