Rating: - Great album, but "It's Been Awhile" is edited on download
I can't say much more than what's already been said by everyone - fantastic piece of work, indeed. But after downloading, I was disappointed to find that "It's Been Awhile" was not the explicit version, like the album advertises. I wrote in and it was explained to me that they don't have the explicit version of this song for download - just the radio friendly version. I got a credit, and that's fine, but wanted to give everyone a heads up on this.
Rating: - Awesome collection of hits!
Just the kind of cd I needed to hear before seeing this band in concert. This is an awesome mix of Staind's best works yet. I did hear that a new album is due out soon and can't wait for that! A must have for any fan or for anyone who has yet to become one.
Rating: - Fade?
I was really disappointed that Fade was not included on the CD. That was one of their biggest hits. Perhaps the band doesn't like that track as much. It would have been a stronger effort with Fade.
Rating: - An Above Average CD...
This CD is something you don't find often. It's something that you can listen through in whole, again and again. I prefer the live/acoustic songs. I am an alternative/hard/metal fan, and this album covers them all. I ecspecially love the live/acoustic cover of Alice In Chain's Nutshell.All in all, this is a great CD. Go out and buy it now.
I have never really been a big fan of Staind, however I have loved certain songs of theirs here and there, but I am an overall Alternative rock fan. So I came across this album and it had all the greats that I really liked plus a few I like from others in acoustic versions so I got it. Wow, this is one compilation that will be tough for Staind to ever overcome! I would say the absolute best album they have ever compiled! This rarely comes out of my CD player!