7: The Best Of Stryper
Artist: Stryper
Label: Hollywood Records
Released: 2003
Type: Full-Length/Compilation
Rating: This album has not yet been rated.
7: The Best Of Stryper is the seventh release and second compilation album by Christian metal band Stryper. Released in 2003, it is the second compilation album produced by the band, and its recording and release led to the reunion of the original members of the band.
Hollywood Records asked the members of Stryper to record new tracks to be placed in a compilation album celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band. Frontman Michael Sweet wrote two new songs that were recorded by the original 4 members of the group. This marked the first time in 12 years that Stryper recorded together in the studio.
After the release of the album, the band went on a 36 show reunion tour, their first in 12 years. Shows were recorded for a live album 7 Weeks: Live in America, 2003, which was released on May 18, 2004.
Lineup
Michael Sweet (Sweet & Lynch) - Lead Vocals/Guitar
Oz Fox (Sin Dizzy, Bloodgood) - Lead Guitar/Background Vocals
Timothy Gaines (Sin Dizzy) - Bass/Background Vocals
Robert Sweet (Blissed) - Drums
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