With Arms Wide Open
Creed · 2000
18 min · 4 tracks · alternative rock
A heartfelt exploration of vulnerability and hope wrapped in anthemic rock melodies and soaring choruses.
Top tracks — play these first
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With Arms Wide Open (album version) — This track embodies the central theme of the album, expressing a father's hopes and dreams for his unborn child through poignant lyrics and powerful vocals.
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Wash Away the Years — This song showcases a more introspective side of Creed, blending emotional depth with dynamic instrumentation that highlights the band's rock roots.
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With Arms Wide Open (New version) — This fresh take on their iconic single offers a different arrangement that captures the essence of growth and reflection since its original release.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single presents varied arrangements but lacks strong cohesion due to its repetitive focus on one song.
What we noticed
- The final track, 'Wash Away the Years', introduces a contrasting lyrical theme and musical style, providing a slight shift in tone from the preceding tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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3/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This single established Creed's reputation and topped charts, marking their peak popularity.
- Career context
- Released in 2000, this marked a significant moment for Creed as their third studio album, following the commercial success of 'Human Clay' and its hit single 'Higher'. The band was at their peak popularity, with 'With Arms Wide Open' becoming emblematic of their sound and lyrical themes during this era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nickelback· Puddle of Mudd· Alter Bridge
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 With Arms Wide Open (New version) 3:42
- 2 With Arms Wide Open (album version) 4:34
- 3 With Arms Wide Open (Strings version) 3:55
- 4 Wash Away the Years 6:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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