CREED: Full Circle?

Well it has been awhile since there has been anything by either Scott Stapp as a solo artist or Alter Bridge (Creed without Scott Stapp) on the air waves that has even come close to the post grunge/melodic rock sound that so uniquely identifies this quartet. However, I think that that is all in the past now with their new album Full Circle. They sound stronger, united, and better than ever with two ass kickin new singles to boot.

Not only are Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti, and Scott Phillips reunited again, but Brian Marshall is back as well giving us the original lineup on their latest endeavor as well. Brian had left the band during the Human Clay tour and was replaced by Brett Hestla for the rest of the tour and subsequent tours also. Of course Scott Stapp and the rest of the band split up in 2004 and Scott went solo and Alter Bridge was formed.

The three most unfortunate things about the total evaporation of Creed was that the fans were left hanging, Scott Stapp’s solo project sounded like Creed, and Alter bridge also sounded like Creed. I think this lead to a lot of discontent by all three of these principle parties as a result. I will say this for Scott and company and that is that with their new Album Full Circle they have come a long way towards mending fences with each other and their fan base.

The two singles that have been released off of Full Circle have definitely given re-birth to the Creed sound as well as having shown the music world that this quartet is stronger, secure, and more mature both musically and personally. The first single “Overcome” off of the new album is a balls to the wall hard rockin number that is guaranteed to get your pulse pounding, while the second single “Rain” is more mellow, and melodic, and really gives Scott’s vocals a chance to shine

I guess the real question I have to ask myself after hearing the new singles and researching all of the latest band news is this has Creed really come full circle? I think the answer to that question is yes they have. For all of you Alter Bridge fans out there though, don’t despair. Tremonti, Phillips, and Marshall have all agreed that Alter Bridge is not going away and will be both in the studio and on tour after they tour in support of the new Creed album.

That is all for now from Simple Man Music. I hope you all enjoy the tunes too. I tried to watch the video’s but you have to download a converter that made it a pain in the butt so don’t do it. Just listen to the new tunes and enjoy and look forward to the new tour - I do. I hope you all have a totally marvelous Monday my friends, and CIAO4NOW!!!!!

Taylor Wins, Beyonce Has Class, and Kanye Is an Ass.

I have heard a lot of opinions about Kanye West’s outburst at the VMA’s (Video Music Awards) about Taylor Swift winning the Best Female Video of the Year award over Beyonce so I thought I would take a look at the two video’s myself and make my own decision about whether I thought Kanye was right or not.

Before we get started though I think that it is only fair to tell you that I am more of a Beyonce fan than a Taylor Swift fan, although she does have a couple of tunes that I do like. However I just find that Beyonce’s music is a lot more mature and more in line with my musical taste, while Taylor is more to my daughters taste.

Upon review I would have to say though that the judges at the VMA’s have definitely gotten it right this time and that Taylor Swift’s video was most certainly better than Beyonce’s if you consider the visual and entertainment value of the production. The video and the song also line up together nicely, but you decide for yourself.

Taylor Swift: "You Belong To Me"



Beyonce: "Single Ladies" (Put a Ring On It)



As I had said previously I can only decide for myself whether or not I think the judges had gotten it right And I think they did. On another note I also have to give credit where credit is due so here goes. Way to go President Barack Hussein Obama after a little more than eight months in office you have finally gotten something right Kanye is a JACKASS.

That is all we have for you today on Simple Man Music, but we will be back again soon. I hope you all enjoy the Beyonce video for "Halo" I do, CIAO4NOW!!!!!