In God We Trust

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.

Lineup

Michael Sweet (Sweet & Lynch) - Lead Vocals/Guitar
Oz Fox (Sin Dizzy, Bloodgood) - Lead Guitar/Background Vocals
Robert Sweet (Blissed) - Drums

Guest Artists

Billy Meyers - Keyboards
John Van Tongeren - Keyboards
Steve Croes - Synclavier
Brad Cobb - Bass