With Arms Wide Open: A Retrospective
177 min · 40 tracks · alternative rock
A soaring blend of post-grunge melodies and introspective lyrics, capturing the emotional landscape of early 2000s rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Own Prison (radio edit) Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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With Arms Wide Open — This track encapsulates Creed's signature sound while addressing themes of fatherhood and hope, making it a defining moment in their discography.
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My Own Prison — As one of their most recognized songs, it reflects the band's early struggles and lyrical depth, showcasing their ability to blend personal narratives with rock.
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Higher — 'Higher' represents the band's exploration of spiritual themes and showcases Scott Stapp's powerful vocals, becoming a fan favorite that remains iconic.
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Torn — 'Torn' highlights the emotional vulnerability present in Creed's music, resonating deeply with listeners and demonstrating the band's range in rock balladry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic acoustic renditions of classics
- reflective moments for quiet contemplation
- emotional sing-alongs with friends
- varied track lengths for exploration
- epic builds towards cathartic release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic albums
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This compilation solidified Creed's status with the hit 'With Arms Wide Open.'
- Career context
- With Arms Wide Open: A Retrospective was released in 2001, marking a period of reflection for Creed after their commercial peak with the album Human Clay. This retrospective features hits from their earlier albums alongside new recordings, highlighting their evolution as a band while also serving as a farewell of sorts before their hiatus.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nickelback· Puddle of Mudd· Alter Bridge
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 My Own Prison (radio edit) Start here 4:14
- 2 Torn (radio edit) 5:21
- 3 What’s This Life For (album edit – clean) 3:31
- 4 One (radio edit) 4:34
- 5 What If (radio edit) 4:52
- 6 Higher (Top 40 version) 4:42
- 7 With Arms Wide Open (new version with strings) 3:55
- 8 Are You Ready? 4:46
- 9 My Sacrifice (radio edit) 4:19
- 10 Bullets 3:51
- 11 One Last Breath (radio version) 4:02
- 12 Don’t Stop Dancing 4:30
- 13 Weathered (edit) 4:51
- 14 Overcome 3:47
- 15 Rain (pop mix) 3:19
- 16 A Thousand Faces (radio edit) 4:05
Disc 2
- 1 To Whom It May Concern 5:12
- 2 Is This the End? (Scream 3 edit) 6:16
- 3 Bound & Tied 5:37
- 4 Young Grow Old 4:46
- 5 Silent Teacher 3:44
- 6 I’m Eighteen 3:11
- 7 Roadhouse Blues (live at Woodstock 1999) 5:53
- 8 Riders on the Storm 6:16
- 9 Blistered (demo) 4:07
- 10 More Than This (demo) 3:28
- 11 Why (demo) 3:23
Disc 3
- 1 My Sacrifice (live acoustic) 4:46
- 2 My Own Prison (acoustic version – extended) 5:01
- 3 Don’t Stop Dancing (acoustic version #3) 3:41
- 4 With Arms Wide Open (acoustic version) 3:54
- 5 What’s This Life For (alternate version – clean) 4:22
- 6 Rain (live acoustic) 3:29
- 7 My Own Prison (live acoustic) 4:46
- 8 With Arms Wide Open (live acoustic) 4:04
- 9 Overcome (live acoustic) 4:24
- 10 One (live acoustic) 4:58
- 11 Torn (live acoustic) 6:02
- 12 Higher (live acoustic) 4:28
- 13 To Whom It May Concern (live acoustic) 3:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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