Full Circle is the fourth studio album by American rock band Creed, released on October 27, 2009.[6] It is Creed's first release since disbanding in 2004, prior to the release of their Greatest Hits album, and is their first studio album since 2001's Weathered, as well as their first to feature original bassist Brian Marshall in almost exactly a decade. The record was produced by Howard Benson. The album was completed on July 31, 2009, as announced by Scott Stapp. Four days later, the album cover was revealed through the band's official e-news.
[edit] Touring
The 2009 Creed Reunion Tour began August 6 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and concluded October 20, 2009, in Hidalgo, Texas. Originally, Flyleaf and Fuel were to be the opening bands, but the New Zealand band Like A Storm and Hoobastank opened for Creed in the first leg of the concert, while Lo-Pro and Staind opened for the second leg, with Saliva doing the last five dates and Like a Storm returning near the end of the tour.[citation needed] This reunion tour featured all original members of the band as well as former Submersed guitarist Eric Friedman, a friend of Mark Tremonti's who provided rhythm guitars and backing vocals. The band played five songs ("Overcome", "Rain", "Bread of Shame", "Full Circle", and "A Thousand Faces") from their album Full Circle, as well as old hits throughout the tour.
On October 24, 2009, it was confirmed by Scott Phillips that Creed was to go on a world tour in April 2010, starting with an Australia/New Zealand tour, followed by South America, Europe, and Canada/North America.[7]
The long awaited tour dates were released on April 19, 2010.[8]
[edit] Reception
Full Circle has received mixed to positive reviews. Critics state that they appreciate the "new, heavier, darker side of Creed". They also state that they have matured and become "Full Circle" Unlike all the other albums Creed has released in the past, the songs in this album did not focus on spirituality and Christianity. The lyrics suggest they are about "Creed's break up and make up."
Full Circle debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, selling 110,000 copies in its first week of release in the US, behind Michael Jackson's album This Is It.[15] [16] However the album failed to reach platinum status.
[edit] Album title
The title of the album involves the instrumental band members coming "full circle" with Scott Stapp to reform the band. The title track is about the reunion and how it feels to be together as a band again.[17]
[edit] Track listing
All lyrics written by Scott Stapp, all music composed by Mark Tremonti.
| 1. |
"Overcome" |
3:47 |
| 2. |
"Bread of Shame" |
3:56 |
| 3. |
"A Thousand Faces" |
4:54 |
| 4. |
"Suddenly" |
3:31 |
| 5. |
"Rain" |
3:27 |
| 6. |
"Away in Silence" |
4:40 |
| 7. |
"Fear" |
4:05 |
| 8. |
"On My Sleeve" |
4:14 |
| 9. |
"Full Circle" |
4:08 |
| 10. |
"Time" |
5:55 |
| 11. |
"Good Fight" |
3:55 |
| 12. |
"The Song You Sing" |
4:08 |
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Total length:
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50:47 |
| 13. |
"Silent Teacher" |
3:44 |
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[edit] Personnel
- Band
- Other
[edit] Release history
| Region |
Release date |
Label |
| United States |
October 27, 2009 |
Wind-up |
| Australia |
November 7, 2009 |
[edit] References
- ^ CREED Drummer Interviewed On Orlando's REAL RADIO 104.1; Audio Available - May 1, 2009
- ^ CREED Getting Ready To Hit Studio - May 22, 2009
- ^ "Full Circle Review". Ultimate-Guitar.com. October 27, 2009. http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/creed/full_circle/index.html. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
- ^ Creed to record with Howard Benson
- ^ Steffen Hung. "Forum - New Releases - January 2010 (General: Latest Music News)". australian-charts.com. http://australian-charts.com/forum.asp?todo=viewthread&id=30322. Retrieved 2011-08-07.
- ^ Herndon, Jessica (April 27, 2009). "Band Creed Reunites for New Album". People. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20274934,00.html. Retrieved 1 August 2009.
- ^ "Creed To Launch 2010 World Tour | tunelab™". Tunelab.com. http://tunelab.com/2009/10/24/creed-to-launch-2010-world-tour/. Retrieved 2011-08-07.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ Grierson, Tim [2] about.com
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Full Circle - Review. Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2009-10-27.
- ^ Pastorek, Whitney (October 28, 2009). "Review: Full Circle". Entertainment Weekly. http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20315897,00.html. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
- ^ Linder, Brian [3] ign.com Retrieved 2009-10-27
- ^ Nick (October 27, 2009). "Album Review: Creed - ‘Full Circle’". TuneLab. http://tunelab.com/2009/10/27/review-creed-full-circle/. Retrieved 2009-10-27.
- ^ "Review - Creed - Full Circle". The Metal Forge. http://www.themetalforge.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=2567. Retrieved 2011-08-07.
- ^ Caulfield, Keith. The album has sold over 500,000 copies to date. "Michael Jackson Hits No. 1 on Billboard 200 with This Is It". billboard.com. November 4, 2009.
- ^ "dgsource.com". dgsource.com. http://www.dgsource.com/forum/say-what/102272-soundscan-album-digital-songs-sales-03-06-10-a.html. Retrieved 2011-08-07.
- ^ Greene, Andy (April 27, 2009). "Creed’s Scott Stapp Calls Reunion "A Renewing and a Rebirth"". Rolling Stone. http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/04/27/creeds-scott-stapp-calls-reunion-a-renewing-and-a-rebirth/. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
- ^ Ben-Yehuda, Ayala; Pietroluongo, Silvio; Caulfield, Keith; Trust, Gary (2009-09-06). Pearl Jam Posts Week's Highest Hot 100 Debut, Peas Stay On Top. Billboard.com.
- ^ Creed Chart History - Alternative Songs. Billboard.com.
- ^ Creed Chart History - Rock Songs. Billboard.com.
- ^ Creed Chart History - Hot 100. Billboard.com
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