Sunday, 21 August 2011

2 For 1. So why are you complaining about it?

Most people who didn't live under a rock during the late 90's have heard of the band Creed. For a while there they were the biggest band in the world. Bringing rock back to forefront of music, they were show what rock band could do in a mainstream and accessible fashion. After 3 highly successful albums the band called it quits. Then most of the members of the band formed a whole new band with a different singer called Alter Bridge. Alter Bridge also has 3 albums out like Creed does with some success. What makes me angry is so many people coming down on Creed not only for there sound but for the mistakes there lead singer Scott Stapp has made. Let me tell you he's not the first guy to make these mistakes and he certainly won't be the last. I like Creed and I like Alter Bridge. Maybe I might be the only one who thinks this but I think that Creed is better. Sure Alter Bridge is still pretty good and they are much better then a lot of what has come out in the music industry in the last decade but Creed seems to put it all together for me.

One of the biggest reasons I think Creed is better in my eyes is that there songs are not as forgettable as any Alter Bridge song. Maybe it's because of when Creed released there songs as opposed to when Alter Bridge released there songs but I just think that Creed is better. My mind is not going to be changed by anyone who disagrees. People have received 2 great bands out of Creed. Why is there any need to hate one or the other. Also as great of a singer that Myles Kennedy is, Scott Stapp is a much better singer in my mind. No questions about it. So yes, you could say I'm not a big fan of Alter Bridge and you might be right, I'm not a big fan of them. I still like some of there stuff but I like all of Creeds albums and to me Alter Bridge's first album is an extremely weak and forgettable album. The second album is probable the best and the third album is to same ole same ole. Most of the songs sound almost exactly like the next one on the album. Not to much variety for me.

I cannot stress this enough. There is no need to hate Creed or Scott Stapp regardless of how you feel about his mistakes. He has turned his life around. Why continue to hate him and Creed for his mistakes that he has atoned for. Give it a rest people, give it a rest.

2 comments:

  1. I dig both bands . Solid and well written . I would say Creed is a bit more melodic at times but I would be hard pressed to pick one over other. So will enjoy them both and rock on.

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  2. I have no comment because I've never listened to Alter Bridge. Sorry Bud. Love, Mama

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