“The Corner,” which Rolling Stone’s Jody Rosen called “a lush Pink Floyd-style space-rock epic with a full gospel choir” is the definition of the word “clumsy” with its disordered and ridiculous posturing.
And “The Way I Am” is a banal sing-a-long with an anthemic refrain that has Lewis telling us that the way he is happens to be the way he... is?
Much like other pop-rock cornerstones of mediocrity, Staind has an audience and knows it. The Illusion of Progress is geared directly towards those who like their rock on the lighter side and their pop on the heavier side. In terms of torment, emotion, heart, and enthusiasm, Avril’s been able to rally more of it out of one batted eyelash than these guys can out of this monotonous and dreary album.
Article comments
1 - John
Celine Dion is cooler!!! The difference is that she is herself and not trying to be this cool and fake artist. That's the type of career that lasts. She's already been in the biz for over 25 years!!! You'd be surprised to hear some of the tracks on her last album called Taking Chances. Listen to Fade Away and Can't Fight the Feeling - check them on You Tube!
2 - Premy
I don't agree at all. I bought the album, and love it! The Way I Am is one of the best songs they've ever made and stands right next to So Far Away and Zoe Jane. Love the new album, Staind is the best!