1985 Stryper – Soldiers Under Command
Soldiers Under Command is the second release, and first full-length studio album from Christian metal band Stryper, released on May 15, 1985. It was the first Christian metal album to achieve Gold record status, selling more than half a million copies. The album was originally issued on white vinyl. The Live in Japan in-concert video, released in 1986, was filmed on July 8, 1985 during Stryper’s tour in support of this album.
Tracks
1 Soldiers Under Command (Michael Sweet; Robert Sweet) 05:04
2 Makes Me Wanna Sing (Michael Sweet) 02:52
3 Together Forever (Michael Sweet) 04:03
4 First Love (Michael Sweet) 05:47
5 The Rock That Makes Me Roll (Michael Sweet) 04:58
6 Reach Out (Michael Sweet; Robert Sweet) 05:22
7 (Waiting For) A Love That’s Real (Michael Sweet) 04:35
8 Together As One (Michael Sweet) 05:04
9 Surrender (Michael Sweet) 04:29
10 Battle Hymn Of The Republic (Michael Sweet) 02:37
Biography
Musicians
| Bass | Tim Gaines |
| Drums | Robert Sweet |
| Guitar | Oz Fox |
| Guitar | Michael Sweet |
| Keyboards | Tim Gaines |
| Piano | Tim Gaines |
| Background Vocals | Oz Fox |
| Vocals | Michael Sweet |
Other Musicians
8 Together As One
| Bass | John van Tongeren |
| Keyboards | John van Tongeren |
| Piano | John van Tongeren |
| Background Vocals | Tim Gaines |
10 Battle Hymn Of The Republic
| Programming | Christopher Currell |
| Background Vocals | Doris Castenada |
| Background Vocals | Linda Mullen |
| Background Vocals | Tammy Thomas |
Liner Notes
Producer – Michael Wagener
Engineer – Michael Wagener
Design Concept – Brian Ayuso
Photography – John Scarpati, Anne Revenge
Mixed At Amigo Studios
Mixed At Smoketree Ranch
Recorded At Amigo Studios
Recorded At Smoketree Ranch
Phonographic Copyright The Enigma Entertainment Corporation
Copyright The Enigma Entertainment Corporation