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| Studio album by Staind | ||||
| Released | May 20, 2003 | |||
| Recorded | September 2002 – March 2003 at Westlake Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California | |||
| Genre | Post-grunge, alternative rock, alternative metal | |||
| Length | 62:32 | |||
| Label | Flip, Elektra | |||
| Producer | Josh Abraham | |||
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| Singles from 14 Shades of Grey | ||||
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| Allmusic | [1] |
| E! Online | B link[dead link] |
| Entertainment Weekly | C[2] |
| Rolling Stone | [3] |
14 Shades of Grey is the fourth studio album by American rock band Staind, released on May 20, 2003. The album continues the developed sound from the band's last album Break the Cycle, though the songs on the album are lighter in tone and have a less aggressive sound.
The album featured four singles and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, with first week sales of 220,000 copies. By July 2003, 14 Shades of Grey had been certified gold then later platinum.[4]
Background
After finishing their tour schedule, Staind allowed frontman Aaron Lewis and his wife to conceive their first child and settle for a few months. They then took about five weeks to write new songs before they began recording in Los Angeles. The band also spent a week developing the songs at producer Josh Abraham's house. Guitarist Mike Mushok noted it as the first time Staind has actually written in the studio.[5]
In January 2003, Staind planned on a May 6 release date for their untitled fourth album. This date persisted into March during which an album title was announced. However, this would have to be delayed a few weeks.[6]
Rent the movie soundtrack download free. Aaron Lewis elaborated on the lighter direction of 14 Shades of Grey:
- 'It's kind of a logical progression where we're getting older now. . . [Guitarist] Mike [Mushok] is married, and I'm married now with a kid and we're that much deeper into figuring out as far as lyrically goes and figuring out our trades as far as writing songs go.'[7]
Guitarist Mike Mushok described the album title in a 2003 interview:
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- 'I think it's kind of referring to how in life there's black and white and then there's this grey area. . . I think the older you get you start to realize that more things are grey and not so much black and white.'[8]
The song 'Layne' is a tribute to Layne Staley, late Alice in Chains singer. The song 'Zoe Jane' honors Aaron Lewis' firstborn daughter.
Release
First editions of the album included a limited edition bonus DVD featuring footage of the band from their early years to the present, along with album lyrics and new band photos. For a time, fans could use the CD to download a bonus acoustic song 'Let it Out' from the Staind website, but the page was later removed. The song was later included on the deluxe edition of the band's next album, Chapter V.
Touring and promotion
The single 'Price to Play' was released in early anticipation of the album's debut. Three more singles were released over the next several months with accompanying music videos.
Staind supported 14 Shades of Grey with a series of in-store appearances followed by free club performances. They also performed with Label mates Cold during the summer of 2003. Concert setlists incorporated songs from all the band's albums including a few tracks from Tormented, Staind's lesser known record.
Track listing
All lyrics written by Aaron Lewis, all music composed by Staind.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Price to Play' | 3:35 |
| 2. | 'How About You' | 3:57 |
| 3. | 'So Far Away' | 4:04 |
| 4. | 'Yesterday' | 3:46 |
| 5. | 'Fray' | 5:04 |
| 6. | 'Zoe Jane' | 4:36 |
| 7. | 'Fill Me Up' | 4:24 |
| 8. | 'Layne' | 4:25 |
| 9. | 'Falling Down' | 3:55 |
| 10. | 'Reality' | 4:37 |
| 11. | 'Tonight' | 4:24 |
| 12. | 'Could It Be' | 4:43 |
| 13. | 'Blow Away' | 6:14 |
| 14. | 'Intro' | 4:28 |
Total length: | 62:32 | |
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| No. | Title | Length | |||||||
| 15. | 'Let It Out' | 4:48 | |||||||
Personnel
- Aaron Lewis – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Mike Mushok – lead guitar
- Johnny April – bass guitar
- Jon Wysocki – drums
Reception
Initial critical response ranged from mixed to average. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received an average score of 41, based on 10 reviews.[9]
Chart positions
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 2003 | Billboard 200 | 1[10] |
| Canada | 8 | |
| UK | 16[11] |
| Preceded by The Golden Age of Grotesque by Marilyn Manson | June 1, 2003 – June 7, 2003 | Succeeded by How the West Was Won by Led Zeppelin |
References
- ^Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. 14 Shades of Grey at Allmusic. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^Ousborne, Jeff (June 13, 2003). '14 Shades of Grey Review'. Entertainment Weekly. p. 96. http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,452206,00.html. Retrieved March 23, 2012.
- ^Kot, Greg (June 26, 2003). 'Staind: 14 Shades Of Grey: Music review'. Rolling Stone (RS 925). Archived from the original on October 13, 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20071013190227/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/staind/albums/album/287336/review/6212442. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^Staind Gets Good News On The Home Front, Goes GoldYahoo! Music (July 23, 2003). Retrieved on 2-24-10.
- ^Fuoco, Christina liveDaily Interview: Mike Mushok of Staind LiveDaily.com (January 7, 2004). Retrieved on 2-24-10.
- ^Staind Aiming For May 6 To Release 'Break The Cycle' Follow-UpYahoo! Music (January 20, 2003). Retrieved on 2-24-10.
- ^Staind's '14 Shades Of Grey' In StoresYahoo! Music (May 20, 2003). Retrieved on 2-24-10.
- ^Staind Shares Concept Behind '14 Shades Of Grey'Yahoo! Music (May 13, 2003). Retrieved on 2-24-10.
- ^'14 Shades Of Grey Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More at Metacritic'. Metacritic. CNET Networks, Inc. http://www.metacritic.com/music/14-shades-of-grey. Retrieved 2012-03-23.
- ^Chart information at Allmusic. Retrieved June 22, 2011.
- ^'Staind - 14 Shades of Grey - UK chart history'. Chart Stats. http://www.chartstats.com/albuminfo.php?id=1145. Retrieved June 22, 2011.
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