In God We Trust (album)

Infobox Album |
Name = In God We Trust
Type = studio
Artist = Stryper


Released = June 28, 1988
Recorded = USA
Genre = Christian metal
Length = 37:55
Label = Enigma Records
Producer = Michael Lloyd and Stryper
Reviews =
* Allmusic Rating|3|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:b8x8b5m4tsqk~T1 link]
* Jesus Freak Hideout Rating|4|5 [http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/InGodWeTrust.asp link]
Last album = "To Hell with the Devil" (1986)
This album = "In God We Trust" (1988)
Next album = "Against the Law" (1990)

"In God We Trust" is the 5th release, and 4th full-length album by Christian metal band Stryper, released in 1988 (see 1988 in music). After the hard-rocking "To Hell with the Devil", Stryper decided to follow up with an album that was more pop-leaning and radio-friendly, and as a result, many critics and fans considered the album overproduced and too commercial. Despite the lukewarm reception, "In God We Trust" nevertheless achieved Gold record status, selling over half a million copies.

Bassist Tim Gaines did not participate in the recording of this album, but he rejoined the band on the "In God We Trust" tour.

Track listing

All songs written by Stryper except where noted
# "In God We Trust" (Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet)– 3:56
# "Always There for You" (Michael Sweet) – 4:09
# "Keep the Fire Burning" – 3:35
# "I Believe in You" – 3:17
# "The Writing's on the Wall" – 4:19
# "It's Up 2 U" – 3:51
# "The World of You and I" – 3:45
# "Come to the Everlife" – 4:09
# "Lonely" – 4:09
# "The Reign" – 2:50

Personnel

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* Michael Sweet - Vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar
* Oz Fox - Guitar, background vocals
* Robert Sweet - Drums

Additional musicians

* Billy Meyers - Keyboards
* John Van Tongeren - Keyboards
* Steve Croes - Synclavier
* Brad Cobb - Bass Guitar

Production

* Michael Lloyd and Stryper - Producers
* Dan Nebanzal and Carmine Rubino - Engineers