Album · Released 22 May 2001
Break the Cycle
It's Been Awhile works because Aaron Lewis sounds tired before the chorus has even arrived. The song doesn't need a dramatic explanation of its mood. The acoustic guitar and rough edge in his voice make it clear, and the heavier band arrangement gives that feeling a convincing release. Break the Cycle builds much of its appeal around that same combination of vulnerability and weight. Staind can play hard, but the quieter songs give Lewis the…
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Break the CycleOur album review · 1 July 2025
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