Break the Cycle sold four million copies

Break the Cycle saw the band retaining the nu metal sound from their previous album. Despite this, the album saw the band going further into a post-grunge sound which is evident in the smash hit song ” It’s Been Awhile “, and the song led critics to compare the band to several other post-grunge bands at the time. The record spawned the singles ” It’s Been Awhile ” (which hit the Billboard Top 10), ” Fade “, ” Outside “, ” For You “, and the acoustic ballad “Epiphany”. “It’s Been Awhile” spent a total of 16 and 14 weeks on top of the modern and mainstream rock charts respectively, making it one of the highest joint numbers of all time. In 2001, Break the Cycle sold four million copies worldwide, making it one of the best selling albums that year. Break the Cycle would go on to sell seven million copies worldwide, making this Staind’s bestselling album.