Human Clay
Creed · 1999
65 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · post-grunge
Anthemic melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a powerful post-grunge soundscape that resonates with personal struggle.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys reflective personal moments
- Context
- Released on September 28, 1999, 'Human Clay' was Creed's third studio album and marked their commercial peak, featuring the massive hit 'With Arms Wide Open.' At this point, the band had solidified their presence in the post-grunge scene following the success of their previous album, 'My Own Prison,' and they were transitioning into mainstream rock stardom.
- If you like
- alternative rock, hard rock, post-grunge
Human Clay is an album by Creed, released in 1999. Anthemic melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a powerful post-grunge soundscape that resonates with personal struggle. 'Human Clay' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and has been certified multi-platinum, showcasing its significant commercial impact. The album's lead single, 'With Arms Wide Open,' won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance, establishing Creed as a defining band of the late '90s rock landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Human Clay sound like?
Anthemic melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a powerful post-grunge soundscape that resonates with personal struggle. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock.
What makes Human Clay by Creed notable?
'Human Clay' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and has been certified multi-platinum, showcasing its significant commercial impact. The album's lead single, 'With Arms Wide Open,' won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance, establishing Creed as a defining band of the late '90s rock landscape. Released on September 28, 1999, 'Human Clay' was Creed's third studio album and marked their commercial peak, featuring the massive hit 'With Arms Wide Open.' At this point, the band had solidified their presence in the post-grunge scene following the success of their previous album, 'My Own Prison,' and they were transitioning into mainstream rock stardom.
Who is Human Clay for?
Human Clay works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and reflective personal moments.
How many songs are on Human Clay?
Human Clay has 13 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Are You Ready? 4:47
- 2 What If Standout 5:19
- 3 Beautiful 4:21
- 4 Say I 5:17
- 5 Wrong Way 4:21
- 6 Faceless Man 6:00
- 7 Never Die 4:53
- 8 With Arms Wide Open Standout 4:36
- 9 Higher Standout 5:18
- 10 Wash Away Those Years 6:05
- 11 Inside Us All 5:48
- 12 Young Grow Old 4:46
- 13 With Arms Wide Open (strings version) 3:54
Release Date
September 28, 1999
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
65 min 30 sec
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