Reborn (album)
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Reborn is the sixth studio album by rock
band Stryper
, and the first full-length album of new material since Against the Law
in 1990. Reborn started out as a Michael Sweet solo project, and had already been completely recorded with drummer Derek Kerswill and bassist Lou Spagnola. It was only after the Stryper reunion had been cemented that Oz Fox, Robert Sweet, and Tracie Ferrie came in to record their parts, though many of Kerswill and Spagnola's tracks were left on the final mixes of the official release, uncredited.
The sound of the album is more contemporary compared to their previous records. It is also heavier and has influences of nu metal
. The sound has been cited as more mature than their previous material, "less glam and more filling," according to one reviewer. This is the first album recorded by the band with new bass guitar
player Tracy Ferrie
. Reborn was released with a variety of cover art, depending on format and region. The alternate US cover art was created for record outlets (such as Christian bookstores) where the original cover art may have been perceived as too disturbing or offensive.
Reborn became a rare collectors' item instantly, since the first copies of the album have a technical mistake; songs 7-9 are played in the album in a different order than the one stated on the cover artwork. Big 3 Records plans to re-release the album with the correct order of songs.
"I.G.W.T." is a contemporary remake
of the band's previous hit "In God We Trust" from the album of the same name.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band Stryper
Stryper
Stryper is a Christian glam metal band from Orange County, California. The group's lineup consists of Michael Sweet , Oz Fox , Tim Gaines , and Robert Sweet...
, and the first full-length album of new material since Against the Law
Against the Law (album)
Against the Law is the fifth release, and fourth full-length album, from the Christian metal band Stryper, released on August 21, 1990 ....
in 1990. Reborn started out as a Michael Sweet solo project, and had already been completely recorded with drummer Derek Kerswill and bassist Lou Spagnola. It was only after the Stryper reunion had been cemented that Oz Fox, Robert Sweet, and Tracie Ferrie came in to record their parts, though many of Kerswill and Spagnola's tracks were left on the final mixes of the official release, uncredited.
The sound of the album is more contemporary compared to their previous records. It is also heavier and has influences of nu metal
Nu metal
Nu metal is a subgenre of heavy metal. It is a fusion genre which combines elements of heavy metal with other genres, including grunge and hip hop...
. The sound has been cited as more mature than their previous material, "less glam and more filling," according to one reviewer. This is the first album recorded by the band with new bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
player Tracy Ferrie
Tracy Ferrie
Tracy Ferrie is one of two current bass players of Christian metal band Stryper. He was formerly the bass player for Michael Sweet's solo band and also a member of the bands Electrik, Sally Steele, Seraiah, Whitecross, Guardian, Rebecca St. James, Plumb, SONICFLOOd and Strange Celebrity...
. Reborn was released with a variety of cover art, depending on format and region. The alternate US cover art was created for record outlets (such as Christian bookstores) where the original cover art may have been perceived as too disturbing or offensive.
Reborn became a rare collectors' item instantly, since the first copies of the album have a technical mistake; songs 7-9 are played in the album in a different order than the one stated on the cover artwork. Big 3 Records plans to re-release the album with the correct order of songs.
"I.G.W.T." is a contemporary remake
Remake
A remake is a piece of media based primarily on an earlier work of the same medium.-Film:The term "remake" is generally used in reference to a movie which uses an earlier movie as the main source material, rather than in reference to a second, later movie based on the same source...
of the band's previous hit "In God We Trust" from the album of the same name.
Track listing
All tracks written by Michael Sweet, except were noted.- "Open Your Eyes" - 4:02
- "Reborn" - 3:27
- "When Did I See You Cry" - 3:35
- "Make You Mine" - 4:01
- "Passion" - 3:48
- "Live Again" - 3:30
- "If I Die" - 3:22
- "Wait for You" - 3:43
- "Rain" - 3:45
- "10,000 YearsAmazing Grace"Amazing Grace" is a Christian hymn with words written by the English poet and clergyman John Newton , published in 1779. With a message that forgiveness and redemption are possible regardless of the sins people commit and that the soul can be delivered from despair through the mercy of God,...
" (Public domain, M. Sweet) - 3:15 - "I.G.W.T." (M. Sweet, Robert Sweet) - 3:17
Personnel
- Michael SweetMichael SweetMichael Sweet is a singer from Whittier, California, United States. Sweet is best known as co-founder, writer and frontman of the Christian glam metal band Stryper. He was also one of the two lead vocalists and one of three guitarists for Boston until August 2011.-Youth:He began his musical career...
- Lead vocals, guitar - Robert SweetRobert Sweet (musician)Robert Lee Sweet is the drummer of the Christian metal band Stryper. He and his brother Michael originally founded the band as Roxx or Roxx Regime. Robert became known as the "Visual Time Keeper" for his wild drumming and captivating drum kits...
- Drums - Oz FoxOz FoxRichard Alfonso Martinez , better known by the stage name Oz Fox, is the lead guitarist of the Christian glam metal band Stryper. Martinez's high school friends called him Oz in honor of Ozzy Osbourne due to his ability to emulate the vocals of Osbourne while playing Black Sabbath covers in his...
- Guitar, backing vocals - Tracy FerrieTracy FerrieTracy Ferrie is one of two current bass players of Christian metal band Stryper. He was formerly the bass player for Michael Sweet's solo band and also a member of the bands Electrik, Sally Steele, Seraiah, Whitecross, Guardian, Rebecca St. James, Plumb, SONICFLOOd and Strange Celebrity...
- Bass - Lou Spagnola - Bass (Reborn and Passion)
- Derek KerswillDerek KerswillDerek Kerswill is an American musician best known for his drumming in the bands Unearth, Seemless, Kingdom of Sorrow, and multiple fill-ins/studio projects.-Biography:Derek has been playing drums since the age of 9...
- Drums