The Best of Creed features 12 tracks
Following a widely celebrated full-scale comeback last year, Creed is in the midst of a major resurgence by selling out over 130 shows and three headlining cruises in just two years, and watching their biggest hits return to the charts. Now, as the band looks ahead, they are also taking a moment to reflect on their legacy with The Best of Creed, their first comprehensive collection spanning all four of their albums. The set features chart-topping hits like “Higher,” “With Arms Wide Open,” “One Last Breath,” and “My Sacrifice,” alongside stadium staples like “My Own Prison,” “What If,” and “What’s This Life For.” The album is out now digitally, with vinyl and CD editions arriving November 21st via Craft Recordings.
The Best of Creed will also be available on a series of limited-edition color vinyl pressings, including Eruption via the band’s website, Silver Marble at Walmart, Red Smoke at Barnes & Noble, and Sunspot via the Craft Recordings store. In addition, Walmart will carry an exclusive CD edition, packaged with a commemorative satin tour pass.
Creed stands as one of modern rock’s most successful acts. Founded in 1994 by the songwriting duo of vocalist Scott Stapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti, alongside bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips, the Tallahassee band quickly rose to international stardom with soaring hooks, driving guitar riffs, and reflective lyricism.
The Best of Creed charts the band’s path through their singles spanning their four studio albums, beginning with their 1997 debut, My Own Prison. Certified six-times platinum, the album introduced Creed with top ten mainstream rock hits like “What’s This Life For,” “Torn,” and the title track. With more than 15 million copies sold worldwide, My Own Prison stands among the most successful debuts to date.
The story continues with 1999’s Human Clay. One of the bestselling albums of all-time in the U.S., the diamond-certified LP catapulted Creed to global superstardom with the Grammy-winning “With Arms Wide Open,” the band’s first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and smash hit “Higher,” which dominated the U.S. pop chart for an astonishing 57 weeks, peaking at No.7. Having sold over 20 million copies worldwide, the album also includes the fan favorite “What If,” memorably featured in the Scream 3 soundtrack with its music video including cameos from the cast.
2001’s Weathered pushed the band forward with some of their most personal lyrics and heaviest material, including the Grammy-nominated “My Sacrifice,” and the enduring “One Last Breath”—both Top 10 hits on the Hot 100. Other highlights include “Hide” and the blues-laced title track. The album debuted at No. 1, where it stayed for eight consecutive weeks, and has since been certified six times platinum.
After a five-year hiatus, the band returned with 2009’s Full Circle. Led by the single “Overcome,” Creed’s fourth album was one of their most dynamic—blending heavier material (including “A Thousand Faces”) with more melodic selections like “Rain.” Welcomed by fans, the long-awaited title debuted at No.2 on the Billboard 200 and topped the alternative, rock and hard rock album charts.
Returning to the stage after a 12-year hiatus in 2024, the band headlined the inaugural Summer of ’99 Cruise and the Summer of ’99 Tour—extended through 2025 due to overwhelming demand. This year, Creed also played an anticipated set at the Stagecoach Festival and co-headlined the two-day Summer of ’99 & Beyond Festival. Looking ahead, the band will lead the third annual Summer of ’99 and Beyond Cruise in 2026, while fans can catch Creed later this year at Creedmas 2025, a special five-show run, kicking off December 19th and 20th at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
1. Higher (Radio Edit)
2. One Last Breath
3. My Own Prison (Radio Edit)
4. Overcome
5. What If (Radio Edit)
6. My Sacrifice
7. With Arms Wide Open (Single Version)
8. Torn (Radio Edit)
9. Rain
10. What’s This Life For
11. Hide [CD/Digital]
12. A Thousand Faces [CD/Digital]
