The Creed cover

The Creed

Avalon · 2004

44 min · 10 tracks · contemporary Christian music

A heartfelt blend of melodic pop and worshipful lyrics, echoing the spirit of contemporary Christian music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Creed — This title track encapsulates the album's core message of faith and unity within Christianity, featuring rich harmonies that highlight Avalon's vocal strengths.
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    You Were There — This ballad reflects on themes of divine presence and support, using emotional storytelling that resonates deeply with listeners seeking comfort in their faith.
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    I Wanna Be With You — A standout love song that intertwines romantic and spiritual devotion, showcasing Avalon's ability to blend personal and faith-based lyrics effectively.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features strong vocal performances and memorable melodies but follows familiar patterns within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the last five introduce more varied tempos and dynamics.
  • Vocal harmonies are prominent throughout, with multiple members sharing lead vocals in alternating sections rather than sticking to a single vocalist.
  • Several tracks feature repetitive melodic hooks that reinforce the worshipful themes, making them memorable and singable.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

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    The bridge shifts to a personal plea for connection with God, emphasizing surrender and dedication.

    This moment marks a transition from general praise to an intimate expression of yearning, illustrating a deepening of the relationship between believer and faith.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 All 3:46
  • 2 The Creed 4:56
  • 3 Abundantly 3:56
  • 4 I Wanna Be With You 4:05
  • 5 You Were There 6:53
  • 6 Far Away From Here 4:38
  • 7 Overjoyed 4:03
  • 8 I Bring It To You 3:49
  • 9 The Good Way 3:23
  • 10 Renew Me 4:43

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