Covering

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Rock artists (band or solo) do seem to get a lot of "stick" for releasing a covers album, yet, if done properly, a covers album can be energetic and enjoyable! One of my favourite albums of the aforementioned ilk is Def Leppard's "Yeah!" which, on release, got mediocre reviews from the music press, yet it was a fantastic romp through songs the band had been influenced by and had grown up with...as I, guess, is Stryper's choice of songs on "The Covering".Kicking off with the brilliant Sweet song "Set Me Free" from "Sweet Fanny Adams" or "Desolation Boulevard" (depending on which side of the Atlantic you're from) this underrated classic sets the tone for the rest of the album which is excellently produced throughout. (If Judas Priest were to re-create their 1986 album "Turbo" with a more modern up-to-date production it would sound something like the first 2 tracks on "The Covering"!!!)On first receiving "The Covering" I played it from start to finish without checking the tracklisting, I knew this was a covers album and wanted to be "surprised" by their choice of songs, and I was! The only disappointment was Judas Priest's "Breaking The Law" which sounds a bit "lightweight" compared to the original.Oh and there's also an original song "God" thrown in for good measure.........which is classic Stryper!"The Covering" was a bit of a gamble for Stryper, ignore any criticism and embrace the album for what it is....definitely an enjoyable romp!!!! So, er, enjoy!!!!!!

When the term "metal" pops up, musically speaking, Maiden, among others, is immediately thought of. Having vaguely heard of "White Metal" or "Christian Metal", curiosity led me to Stryper. As a first timer to this metal genre, I was impressed by it! The genre's instrumental clout is kept; the only shift, which I welcome, is within the lyrics. These drift away from the usual general metal themes to a "Christian approach", as exhibited on their only track "God" throughout the album.Besides being impressed, I was also surprised when I realised that "The Covering" was not a mere cover act; It's a true homage to Stryper's hard rock/metal roots! Thus, the listener of this album is offered unique versions of "Blackout" (Scorpions), "Highway Star" (Deep Purple), "The Trooper" (Iron Maiden) or "Immigrant Song" (Led Zeppelin), among others! A true tribute to metal's history too! If you're a fan, a "must"in your CD shelf!

Very interesting great new album from the classic metal band, now back and heavier. This though is a nice slab of covers of many mighty heavy rocking tunes from bands like Maiden, Sabbath, KISS, Deep Purple and Zeppelin. Really great heavy party rockin album!

WELL .I SHALL KEEP IT SHORT...WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THEY WOULD DO THIS???ANY METAL FAN MUST HAVE THIS, THESE GUYS HAVE DONE AN AMAZING JOB EACH AND EVERY TRACK IS BRILLIANT...!!!They have done each and every single cover very respectfully.I don't think a lot of christian fans will like this, or I imagine that a lot of eyebrows will be raised.But this prooves how good this band is!!I've always liked them, they were the first so called 'christian' metal band...and they surfived,!!I recommend you to play this album full blast!!the vocals are amazing..everything is good about this record!! who would have thought, they are getting better all the time!!BRILLIANTGarage Inc.

Great tracks covered by a fantastic band. The new tracks show Stryper have still got it, not disappointed at all. My only advise, buy it and turn it up to 10!

when your favourite band records tracks from some of your favourite bands what is the outcome awesome i got this cd a few weeks ago from the stryper website so i have been listening to it flat out, i have to say i am not usually a fan of cover albums but this is by far the best cover album ive heard from any band it is well produced and the guitars are awesome really loud in the mix they usually stay true to the original song, for me the standout tracks are blackout highway star the trooper and breakin the law i have to mention highway star is so heavy with great dual guitars in the middle of the song so if your not sure i would say buy it now

What a brilliant album... encompasses all of what made Stryper great in the first place. The choice of songs, the execution... the bloody marvelous guitar soloing!! It's like listening to 'To hell with the devil' for the first time all over again. Both 'Reborn' and 'Murder By Pride' seemed to lack a little something for me (though I don't know what).. but this is a well rounded and brilliantly put together album, with a great selection of classic ROCK tracks.

Arrived on time, clean and well protected

Very pleased will buy more in future

me parecio excelente que en tiempo y forma (de hecho 2 dias antes de lo estimado) me hayan entregado mi pedido, aparte de que me encanta todo este tipo de musica y aprecios muy accecibles.

Wer Stryper kennt, der kennt Musik die Ihresgleichen sucht. Vom Anfang bis zum Ende wird man mit außergewöhlichen Tönen verwöhnt. Jeder der Stryper aus den 80er kennt, wird von dem Musikstil nicht enttäuscht. Stryper sind ihrer musikalischen Ader treu geblieben und das ist auch gut so. Enttäscht wird man nicht, man darf sich eher über altbewährtes freuen.

最後の曲のみオリジナルで、あとはカヴァー集です。元々の曲が良いのもあるのでしょうが、一気に聴けてしまいます。結構ヘヴィな音になっていますし、オリジナル・アルバムに比べれば美旋律の割合は減りますが、ストレートなメタル・アルバムとしての魅力に溢れています。カヴァー集だと言う事を知らずに予約したのですが、これは’80年代のメタル好きな方にもとてもお勧めできます。ただ、KISSのジーン・シモンズはマイケル・スイートの歌い方に反吐が出るとか以前発言していた割には、許可だしたんだなとか、オズ・フォックスはオジー・オズボーンを悪の化身とか言っていた割にはカヴァーしたりとか、かなり、無茶やっています(笑）