Confessions of the Fallen

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Confessions of the Fallen
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Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 22, 2023 (2023-09-22)
Recorded2019–2022
Length35:22
Label BMG
Producer Erik 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

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. It is the band's first album to be released from BMG.

Contents

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. [4]

Promotion

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

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Blabbermouth 8.5/10 [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

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
B-sides
No.TitleLength
11."Full of Emptiness"2:55
12."Take"3:12

Personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic. [10]

Staind

Additional personnel

Charts

Chart (2023)Peak
position
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) [11] 73
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) [12] 18
Scottish Albums (OCC) [13] 39
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) [14] 16
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC) [15] 2
US Billboard 200 [16] 4
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard) [17] 8
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard) [18] 2
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) [19] 11

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