Dysfunction

Badass....as always

If you've enjoyed Staind from any of their other releases and expect something similar in Dysfunction you'd be mistaken. It'd be an understatement to say "it's a little more gritty". However if you expect something good in relation to say korn or maybe even some of Drowning Pool's better stuff then you've hit alternative metal gold. This is their only album as far as I'm concerned. It's disappointing to see them go from this to immediately sounding like 3 Doors Down or Nickelback etc. etc. Alot of reviewers seem to be ecstatic about the song Mudshovel, and while that song is excellent, the four tracks preceding it are of equal if not greater value. Give this one a chance if you're big into the 1999 metal scene.

Staind may have not broken any new ground with this cd. But they made a classic metal album all the same. When this came out nu metal was all the rage and Limp Bizkit and Korn ruled the charts. While that fad has fallen out of style like disco, this cd still stands the test of time. A brutal bashing of down tuned guitar rifts, pounding bass and drums, and shredding vocals. Themes of loss and family issues really show you why they named it Dysfunction. No it's definately not old school metal. But you can't really classify it as nu metal either. Aaron Lewis doesn't rap, the man can actually sing. And scream. Two thumbs up.

Let me start by saying that Staind is one of my all-time favorite bands, so the decision to order one of their best albums was unquestionable. Item arrived as described, and was playable. No case/cd cracks or scratches, no fingerprints, it was in excellent shape. Item arrived 3 or more days before set arrival date. I am satisfied. Will do more business with seller (Round3).

Staind released their second album “Dysfunction” in 1999. I’ll admit that when I first heard these guys back in the day I thought they were nothing more than a ‘leech band’ trying to cash in on the popularity of bands like Korn and Limp Bizkit. However, after several spins of the album I was very pleasantly surprised with the honesty and brutality of their song writing, as well as the tight musicianship that the members were able to bring forward on this album. The most lasting impression of this album, to me, is how they were able to take the harder edged sound of “Tormented” and effectively fuse it with a more mainstream and approachable sounds without sounding like sellouts. The album did take a couple spins for me to be sucked in, but when I was, I really was. This album made me believe that these guys deserved a place at the table of the elite of the late ‘90s ‘nu-meta’ genre. The production and cohesion that the band has on this album is maybe only paralleled by “Break the Cycle,” and the songs are all very well polished and written. The treat, though, is the aggressive and vengeful side of the songs that makes them stick with you long after you hit the off switch. Aaron Lewis sounds graceful and poignant throughout the album; the band mimics his grace and determination with their musicianship and power, while the songs make me harken back to the days when I was a young lad soaking up any and everything that rocked hard. Here’s the bottom line: if you like Staind in any ways at all, this album is a must-have. There is no way to be upset or disappointed with this release. This is my favorite Staind album, and it’s the one that got the ball rolling for this talented band.

I actually just purchased it to replace a long lost stolen one and to get the Amazon Autorip version as well. Funny thing, when I received it, it had the Wrong Album artwork and cover....! lol. Not even sure how that happens. It was for a totally random Aussy band. The disc was correct, but boo, no cover. This jewel case will likely end up in a closet anyway, so no harm no foul in this case.

this is the first album i believe and one of the best. it has a lot more growling and screaming then his second album which is way more mellow. this album is the best. i got to see them in concert KoRn/Staind at the sick n twisted tour in 2000. it was great they played the songs off this album.

The cd came fast as all my previous purchases, buy used but It was great, get some scratches on the cd but does not affect the reproduction of the same, the cover came a little bit broken, which i replace with another of disks that I, good acquisition of a good band, one of my favorites! thank you!

El CD es usado y cumple con las condiciones ofrecidas por el vendedor.

I NOT BELIEVE WHO HAS BEEN A BUY WORSE, BUT ANYWAY, NOT IS AMONG THE BEST OF STAIND TOO!!!! ALMOST OLDEST BETWEEN OTHER SONGS OF LISTEN!!!!

Une force musicale, teinté de sincérité , d'amertume,et d'humilité, Staind force au respect, et reste dur dans ses racines d'acier. Ça ! C'est du rock. A écouter particulièrement ; Mudshowels , très bon. ! Merci au vendeur pour sa rapidité de livraison.

Ty for my cd

awesome