Stryper - When We Were Kings - New Album Review & Unboxing

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Brendon Snyder

Күн бұрын

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@benedictdonald4338 4 ай бұрын

Killer album. They’ve been on a hot streak these past 4-5 albums.

@StephenHennessy-y8h 4 ай бұрын

Bought this album on the weekend and just perfection just like anything Stryper puts out

@ivostoyanov4850 4 ай бұрын

The Stryper album is a classic hard rock album and I like it !!!

@Work-n5h 4 ай бұрын

Fallen is a tremendous album. The track Yahweh is epic. They do a great cover of the Black Sabbath song After Forever on this album as well. This album is well with a revisit.

@MelvinZoopers 3 ай бұрын

The last few albums are just as good as their prime in the 80s!

@redrocker7857 4 ай бұрын

Excellent Brendon!Thank you for the great review!This is topping my list right now for album of the year and is a surprise for sure!

@rexsmetzer 4 ай бұрын

This album is good. I’m glad they changed up things musically. Brendon, I’m glad you gave it a chance!!! 🎶🎶🎶

@ciaranmeeks9431 4 ай бұрын

Back in their heyday as a young teen I never gave these guys a chance. My friends and I made fun of them to no end. As I got into adulthood though and became more open-minded and honest with myself about my own tastes I've become a big fan. Currently own and enjoy the entire discography as well as much of Michael Sweets solo work. I'd go so far as to say they've arguably stood the test of time to become one of the best acts of their era still going. In fact, they're objectively BETTER now than they were back at their commercial peak. Nothing but love and respect for this band. Stryper definitely get the last laugh!

@ronaldb9195 3 ай бұрын

All Strypers' albums are Excellent, Stryper is the GREATEST!

@gregsimmons694 3 ай бұрын

Check out the new whitecross album! Fear no evil. God bless you! Jesus saves sinners

@tapanim6576 4 ай бұрын

Great album. 🤘😎🤘 Great review. 😎👍

@SteveAuger2021 4 ай бұрын

Final battle is really an excellent album. I’m glad you decided to give it another chance.

@speedking4951 4 ай бұрын

Great review Brendon. I am expecting my copy sometimes this afternoon 🤘. Bands like Stryper are a blind purchase!

@michaelmetheny872 4 ай бұрын

Stryper are amazing, they do not judge other Rock bands.

@geoffreypalmer2661 3 ай бұрын

they do micheal sweet said slayer were hypicrites

@tjflash60 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review.

@realmusicwithgarystuckey 4 ай бұрын

I knew you’d like it! Great review !

@heavychevy4616 4 ай бұрын

one of the coolest "covers" ive ever heard was when stryper did earth wind & fire's "SHINNING STAR" ...absolutely amazing song!

@spiffy8576 4 ай бұрын

Even The Devil Believes might be my favorite Stryper album.

@geoffreypalmer2661 3 ай бұрын

even the devil wouldnt like the new album

@thechestermoore 3 ай бұрын

It’s my fav!

@kennethhardbargeriii2798 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review I ordered my cd 💿 at the record store.

@gregsimmons694 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! God bless you! JESUS SAVES SINNERS!

@davidscottlane7771 3 ай бұрын

Great band. Fantastic album

@toddaldworth2272 3 ай бұрын

When we were Kings mix, production and sound to me is the best I have heard in years! The drums harmonies and guitars are perfectly mixed and the Vocals and guitar sound are the best I have experienced in many albums. Michaels vocals and again the guitar sound is the best. One last thing, the lead solos on the whole album are in your face and both Michael and OZ shine greatly on every solo. Killer mix and sound

@stephenstepp6150 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review. I did like their past few albums, when I first heard this new album, I didn't like it as much because it wasn't as heavy. After listening to it a few times, I really like this album. It's not as heavy, more rock, like you said. Take care!

@heavychevy4616 4 ай бұрын

ill haveta check this new album out, thank u sir

@angelluisciezarubio4117 3 ай бұрын

para mi los últimos 5 álbums de Stryper son buenísimos... ahora tengo que escuchar este último!!!! Un saludo desde España!!!!!

@hevmet8386 4 ай бұрын

Just saw Stryper last night on their current 40th anniversary tour. Get a chance check it out.Kick Ass

@AllanM-i1s 4 ай бұрын

WWWK is another superb album from Stryper. Whilst their first four 80’s albums still hold a special place, their now last 6 albums from NMHTP are just a different level exploring different types of music within the genre. Fallen is still probably their best, but this new one is not too far behind. Allan.

@soldier7778 3 ай бұрын

Great video Brendon! Glad you like the new Stryper album. I pick up the CD after work today. Over the next few weeks or months I will be going through the recent Stryper albums and plan on doing a review and a ranking as well. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the recent albums when you listen to them as well. When you listened to The Final Battle did your opinion change?

@michaelsweet8158 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review! Glad you like WWWK👊🙏

@fredrikmortsjo7333 4 ай бұрын

So good album 🎸👌love it and listen to it Everyday now.👍👍

@kevinsmith7-7-7 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Brendan I am going to give the entire album a spin this weekend

@kevinsmith7-7-7 3 ай бұрын

😂 Brandon I did it again

@markdermody7370 3 ай бұрын

This album is more like there are other albums the older ones from the 80s, love it

@stephensdygert7600 3 ай бұрын

Stryper recorded the greatest cover album of all time. "The Covering"

@FranciscoJavierGaldeano 4 ай бұрын

I will buy this new album. These songs like me a lot! I'm fan since 1.988. Blessings

@daviddolye2102 4 ай бұрын

I'm a massive fan of stryper indeed

@georgegsroomofrock9868 4 ай бұрын

I got it the other day. I really liked it I thought it was better than there last album. It's pretty heavy not to many ballad. Maybe a little same tempo throughout but I enjoyed it!

@robertlewis4910 3 ай бұрын

I've been a stryper fan since 1985. i like this new one and almost everything they've done over the past 20 years, better than their classic '80s stuff. Good review. I noticed you were wearing a Dokken shirt. Have you listened to any of the stuff Robert Sweet did with George Lynch?

@freekingbee 3 ай бұрын

Great review.. Sir. I Do so appreciate how you view a record.. but you don't judge it... You give your honest opinion... Your musical view... And I scene listening to your reviews and programs.. have also went back to music.. to listen again.. and found new enjoyment... So Thank you Sir for all that you Do for Us Who Love music.. like your self 💯👍🏻

@lucasnavajas4166 4 ай бұрын

The last album is one of my favorites from them, I’m enjoying this one but too many mid paced songs , I like the variety of the final battle

@AndyTempleman-ot6lu 4 ай бұрын

Was a fan of them since the 80s. Not so much their later albums. I will probably buy this one.

@FranciscoJavierGaldeano 4 ай бұрын

Very good songs in this new album!!

@stephensdygert7600 3 ай бұрын

Check out the band Barren Cross. They had four studio albums and one live album. One of the greatest bands, no has ever heard. Also Trytan "Blood of Kings" album Imagine Rush with Al Di Meola on guitar.

@bgrein75 3 ай бұрын

I really liked Fallen, but agree on the three between Fallen and When We Were Kings. I also really like Murder By Pride. Have all of their albums though.

@JasonEubank-df8rb 3 ай бұрын

Will you be ranking the Studio albums of Stryper.

@sergefernandez3395 4 ай бұрын

Hello from France brendon 😊. You said oh!no, it's not for me and now you say it's a really very good album 😂. In France we say only fools don't change their minds😂. So brendon You are not a fool but cleaver People 😂😂😂

@tylerenns8730 4 ай бұрын

Way too metal? I'm speechless lol. Sorry I don't understand that one bit. They are a metal band, how can they be too metal? I really don't get your logic on that one. I thought you liked metal. I just don't understand being rubbed the wrong way by a heavy metal band playing heavy metal lol. The latter albums they've been putting out are the best they've ever done to my ears. I don't know about you, but I like heavy music. They're making heavy music, so what is the problem? Sorry I just don't understand you. Don't get me wrong, everything is subjective and you like what you like. I understand that of course. Its's just that "too metal" comment that baffles me. Dude, THEY'RE A METAL BAND!!!! People I tell ya lol.

@BrendonSnyder 3 ай бұрын

Tyler…I’m speechless that I have to explain this to you but there are different types of metal bands and some are heavier and softer than the others. Additionally Stryper hasn’t always been as heavy as they have been on say God Damn Evil and Take It To The Cross. Now all of this was said in the video and if you listened closer you would have understood the first time. Thanks for wasting both our time with your comment.

@tylerenns8730 3 ай бұрын

@@BrendonSnyder Don't be upset. I absolutely remember their eighties sound. I listened very closely to video while knowing that you like heavy music. If anything, I thought you would be impressed with their heavier direction, as they were always a heavy metal band.

@kingdude1999 3 ай бұрын

And they've always delved into the heavier aspects on their albums. Soldiers Under Command, The Rock that Makes Me Roll & Surrender are pretty heavy. Then you've got The Way & More Than a Man on THWTD that'll melt your face off. And then The Writings on the Wall & The Reign on IGWT are just as heavy.

@tylerenns8730 3 ай бұрын

@@kingdude1999 Exactly. At their core they've always been a metal band, regardless of being lumped in with the hair metal bands of the eighties. Sure they do their power ballads, but they've always been heavy. That was all I was trying to explain to Brenden. I guess he just doesn't get that. "Too metal", that was so cringe lol.

@kingdude1999 3 ай бұрын

@@tylerenns8730 and I throw them in with bands like Leatherwolf & Lizzy Borden - who were doing power metal before it was even called power metal

@DarthPizza777 3 ай бұрын

I personally only listen to their stuff from 80's from Yellow and Black Attack to In God We Trust. that's Stryper to me.

@ABigStep2k24 2 ай бұрын

Agreed, I like all their stuff but the final battle fell short for me. This new release hits much better, imo.

@matthewdavis418 4 ай бұрын

in my opinion everything from 2013 on is amazing. But your entitled to your opinion of course.

@ericmiller1881 4 ай бұрын

Nice review. I'm a newcomer with this band. You recommend starting at the beginning?

@BrendonSnyder 4 ай бұрын

I’m actually more a fan of the new material than the old stuff from the 80’s. But their biggest album To Hell With The Devil is probably the best place to start.

@ericmiller1881 4 ай бұрын

@@BrendonSnyder thanks! I'll definitely check out this new one too

@benedictdonald4338 4 ай бұрын

Start with Soldiers Under Command. Their best, imo. The song “Surrender” is a masterpiece.

@ericmiller1881 4 ай бұрын

@benedictdonald4338 thanks a bunch! Definitely 👍

@kingdude1999 3 ай бұрын

I'd say start at the beginning with The Yellow & Black Attack. It's very raw - but you can hear their power metal influences with the duel guitars & Michael's awesome screams

@TJJamesmusic 3 ай бұрын

The Yellow And Black Attack was their debut with 8 songs, not soldiers

@BrendonSnyder 3 ай бұрын

Yes that’s what I said…but the Yellow And Black Attack was an EP. Their debut album was Soldiers Under Command. Yellow And Black Attack was later reissued with two extra tracks making it an album posthumously. Regardless it’s still not their debut album. 👍

@puddleglumsmusiccollection9151 4 ай бұрын

The first Christian Metal hard roxk band was resurrection band 1972. Along with others like agape, barnabas and others

@tonyd1527 3 ай бұрын

Very true amigo, but, they didn't have the same sound, mixes, and staying power. All good and served their calls well. Stryper was a Cross over band, with deep Xian belief and faith.

@puddleglumsmusiccollection9151 3 ай бұрын

@tonyd1527 rez band were 1972 to 1999 with MTV videos, and were part of warner bro. And capital being on both christian and secular labels. They were usually more blues based hard rock with some metal. Check out the albums colours, innocent blood and Lament produced by ty Tabor of king's x

@THEREFILLSBAND 3 ай бұрын

Who is supposed to be who on the cover?

@toddaldworth2272 3 ай бұрын

Great review and in-depth! No More Hell to Pay is great. Your not a Metal guy I see lol

@luisroberto2142 3 ай бұрын

No More Hell to Pay + Fallen + God Damn Evil + Even the Devil Believes = amazing records / make peace with them, please...... Fallen 2015 - Masterpiece , you can trust me

@BrendonSnyder 3 ай бұрын

Glad you’re enjoying them 👍

@gregsimmons694 3 ай бұрын

@BrendonSnyder Thanks Brendon for sharing ! God bless you! Jesus saves sinners, hint , hint!

@luisroberto2142 3 ай бұрын

@@BrendonSnyder What's your favorite Sweet & Lynch record ? Only To Rise , Unified or Heart e Sacrifice ?

@stephensdygert7600 3 ай бұрын

"No more hell to pay" and "Fallen" are two of the greatest dual guitar playing records of all time, by anybody. The early years, Soldiers under Command and To Hell with the Devil were outstanding records. The worst two Stryper albums of all time. Is "Reborn" and "Murder by Pride" I saw Motley Crue backup Stryper three times.

@gustavorocha131 3 ай бұрын

Concordo com você, esse é o melhor álbum desde o No More Hell to Pay, os 4 álbuns anteriores foram bem mais ou menos, sendo o pior deles o even devil believes de 2020, que é o pior álbum do stryper pelo menos na minha opinião, saudações do Brasil🇧🇷

@KrisWard-xs2pr 3 ай бұрын

This album falls short 4 me a major disappointment except for 4 tracks that r good I like end of days trinity unforgivable and when we were Kings

@franciscoovalle4853 3 ай бұрын

I think this is one of the softest albums they've had if you go back since they rejoined... I always thought they were more of a metal band than a rock band...