The Illusion of Progress, Staind’s sixth album since their first album nearly ten years ago is as the title suggests progress but its not merely the illusion of progress, its Staind’s first mainstream pop-rock album ever!
However, this doesn’t mean that Staind has abandoned their original rock sound for the world of pop. Each track off the album is thoughtfully compiled and every lyric full of meaning. As you listen to the album you are taken on a roller coaster ride of emotions, experiencing the deep intent of every song.
The lead singer Aaron Lewis’s deep and smooth voice is calming yet dark and thought provoking, so you can’t help but pay attention to every single word. The acoustic track Devil, a fairly abstract song about the perception of good and evil, is iniquitous but when sung by Lewis it sounds sweet like a bad omen whispered by an angel.
Staind’s new album The Illusion of Progress is a great album that should rise to the top of the billboard charts. It’s refreshing to hear Staind take their music to the next level and start to incorporate guitar riffs and more upbeat songs into the mix.
Lauren Stair-MuzikReviews.com Staff
October 23, 2008
