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Break the Cycle
Break the Cycle

Break the Cycle in Bloomington, MN

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The title of
Staind
's sophomore album refers to the misery passed on from generation to generation; specifically, singer
Aaron Lewis
' family issues. And
Break the Cycle
is an issues album --
Lewis
' therapy session for all to hear.
"For You"
reads like a final confession from child to parent ("I am f*cked up because you are"), and on the hit single
"It's Been Awhile,"
he sings, "I cannot blame this on my father."
wraps up all this pain in deceivingly melodic packages, sort of like
Nirvana
's
"All Apologies"
without the depth.
has a
Kurt Cobain
-like ache to his voice, which makes the more affecting songs -- like the acoustic version of
"Outside"
-- genuine (or at least appear that way).
Cycle
is ultimately no more than 50 minutes of standard-issue desolation, but the softness of many of the tracks gives it compassion, something most of
's peers have no time for. ~ Michael Gallucci
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