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Confessions of the Fallen

Confessions of the Fallen is the eighth studio album by American rock 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 22, 2023.[1][2][3] It is also the first album to feature new drummer Sal Giancarelli, who replaced original drummer Jon Wysocki following the latter's departure in 2011 and later died in May 2024. It is the band's first album to be released from BMG.

Confessions of the Fallen
Studio album by
Staind
ReleasedSeptember 22, 2023 (2023-09-22)
Recorded2019–2022
Genre
Length35:22 (standard)
45:15 (deluxe)
LabelBMG
ProducerErik Ron
Staind chronology
Staind
(2011) 		Confessions of the Fallen
(2023)
Singles from Confessions of the Fallen
  1. "Lowest in Me"
    Released: May 31, 2023
  2. "Here and Now"
    Released: September 12, 2023
  3. "Better Days"
    Released: April 19, 2024

Production

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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.[4]

Promotion

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On March 27, 2023, Staind and Godsmack announced a 25-city co-headlining U.S. tour to support Confessions of the Fallen and Lighting Up the Sky respectively, starting on July 18 at St. Louis' Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre and finishing on August 31 at Austin's Germania Insurance Amphitheater.[5] On October 23, the band announced an eight-date 2024 radio tour, beginning on April 18 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and ending on May 4 at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center.[6] On November 14, Staind announced an 11-date spring 2024 run titled the "Tailgate Tour", with Seether, Saint Asonia and Tim Montana joining the tour, starting on April 22 at the Brandon Amphitheater and finishing on May 15 at Pelham's Oak Mountain Amphitheatre.[7]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [8]
Blabbermouth8.5/10[9]
Wall of Sound7/10[2]

Anne Erickson of 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".[9]

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".[8]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Aaron Lewis, Mike Mushok, Johnny April, Matt McGinn, and Erik Ron

Confessions of the Fallen track listing
No.TitleLength
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
Deluxe edition[10]
No.TitleLength
11."Take"3:12
12."Full of Emptiness"2:55
13."Better Days" (feat. Dorothy)3:46
Total length:45:15

Personnel

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Credits adapted from AllMusic.[11]

Staind

  • Aaron Lewis – lead vocals
  • Mike Mushok – lead guitar
  • Johnny April – bass
  • Sal Giancarelli – drums, percussion

Additional personnel

  • Anthony Reeder – engineer
  • Ben Kitterman – management
  • Erik Ron – engineer, mixing, producer
  • Justin Shturtz – mastering
  • Keith Koening – design, layout
  • Ted Jensen – mastering

Charts

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Chart (2023) Peak
position
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[12] 73
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[13] 18
Scottish Albums (OCC)[14] 39
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[15] 16
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[16] 2
US Billboard 200[17] 64
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[18] 8
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[19] 2
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[20] 11

References

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  1. ^ "Staind - Confessions Of The Fallen". Sputnikmusic. September 28, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Staind – Confessions of the Fallen (Album Review)". Wall of Sound. September 20, 2023. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  3. ^ "Confessions of the Fallen - Staind". Apple Music. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  4. ^ DiVita, Joe (July 11, 2023). "Staind Announce 'Confessions of the Fallen' Album Details, Debut Heavy New Song 'Cycle of Hurting'". Loudwire. Archived from the original on September 23, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  5. ^ Kaufman, Spencer (March 27, 2023). "Godsmack and Staind Announce Co-Headlining 2023 US Tour". Consequence. Archived from the original on August 2, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  6. ^ "Staind Announces Spring 2024 U.S. Tour". Blabbermouth. October 23, 2023. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  7. ^ Childers, Chad (November 14, 2023). "Staind Book 2024 'Tailgate Tour' With Seether, Saint Asonia Tim Montana". Loudwire. Archived from the original on December 5, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Staind - Confessions of the Fallen". AllMusic. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  9. ^ a b Erickson, Anne (September 21, 2023). "Confessions of the Fallen". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on November 20, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  10. ^ "STAIND Releases Deluxe Edition Of 'Confessions Of The Fallen' Featuring New Song 'Full Of Emptiness'". Blabbermouth.net. August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  11. ^ "Staind - Confessions of the Fallen | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  12. ^ "Austriancharts.at – Staind – Confessions of the Fallen" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  13. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Staind – Confessions of the Fallen" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  14. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  15. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Staind – Confessions of the Fallen". Hung Medien. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  16. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  17. ^ "Stand Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  18. ^ "Staind Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  19. ^ "Staind Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  20. ^ "Staind Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
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