In God We Trust (Stryper album)
In God We Trust is the fourth release, and fourth studio album by Christian metal band Stryper, released in 1988 (see 1988 in music). After the hard-rocking To Hell with the Devil, Stryper decided to follow up with an album that was more pop-leaning and radio-friendly, and as a result, many critics and fans considered the album overproduced and too commercial. Despite the lukewarm reception, In God We Trust nevertheless achieved Gold record status, selling over half a million copies. Three singles were released including DIAL MTV favorites "Always There For You" and "I Believe in You" which both hit the Billboard Hot 100 chart peaking at No. 71 and No. 88 respectively. The third single "Keep The Fire Burning" did not chart. The album received two GMA Dove Awards for "Hard Music Album" and "Hard Rock Song" for the title track.
Track listing
All songs written by Michael Sweet except where noted
- "In God We Trust" (M. Sweet, R. Sweet) – 3:56
- "Always There for You" – 4:09
- "Keep the Fire Burning" – 3:35
- "I Believe in You" – 3:17
- "The Writings on the Wall" – 4:19
- "It's Up 2 U" – 3:51
- "The World of You and I" – 3:45
- "Come to the Everlife" (O. Fox) – 4:09
- "Lonely" – 4:09
- "The Reign" (O. Fox) – 2:50
Personnel
Stryper
Additional musicians
- Tim Gaines - bass (did not play on the album but joined the band for following tour)
- Billy Meyers - keyboards
- John Van Tongeren - keyboards
- Steve Croes - synclavier
- Brad Cobb - bass
Production
- Michael Lloyd and Stryper - Producers
- Dan Nebanzal and Carmine Rubino - Engineers
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