Pickle-in-mouth singing of Scott Stapp

There isn't a whole lot of secular music I like nowadays. One of my old favorite bands was Creed. Creed broke up a few years back, and split into 2 groups: lead singer Scott Stapp broke off and is now a solo artist, the rest of the Creed guys teamed up with Mayflower Four lead singer Myles Kennedy to form a new band called Alter Bridge.

Alter Bridge released an album last year, you might recognize at least one of their hits: Open Your Eyes, Down To My Last, or Broken Wings.

Scott Stapp just released his first solo album and there is definitely some good songs on there.

<-- the always passionate Scott Stapp

Sounds like The Great Divide will be a hit. Great song. Even though Scott's not seen as a Christian artist, he is an open beliver in Christ, and his lyrics often reflect that:

"The Great Divide"

I have run to the ocean
Through the Horizon
Chased the sun
I've waited for the light to come,
And at times I would give up
You have
Wrapped your loving arms 'round me,
And with your love I'll overcome.
You have
Loved me when I was weak,
You have
Given unselfishly,
Kept me from Falling...Falling
Everywhere but my Knees!

You set me free!
To live my life
You became my reason to survive the great divide
You set me Free!

I've been on Heaven's doorstep,
With the Door open,
One foot inside
I've cried out...God give me answers!
Please hush child I'll tell you why
You have
Loved me when you were weak,
You kept
Giving unselfishly,
Kept you from
Falling...Falling
Everywhere but your Knees!

You set me free!
To live my life
You became my reason to survive the great divide
You set me free!

Oh...our love is beautiful
Oh...oo...oh...Isn't it beautiful?
Times have changed
But you remain
My everything
Our Love is Beautiful
Stood by my side
Helped me survive
My great Divide
Isn't this is beautiful.

You set me free!
To live my life
You became my reason to survive the great divide
You set me free!

Two others I've been taking a liking to are Surround Me and Justify. "Surround Me" has some great lyrics as well as the signature, passionate sound of Scott's singing. If you're into melodic rock, I recommend grabbing this one as well as Alter Bridge's One Day Remains.