Alright, somebody has to clue me in on why this band is popular ? Point taken, "Mudshovel" was an entertaining song; aside from that, this band bores me - not just the album, but them.Many of there songs seem non-descript, all the lyrics usually coming off as shallow and trite with little meaning. The songs themselves seem non-functional. What's the point of the song ? Personally, I've always felt that the greater songs have always had, well...a purpose. A great guitar solo or riff; or the song climaxes to a wonderful peak. But Staind just keeps on going and going and going...... It's gotten to the point where i just want to shove a sharp object into my ear whenever i hear this band.Please, go listen to TOOL or The Tea Party or Led Zeppelin if your looking for a band which stands as a monument in the creation of qulity music by talented musicians.I even recommend Korn over Staind (and that's saying something)....