Studio Album · No. 6

The Illusion of Progress Songwriting Credits by Staind

2008 Atlantic Records 13 tracks 57 min

Produced by Johnny K  ·  Engineered by Johnny K, Ryan Williams, Ted Jensen

Atlantic Records Post-grungeAlternative rock
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Authorship
Complete Artist

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.

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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
2
Lyricists
1
Producers
318,000
US Copies Sold
2008
Released
Data Insight

The Illusion of Progress is fully self-written, with Aaron Lewis on lyrics and the band on music, leaning further into melodic, acoustic-tinged rock. The single "Believe" became their third number one on the Alternative Songs chart. The album is entirely the band's own work and reflects a softer, more reflective phase of their sound.

Recorded largely in Aaron Lewis's own barn studio in Massachusetts with producer Johnny K, The Illusion of Progress came out on 19 August 2008 and debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 with 91,800 copies. That ended the band's run of three straight US number ones. Lead single 'Believe' spent three weeks atop the Alternative Songs chart, and the album has sold more than 318,000 copies in the US.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
This Is It #4
Aaron Lewis Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilJon Wysocki Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
2
The Way I Am
Aaron Lewis Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilJon Wysocki Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
3
Believe #83
Aaron Lewis Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilJon Wysocki Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
4
Save Me
Aaron Lewis Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilJon Wysocki Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
5
All I Want
Aaron Lewis Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilJon Wysocki Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
6
Pardon Me
Aaron Lewis Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilJon Wysocki Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
7
Lost Along the Way
Aaron Lewis Aaron Lewis Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
8
Break Away
Aaron Lewis Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilJon Wysocki Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
9
Tangled Up in You
Aaron Lewis Aaron Lewis Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
10
Raining Again
Aaron LewisJohnny K Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilJon Wysocki Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
11
Rainy Day Parade
Aaron Lewis Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilJon Wysocki Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
12
The Corner
Aaron Lewis Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilJon Wysocki Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)
13
Nothing Left to Say
Aaron Lewis Aaron LewisMichael MushokJohnny AprilJon Wysocki Johnny K Aaron Lewis (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors

AL
Aaron Lewis
Writer · Vocals
On this album13 written
JA
Johnny April
Writer
On this album11 written
JW
Jon Wysocki
Writer
On this album11 written
MM
Michael Mushok
Writer
On this album11 written
JK
Johnny K
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions The Illusion of Progress

Did Staind write The Illusion of Progress themselves?
Yes. The Illusion of Progress 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 "Believe" by Staind?
"Believe" was written by Staind. It became their third and final number one on the Alternative Songs chart, though it reached only number 83 on the Billboard Hot 100.
How did The Illusion of Progress by Staind perform commercially?
The Illusion of Progress debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 with about 91,800 first-week copies. It sold over 318,000 copies in the United States.
What genre is The Illusion of Progress by Staind?
The Illusion of Progress is a post-grunge and alternative rock album. It pushed further into melodic, acoustic-influenced territory than the band's earlier, heavier work.
Who produced The Illusion of Progress by Staind?
The Illusion of Progress was produced by Johnny K, known for his work with Disturbed and 3 Doors Down. He also served as an engineer on the record.
What are the singles from The Illusion of Progress by Staind?
The singles include "Believe," "All I Want," "The Way I Am," and "This Is It." "Believe" was the most successful, topping the Alternative Songs chart for three weeks.

Sources

Wikipedia: The Illusion of Progress Wikipedia: Believe (Staind song) MusicBrainz: The Illusion of Progress release group (Staind) Cover Art Archive: The Illusion of Progress front cover Cover Art Archive: The Illusion of Progress by Staind