Studio Album · No. 7

Staind Songwriting Credits by Staind

2011 Atlantic Records 10 tracks 42 min

Produced by Johnny K  ·  Engineered by Johnny K, Chris Lord-Alge, Ted Jensen

Atlantic Records Alternative metalNu Metal
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

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.

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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.

The self-titled seventh album came out on 13 September 2011 and entered the Billboard 200 at number five with 47,000 copies, a fifth straight US top-five record. It also fell off the chart after eight weeks, the shortest run of any Staind studio album, and had sold about 100,000 copies by that November. Lead single 'Not Again' spent seven non-consecutive weeks at number one on Mainstream Rock Songs.

Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Eyes Wide Open #23
Aaron Lewis Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilSal Giancarelli Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
2
Not Again #4
Aaron Lewis Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilSal Giancarelli Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
3
Failing
Aaron Lewis Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilSal Giancarelli Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
4
Wannabe
Aaron Lewis Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilSal Giancarelli Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
5
Throw It All Away
Aaron Lewis Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilSal Giancarelli Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
6
Take a Breath
Aaron Lewis Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilSal Giancarelli Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
7
The Bottom
Aaron Lewis Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilSal Giancarelli Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
8
Now
Aaron Lewis Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilSal Giancarelli Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
9
Paper Wings
Aaron Lewis Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilSal Giancarelli Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
10
Something to Remind You
Aaron Lewis Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilSal Giancarelli Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors

AL
Aaron Lewis
Writer · Vocals
On this album10 written
JA
Johnny April
Writer
On this album10 written
MM
Michael Mushok
Writer
On this album10 written
SG
Sal Giancarelli
Writer
On this album10 written
JK
Johnny K
Producer
On this album10 produced

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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.

Sources

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