On today's episode I am going to take a look at the album “Against the Law” by Stryper, the band’s fifth studio album released on August 21, 1990.
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Summary
In this episode, Bill reviews Striper's fifth studio album, 'Against the Law,' exploring the band's evolution from a Christian rock group to a more mainstream heavy metal sound. He discusses the changes in lyrical themes, musical style, and the mixed reception of the album, reflecting on its place in the band's history and the broader music landscape of the early 1990s.
Chapters
00:00 Podcast Introduction
01:23 Against the Law
02:29 From Christian Rock to Hard Rock
06:10 Not That Kind of Guy
07:29 Discussion of "Against the Law" Track by Track
13:42 Rock the Hell Out of You
14:56 Bill's Thoughts and Memories of "Against the Law"
19:04 Caught in the Middle
20:21 Podcast Notes and Contacts