"What would you expect from that album cover?"

Looks like some kind of trucker music or something.

Album Rating: 1.0

Yeah that album cover is seriously the most shameless attempt at trying to make the artwork look country. It's like his goal was to make it as stereotypical as possible.

Album Rating: 2.5 | Sound Off

Album cover definitely sucks, that is for sure.

The sad thing is that this is better than everything Staind ever did.

Album Rating: 1.0

lol nope, no fucking way in hell, sorry.

Album Rating: 2.5 | Sound Off

"The sad thing is that this is better than everything Staind ever did."



Staind is a weird band. They've written a few amazing songs and I think they have a ton of potential, but they're never been able to put out a complete album.

lol nope, no fucking way in hell, sorry.

Album Rating: 1.0

They're just mediocre post-grunge, no more, no less.

Album Rating: 2.5 | Sound Off

They're not great by any stretch, but I appreciate the fact they've at least got a unique sound.

Album Rating: 2.5 | Sound Off

Sup Rosa

Staind has got some really strong songs and their last album was decent, but they really have way too many boring post-grunge songs that just drag on. I have a soft spot for a couple of their songs since I heard them at a certain point of my life, but mostly their music all sounds the same (in the radio rock category).

I don't plan on listening to this solo effort, though maybe for the lulz. I mean any album earning a 1 deserves a listen for the lulz

Album Rating: 1.0

"I mean any album earning a 1 deserves a listen for the lulz."



I second this, but be warned, this album is more painful to sit through than anything, and with not enough going on to make fun of, you can really only just rest your palms on your forehead at how awful it is.

"Cure for insomnia."

I should listen to this.

Album Rating: 1.5

No, you really shouldnt.

Alex Beebe, what other country artists do you listen to? I'm just trying to gain some context for your review. Looking at your page it didn't seem like you listen to a lot of country.

Album Rating: 1.0

@freedomofspeechnoway Well, country music isn't a genre that's a personal preference of mine, but I do enjoy artists like Miranda Lambert, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Toby Keith, Lucinda Williams, and Taylor Swift.

Why do you review genres that you aren't a fan of? I mean...let's be honest, I would never avoid an Italian restaurant just because some food critic that doesn't even eat Italian food gave it a bad review. And then just because he likes spaghetti and pizza doesn't mean he can all of a sudden give a credible review of Italian food. And yet, you're writing country reviews that Sputnik is featuring. *unimpressed headshake face*

Album Rating: 1.0

Uh, maybe because I like having a lot of variety in what I review, and that I like to cover the most stuff I can regardless of the genre? I like to be able to constantly test myself and push my writing abilities, and broadening my horizons, so I like trying my hand on areas I'm not the most comfortable in. Sorry if that's a bad thing I guess. Fact is, in everything I review, whether the music is good or bad, and regardless of if I personally like the genre or not, I can put any personal bias and preferences aside and give a fair critique of the review based on the music itself without letting my taste dictate my opinions.

Why do you review genres that you aren't a fan of?
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He can review whatever he wants. Just because he's not a huge country fan doesn't mean he can't have an opinion on it and state his opinion in a review.

He can review whatever he wants. Just because he's not a huge country fan doesn't mean he can't have an opinion on it and state his opinion in a review.

holy shit there's butthurt aaron lewis fans.