The Illusion of Progress is the sixth studio album by American rock band Staind.

The Illusion of Progress was produced by Johnny K and recorded in lead singer Aaron Lewis's home studio.

[8] Lewis recorded a country version of the album’s ninth track "Tangled Up in You" on his 2011 solo EP Town Line.

To promote the album, Staind treated their fans to a series of intimate, behind-the-scenes "webisodes" posted on staind.com, documenting their recording process.

Staind also premiered the song "Believe" worldwide on U.S. station KYSR in Los Angeles.