Relating to the post-grunge style, a handful of rockers could be credited as pioneers of that darkish, tormented, introspective sound. STAIND are one in all them. Contemplating that the band — based in Springfield, Massachusetts, within the mid-’90s — had been on the forefront of the post-grunge and nu-metal actions, it says rather a lot that the band are nonetheless collectively, each touring and creating new music. Whereas the fellows took a break after their 2011 self-titled studio album, they regrouped in 2019, proper earlier than the pandemic shut every thing down. Now, STAIND are again with their first studio album in additional than a decade, “Confessions of the Fallen”, and musically, they’re selecting up proper the place they left off.

“Confessions of the Fallen” begins with a classic-sounding STAIND tune, “Lowest In Me”. The observe highlights frontman Aaron Lewis‘s gruff, emotion-drenched vocals. “Was Any of It Actual”, with its digital edge is likely one of the extra distinctive songs on the set. It kicks off with pulsating digital beats and Lewis‘s whispering vocals, ala NINE INCH NAILS or KORN. From there, the refrain explodes into an anthemic rocker.

Followers anticipating a “So Far Away” or “It is Been A Whereas” second on the album will come shut with “Right here and Now” and “Higher Days”, each of that are mid-tempo ballads that showcase Lewis‘s highly effective, shifting vocals. Conversely, followers wanting an angsty “Mudshovel” or “For You” second will discover it in “Cycle of Hurting”, the heaviest tune on the album, which options intense screaming and heavy guitars from founding guitarist Mike Mushok.

The album wraps up with “Confessions of the Fallen”, which, like “Cycle of Hurting”, is likely one of the album’s heavier songs. It is an epic concoction, that includes Lewis‘s tortured vocals. Shortly after the two-minute mark, the tune gives a formidable, fiery guitar solo.

Say what you’ll in regards to the post-grunge style, it is remained profitable within the business realm. Loads of music followers join with the style’s themes and sounds. One of many style’s largest influencers, STAIND‘s music stays recent and imaginative right here. Who is aware of what the long run holds for the band as its members are regularly busy with different musical initiatives, however one factor for sure is that these guys have the expertise and skill to proceed to launch chart-topping rock hits.