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 Glad there back!!! :-) Nov 22, 2009
Well lets just say its been a long time and I really missed Creed. I knew this CD would be good and I was right, when I first saw it on Amazon I was like in shock I couldn't believe it I had to buy it right away. I usually don't do that with New CD's that come out. But because the way Creed write the Lyrics I just had to get it and I am so happy that I did. The First two songs "Overcome" and "Bread of Shame" its speaking to me because of my past life of things I did while being an Adult which Im sure that Mr. Stapp was refering to in his life or someone elses. No. 3 "Thousand Faces" also good song remind me of who is real and who is not real. N0. 4 "Suddenly" its about facing your fears and own up to it". The rest of my favorite songs are "Fear" "On my Sleeve" and "Full Circle" which is why they name the cd "Full Circle" because that is what Creed has done come around and back again to be better than ever.
 Ham-headed Comeback Nov 22, 2009
Creed was never a critically-acclaimed band. Much of their career were plagued with constant unfavorable Pearl Jam comparisons, accusations of megalomania and labeled the "worst" and most "derivative" band of all time. Nevertheless, Creed sold around 30 million albums, a feat very few if any of their post-grunge or hard rock critics achieved. Despite their major commercial success, Creed unexpectedly disbanded on June 4, 2004. The internal friction of the band was exemplified by the band's split from the seam of its singer Scott Stapp and instrumentalists Mark Tremonti (guitar), Brian Marshall (bass) and Scott Phillips (drums). Tremonti, Marshall and Phillips netted Mayfield Four singer/guitarist Myles Kennedy to form Alter Bridge, a post-grunge group who were better received than Creed possibly because of Kennedy's far superior vocals to Stapp and the fact his ability to play guitar allowed Tremonti to become a far more versatile performer.
Meanwhile, Scott Stapp embarked on a solo career in which his music was identical to Creed possibly exposing Stapp as the songwriting drive of the group. However, Stapp's The Great Divide poorly performed in comparison to his former work with Creed. At the same time, Stapp's personal life overwhelmed the attention of his music career. He appeared as a pompous alcoholic who made drunken appearance on Celebrity Poker where he commented on Dave Grohl's endowment (or lack thereof). His Christ-like posture was verified as hypocritical and with Stapp seeming unworthy. A few years later, Creed reunites scaring Alter Bridge fans and depressing their detractors. Full Circle is the return of this heavily criticized band.
The first thing to notice is that the band works with Howard Benson, the guy who brought us works for Daughtry, Hoobastank, Less Than Jake, Seether and My Chemical Romance among various others. Previously, the group worked with John Kurzweg on all previous albums. Gone from much of the band's style is what lies underneath it; the brooding yet grooving bass of Marshall and the light-heavy dynamics of songs such as "Faceless Man." Instead, the album is built on heavy riffs possibly as a ploy to gain the respect of their contemporaries who hold them in ill-regard. Many of the songs are similar with flat production and lack of interesting progression. The songs plod not play. The performance is professional not unexpected. The album is fully devoid of any of the hooks that make Human Clay such a big seller and a fan favorite. "Overcome," the album's first single comes along as a successor to "Bullets." But where "Bullets" succeeds, "Overcome" fails. Even "Rain," the band's only attempt a hook falls great short of "With Arms Wide Open." The album quickly becomes disappointing and tired because of the striking similarities of all of the songs. This is what happens when you make every song riff-based.
Although I'm greatly depressed by the absence of any dynamic on this album, I rest assure in wait for its successor.
Good to see them back together. Nov 21, 2009
I don't care much about the whole "God Rock" theme of this band. If that's what turns some people on about them, that's fine, more power to them. I just think they are immensely talented, especially Tremonti on guitar (amazing). I like their heavier, guitar-driven songs and unfortunately this album does not lean that way. The album has something for every Creed fan, though. I'm glad I bought it, and whatever it is that you like about Creed, you should get it, too. I just hope this is not a one-time-only reuniting of this band. This way I can hold out hope that the next album will be HEAVIER.
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BEST CREED Album EVER! Best Rock Album This Decade! Nov 19, 2009
Wow! CREED, the band even Jesus hates! (so the saying goes). I know the above Title is gonna mightily upset the "creed haters" who get their jollies by logging on here just to crucify Creed. Just because they sold 30 gazillion records, it ain't their fault they were over-marketed. I have always been a "casual" creed fan until i heard "Full Circle". What an appropriate title, as they have truly come "full circle" after all the inner bickering and mishaps that almost destroyed them. Not many bands have broken up for 9 years and come back to make their finest record. (not to mention in an un-heard of 2 month's time!) That is rare! Mark Tremonti said that this is their finest work, so it's not just coming from me. He also said that the best is yet to come. It would have to be some great work to top this though.
Scott is in his finest form and proves yet again that he is deserving of one of the top 10 voices in rock history. And I believe that he and Tremonti are in the top 10 best song writers of all time in rock. There is something here for everyone on this record. It ranges from the "straight in your face" rock of "Overcome" and "Suddenly", to beautiful acoustical Led Zeppelin type riffs in "A Thousand Faces" and "Time", to "bring tears to your eyes" type ballads like "Away in Silence", to friendly radio future "sing along" hits like "Rain". Mark Tremonti provides some mighty great background vocals, and proves his voice should have been utilized more than they were on past albums.
Thank goodness we have some great rock to listen to now! Now if we could just put the final bullet into rap/hip-hop it would be a great way to end the decade. BUY THIS ONE!!! And get the bonus one with the DVD included!
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Creed - Full Circle Nov 18, 2009
Excellent CD - Glad they came back together! Worth the Wait! Worth the purchase!
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