This single marked Staind's transition from a more underground rock sound to a commercially viable, widely recognized alternative metal act. It became their first major hit, paving the way for their most successful album.
- The single "It's Been Awhile" was released on March 20, 2001, by BMG Rights Management. It reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topped the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. The song is from their breakthrough 2001 album, Break the Cycle, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
- "It's Been Awhile" was Staind's first single to achieve significant mainstream radio airplay and chart success. The track's emotional weight and anthemic chorus resonated with a large audience.
- The single's success was a pivotal moment for Staind, propelling them from rock clubs to arenas and establishing them as a major force in the nu-metal and alternative rock scenes of the early 2000s.
Staind is an American rock band from Springfield, Massachusetts, known for their blend of alternative metal and post-grunge. The band achieved mainstream success in the early 2000s with their introspective and often angst-ridden lyrical themes.
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