Hello everyone! Today I'm going to be reacting to In God We Trust by Stryper. What'd you think of my reaction? What'd you think of my review? What should I react to next?
Michael Sweet, himself has stated that he is not a huge fan of this album because he thinks it's over produced and glam, but it really one of my favorites. Love it
This song is fantastic, I am a huge fan Michael sweet and Oz fox are two great guitarist they play together amazingly both guys can play lead and the sound great when they harmonize,Michael sweet is a fantastic singer and Robert sweet can beat them drums.they are still putting out albums today and they are great give the newer stuff a listen,you won't be disappointed
I'm glad to finally find a christian reaction channel! My name is Karl, 58, from Albuquerque! I see you've reacted to Petra and Stryper; Petra was my first christian group I heard so keep the Petra reactions coming! I also recommend You reacting to White Heart(probably from the album Freedom and newer), also Idle Cure, and one of my favorite bands AD(former members from Kansas formed this band) all of their albums from Time Line to Prime Mover are excellent! More suggestions to follow!
Love that song! The very first Stryper song I heard back in 8th grade was "Keep the Fire Burning" and I loved it! They played it on a Christian FM station that had just come on the air.
When the lyrics are blunt and easy to understand about our faith it’s more enjoyable. When one has to decipher what the lyrics means it’s a spirit crusher. In my opinion. Stryper is straight to the point.
This has by far Michael's best scream at the end, but what's awesome is that Oz is that second scream you hear after the first one and is still proceeding the first after the highest note is reached! As my first introduction to their heavier side, my first experience with them ever being "Always There For You" I was absolutely blown away 5-ish years ago when i put on the title track- it remained the "heaviest" song on my playlist for a while until i explored Scorpions and Van Halen a little further. Damn good music from these three, even if the other two are blatantly secular.
check out Bloodgood "Lamb of God" and some Rez (Resurrection) Band like Where Roses Grow or Shadows or Military Man but one of my faves is Broken Promises. Oh and Mommy Doesn't Love Daddy Anymore
That perfect era of christian metal was built in large part with Stryper's three 'great' albums: Soldiers Under Command, To Hell With the Devil, and In God We Trust. Bride's Show No Mercy and Live to Die were mixed in their too, but Stryper had all the public notice.
Stryper (and this brand of metal in general) isn't really my thing, but they sure know how to make a song. Michael's vocals are great too. My mum loves this band 😂
i like this cd a lot i got when it came out and saw them when they were on tour for this cd. If you like you also like Shout with of their first two cd It won't be long and in your face.
Went to see them in concert for this album, almost 3 hours and played almost all previous songs. No opener. When they took breaks someone stayed out and played/sang then rotated through group.
Good album, but probably their most overproduced album (Michael sweet would agree). Good songs on this album, but prefer soldiers and thwtd. Agree and have stayed in prior responses look into some kind of series looking into the pioneers, Saint, Philadelphia, Daniel's band etc I guess I am a little old school but like to pay homage to those that paved the way for the new generation . Love seeing someone l8ke you experiencing the forefathers and sharing the new generation of bands with us old timers lol. GOD bless you for this site. Keep it up!
Fun fact: Michael Sweet had a cold (or a least a fever) during recording. Says the reason he sounds higher these recordings. I hope we do more classic rock/metal. Try "Bad Place" by Novella
That's fascinating, I was noticing his voice sounded higher while listening. I'm hoping to continue doing classic rock/metal reactions. I've never heard of Novella before btw, that'll be an interesting band to check out.
That other guy responding before me is right…check out the Novella song he suggested. That entire album is a masterpiece of art-rock. One of my favorites to this day.
Some great Stryper on this album based on what I've listened to. "The Reign" in particular features some of the most amazing guitar work by Oz Fox. That said, the ballads on IGWT may easily be considered "cringe" by most standards. I saw part of an interview with Michael Sweet where he remarked that they felt the album was overproduced as they were trying to sound too commercial in some ways which overly softened certain aspects of the in-your-face sound that usually makes Stryper what they are. The heavy tracks (like this one) still hold their own; but the ballads definitely suffered imo.
Here's another version of the song, which is the way they play it live. Perhaps you will prefer this over the original. ruclips.net/video/rKotusglIN4/видео.html
STRYPER paved the way for many. Still playing today after 40 yrs
Absolutely
Michael Sweet, himself has stated that he is not a huge fan of this album because he thinks it's over produced and glam, but it really one of my favorites. Love it
This song is fantastic, I am a huge fan Michael sweet and Oz fox are two great guitarist they play together amazingly both guys can play lead and the sound great when they harmonize,Michael sweet is a fantastic singer and Robert sweet can beat them drums.they are still putting out albums today and they are great give the newer stuff a listen,you won't be disappointed
I'm glad to finally find a christian reaction channel! My name is Karl, 58, from Albuquerque! I see you've reacted to Petra and Stryper; Petra was my first christian group I heard so keep the Petra reactions coming! I also recommend You reacting to White Heart(probably from the album Freedom and newer), also Idle Cure, and one of my favorite bands AD(former members from Kansas formed this band) all of their albums from Time Line to Prime Mover are excellent! More suggestions to follow!
Love that song! The very first Stryper song I heard back in 8th grade was "Keep the Fire Burning" and I loved it! They played it on a Christian FM station that had just come on the air.
That's awesome! I was actually thinking about reacting to that one before deciding on this one lol.
This will always be my favorite Stryper song
That's awesome, this might be one of my favorites as well
When the lyrics are blunt and easy to understand about our faith it’s more enjoyable. When one has to decipher what the lyrics means it’s a spirit crusher. In my opinion. Stryper is straight to the point.
Absolutely! Stryper's one of those bands that I can listen to and enjoy without getting confused about what the songs are about.
This is cool! And so catchy. That echoing effect at the intro was cool too, and the riff
Yes!
Love this album, played it a lot when it came out and for a few years after, great reaction, glad you liked it.
Great song! Stryper knows their way around a well written tune.
Absolutely!
This album got a lot of hate because it was overproduced but there are some great songs on it!
I used my first $100 bill to buy this cassette. Because I think I'm so clever. But still a great album. Love these guys. Current stuff is amazing.
That's cool lol, their new stuff is really great btw!
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING BAND AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!🖤💛🖤🙏💕🤘
This has by far Michael's best scream at the end, but what's awesome is that Oz is that second scream you hear after the first one and is still proceeding the first after the highest note is reached! As my first introduction to their heavier side, my first experience with them ever being "Always There For You" I was absolutely blown away 5-ish years ago when i put on the title track- it remained the "heaviest" song on my playlist for a while until i explored Scorpions and Van Halen a little further. Damn good music from these three, even if the other two are blatantly secular.
check out Bloodgood "Lamb of God" and some Rez (Resurrection) Band like Where Roses Grow or Shadows or Military Man but one of my faves is Broken Promises. Oh and Mommy Doesn't Love Daddy Anymore
I can believe you haven't heard this classic son ? Is like soldiers under command 😁🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵✝️♥️👍
Un gran y bendecido tema ... Saludos desde Chile
Nice Sleeping Giant hat. I love Stryper. The newer albums will surprise you for sure, harder but not lacking the Stryper style.
Thank you! I've heard their two most recent albums, but other than those I haven't heard much of their newer music.
Excellent album. My favorite band period
That perfect era of christian metal was built in large part with Stryper's three 'great' albums: Soldiers Under Command, To Hell With the Devil, and In God We Trust. Bride's Show No Mercy and Live to Die were mixed in their too, but Stryper had all the public notice.
Can't forget The Rez Band lol
@@merlekeif4835 Rez was a hard rock/blues rock trailblazer and they pretty much created the CCM genre, but they never touched metal.
Stryper (and this brand of metal in general) isn't really my thing, but they sure know how to make a song. Michael's vocals are great too. My mum loves this band 😂
I'm still surprised that your mom likes Stryper (or this type of metal) lol
i like this cd a lot i got when it came out and saw them when they were on tour for this cd. If you like you also like Shout with of their first two cd It won't be long and in your face.
That's awesome! I'll see if I can check out Shout, I haven't heard of them before.
Went to see them in concert for this album, almost 3 hours and played almost all previous songs. No opener. When they took breaks someone stayed out and played/sang then rotated through group.
Yes in God we trust is one of there best but i also love the song on that album lonely
I'll have to listen to Lonely!
@@Metal777 cool I can't wait
tHIS SONG ROXX SO HARD~
I love their more recent song-video Make Love Great Again where Blade Runner meets metal
Unfortunately bye far this best song on the album lonely good and writing on the wall
Good album, but probably their most overproduced album (Michael sweet would agree). Good songs on this album, but prefer soldiers and thwtd. Agree and have stayed in prior responses look into some kind of series looking into the pioneers, Saint, Philadelphia, Daniel's band etc I guess I am a little old school but like to pay homage to those that paved the way for the new generation . Love seeing someone l8ke you experiencing the forefathers and sharing the new generation of bands with us old timers lol. GOD bless you for this site. Keep it up!
Fun fact: Michael Sweet had a cold (or a least a fever) during recording. Says the reason he sounds higher these recordings.
I hope we do more classic rock/metal.
Try "Bad Place" by Novella
That's fascinating, I was noticing his voice sounded higher while listening. I'm hoping to continue doing classic rock/metal reactions. I've never heard of Novella before btw, that'll be an interesting band to check out.
@@Metal777 Novella trended to a more avant-garde direction with, ambient flourishes. Their track "Fire Eyes" is one of my all-time favorites.
that's impressive that he was still able to sing while feeling sick honestly
Novella very good stuff
ruclips.net/video/pxN6T8Ez4Tk/видео.html. Novella
Probably my favorite Stryper album.
Awesome
@@Metal777 It's NOT their best Album,,I like it,.Not their Best,.~
That other guy responding before me is right…check out the Novella song he suggested. That entire album is a masterpiece of art-rock. One of my favorites to this day.
At this point three people have recommended Novella, so I'll definitely have to check them out!
I think Michael Sweet has the best vocals in metal. God gave him an amazing talent!!
In God We Trust was the very first tape I got that was "mine."
That’s cool!
Some great Stryper on this album based on what I've listened to. "The Reign" in particular features some of the most amazing guitar work by Oz Fox. That said, the ballads on IGWT may easily be considered "cringe" by most standards.
I saw part of an interview with Michael Sweet where he remarked that they felt the album was overproduced as they were trying to sound too commercial in some ways which overly softened certain aspects of the in-your-face sound that usually makes Stryper what they are. The heavy tracks (like this one) still hold their own; but the ballads definitely suffered imo.
I like "Lonely"
@@dpwellman A very good song. and Michael nailed it, This album is too produced.
@@dpwellman Yes that one is pretty good.
I was noticing that this song felt very produced, especially compared to a lot of their other earlier material.
Here's another version of the song, which is the way they play it live. Perhaps you will prefer this over the original.
ruclips.net/video/rKotusglIN4/видео.html
What band is that S X G album?
Live version in Japan is better
I'll have to check that out!
Budoken 1989