YMMV / Staind

• Black Sheep Hit: "It's Been Awhile", "So Far Away", and "Right Here".
• Broken Base: Some people are fans of their radio hits, some people prefer their softer songs, others are fans of their heavier material who don't like their softer stuff.
• Ensemble Dark Horse: Mike Mushok. The man was a student of Tony MacAlpine, and on the occasions where he's been able to cut loose, it definitely shows. Even people who don't like Staind will almost unanimously acknowledge that he is an excellent guitarist.
• Never Live It Down: Aaron Lewis's infamous "I don't speak Spanish" tirade at a concert in Texas of all places, combined with his controversial political views and on-stage antics, are some of the reasons why he (and Staind) are loathed.
• Nightmare Fuel: "Funeral", which plays exactly 8 minutes after "Four Walls". Unnerving atmosphere, the creepy organ, the haunting preacher that speaks (all while fitting the tone of the suicide after "Four Walls") makes it chilling, especially after it kicks in if you're listening to the original, lengthier version of "Four Walls".
• Wangst: A major criticism of most of their songs, as they tend to be overly whiny and depressing.