In God We Trust (Stryper album)

In God We Trust is the fourth release, and third full-length 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.

Bassist Tim Gaines did not participate in the recording of this album, but he rejoined the band on the In God We Trust tour.

Track listing

All songs written by Michael Sweet except where noted

1. "In God We Trust" (M. Sweet, R. Sweet) – 3:56
2. "Always There for You" – 4:09
3. "Keep the Fire Burning" – 3:35
4. "I Believe in You" – 3:17
5. "The Writings on the Wall" – 4:19
6. "It's Up 2 U" – 3:51
7. "The World of You and I" – 3:45
8. "Come to the Everlife" (O. Fox) – 4:09
9. "Lonely" – 4:09
10. "The Reign" (O. Fox) – 2:50

Personnel

Stryper

• Michael Sweet - Lead vocals, guitar
• Robert Sweet - Drums
• Oz Fox - Lead guitar, background vocals

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

References