It was released as a download, a standard CD and a limited deluxe digipak edition, which contains a DVD documenting the recording process of the album, plus two live bonus tracks (Live in Houston) for the European digipak release.

[4] As lead singer Aaron Lewis stated, "By the end of the first month we weren't even recording in the same places anymore.

In addition Lewis' working relationship with drummer Jon Wysocki broke down completely.

The lead single, "Not Again", was made available as a streaming video on the band's official website on July 12, 2011.

The single topped the Mainstream Rock Songs chart for seven non-consecutive weeks, and peaked at No.

"[7] Bassist Johnny April said "There's a deeper anger to the vocals and music.

The album received a score of 55 out of 100 from Metacritic based on "mixed or average reviews", (according to seven critic scores)[8] with some critics, including IGN (which gave it a score of 7.5 out of 10), calling it Staind's most mature and balanced release to date and praising the band for returning to their heavier, metal roots.

[19] All lyrics are written by Aaron Lewis; all music is composed by StaindNotes Staind Production