Outside (Staind song)
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"Outside" is a single
by the alternative metal
band Staind
. It is the first single released off their 2001 album Break the Cycle
.
in Biloxi, Mississippi
, with Aaron Lewis
(vocals/guitar) on the stage by himself and Limp Bizkit
's Fred Durst
providing backing vocals. Lewis was asked to perform a song solo and he decided at the last moment to play a song he had been working on since the early days of Staind. He finished the lyrics to "Outside" on the spot while singing the song live.
The live acoustic version from the album The Family Values Tour 1999 was picked up by radio stations across the country and became a hit. In many ways, the buzz generated by the live version of "Outside" provided the perfect bridge between Staind's debut album Dysfunction and their breakthrough follow up, Break the Cycle, introducing new fans to the band just a few months before Break the Cycle was released. "Outside" also showed a much softer side of Lewis and Staind that would be explored further in Break the Cycle and 14 Shades of Grey
.
A music video
was released for the original live performance of the song which, upon its debut, saw frequent airings on MTV2
. The studio recorded version of the song had a music video as well but garnered perhaps less attention than its acoustic predecessor. Rapper Joe Budden
also remixed the song, calling it "Stained", for his official mixtape Mood Muzik 2: Can It Get Any Worse?
.
did a live acoustic cover of the song on their live EP AOL Sessions Undercover-EP
Joe Budden
sampled the chorus on his mixtape Mood Muzik 2: Can It Get Any Worse?
on a track which he named after the band ("Stained").
Charles Hamilton
used the chorus of 'Outside' on his mix tape song of the same name.
"Weird Al" Yankovic
uses part of the song on "Angry White Boy Polka".
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
by the alternative metal
Alternative metal
Alternative metal is a genre of alternative rock and heavy metal that gained popularity in the early 1990s. Most notably, alternative metal bands are characterized by heavy guitar riffs and experimental approaches to heavy music.-Origins:...
band Staind
Staind
Staind is an American rock band that was formed in 1995 in Springfield, Massachusetts. For 16 years, the band consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, bassist Johnny April, and drummer Jon Wysocki...
. It is the first single released off their 2001 album Break the Cycle
Break the Cycle
Break the Cycle is the third studio album of the American alternative metal band Staind, released through Elektra Entertainment and Flip Records in 2001. It is Staind's most successful album to date, and was the album that broke them into the mainstream. It was a huge international success for...
.
Background
"Outside" was originally performed live during the 1999 Family Values TourFamily Values Tour 1999
Family Values Tour 1999 was a music tour headlined by Limp Bizkit. This was the second Family Values Tour. Artists who played at Family Values Tour 1999 were Limp Bizkit, Primus, Staind, Method Man & Redman, Ja Rule, Korn, The Crystal Method, Mobb Deep and Filter.During the tour Mobb Deep left and...
in Biloxi, Mississippi
Biloxi, Mississippi
Biloxi is a city in Harrison County, Mississippi, in the United States. The 2010 census recorded the population as 44,054. Along with Gulfport, Biloxi is a county seat of Harrison County....
, with Aaron Lewis
Aaron Lewis
Aaron Lewis, , is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and founding member of the rock group Staind, with whom he has released seven studio albums. He has since ventured into country music with his debut solo album, Town Line...
(vocals/guitar) on the stage by himself and Limp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. Formed in 1995, the group's lineup consists of Fred Durst , Wes Borland , Sam Rivers , John Otto and DJ Lethal . The band achieved mainstream success with their second studio album Significant Other, released in 1999...
's Fred Durst
Fred Durst
William Frederick "Fred" Durst is an American musician, director, producer and actor, well known as the frontman of the band Limp Bizkit.-Early life:...
providing backing vocals. Lewis was asked to perform a song solo and he decided at the last moment to play a song he had been working on since the early days of Staind. He finished the lyrics to "Outside" on the spot while singing the song live.
"It's really an accidental phenomenon," Lewis explains. "I've been playing it for quite some time. In the early days of the band, any money we made went back into the band, so two or three times a week I played acoustically to make money to live off. 'Outside' was one of the songs I played, but it wasn't really finished, so I made up different words every time. We almost put it on DysfunctionDysfunction (album)- Personnel :*Johnny April – bass, backing vocals*Gregory Burke – artwork, design, concept*John Burton – mixing assistant*Terry Date – producer, engineer, mixing*Fred Durst – producer*Aaron Lewis – vocals*Roger Lian – mastering...
. Then, one night on the Family Values Tour, ten minutes before going onstage, we decided to do it. There was never any thought of releasing it this way."
The live acoustic version from the album The Family Values Tour 1999 was picked up by radio stations across the country and became a hit. In many ways, the buzz generated by the live version of "Outside" provided the perfect bridge between Staind's debut album Dysfunction and their breakthrough follow up, Break the Cycle, introducing new fans to the band just a few months before Break the Cycle was released. "Outside" also showed a much softer side of Lewis and Staind that would be explored further in Break the Cycle and 14 Shades of Grey
14 Shades of Grey
-Personnel:* Aaron Lewis – vocals, rhythm guitar* Mike Mushok – lead guitar* Johnny April – bass guitar* Jon Wysocki – drums-Reception:Initial critical response ranged from mixed to average. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album...
.
A music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was released for the original live performance of the song which, upon its debut, saw frequent airings on MTV2
MTV2
MTV2 is a cable network that is widely available in the United States on digital cable and satellite television, and is progressively being added to analogue cable lineups across the nation...
. The studio recorded version of the song had a music video as well but garnered perhaps less attention than its acoustic predecessor. Rapper Joe Budden
Joe Budden
-Early life:Budden was born in Spanish Harlem, but lived in Queens until he was 12 and from there moved to Jersey City, New Jersey. He is one of five boys...
also remixed the song, calling it "Stained", for his official mixtape Mood Muzik 2: Can It Get Any Worse?
Mood Muzik 2: Can It Get Any Worse?
Mood Muzik 2: Can It Get Any Worse? is the 2nd mixtape in the Mood Muzik series by Joe Budden. Although released as a mixtape, it is critically acclaimed and has been reviewed favorably by the - Track listing:...
.
Live version by Aaron Lewis with Fred Durst
| Year | Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
56 |
| Mainstream Rock Tracks | 1 | |
| Modern Rock Tracks | 2 | |
| Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks Adult Top 40 is a variation on the United States Billboard charts... |
16 |
Studio version by Staind
| Year | Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles The Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States. It lists the top 25 singles below number 100 that have not yet charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Sometimes, however, singles halt their progress on this chart, and never appear on the Hot 100... |
11 |
| Mainstream Rock Tracks | 11 | |
| Modern Rock Tracks | 16 |
Cover versions
The Red Jumpsuit ApparatusThe Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is an American rock band that formed in Middleburg, Florida.-Early years :Originating in Florida, childhood friends Ronnie Winter, Thomas Amason, and Duke Kitchens started the band while attending an AP music theory class, in 2003...
did a live acoustic cover of the song on their live EP AOL Sessions Undercover-EP
AOL Sessions Undercover-EP
AOL Sessions Undercover - EP is an EP by rock band The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, released on March 13, 2007. It is mostly acoustic but is technically a live EP...
Joe Budden
Joe Budden
-Early life:Budden was born in Spanish Harlem, but lived in Queens until he was 12 and from there moved to Jersey City, New Jersey. He is one of five boys...
sampled the chorus on his mixtape Mood Muzik 2: Can It Get Any Worse?
Mood Muzik 2: Can It Get Any Worse?
Mood Muzik 2: Can It Get Any Worse? is the 2nd mixtape in the Mood Muzik series by Joe Budden. Although released as a mixtape, it is critically acclaimed and has been reviewed favorably by the - Track listing:...
on a track which he named after the band ("Stained").
Charles Hamilton
Charles Hamilton (rapper)
Charles Eddie-Lee Hamilton, Jr. is an American musician, rapper and record producer, born in Cleveland, Ohio.Mainstream popularity came from being featured on the cover of the Freshmen 09' XXL, along with Asher Roth, B.o.B and Wale...
used the chorus of 'Outside' on his mix tape song of the same name.
"Weird Al" Yankovic
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic is an American singer-songwriter, music producer, accordionist, actor, comedian, writer, satirist, and parodist. Yankovic is known for his humorous songs that make light of popular culture and that often parody specific songs by contemporary musical acts...
uses part of the song on "Angry White Boy Polka".