One Day Remains: Alter Bridge Debuts with Meaningful Music

Alter Bridge, former Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti's new endeavor, could be poised to change popular music, much the way Creed did with its radio debut "My Own Prison" in 1997.

Creed is not an easy band to compete with. Love 'em or hate 'em, no one will be forgetting front man Scott Stapp's unique charisma and signature poses, or the fresh sounds Tremonti produced in his unmistakable style. With twenty four million records sold from their three album catalog (not to mention a greatest hits record to hit shelves soon), Creed remains quite an act to follow.

To Alter Bridge's credit, there is no sense of competition with Creed or Scott Stapp, which is commendable considering the band is made up entirely of former Creed members, except for the new lead vocalist. Alter Bridge's sound, while of course sharing some similarities with the older band (especially on the single, "Open Your Eyes") has a original and different quality.

Scott Phillips is back as a fine (though not groundbreaking) rock & roll drummer. His rhythm and style remain sensitive and appropriate as he lays the foundation for both ballad and rock anthem. Original Creed bassist Brian Marshall is also present, lending his steady and skilled support. The musicians that truly stand out, though, are guitarist/songwriter Tremonti and singer Myles Kennedy. As in Creed, it's obviously the combination of vocalist and guitarist that cements and propels this band.