Comments on: Creed – Full Circle – review http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/ Fantasy, Mystery, Science Fiction, Comic Books, Horror Book, Television, Movie Reviews, Author Interviews Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:18:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: DCE http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-101983 DCE Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:37:15 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-101983 This is a spot on review. This is a spot on review.

]]> By: DCE http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-101982 DCE Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:35:28 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-101982 You obviously hate Creed. Why are you reviewing an album by them? I agree, the record seems a little bland but you can't argue that the musicianship is there. And Scott seems to have reached a place in his life where he finally has found peace. You should be happy for him. Harsh! You obviously hate Creed. Why are you reviewing an album by them? I agree, the record seems a little bland but you can’t argue that the musicianship is there. And Scott seems to have reached a place in his life where he finally has found peace. You should be happy for him. Harsh!

]]> By: JREID http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-21414 JREID Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:41:51 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-21414 Number one. The reviewer's specification of this music as "Nu-Metal" is incorrect. The the rock on this album is a rehashing of the "Post-grunge" sound of the mid nineties, not from the "Nu-Metal" of bands such as Korn and Limp Bizkit. Since designating a band as "Nu-Metal" usually means that the band is heavily downtuned with rap and electronic elements (ie Linkin Park), the reviewer's genre designation falls flat. The most you can call this CD is 'alternative metal', with the downtuned riffage of "Bread of Shame" (still no rap or electronic elements). Number two. Musically speaking, this is better then My Own Prison, not quite as good as Human Clay, and equal or better then Weathered. Stapp is a stronger vocalist (aside from over singing on "Time" and "Good Fight") then he used to be. He doesn't feel the need to growl all the time, and for the most part only does it when appropriate. The band itself surpasses old Creed, with Brian Marshall maturing and settling in the pocket, Scott Phillips offering a little more adventurism on the drums, and Tremonti getting to rip 6 solos on this disc. Creed is also a stronger unit when they don't rely on massive hooks all the time. I'll still never understand why people don't like Stapp's voice. He doesn't have the greatest range (probably about 2 octaves), but he makes up for it with a timbre and power that I've heard few people match. Best 5 songs? "Overcome", "A Thousand Faces", "Rain", "Full Circle", "Away in Silence". Great CD, highly recommended! Number one. The reviewer’s specification of this music as “Nu-Metal” is incorrect. The the rock on this album is a rehashing of the “Post-grunge” sound of the mid nineties, not from the “Nu-Metal” of bands such as Korn and Limp Bizkit. Since designating a band as “Nu-Metal” usually means that the band is heavily downtuned with rap and electronic elements (ie Linkin Park), the reviewer’s genre designation falls flat. The most you can call this CD is ‘alternative metal’, with the downtuned riffage of “Bread of Shame” (still no rap or electronic elements). Number two. Musically speaking, this is better then My Own Prison, not quite as good as Human Clay, and equal or better then Weathered. Stapp is a stronger vocalist (aside from over singing on “Time” and “Good Fight”) then he used to be. He doesn’t feel the need to growl all the time, and for the most part only does it when appropriate. The band itself surpasses old Creed, with Brian Marshall maturing and settling in the pocket, Scott Phillips offering a little more adventurism on the drums, and Tremonti getting to rip 6 solos on this disc. Creed is also a stronger unit when they don’t rely on massive hooks all the time. I’ll still never understand why people don’t like Stapp’s voice. He doesn’t have the greatest range (probably about 2 octaves), but he makes up for it with a timbre and power that I’ve heard few people match. Best 5 songs? “Overcome”, “A Thousand Faces”, “Rain”, “Full Circle”, “Away in Silence”. Great CD, highly recommended!

]]> By: Tony http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-12573 Tony Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:46:12 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-12573 Creed's 1st CD was awesome.Second was good.Third nah ok.Full Circle is Lame.(it is better than Scott Stapps solo project though)I've grown up and listen to Meshugga now. Creed’s 1st CD was awesome.Second was good.Third nah ok.Full Circle is Lame.(it is better than Scott Stapps solo project though)I’ve grown up and listen to Meshugga now.

]]> By: DAMIEN http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-11382 DAMIEN Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:32:45 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-11382 This isn't a review. its just a guy who hates scott stapp, having a good old moan. This album is pretty damn good, the riffs and melodies are classic creed, but heavier in places. Stapp spends most of the album apologising for being a dick head, and by the end of it you feel like he actually means it. on top of that the music and singing style is fuckin heavy! they are a good band and I hope this reawakens their shiiiiit. this album is gonna get some serious ipod playtime! This isn’t a review. its just a guy who hates scott stapp, having a good old moan.

This album is pretty damn good, the riffs and melodies are classic creed, but heavier in places. Stapp spends most of the album apologising for being a dick head, and by the end of it you feel like he actually means it.

on top of that the music and singing style is fuckin heavy!

they are a good band and I hope this reawakens their shiiiiit.

this album is gonna get some serious ipod playtime!

]]> By: nonie http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-9226 nonie Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:47:34 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-9226 I absolutely Love creed. Their music is positive and full of passion... I totally connect with them... or at least with their last 3 albums, even weathered... loved all 3! full circle is a little different and a lot more matured... not necessarily a good thing, but I am really liking all the tracks! Love CREED! I absolutely Love creed. Their music is positive and full of passion… I totally connect with them… or at least with their last 3 albums, even weathered… loved all 3! full circle is a little different and a lot more matured… not necessarily a good thing, but I am really liking all the tracks! Love CREED!

]]> By: Shawn http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-8312 Shawn Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:03:03 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-8312 This is a great albumn. Period. This is a great albumn. Period.

]]> By: Brent Smith http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-7818 Brent Smith Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:10:32 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-7818 I think it's a great comeback album. A little heavier and the song structures that most Creed fans are used to are changed up a bit, but all in all, a very decent release. The reviewer obviously has some personal hate, and by the way, Alter Bridge is NOT "mild" !! What a joke. This guy needs to listen to 'Blackbird' and he will see the light. I think it’s a great comeback album. A little heavier and the song structures that most Creed fans are used to are changed up a bit, but all in all, a very decent release. The reviewer obviously has some personal hate, and by the way, Alter Bridge is NOT “mild” !! What a joke. This guy needs to listen to ‘Blackbird’ and he will see the light.

]]> By: Joel Falconer http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-6985 Joel Falconer Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:40:55 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-6985 From a rock musician's perspective it's a decent piece of work, but as you say the first track is really the highlight. I don't know how you define irrelevance — Beethoven is hardly irrelevant but I'd say just as many people listen to Beethoven on a daily basis as people still listen to Creed. But you didn't like it and that's quite fair enough. I listened to Eminem for about a week when I was younger. I won't make the mistake of pretending hip-hop is anything more than a parody of good music ever again so I can respect where you're coming from. ;) From a rock musician’s perspective it’s a decent piece of work, but as you say the first track is really the highlight.

I don’t know how you define irrelevance — Beethoven is hardly irrelevant but I’d say just as many people listen to Beethoven on a daily basis as people still listen to Creed.

But you didn’t like it and that’s quite fair enough. I listened to Eminem for about a week when I was younger. I won’t make the mistake of pretending hip-hop is anything more than a parody of good music ever again so I can respect where you’re coming from. ;)

]]> By: Scott http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-6740 Scott Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:35:19 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-6740 I hate Reviews like this, Creed is one of the best bands out there. I hate Reviews like this, Creed is one of the best bands out there.

]]> By: Skoty http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-6718 Skoty Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:54:55 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-6718 ps. creed rocks ps. creed rocks

]]> By: Russell http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-6709 Russell Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:50:01 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-6709 Fantastic album - well worth the wait! I was a big fan of Creed - still am! Fantastic album – well worth the wait! I was a big fan of Creed – still am!

]]> By: Jim http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-6708 Jim Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:44:37 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-6708 Obviously the writer was denied tickets at some point in his life. Creed is awesome! The CD is worth every penny! Obviously the writer was denied tickets at some point in his life. Creed is awesome! The CD is worth every penny!

]]> By: Eli http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-6681 Eli Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:16:47 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-6681 I was a big fan of Creed, and even though I regret it, I have to admit getting a lot of enjoyment from their CDs. Still, things change, and songs I took seriously as a teenager seem very juvenile now. By any measure, this CD isn't even close to the first two albums, or even the sloppy Weathered. I have received more comments on this post than any other I have ever done for this site, most defending Creed, many so full of hate and spite they had to be removed. It is a credit to a band if people are willing to defend them with such vigor. I stand by my opinions though, I think this is a terrible CD, even from the perspective of someone who used to enjoy Creed a lot. Sorry guys, its over! I was a big fan of Creed, and even though I regret it, I have to admit getting a lot of enjoyment from their CDs. Still, things change, and songs I took seriously as a teenager seem very juvenile now. By any measure, this CD isn’t even close to the first two albums, or even the sloppy Weathered.

I have received more comments on this post than any other I have ever done for this site, most defending Creed, many so full of hate and spite they had to be removed. It is a credit to a band if people are willing to defend them with such vigor.

I stand by my opinions though, I think this is a terrible CD, even from the perspective of someone who used to enjoy Creed a lot.

Sorry guys, its over!

]]> By: Ash http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-6658 Ash Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:08:35 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-6658 Creed has lost its Post grunge rock aroma. Creed is no more the same old Creed. It is a disappointing album ever by a band who had 3 platinum CD sales. The music is just so sober and plain. The level of compositions and the lyrics were too simple. Far down below the expectations from a band like Creed. Shame on you Creed!!! Compare the new tracks with their old tracks like my own prison, torn, one, weathered, my sacrifice, one last breath, what if, faceless man, whats this life for etc etc the list goes on and on!!!! Creed has lost its Post grunge rock aroma. Creed is no more the same old Creed. It is a disappointing album ever by a band who had 3 platinum CD sales. The music is just so sober and plain. The level of compositions and the lyrics were too simple. Far down below the expectations from a band like Creed. Shame on you Creed!!! Compare the new tracks with their old tracks like my own prison, torn, one, weathered, my sacrifice, one last breath, what if, faceless man, whats this life for etc etc the list goes on and on!!!!

]]> By: Pete http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-6608 Pete Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:16:15 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-6608 It sounds good. It's nothing new though. Pointless effort. Self-parody. Regurgitation. Pointless. It sounds good.

It’s nothing new though.

Pointless effort. Self-parody. Regurgitation. Pointless.

]]> By: Creedie http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-6571 Creedie Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:23:57 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-6571 Creed is going to the top again!! Creed is going to the top again!!

]]> By: Spanky 123 http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-6570 Spanky 123 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:17:40 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-6570 Creed = #1 rock CD this year.. Creed = #1 rock CD this year..

]]> By: James NY http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-6563 James NY Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:57:47 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-6563 Creed Rules...Best rock cd this year and their best effort since My Own Prison..Give it a shot u wont regret it..I havent stopped listening for days..Creed has overcome - Creed Rules…Best rock cd this year and their best effort since My Own Prison..Give it a shot u wont regret it..I havent stopped listening for days..Creed has overcome
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]]> By: Brian http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-6562 Brian Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:53:41 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-6562 Creed full Circle 4/5 star #1 on I tunes 200,000 cds sold in first week Real rock returns to kick commerical pop in the ass!! Creed full Circle 4/5 star
#1 on I tunes
200,000 cds sold in first week
Real rock returns to kick commerical pop in the ass!!

]]> By: Dave C http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-6561 Dave C Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:51:58 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-6561 Creed full circle is their best CD since human clay and has some great track..Higlights are Time and Away in silence..Great from start to finish..Entertainment weekly gave it a B and it is the number one selling album on Itunes..Creed is back!! Creed full circle is their best CD since human clay and has some great track..Higlights are Time and Away in silence..Great from start to finish..Entertainment weekly gave it a B and it is the number one selling album on Itunes..Creed is back!!

]]> By: Silence Speaks http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-6560 Silence Speaks Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:45:52 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-6560 Full Circle is a great rock CD Full Circle is a great rock CD

]]> By: john http://www.boomtron.com/2009/10/creed-full-circle-review/#comment-6558 john Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:29:25 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=39491#comment-6558 Full Circle is great and is debuting at #2! Full Circle is great and is debuting at #2!

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