Creed's legacy rests on a string of power ballads built from heaving chords, faith-based lyrics, and Scott Stapp's colossal baritone. The Florida act's first big crossover hit was 1999's “Higher”, a plea for deliverance that crashes like a tidal wave. It was followed by the equally elevating “With Arms Wide Open”, which showcases Mark Tremonti's rich, textural fretwork. Creed have also unleashed their fair share of strapping rockers: “Overcome”, recorded in 2009, has a tight, metal-inspired riff and one of Stapp's most scowling performances.