They're known for their hard rock numbers but also for their heartfelt ballads, and that's a beautiful thing. "Fortunately, by the time Durst had witnessed Staind's intense live show, he was ready to exchange phone numbers." But let's get into the genre's softer music with Staind's greatest ballads of all time. Emotionally Heartfelt and Powerful Ballads from Staind"It's Been a While""It's Been a While" is the song that made Staind a household name. It's so relatable, and that's one reason why people love this song and Staind's ballads, in general.