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Hollywood Records asked the members of Stryper to record new tracks to be placed in a compilation album celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band. Frontman Michael Sweet wrote two new songs that were recorded by the original 4 members of the group. This marked the first time in 12 years that Stryper recorded together in the studio.
In addition to being Stryper's most successful record, it was both the first contemporary Christian music and Christian metal album to achieve this feat. [5] The songs "Calling on You", "Free" and "Honestly" were hugely popular MTV hits in 1987—so much so, that "Free" and "Honestly" both became most-requested songs on the show Dial MTV.
Re-recordings of old songs, with two new ones; 117 11 9 — No More Hell to Pay: Release date: November 5, 2013; Label: Frontierss; 35 2 3 119 Fallen: Release date: October 16, 2015; Label: Frontiers; 44 2 2 115 God Damn Evil: Release date: April 20, 2018; Label: Frontiers; 77 2 3 — Even the Devil Believes: Release date: September 4, 2020 [8 ...
In God We Trust is the fourth studio album by Christian metal band Stryper, released in 1988.The album achieved Gold record status, selling over half a million copies. Three singles were released including "Always There For You" and "I Believe in You" which both hit the Billboard Hot 100 chart peaking at No. 71 and No. 88 respectively - the second song, however, became a hit in Brazil, as part ...
"Honestly" is a power ballad by the American Christian metal band Stryper. The song was the band's fifth single and their highest charting on the Billboard Hot 100.It became one of the most requested songs on MTV. [1] "
After Stryper achieved major success with their second release and first full-length album, Soldiers Under Command, The Yellow and Black Attack EP was reissued. Re-released on August 10, 1986 with two additional songs, "Reason for the Season" (which was originally released on a 1985 Christmas-themed 12" single with "Winter Wonderland") and a ...
The classic sound on No More Hell to Pay is similar to the band's sound from its peak in the 1980s, but features a new maturity and grittiness. [2] At CCM Magazine, Andy Argyrakis described the album as equal parts aggressive and melodic with massive guitar solos and layered harmonies, and noted that it intentionally references the band's early days without sounding dated. [3]
Stryper. The birth of contemporary Christian music dates back to the late 1960s, but Christian rock came into rits own in the 1980s. [1]Billboard magazine started to post the Top 10 Christian rock songs, and some radio stations [who?] started to play Christian rock.