Soldiers Under Command
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| Soldiers Under Command | ||||
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| Studio album by Stryper | ||||
| Released | May 15, 1985 | |||
| Genre | Christian metal, glam metal, heavy metal | |||
| Length | 45:02 | |||
| Label | Enigma | |||
| Producer | Michael Wagener | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Kerrang! |  [2] |
Soldiers Under Command is the second release, and second studio album from Christian metal band Stryper, released in 1985 (see 1985 in music). It was the first Christian metal album to achieve Gold record status, selling more than half a million copies. The album was originally issued on white vinyl. The Live in Japan in-concert video, released in 1986, was filmed on July 8, 1985 during Stryper's tour in support of this album.
A music video of the title track was released.
Contents
Track listing
All songs written by Michael Sweet, except where noted.
- "Soldiers Under Command" (Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet) – 5:03
- "Makes Me Wanna Sing" – 2:51
- "Together Forever" – 4:03
- "First Love" – 5:43
- "The Rock That Makes Me Roll" – 4:56
- "Reach Out" (M. Sweet, R. Sweet) – 5:21
- "(Waiting for) A Love That's Real" – 4:36
- "Together as One" – 5:01
- "Surrender" – 4:28
- "Battle Hymn of the Republic" (Julia Ward Howe, M. Sweet) – 2:36
Personnel
Stryper
- Michael Sweet - Lead vocals, guitar
- Robert Sweet - Drums
- Oz Fox - Lead guitar, backing vocals
- Tim Gaines - Bass, keyboards, piano, backing vocals
Additional musicians
- Christopher Currell - Synclavier, guitar
- John Van Tongeren - Bass, keyboards, piano
Singles
- "Soldiers Under Command" / "Together as One" - released June 11, 1985
- "Reach Out" / "Together as One" - released September 30, 1985
Production
- Michael Wagener - Producer, engineer
