Studio Album · No. 6
The Illusion of Progress Songwriting Credits by Staind
Produced by Johnny K · Engineered by Johnny K, Ryan Williams, Ted Jensen
Atlantic Records
Post-grungeAlternative rock
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
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.
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 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.