Stryper - Murder by Pride review

thejokeriv wrote:

7thSaviour wrote:

I think the production is rawer, cleaner, and clearer on Reborn than on YABA. It sounded like they recorded that album in a garage somewhere. Reminds me somewhat of St. Anger in that regard. By the way, I'd rate St. Anger a paltry 2/10.

Well, the album was recorded in 84 and on a limited budget and the songwriting was WAY better than st anger!

Agreed on all counts! Yes, it is way better than St. Anger, but that's not saying a whole lot, now is it?

On a really good day, I might rate YABA as high as a 7/10. That's if I'm hammered and feeling a wee bit nostalgic.

7thSaviour wrote:

For the record, Yellow And Black Attack 5/10, which I don't own in CD form. It sounds terribly dated and faded.

I have to respectfully disagree with you on that one, 7'th. I absolutely love Yellow and Black Attack I give it a 9/10 This was their first album, and they came on strong with lots of passion, rocked hard, and were in your face about their Christian convictions. Musically, it does not compare to Yngwie's early stuff or early M.S.G., but what does?? It is as good as Dokken's debut from a musical standpoint, and as good as Petra's "On Fire", which did not come out for another four years after this.

Being as good as On Fire is not saying much. YABA is about the nostalgia factor for me now.

If I based YABA strictly on the nostalgia factor and how it made me feel in the 80s( I LOVED From Wrong To Right), I'd give it a 9/10. But only through those rosecolored beer goggles.

Murder By Pride is a good record, i was hear some songs in tunes and sound very well.
I think this records is a combination between the old Stryper sound and a new modern sound according to this time.

I like the passion in songs like "The Plan", maybe not is the old Stryper, but give a chance, we cant live in the past all our lives

Anyone have a date yet for this one? A "solid" date please.

Anyone pick this up today? I am listening to it now - pretty good!!!!

I got the album today as soon as I woke up. I believe I have played album about 8 times so far and I absolutely love it. It is a mix of old and modern for me, but much better than Reborn IMO. This album seems to have have a lot going on it as I catch new things every time I listen to it. I will be spinning this one many more times in the future.

Got it. Listening now. Liking what I am hearing thus far. Sounds like a blend of old and new Stryper. I welcome the return of the guitar solo. Micheal Sweet sounds fantastic. Sure, some of the music has a more modern feel, but this really does sound like Stryper. It doesn't sound like Sweet's "Truth" or even "Reborn" for that matter. I really like the Boston cover. Very cool idea having Tom Scholz as a guest guitarist on that song.

Listening to it for the 3rd time - I like it a lot so far. Better than reborn (and I liked reborn!)

ultmetal wrote:

It doesn't sound like "Reborn".

I dearly hope that's true. I couldn't frickin STAND REBORN.

Mercy over Blame is a kick butt song!

There really isn't a song on this album that I don't like. I have to admit the Boston cover is one of my favorites. Love the solos and the creativity of all the songs. I did not totally hate Reborn as there was a couple of songs that were good, but for me this album 10x better than Reborn.

Just got mine at walmart tonite. It sounds ok but nothing great... I like the solo on the first song. I was expecting some metal screams but it is more modern style vocals.

Quote :

Sounds like a blend of old and new Stryper

Overall that is true.

i liked Reborn & like Michael Sweet solo... so i'll probably like the new Stryper.

mc666 wrote:

i liked Reborn & like Michael Sweet solo... so i'll probably like the new Stryper.

Yep, you will like it.

mc666 wrote:

i liked Reborn & like Michael Sweet solo... so i'll probably like the new Stryper.

You will like it! Been playing this for the past 2 days -EXCELLENT CD!!! I am really liking that the solos are back!

Anyone planning to see them on the fall tour? They are coming to the DC area on Oct 15, but I will be out of town (errrr), but I may have to drive up to Lancaster, PA to see them on Sept 23.

After giving this two listens,I Like it alot better than Reborn.It has some of the old and new Stryper mixed in.I can see this becoming one of my favorite Stryper albums.The title track is an instant classic.Mercy over blame is a kicking tune.Even the ballads are well written,not like their syrupy sweet ones from the 80's.Right now my favorite track is The Plan.

This is my first Stryper album. I picked it up along with Halestorm at Walmart for $9.

I like it. Some of the slower stuff is a bit cheesy for me, but I really like "Eclipse for the Son", "4 Leaf Clover" and "Murder By Pride".

thejokeriv wrote:

Anyone planning to see them on the fall tour? They are coming to the DC area on Oct 15, but I will be out of town (errrr), but I may have to drive up to Lancaster, PA to see them on Sept 23.

I will more than likely go see them in Orlando at the end of October.

I finally took a listen to the whole album and was pleasantly surprised at how solid it was. I hadn't listened to much Stryper since the '80s not too long after I saw 'em on the To Hell With The Devil tour. I may actually have to pick this one up.

Great bass work by Tracy Ferrie.

I thought it was good, but not a homerun.... I thought the Boston cover was the best song on the album.... Yet the other songs, even tho there was strong material, just seemed a little pedestrian to me....

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