Stryper - Near (The Final Battle Track by track REACTION)

my track by track REACTION of The Final Battle by Stryper

[@growingmusician]

Personally I think this is their best ballad ever. Which says ALOT

[@andthensome512]

This song is a masterpiece of pop/hard rock ballad writing. The vocal performance is stellar. Awesome production. It's a crying shame this song probably won't get the radio play it deserves.

[@DB-lo9jp]

Does anyone else think this song could get some mainstream play? I feel like this could be a hit. Instantly loved it.

[@psmiller3726]

Yes! Totally agree - this is a wedding song in the making - amazing!

[@lloydgrissom1048]

It should get mainstream attention, this song kinda reminds me of Honestly,,it was a very successful song by them,,Near should be played on radio.

[@difesoft74]

I think that Michael Sweet and Stryper sometimes forgive that we love them specially for such kind of things. I missed more melodic hard rock music, like they did in a brilliant way in the past 80s.

[@difesoft74]

Please, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame must induct STRYPER!! 🙏🏻😎🤘🏻🎸🎸🎤

[@davegarciaofficial]

Best track Stryper have ever done. They dipped in the well of 88-90 for this one, including Michael’s voice. My God is this good.

[@difesoft74]

I agree with you. Absolutely! 👍🏻

[@kendale8349]

Near is MS favorite from the album, I have that on good authority from him. This is an amazing song!

[@davidscottlane7771]

After listening to the album several times and watching your song reviews, 100% this is STRYPER’s best full album ever. Every song is fantastic. Near is my favorite song today. Great video.

[@robafett]

1st :) As far as their latest 'balad' type of songs go, this is the best.

[@jomabug76]

Stryper sounds better now than they ever did back in the day .awesome .

[@madmaxx3573]

Hey don't forget Oz Fox amazing guitar playing as well you mentioned everyone but him let's not forget him too stay frosty my friend 🤘🤘

[@michaelsweet8158]

Seriously? Great job Leigh - you nail it every time!

[@iridiumrockandmetalreviews2128]

Ye I covered every musician mate....spoke a lot about Oz later on in the track by track

[@difesoft74]

I think both Michael Sweet and Richard Martínez (Oz Fox) own it, if we're talking about guitar playing.

[@SilverM1y]

I've always said that Stryper's message was the most important factor for me. Whether or not they are the greatest musicians is not of the greatest importance, and isn't at issue, but their messages over the years on album after album have separated them from the pack in distinct, noticeable and permanent ways. In a world where so many bands flat our glorify Satan, and pure evil, even AC/DC or Ozzy, Stryper stands alone as a warm, inspiring voice that comes straight from the heart of God.

[@vickienauck-jones638]

One of my top favorites on this Album ❤😎👍👍

[@jeffsond]

Thanks for another fine review. Stryper is firing on all 12 cylinders. Michael’s voice on this song reminds me of him 30 years ago. Sounds so young and strong. I encourage others to patronize other Christian bands also. The Brave is killing it with Evie’s little Garden along with a new album Gravedigger. Fear Not and Holy Soldier have some new good stuff out there. Oops, Jamie Rowe lead singer from Guardian has a new album coming out soon too.

[@djzhauleldjenviadodelfutur1212]

Es increíble como Michael mantiene su voz tan juvenil y fresca Pido a YHWH muuuuuuchos años más de vida para cada integrante de Stryper y todos los que leen este comentario. Bendiciones!

[@jimmawnai6164]

Stryper still the best never fade away. Love stryper👍👌💯

[@Smalltownsteading]

I’m just not normally a ballad type of person. Normally. This song is different. This is great. I love it. It’s a great song.

[@difesoft74]

It's not only "a ballad". It's a big half time and a GREAT song!

[@jomabug76]

This new album is probly the best stryper yet and guitars sound great ..but michaels vocals are some of his best yet

[@dean828]

Ahh, the ballad! :)

[@difesoft74]

This song is really "Near" and close to Queen and Journey sound. I missed a little more melodic hard rock tunes like this in the last album. That's why Stryper is simply GREAT!

[@calebgerst537]

I absolutely love it!!

[@psmiller3726]

Another great review Leigh - this is one of my favorites

[@jeffmcpeek2526]

This song burned itself into my brain and I love it. It is a victory !

[@donsavignano4396]

Great album. Michael sweet vocals reminds me of Geoff Tate. Love those E5 notes. Rock on

[@ugadawgs1990]

Fire! These guys are just not letting up at all. Solid bangers.

[@aaronellis9102]

Incredible song!!

[@DB-lo9jp]

Great song!

[@cometblazt]

Amazing amazing , great album , great playing, ✊✊

[@gabrieldiaz5612]

Rolotaaa!! Carajo🤘👌

[@brendahahn4984]

Luv them

[@robert8982]

This is good🤟🤟🤟

[@terrylowther7584]

Chills!

[@benireges]

The beginning sounds very similar to "If I Die" from the album Reborn

[@sethjohnson6539]

I can relate with your comments the ballads not my cup of tea,but your right I'm shocked the first song was excellent again Good for striper,the whole enchilada is really great

[@anastasiosantoniadis3559]

I love it

[@kennethphillips1451]

The lyric video just dropped yesterday, cool video. Leigh, to go off topic, you ought to do a comparison video of The Roxx Regime Demos with The Yellow and Black Attack both by Stryper.

[@davey9721]

Quality ballad,does anyone write them and perform them better. I dunno 🤔

[@jomabug76]

There is a band called gotthard that writes some of best ballads ever .great band check them out..search gotthard with steve lee