SONG: "Reply"
ARTIST: Staind
ALBUM: "Chapter V"
YEAR: 2005
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Springfield, Massachusetts
YEARS ACTIVE: 1995 - Present
WHAT I THINK THE SONG IS ABOUT:
The Staind song "Reply" is widely interpreted as a heartfelt message from the band's frontman, Aaron Lewis, to his dedicated fans, expressing gratitude for their unwavering support.
STAIND DISCOGRAPHY (Full length albums only):
1996 - Tormented (Self-Released)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
1999 - Dysfunction (Elektra Records)
* Peaked at #74 on the Billboard 200
* Certified 2X Platinum
2001 - Break The Cycle (Elektra Records)
* Peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200
* Certified 5X Platinum
2003 - 14 Shades of Grey (Elektra Records)
* Peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200
* Certified Platinum
2005 - Chapter V (Atlantic Records)
* Peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200
* Certified Platinum
2007 - Live At The Hiro Ballroom (Eagle Rock Entertainment)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2008 - The Illusion Of Progress (Atlantic Records)
* Peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200
2011 - Staind (Atlantic Records)
* Peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200
2012 - Live From Mohegan Sun (Eagle Rock Entertainment)
* Peaked at #127 on the Billboard 200
2021 - Live: It's Been Awhile (Yap'em Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2023 - Confessions Of The Fallen (BMG Records)
* Peaked at #64 on the Billboard 200
MY THOUGHTS ON STAIND:
Staind formed as a band back in 1995, hailing from Springfield, Massachusetts. Early on the band self-released their debut album "Tormented". After hating the band because of their album cover, Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst was won over by the band by watching their live performance and he had a big hand with helping Staind with what would be considered their defacto debut album, 1999's "Dysfunction". This was the album that put some steam behind Staind as they climbed the musical mountain. Their 2001 album, "Break The Cycle", put them on top of the rock world at that time. That album has sold more than 7 million units worldwide and has been certified 5X Platinum. The single "It's Been Awhile" is arguably the band's most popular song. That album also started a 3 album streak of Staind having #1 albums on the Billboard 200. "Break The Cycle" was followed by 2003's "14 Shades Of Grey" and 2005's "Chapter V" in the #1 spot. 2008 saw the band release "The Illusion Of Progress". 2011's "Staind" was a return to their heavier roots of their first two albums which I definitely liked! After touring for this album, things began to get a little sporadic on the Staind front. Frontman Aaron Lewis began to tinker with country music while lead guitarist Mike Mushok would hook up with former Three Days Grace frontman Adam Gontier to form Saint Asonia in 2014. Staind would get together every now and then to play live but no new music would be released until they dropped "Confessions Of The Fallen" in 2023. On May 18, 2024, original Staind drummer Jon Wysocki passed away do to liver disease. Staind is like a post-grunge, nu-metal, heavy rock type of band. Their first two albums, "Tormented" and "Dysfunction" were very dark, heavy albums. I think their albums after those two began to focus on more radio friendly rock. Not saying that those albums don't have bangers on them. You can see that the singles were definitely more mainstream like "It's Been Awhile", "So Far Away" and "Right Here". Great songs by the way. I was kinda fired up when they released "Not Again" as the first single of their self-titled 2011 album. That kinda reminded me of something that would easily fit on "Dysfunction". I love that song! It seems that Staind is not going to be as active as they were in the early 2000's. Aaron Lewis has stated that he can't see the band doing huge tours like they used to and he has put a lot of focus on his solo country project too. I think both things can work out. He wouldn't be the first lead singer to have a band and do some solo stuff too. Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder has been doing that recently as well, splitting time with PJ and his solo stuff so, anything can happen. Staind was one of the most successful heavy rock acts in the 2000's and hopefully they have much more in the chamber. Great band indeed!
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TEN STAIND SONGS YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:
1. Mudshovel
2. Epiphany
3. Not Again
4. Right Here
5. Everything Changes
6. So Far Away
7. Zoe Jane
8. Lowest In Me
9. Believe
10. Come Again
