The Great Divide by Scott Stapp - Uhune

ALBUM

On his first album since disbanding Creed in 2004 -- and his first collection of new material since the band's last album, Weathered, in 2001 -- singer/songwriter Scott Stapp strips his music back to its barest essence. Gone are the indulgent arty flourishes, such as a cameo from the Tallahassee Boys Choir, that weighed down Weathered, and all that's left on The Great Divide are layers and layers of heavy, heavy guitars, which support Stapp's guttural declarations of angst and faith. It makes for the hardest, most immediate music he's made since Creed's debut, My Own Prison, but not necessarily the best. Certainly those looking for another "With Arms Wide Open" will be a little disappointed -- there are power ballads here, but with the notable exception of "Surround Me," not only do they lack the dramatic anthemic quality that made that a huge hit, they're given somber, heavy arrangements that appeal only to the portion of his audience that prefers the Scott Stapp who channels Jim Morrison and favors loud, distorted guitars. Since the prog inflections of Weathered didn't suit Stapp's music well -- his lyrics are so earnest he needs music lacking in affectation -- this back-to-basics approach serves him relatively well, even if it inevitably feels like a bit of retreat, as if he were consciously playing to the core of his base in order to guarantee an audience for his solo work. Nevertheless, this plays well on the surface, providing Creed fans with the basic sound that the band drifted away from at the tail end of its career, even if it does leave the lingering feeling that Stapp is trying to sound like Creed on his solo debut instead of embracing the freedom of being a solo artist. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

1. Reach Out

Primary Artist: Scott Stapp; Main Performer
Composer: Scott Stapp; Composer
Author: Scott Stapp; Production

2. Fight Song

Primary Artist: Scott Stapp; Main Performer
Composer: Scott Stapp; Composer
Author: Scott Stapp; Production

3. Hard Way

Primary Artist: Scott Stapp; Main Performer
Composer: Scott Stapp; Composer
Author: Scott Stapp; Production

4. Justify

Primary Artist: Scott Stapp; Main Performer
Composer: Scott Stapp; Composer
Author: Scott Stapp; Production

5. Let Me Go

Primary Artist: Scott Stapp; Main Performer
Composer: Scott Stapp; Composer
Author: Scott Stapp; Production

6. Surround Me

Primary Artist: Scott Stapp; Main Performer
Composer: Scott Stapp; Composer
Author: Scott Stapp; Production

7. The Great Divide

Primary Artist: Scott Stapp; Main Performer
Composer: Scott Stapp; Composer
Author: Scott Stapp; Production

8. Sublime

Primary Artist: Scott Stapp; Main Performer
Composer: Scott Stapp; Composer
Author: Scott Stapp; Production

9. You Will Soar

Primary Artist: Scott Stapp; Main Performer
Composer: Scott Stapp; Composer
Author: Scott Stapp; Production

10. Broken

Primary Artist: Scott Stapp; Main Performer
Composer: Scott Stapp; Composer
Author: Scott Stapp; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

42 minutes and 38 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Hard Rock, Alternative, Adult Alternative, Contemporary Hard Rock, Christian Rock

Label

Wind-Up Records

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 21, 2005

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

601501417528