New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
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New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by Friday13th Thu Feb 08, 2018 11:29 pm
It's here, folks. It sounds a bit like "Yahweh", and it's definitely a heavy song.
My reaction when the chorus came on:
I bet it's good live!
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by JPK72 Thu Feb 08, 2018 11:42 pm
drums are way too loud and no bass and that chorus, just terrible
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by Pershing1134 Thu Feb 08, 2018 11:54 pm
JPK72 wrote:drums are way too loud and no bass and that chorus, just terrible
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by bodachi Fri Feb 09, 2018 12:10 am
I listened to it on my tablet. The song was so heavy I almost dropped it...
Seriously, though - I do not like the chorus.
Seriously, though - I do not like the chorus.
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by eatbugs Fri Feb 09, 2018 12:17 am
I just heard it too. The chorus is very un-Stryper. The verses are awesome and I like the death metal growls.
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by cailen Fri Feb 09, 2018 2:13 am
Well...I listened to it one time.
Old School Black Sabbath Riff mixed with
Old School True / Epic / Power - Metal Background vocals.
Traditional Stryper guitar sound with great Duett sologuitas in the end for which Stryper is known and liked for.
Sound is a bit THIN, with less pressure I agree.
Experimental Chorus, something new, maybe fresh,
let´s wait after a few more listenings
new ways also in the death metal vocals in the end.
I like it because it has all the traditional Stryper trademarks
and they also have the courage to try something new
Old School Black Sabbath Riff mixed with
Old School True / Epic / Power - Metal Background vocals.
Traditional Stryper guitar sound with great Duett sologuitas in the end for which Stryper is known and liked for.
Sound is a bit THIN, with less pressure I agree.
Experimental Chorus, something new, maybe fresh,
let´s wait after a few more listenings
new ways also in the death metal vocals in the end.
I like it because it has all the traditional Stryper trademarks
and they also have the courage to try something new
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by heck Fri Feb 09, 2018 3:05 am
When did Dale Thompson join Stryper?
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by Airola Fri Feb 09, 2018 3:35 am
The guitar sound is a bit too sharp and thin, but man I don't know what issue people have with that chorus.
It certainly was unexpected but I love it! It kinda has the same fire and fury the chorus of Saved by Love on No More Hell to Pay had, but with Michael going for some sort of a Rob Halford and Guy Ritter sound with it and he does it without holding it back at all.
Definitely the best part of the song!
My interest towards the new album got a new boost from this.
It certainly was unexpected but I love it! It kinda has the same fire and fury the chorus of Saved by Love on No More Hell to Pay had, but with Michael going for some sort of a Rob Halford and Guy Ritter sound with it and he does it without holding it back at all.
Definitely the best part of the song!
My interest towards the new album got a new boost from this.
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by exo Fri Feb 09, 2018 3:53 am
On first listen.....the switch from the verse to the chorus feels really abrupt, but I think I'd get used to it with repeated listens. Right now, I love every individual segment of the song, just not sure about how it's stitched together.
This is a promising start, for me. I've always loved my Stryper HEAVY....and to add some harsh vocals in as well? SO right up my alley......
This is a promising start, for me. I've always loved my Stryper HEAVY....and to add some harsh vocals in as well? SO right up my alley......
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"Oh, you can’t help that," said the Cat: "we’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad."
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by Superjuice Fri Feb 09, 2018 5:33 am
Supports my theory that 50% of all metal songs are various versions of "Children of the Grave"
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by cailen Fri Feb 09, 2018 6:50 am
Superjuice wrote:Supports my theory that 50% of all metal songs are various versions of "Children of the Grave"
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by deathisgain Fri Feb 09, 2018 7:57 am
exo wrote:On first listen.....the switch from the verse to the chorus feels really abrupt, but I think I'd get used to it with repeated listens. Right now, I love every individual segment of the song, just not sure about how it's stitched together.
This is a promising start, for me. I've always loved my Stryper HEAVY....and to add some harsh vocals in as well? SO right up my alley......
I agree with this. I also thought the intro was a little too long for me, but that might be just for the video.
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by exo Fri Feb 09, 2018 8:54 am
deathisgain wrote:exo wrote:On first listen.....the switch from the verse to the chorus feels really abrupt, but I think I'd get used to it with repeated listens. Right now, I love every individual segment of the song, just not sure about how it's stitched together.
This is a promising start, for me. I've always loved my Stryper HEAVY....and to add some harsh vocals in as well? SO right up my alley......
I agree with this. I also thought the intro was a little too long for me, but that might be just for the video.
I REALLY hope so. I listened to it on headphones first, and ignored the video aspect of it......that first 1:15 is a looooooong time for just audio.
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"Oh, you can’t help that," said the Cat: "we’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad."
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"You must be," said the Cat, or you wouldn’t have come here."
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by metaldude Fri Feb 09, 2018 9:15 am
Never thought I would. 
to a Stryper song.
to a Stryper song.
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by Fearless For The King Fri Feb 09, 2018 9:34 am
I really like it. First listen through, I'm impressed. When that chorus hit for the first time I was like whaaa....? But by the time the verse came back I was into it. I like the fact that it's different. If this was some new band and not Stryper the chorus wouldn't be all that "shocking" to me. I like it!
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by Friday13th Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:30 am
Someone in the comments mentioned Halford's Fight - War of Words. That's a spot on comparison.
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by Livna Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:32 am
Yeah I can totally see thatFriday13th wrote:Someone in the comments mentioned Halford's Fight - War of Words. That's a spot on comparison.
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by Galations6.7 Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:43 am
Very promising, a sure buy for me. I've always loved the first 3 albums and actually hoped for something like this after "Yellow and Black Attack."
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by jaydeecrawson Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:49 am
luv Stryper, but the chorus on this song is just ridiculous. omg it's hilarious
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by Temple of Blood Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:49 am
Friday13th wrote:Someone in the comments mentioned Halford's Fight - War of Words. That's a spot on comparison.
Hardly! "War of Words" is a masterpiece compared to this. The songs flowed better and had WAY better hooks than this, even if the riffs were beginner-level stuff.
This is someone who doesn't listen to extreme metal trying to ape it (superficially) to appeal to youngsters.
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by Andreas89 Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:56 am
Nice song, I get the fuss about the chorus though
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by exo Fri Feb 09, 2018 12:31 pm
After 5 listens....this is essentially Children of the Grave mashed up with a random Fight track, and honestly, the arrangement is just NOT good and the hope I had that it'd grow on me has waned significantly.
I'll appreciate the attempt at something new even if I'm not necessarily fond of the result.
Also, the first 4 listens were out of a phone speaker, that last listen was with the phone plugged into my car stereo......and I IMMMEDIATELY understood the production complaints.
I'll appreciate the attempt at something new even if I'm not necessarily fond of the result.
Also, the first 4 listens were out of a phone speaker, that last listen was with the phone plugged into my car stereo......and I IMMMEDIATELY understood the production complaints.
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"Oh, you can’t help that," said the Cat: "we’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad."
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Re: New Stryper Song "Take It To The Cross"
by alldatndensum Fri Feb 09, 2018 12:33 pm
I love the verses and the solo. The chorus sounds too much like they are trying to be someone or something other than Stryper.
The death metal vocals are so out of place on this that they are funny. Were they trying to do a parody of themselves with this? That's how it comes off to me.
I hope the rest of the album is better.
The death metal vocals are so out of place on this that they are funny. Were they trying to do a parody of themselves with this? That's how it comes off to me.
I hope the rest of the album is better.
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