Description

Very rare American 1986 press on blue vinyl in a special round cover packaging with the hype sticker left on the plastic sleeve

When church leaders were accusing heavy metal of encouraging Satanism, Stryper set out to prove that metal and hard rock could be used to promote Christianity. The southern California band was viewed with suspicion by both ministers (who refused to believe that Christianity and metal were compatible) and fellow headbangers but Stryper shocked the world and the church by releasing this musically tight and hard-rocking debut. And it would go on and sell millions of albums to both Christian and secular audiences. Stryper’s first release, The Yellow And Black Attack, showed the rockers to be along the lines of Def Leppard and Quiet Riot musically, but not lyrically. While they weren’t the first (Rez Band and Messiah Prophet Band predated them), their song writing and production quality were far beyond what the Christian labels had produced (or would, for many years). The songs on this debut are powered by driving rhythms, ripping dual guitars, multi-layered harmonies, and deep hooks that are still as powerful today as the day they were released. While Stryper’s songwriting talents progressed on later albums, the raw quality and energy of this first lp was unequaled. The message is undeniably Christian. We could debate endlessly about the intent, but I think it’s better to enjoy the music for what it is. And, in my opinion, it is extremely well written and remains fresh and enjoyable to this day.

Track list:
1. Loud N Clear
2. From Wrong To Right
3. My Love I’ll Always Show
4. You Know What To Do
5. CoMon Rock
6. You Won’t Be Lonely
7. Loving You
8. Reason For The Season