This is the seventh string - And the bangs ...

When a band -selftitled- an album, so "Staind", renames, it's usually either their first or a very special album.
The second option is clearly the case here. Vocally is Aaron Lewis to the limit and reminds partly already in classical Corey Taylor passages. And has not a bit of charm lost ... but more on that later Lewis' voice.
Clean the disc:

1.Eyes Wide Open:
Bam! Since it is still going on already. Remorseless opener, a bit reminiscent of old Disturbed, Mudvayne time. Fun and remains fast in the head.

2.Not Again:
Beautiful, "classic" song, a bit in style, as he is known by the "Break the Cycle" and vocally fully in Lewis-style.

3.Failing:
The song has a heavy, post-grunge-owned note and a beautiful chorus! I'm in love! The solo guitar works in the last choruses a bit squeaky, but I put on my pit)

4.Wannabe:
First irritating "rap" part but the song is better ... The rap parts are rippled despite Snoop Dogg, yet somehow too shallow or too. More Spit, Aaron! So far, the weakest song somehow.

5.Throw it all away:
Guitar-heavy rock ballad in the usual Staind style, straight out, Lewis Shout without parts, great song!

6.Take a Breath:
Melodic, beautiful song that asks me not why, reminds me of Evanescence, but just NEN pace firmer and better!

7.The Bottom:
Geiler song! Strong chorus, later, the song becomes a baseball bat! Live certainly a dream! So far my favorite!

8.Now:
The song really drives forward and immediately clean. The drums keep the song on powerful trap and he slowed until the solo part again somewhat. Good song, I have not expected.

9.Paper Wings:
Yes what's going on here ?! So as the guys who cut ne thick slice of Slipknot. This voice is unlikely you well.

10.Something to remind you:
There she is. The plate which should join in the great ballads of Staind. The song leaves Aaron Lewis with the guitar alone and ... goosebumps! No, this song is so naked and honest that he gets extra status. Picture perfect.

The two live songs go well with, but somehow had to Song 10 Final, felt)

The album really surprised me, because it sounds so fresh, because they are still times a gait became harder partly because they have managed nevertheless to remain faithful.
My Conclusion:
5 stars from me for a really good album that I could complain about almost anything. The black horses should Mr Lewis VLT Mr Durst left)