7: The Best of Stryper

7: The Best of Stryper
Greatest hits album by
Stryper
ReleasedMarch 25, 2003 (2003-03-25)
GenreChristian metal, glam metal, heavy metal
LabelHollywood
ProducerOz Fox and Michael Sweet
Stryper chronology
Can't Stop the Rock
(1991) 		7: The Best of Stryper
(2003) 		7 Weeks: Live in America, 2003
(2004)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [1]
PiercingMetal [2]

7: The Best of Stryper is the seventh release and second compilation album by Christian metal band Stryper. Released in 2003, it is the second compilation album produced by the band, and its recording and release led to the reunion of the original members of the band.

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.

After the release of the album, the band went on a 36 show reunion tour, their first in 12 years. Shows were recorded for a live album 7 Weeks: Live in America, 2003, which was released on May 18, 2004.

Track listing

  1. Something (New Track)
  2. For You (New Track)
  3. Shining Star (From - Against The Law)
  4. Lady (From - Against The Law)
  5. All For One (From - Against The Law)
  6. In God We Trust (From - In God We Trust)
  7. Always There For You (From - In God We Trust)
  8. To Hell With The Devil (From - To Hell With The Devil)
  9. Calling On You (From - To Hell With The Devil)
  10. Free (From - To Hell With The Devil)
  11. Honestly (From - To Hell With The Devil)
  12. The Way (From - To Hell With The Devil)
  13. Soldiers Under Command (From - Soldiers Under Command)
  14. Makes Me Wanna Sing (From - Soldiers Under Command)
  15. Reach Out (From - Soldiers Under Command)
  16. From Wrong To Right (From - The Yellow & Black Attack)
  17. Loving You (From - The Yellow & Black Attack)
  18. Believe (From - Can't Stop The Rock)

References

  1. ^ Prato, Greg. 7: The Best of Stryper at AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-09-15.
  2. ^ "Reviews - CD". www.PiercingMetal.com. 2003-03-25. Archived from the original on 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2011-09-15.