The Illusion Of Progress, by Staind

The Illusion Of Progress

by Staind

about

The Illusion of Progress is the sixth studio album from American hard rock band Staind, released on August 19, 2008. The Illusion of Progress was produced by Johnny K and recorded in lead singer Aaron Lewis' home studio, featuring the band's original line-up, including Mike Mushok (guitar), Jon Wysocki (drums, percussion) and Johnny April (bass). It debuted at #3 in the Billboard 200 with 91,800 units sold.

The lead single was "Believe", topping the Alternative Songs chart on September 13, 2008. It accumulated three weeks at number one.

The second single was "All I Want", came out on November 24. The video continued the story of the first single video and was available on Staind's Myspace on December 12. In Europe the second single was "The Way I Am", and its video was available on the Official Staind Website as of December 24. "This Is It" has been released as the last single off the album. The album has sold over 400,000 units in the United States alone.

credits

released August 19, 2008

Aaron Lewis – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Mike Mushok – lead guitar
Johnny April – Bass
Jon Wysocki – Drums

about

Staind/Aaron Lewis Springfield, Massachusetts

discography

The Road

Nov 2012
Staind

Sep 2011
Town Line

Mar 2011
The Way I Am

Feb 2009
Itunes Originals

Dec 2008
The Illusion Of Progress

Aug 2008
The Singles: 1996-2006

Nov 2006
Chapter V

Aug 2005
14 Shades Of Grey

May 2003
Break The Cycle

May 2001
Dysfunction

Apr 1999
Tormented

Nov 1996

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