| Confessions of the Fallen | ||||
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| Released | September 15, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2019-2022 | |||
| Length | 35:22 | |||
| Label | Roadrunner Records | |||
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Confessions of the Fallen is the eighth studio album by American heavy metal band Staind. This is the band's first album in twelve years, marking the longest gap between studio albums to date. It was released on September 15, 2023.
Production
Mike Mushok said that Aaron Lewis wanted to experiment with synthesizers and had worked with a programmer to develop these sounds, so the first single "Lowest In Me" has a few synthesizers.[1]
Reception
Blabbermouth stated that "'Confessions of the Fallen', [like] 'Cycle of Hurting', is one of the album's heavier songs [...] It's an epic concoction, featuring Lewis's tortured vocals [...] Shortly after the two-minute mark, the song offers an impressive, fiery guitar solo".[2]
Allmusic's review said that "Bolstered by the potent singles 'Lowest of Me' and 'Cycle of Hurting', Confessions of the Fallen stays true to the Staind formula (dark, heavy, introspective, and anthemic), with some tasteful electronic flourishes giving the foundation a fresh coat of paint".[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Lowest in Me" | 3:07 |
| 2. | "Was Any Of It Real?" | 2:51 |
| 3. | "In This Condition" | 3:29 |
| 4. | "Here and Now" | 3:57 |
| 5. | "Out of Time" | 3:15 |
| 6. | "Cycle of Hurting" | 3:49 |
| 7. | "The Fray" | 4:03 |
| 8. | "Better Days" | 3:45 |
| 9. | "Hate Me Too" | 3:16 |
| 10. | "Confessions of the Fallen" | 3:50 |
| Total length: | 35:22 | |
Personnel
- Aaron Lewis - lead vocals
- Mike Mushok - lead guitar
- Johnny April - bass
- Sal Giancarelli - drums, percussion