Creed – Human Clay – 25th anniversary 2LP Edition Review

16th August 2024 0 By Suzie Rottencrotch

Put the needle on this 25th-anniversary reissue of the Creed classic Human Clay, and you can feel the excitement building. The deep grooves of this 2-LP set promise more than just music—it’s a full-body experience, inviting you to immerse yourself in the rich, sensual textures of a record that defines an era. Every moment is electric, every note crafted to captivate your senses.

As “Higher” starts playing, the riffs envelop you like strong arms, drawing you in. The bass throbs with a primal rhythm, resonating through your body in an intimate way—as if a lover is whispering close to your skin.

Scott Stapp’s voice is raw, powerful, and filled with longing, drawing out every syllable with an irresistible intensity. When “With Arms Wide Open” comes on, the warm and deep vinyl tones caress your ears, each lyric slowly and teasingly sinking in. The guitar solos moan and wail in a way that hits just the right spot, building a slow, steady tension that leaves you breathless by the time the song ends.

Handling the heavyweight vinyl itself is a pleasure—a tactile delight that enhances every intimate moment spent with this reissue. The gatefold packaging feels like peeling back layers, revealing a visual experience that’s as immersive as the music. The vinyl pressing brings a warmth and a closeness, that digital music could never replicate. Human Clay on vinyl is more than an album—it’s an indulgence. A deep, physical connection that invites you to feel every strum, every breath, every beat. Two decades later, it’s still as powerful and seductive as the first time you played it. This reissue gives it new life—bolder, richer, and more intoxicating than ever.