STRYPER - Greatest Hits-Live in Puerto Rico

Picked up this import release this week. For those looking for a good live representation of Stryper, grab this CD. It's better than the obviously studio overdubbed "7 Weeks" CD. The CD has a raw, heavy sound and has an honest vocal performance from Micheal Sweet. I don't think there are any overdubs. The CD comes wrapped in a tri-fold digi. Weakest part of the disc is that there is no booket included.

Should also mention that the track listing is nearly identical to the "7 Weeks" CD, with the exception of the additional track "You Won't Be Lonely" on the Puerto Rico disc.

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If it is the companion to the DVD, then I mirror your sentiments. The DVD is a great show.

I have the DVD.Great performance by my favorite christian band.

spectrefate wrote:

If it is the companion to the DVD, then I mirror your sentiments. The DVD is a great show.

It is indeed the companion to the DVD. I'm glad it was released on CD. I tend to listen to CDs far more than I have time to watch DVDs.

Highlights:
Micheal NAILS "The Way". That ending! WOW!

Glad they included "Caught in the Middle". An awesome, underrated track from the "Against the Law" CD.

Sweet little bass run in "Loud 'n Clear". It's a shame Tim Gaines isn't part of Stryper any longer.

Minor complaints:
As with "7 Weeks", why was "In God We Trust" left off? They played this ultra-heavy, downtuned version of the song on this tour yet it wasn't included on the DVD nor either CD release.

Also, those two "new" songs that were on the 2003 best of collection were also played on this tour. I don't know for sure if they were played at the Puerto Rico gig or not, but why not include them?

Could have lived without "Winter Wonderland". Would have much rather have had "Surrender" in it's place, or any number of other Stryper originals.

I hope they release this worldwide. I must have it. I guess Nordic Mission will help me out here.