Proof of Life

Scott Stapp has just released his sophomore solo CD PROOF OF LIFE. The CD is rich with his stand out CREED sound which made him famous in the music industry. Who is Scott Stapp you may ask. He is the lead singer of the band CREED. HIs first solo CD "The Great Divide" was spectacular and his follow up "Proof Of Life" is just as good if not better. There are 11 track on the standard version and 13 on the best buy version. Songs 3 - 11 are instant classics and all absolutely fantastic. There are three tracks in my mind that stand out and could be international hits if the radio stations pick them up. They are; What Would Love Do, Hit Me More, and the bonus track, Your Beautiful Cage. The first two songs are more heavy. They are good, but the remaining tracks really stand out. Here is the track list:1. Slow Suicide2. Who I Am3. Proof of Life4. New Day Coming5. Only One6. Break Out7. Hit Me More8. Jesus Was A RockStar9. What Would Love Do10. Crash11. Dying To LiveBest Buy version includes two bonus songs one of which is: Your Beautiful CageScott Stapp is a person who wrestles with inner life issues and because of his own inner struggle and vision, he has written some beautiful thought provoking music. In the 80s we had Michael Been (God rest his sould) of the band THE CALL to carry us through many struggles. Now we have Scott Stapp. Whatever he touches, weather in CREED or as a solo artist, turns to gold. This is worth the investment of the entire CD. Great listening pleasure here. MAD.

This guy's got talent. It's a great song oriented, hook based album. You can hear more healing in this one than The Great Divide, which was damn near an angry masterpiece in my opinion. Also a bit more diversity here. It's a shame rock is not in the forefront in this country anymore because Creed, Alter Bridge and Scott Stapp have been helping carry a big ass burning rock torch. Stapp's voice is still great. I hope Creed can get it together again next year, because they nailed it on Full Circle and I think they could do it again. But in the meantime, Alter bridge and Scott Stapp have given us worthy, yet totally different efforts to listen in on and enjoy. I am man enough to say I enjoy Scott Stapp solo, Creed and Alter Bridge as seperate entities. If you can do that, you will enjoy this album. It's Scott. Be proud of yourself Scott. This is a good collection of works. See you on the road. Peace.

My fear after hearing the first track that is so polished, hard melodic and fat in sound was – oh no, the one radio track and the rest will now be filler. I was wrong, not a bad song in the package. Each and every song can stand on its own and is deserving of repeated air play. The songs all have that melodic rock, strong lyrical content and hooks that Creed fans were so found of, and yet they all have a great deal of separation at the same time. This mix of content is not simple variations of other songs in the package. Some may feel it is over produced – I would strongly disagree, that full production quality works very well on the album. Between Hard Rock and Catchy Pop, Scott hit the sweet spot with this one! Agree or disagree, I don’t think anyone would argue that this album shows thought and effort; it was not cobbled together to build a package for release. Scott – well done to you and all that were part of this effort!

Just listened to it for the 2nd time...reading the lyrics as he sang them. This IS the best album he's ever made...bar none. He sings with brutal honesty, about his life, his failures, his demons and the fact he truly is a reborn man and artist. He says he has a lot more to say...that can only mean this may be the tip of the iceberg. If so, God bless him. I had tears running down my face during parts of hearing it for the 2nd time...some of the things he sings about I've experienced...probably many of us have. It takes great courage to face your demons, look 'em right in the eye and say "no more". Then, to have the guts to move forward, not forgetting about the past but with a determination to never repeat those mistakes. For me, this is his tour de force...his breakthrough. Good for you, Scott Stapp, good for you.

I'm extremely impressed with Scott's 2nd solo effort. I loved Creed's first album and enjoyed the next 2 but felt they lacked the hard edge of the first. With Scott Stapp's first solo record I was again very impressed with the songwriting and hard edge while still being melodic. Proof of Life is a continuation of sorts from The Great Divide in that it's melodic and does have an edge but this time the edge is more melodic and fine tuned. The first run through left me very impressed and the second listen is so far giving me more of the same with the additional of nuances and lyrics that I missed the first time. Definitely worth the purchase for anyone that's enjoyed his earlier works and/or Creed. On a side note, I recently read his autobiography and after reading that the lyrics in the Great Divide took on a whole new meaning and I can also recognize certain subjects on this album.

My 17-year old grandson seemed very pleased to get this for Christmas. He drives a vehicle with a CD player so likes keeping a variety of CDs. I would like to know how to transfer the free digital copy to him.

This was a gift. It made the one I gave it to happy.

Scott Stapp has an amazing voice. That being said, first of all, I always liked Creed. Secondly, I was really disappointed when I heard about the downward spiral his life went into. So seeing that he has climbed back up and is a better place in his life again was good to hear. After watching his video about where he has been and where he is now in his personal life/career, I checked out some of the songs on the album. I love that he writes from his heart and spirit for this album and his voice is that great voice I have always liked. If you have been a Scott Stapp and Creed follower, I think you will really enjoy this album.

I missed this album when it was released and didn't even know Scott had any solo albums.How? This album, for me, is a masterpiece.A real diverse mix of sounds and some incredible song writing.The hooks are catchy and Musicianship is top notch. One of my favourite rock albums of the last 10 years.A really fantastic surprise of an album.

I can't say how much I love this album. Scott Stapp is the lead singer of the band Creed which for me was a take it or leave it sound but this album has blown my socks off! It is powerful, honest, emotional and intelligent. The riffs draw you in and keep you hooked! This is my favourite purchase of 2014 and that is saying something as I have bought some amazing albums this year. I have no hesitation in recommending this album to anyone.

Being a great Creed fan, I had to have this and for most of the album it will keep the fans happy. A bit heavy on the religion on the odd track but that was to be expected. A fair few would have sat in the Creed setlist with pride.

original singer with creed and in parts sounding quite like them but also developing his own sound. his voice is powerful but soulful and i will be getting his latest cd very soon.

Brilliant album end of. if you like alter bridge or creed do not hesitate to buy this .