‘Even The Devil Believes’ by Stryper
Artists
Michael Sweet / Vocals and Guitar
Oz Fox / Guitar and Vocals
Perry Richardson / Bass and Vocals
Robert Sweet / Drums
Rating
Musical Feel
Song / Album Composition
Tracks
Blood From Above
Make Love Great Again
Let Him In
Do Unto Others
Even The Devil Believes
How To Fly
Divider
This I Pray
Invitation Only
For God and Rock ‘n’ Roll
Middle Finger Messiah
“Blood From Above,” is a fierce opener. A riff sandwich that swaggers with confidence and energy, the whole song just oozes class. The vocals are filled with passion and energy.
“Make Love Great Again,” shifts the tempo slightly, bringing in a new atmosphere to proceedings and twisting the myth.
“Let Him In,” is another pounding song. One that veers to the left and then to the right. It is certainly anthemic.
“Do Unto Others,” another absolute riff machine of a song. One that captures the spirit of the band quite beautifully.
“Even The Devil Believes,” the title track of the album is a monster of a song. The riffs are finely tuned, the melodies are synchronised and the whole thing just flies like a wonderful painting.
“How To Fly,” whirls into being with some fascinating melodical innovations.
“Divider,” slams down hard. Shifting through the lines of time and delivering something quite intriguing.
“This I Pray,” turns bluesy, bringing in the desert for all those who wish to hear it. It becomes an anthem the moment the lead guitar kicks things off, and shifts into something new when the vocals come in.
“Invitation Only,” whirs with passion and aggression. The duelling guitar leads are pheonomenal.
“For God and Rock ‘n’ Roll,” pounds the ground to dust under its ferocity.
“Middle Finger Messiah,” is an explosive finale. A riff sandwich that makes the listener’s head move.
Be sure to get this album when it comes out on 4th September.