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Where Are The Other Nine? is the debut studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Geoff Moore . Released in late 1984 on Benson Records' Power Discs label, the album is produced by Billy Smiley. Smiley wrote a majority of the album's songs, except for one, and with other songwriting contributions by Bob Farrell, Mark Gersmehl and Bill George. Moore covers Smiley and Farrell's "The Fight Song," originally recorded by Farrell and Farrell on their 1984 compilation album The Best of Farrell & Farrell . The title song became one of Moore's earliest Christian radio hits. In 2020, Where Are The Other Nine? was reissued and remastered by Girder Records on CD for the first time with a bonus track, a cover of Larry Norman's "U.F.O." A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing 1. Build The House (Billy Smiley, Mark Gersmehl, Bill George) -3:37 2. Royal Priesthood (Billy Smiley, Dwight Liles) -2:57 3. Where Are The Other Nine? (Let Me Be The One) (Billy Smiley, Mark Gersmehl, Phil Naish, James Isaac Elliot) -3:41 4. When You Get There (Love Will Take You In) (Billy Smiley, Ariel Dennis) -4:02 5. One Heart (Billy Smiley) -4:20 6. Open Your Eyes (Billy Smiley, Bob Farrell) -2:32 7. Bread of Life (Billy Smiley, Mark Gersmehl, Scott Douglas) -3:59 8. He Shall Be Praised (Joel Hemphill, Bill George) -3:29 9. Lonely Hearts Need Love (Billy Smiley, Mark Gersmehl) -3:15 10. The Fight Song (Billy Smiley, Bob Farrell) -2:54 Radio singles 1985 "Where Are The Other Nine?" -#11 Christian AC/CHR Next release: Over the Edge (1986) Listen to Where Are The Other Nine? here:

The Early Works  is a 1991 compilation album of Christian singer/songwriter/ author Michael Card . It is released as part of a series of artist anthology albums called The Early Works featuring former artists who were on the Benson Records label when they first started. It contains 15 select songs from Card's two Milk & Honey albums First Light and Legacy . Card himself wrote the liner notes on each song and contains photos of Card on the CD insert. Track listing All songs written by Michael Card, except where noted. 1. Love Crucified Arose (from Legacy ) -3:00 2. The Voice of the Child (from Legacy ) -3:00 3. By Your Name (from First Light ) -2:34 4. Light of the World (from First Light ) -2:48 5. This Must Be the Lamb (from Legacy ) -3:50 6. Jesus Loves Me (This I Know) (Michael Card, Randy Scruggs) (from First Light ) -3:43 7. El Shaddai (Michael Card, John Thompson) (from Legacy ) -3:45 8. Stranger On the Shore (from First Light ) -4:20 9. No Rusty Swords (from First Light ) -3:07 10. Hound of Heaven (from First Light ) -3:12 11. Don't You Know (from First Light ) -3:49 12. I Have Decided (from First Light ) -3:42 13. Dragonslayer (from Legacy ) -3:34 14. Tell the World That Jesus Loves You (Michael Card, Randy Scruggs) (from Legacy ) -2:38 15. Now That I've Held Him In My Arms (from Legacy ) -3:28 Production credits Randy Scruggs and John Thompson -producers (all tracks) Previous release: The Way of Wisdom  (1990)   Next release: The Promise: A Celebration of Christ's Birth  (1991)

Michael Judson Card (born April 11, 1957) is an American Christian singer-songwriter, musician, author, and radio host from Franklin, Tennessee. He is best known for his contributions in contemporary Christian music, which combine folk-style melodies and instrumentation with an in-depth study of the Bible. Since his debut in 1981, Card has released more than 25 album and has written several number one songs. He has also authored several books, including the Christian Book Award winner A Sacred Sorrow . Card was born in Madison, Tennessee. He is the son of a doctor and the grandson of a Baptist minister. He received bachelor's and master's degrees in biblical studies from Western Kentucky University, and was awarded the university's Distinguished Alumni Award in 1997. His studies in physics and astronomy led to a job at a planetarium, allowing him to fund his education. Card received his start as a professional musician when his professor and mentor, William L. Lane, asked him to write some music to accompany weekly sermons at their church. Card's friend and fellow musician, Randy Scruggs, then requested that Card record a demo tape to help Scruggs get a job as a producer. The record label agreed to hire Scruggs as long as his first project featured Card. Since then, Card has released thirty-two original albums and six compilation albums. His Starkindler project is composed of his interpretations of traditional Celtic hymns. The compilations often include one or two new songs along with previously released material. With the exception of Starkindler and Hymns , Card writes a vast majority of the music he records. Many of Card's albums are structured around a unifying theme. The songs from The Beginning are all based on the Pentateuch. The individual songs have subjects such as Genesis, Leviticus, Abraham, Isaac, and Moses. He is particularly adept at relating difficult or obscure concepts from the Old Testament to more understandable themes from the New Testament. The song "Jubilee" concerns the period of rest and the release from debts and slavery commanded in the Jubilee year as described in Leviticus 25, but also relates to the rest and freedom from condemnation offered through Jesus. Card's most famous song is "El Shaddai," which was also recorded by popular CCM recording artist and songwriter Amy Grant . Grant's recording was named No. 326 on the Recording Industry Association of America's list of 365 Songs of the Century in 2001. Other popular Card songs include "Immanuel," "Joy in the Journey," and "Heal Our Land," which was commissioned as the 1993 National Day of Prayer's theme song. Despite his success in music, Card has always maintained that his music career is secondary to his calling as a Bible teacher. He has distanced himself from the Christian music industry by criticizing the promotion of personalities over musical content and the shifting emphasis away from God to sell more albums. In 2008, alongside the By/For Project, Card produced and contributed vocals and songs to the album Sweet Sacrifice , collaborating with Seattle, Washington-based artists Brian Moss, Molly McCue, and Kurt Dyrhsen. The album was made available for free on ByFor.org under a Creative Commons Attribution license. In 2019, Card released the album, To the Kindness of God , featuring seven new original songs, two hymn covers, and a new arrangement of one of Card's earlier songs, "Song of Gomer" (here renamed "Gomer's Song"), which first appeared on the album The Word: Recapturing the Imagination . Prior to its release, Card announced that it would be his final full-length album, but also clarifying that he was not yet retiring from music in general, or writing new music. When not making music, Card is also the author and co-authored more than 20 books. Some of his books also served as companion books to some of his albums. Card also hosted a weekly radio program titled In the Studio with Michael Card . The program consisted of talk, Bible study and musical performances. The radio show ceased production in 2009 but was then revived as a podcast in 2018, with new and classic material. Card l ives in Franklin, Tennessee, where, with a group of close friends, he pursues racial reconciliation and neighborhood renewal, and is currently writing on the details of the life of Jesus. He and his wife, Susan, have four children and five grandchildren. Michael travels frequently each year, teaching and sharing his music at Biblical Imagination Conferences. More information on Michael Card at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Card Discography First Light (1982) Legacy (1983) The Life of Christ trilogy: Known By His Scars (1985) Scandalon  (1986) The Final Word  (1987) The Life (1988) (2-CD box set) Present Reality  (1988)   Sleep Sound in Jesus: Gentle Lullabies for Baby  (1989) The Ancient Faith trilogy: The Beginning  (1989) The Way of Wisdom  (1990)   The Word: Recapturing the Imagination  (1992)   The Early Works (1991) (Benson Records compilation album) The Promise: A Celebration of Christ's Birth (1991) Come to the Cradle  (1993) The Ancient Faith (1993) (2-CD box set) Joy in the Journey: 10 Years of Greatest Hits (1994) (compilation album) Poiema (1994) Brother to Brother  (1996) (collaboration album with John Michael Talbot)   Close Your Eyes So You Can See  (1996)   Unveiled Hope  (1997)   Starkindler: A Celtic Conversation Across Time  (1998)   Signature Songs  (1999) (Benson Records compilation album)   Soul Anchor (2000) Scribbling in the Sand - The Best of Michael Card - Live (2002) (live album/DVD) A Fragile Stone (2002) The Ultimate Collection (2006) (2-CD compilation album) The Hidden Face of God (2006) Hymns (2008) An Invitation to Awe (2011) (reissue of The Ancient Faith 2-CD box set) Luke: A World Turned Upside Down (2011) Mark: The Beginning of the Gospel (2012) A Violent Grace (2013) Matthew: The Penultimate Question (2013) John: The Misunderstood Messiah (2014) To the Kindness of God (2019)

Starkindler: A Celtic Conversation Across Time  is the 17th studio album by Christian singer/songwriter/author Michael Card , released in November 1998 by Covenant Artists/Myrrh/Word Records. Card co-produced the album with Craig Duncan. Starkindler showcases Card performing Irish songs of faith from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, incorporating Renaissance and Celtic music into his sound with traditional musical instruments such as acoustic guitar, harp, fiddle, flute and Uilleann pipes. The title song is the only original track while the other eight tracks are hymn covers. Starkindler peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums and at number 28 on the Heatseekers Albums charts. In 2000, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Inspirational Album of the Year. Track listing 1. Be Thou My Vision (traditional; arranged by Craig Duncan) -3:29 2. Starkindler (Michael Card) -3:49 3. Morning Has Broken (Eleanor Farjeon) -3:09 4. I Will Arise And Go to Jesus/Musical Priest (traditional/Joseph Hart) -3:24 5. Let All Things Now Living (traditional) -3:11 6. The King of Love My Shepard Is (traditional; arranged by Craig Duncan) -2:58 7. Jesus, Lover Of My Soul (Charles Wesley) -2:57 8. I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say/Blarney Pilgrimage (Horatius Bonar/traditional) -4:50 9. Holy God, We Praise Thy Name (Ignace Franz) -2:56 10. Be Thou My Vision (reprise) -3:30 Previous release: Unveiled Hope  (1997)   Next release: Signature Songs  (1999) (Benson Records compilation album)

Signature Songs  is a 1999 compilation album of Christian singer/songwriter/ author Michael Card , released on Benson Records' Greentree label. It is part of a series of anthology CDs by former Benson artists called Signature Songs. It contains tracks from his two Milk & Honey releases First Light  and Legacy with signature classics like "Love Crucified Arose," "I Have Decided," "El Shaddai" and more. The CD includes artist liner notes reflecting the ten most memorable songs. The first nine tracks were also previously heard on Card's earlier compilation release The Early Works . Track listing All songs written by Michael Card, except where noted. 1. Love Crucified Arose (from Legacy ) -2:57 2. I Have Decided (from First Light ) -3:42 3. El Shaddai (Michael Card, John Thompson) (from Legacy ) -3:45 4. Now That I've Held Him In My Arms (from Legacy ) -3:28 5. This Must Be the Lamb (from Legacy ) -3:50 6. Jesus Loves Me (This I Know) (Michael Card, Randy Scruggs) (from First Light )   -3:43 7. The Voice of the Child (from Legacy ) -3:01 8. Light of the World (from First Light ) -2:48 9. Don't You Know (from First Light ) -3:48 10. Abba Father (Michael Card, John Thompson) (from Legacy ) -4:01 Production credits Randy Scruggs and John Thompson -producers (all tracks) Brian Gilbert -compilation producer (all tracks) Previous release: Starkindler: A Celtic Conversation Across Time  (1998)   Next release: Soul Anchor  (2000)

Unveiled Hope is the 16th studio album by Christian singer/songwriter/author Michael Card , released in April 1997 by Covenant Artists/Myrrh/Word Records. The album was produced by Phil Naish. Unveiled Hope is a concept album with songs inspired by the Book of Revelation in the Bible. The album's sound is a mix of contemporary, classical and R&B/ Gospel. The lead single "To the Overcomers," was Card's final charting song on the Christian AC chart published by The CCM Update , peaking at number 25. The track "Holy, Holy, Holy" is a two-minute vocal duet with Christian singer and friend Steve Green , based on and inspired by the church hymn of the same name written by John Bacchus Dykes and Reginald Heber. "You Are Worthy" is a Gospel vocal duet with American Gospel singer Darwin Hobbs. Card and Hobbs also team up on the original classical track "Hallelujah." Card also co-wrote a book with his Pastor Scotty Smith to accompany the album titled Unveiled Hope: Eternal Encouragement From the Book of Revelation , published by Thomas Nelson. Unveiled Hope debuted and peaked at number 10 on the Top Christian Albums and Card makes his first appearance on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart at number 14. In 1998, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Inspirational Album of the Year. Track listing All songs written by Michael Card, except where noted. 1. Prelude (Scott Brasher, J.A.C. Redford) -2:56 2. The Unveiling -3:46 3. To the Overcomers -3:56 4. Holy, Holy, Holy (featuring Steve Green) -2:00 5. You Are Worthy (featuring Darwin Hobbs) (Michael Card, Fred Vaughn) -3:56 6. Salvation -2:52 7. Interlude (arranged by Rob Mathes) -0:31 8. The Dragon -4:09 9. The Song of the Lamb -3:03 10. The City of Doom -4:37 11. Hallelujah (featuring Darwin Hobbs) -3:36 12. New Jerusalem (Michael Card, Scott Brasher) -4:49 13. Reprise (arranged by Michael Card and J.A.C. Redford) -1:23 Radio singles 1997 "To the Overcomers" -#25 Christian AC Previous release: Close Your Eyes So You Can See  (1996)   Next release: Starkindler: A Celtic Conversation Across Time  (1998)

The Music of Christmas is the seventh studio and first Christmas album by Christian singer - songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman , released on September 14, 1995 by Sparrow Records. Chapman co-produced the album with Brown Bannister, who is best known for producing Amy Grant 's two previous Christmas albums, featuring original compositions and well-known Christmas songs. One of the original songs "Christmas Is All in the Heart" was released as a single and music video. The song features guest vocals by Christian gospel singer CeCe Winans . Chapman's father Herb Chapman and older brother Herb Chapman, Jr. provide guest vocals on the medley of "Silent Night," "Away in a Manger" and "O Holy Night." The Music of Christmas peaked at number 2 on the Top Christian Albums, number 7 on the Top Holiday Albums and number 61 on the Billboard 200 Albums charts. In 1999, the album was certified Gold selling half a million copies by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). On November 8, 2025 after 30 years, Chapman and CeCe teamed up again for a new recording of Chapman's Christmas classic "Christmas Is All in the Heart" and was released as a non-album single and music video. Track listing 1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/The Music of Christmas (William H. Cummings, Felix Mendelssohn, Charles Wesley/Steven Curtis Chapman) -6:44 2. Christmas Is All in the Heart (guest vocals by CeCe Winans) (Steven Curtis Chapman) -5:16 3. Angels, We Have Heard on High (Edward S. Barnes) -5:41 4. O Come, O Come Emmanuel (traditional; arranged by Steven Curtis Chapman) -3:29 5. Our God Is With Us (Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith) -6:44 6. Interlude: The Music of Christmas (instrumental) -4:47 Joy to the World (Isaac Watts) Hark! The Herald Angels Sing The First Noel Angels, We Have Heard on High 7. What Child Is This/This Baby (William Chatterton Dix/Steven Curtis Chapman) -4:36 8. Medley (guest vocals by Herb Chapman and Herb Chapman, Jr.) -6:04 Silent Night (Joseph Mohr, Franz Gruber) Away in a Manger (William J. Kirkpatrick, James R. Murray) O Holy Night (Adolphe Adam, John Sullivan Dwight) 9. Carol of the Bells (instrumental) (arranged by Steven Curtis Chapman) -3:45 10. O Come, All Ye Faithful (traditional; arranged by Steven Curtis Chapman) -4:19 11. Going Home for Christmas (Steven Curtis Chapman, James Isaac Elliot) -5:26 12. Precious Promise (Steven Curtis Chapman) –4:13 RIAA certifications Gold certified in 1999. Radio singles 1995 "Christmas Is All in the Heart" -#1 Christian AC for 3 weeks Previous release: Heaven in the Real World (1994) Next release: Signs of Life (1996) Watch the music video of "Christmas Is All in the Heart" here: Watch the music video of "Christmas Is All in the Heart" featuring CeCe Winans here:

Speechless is the ninth studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman , released on June 3, 1999 by Sparrow Records. Produced by Chapman and Brown Bannister. Speechless provided five No. 1 singles on the Christian AC radio chart than any of Chapman's other albums: "The Change," "Fingerprints of God," "Great Expectations," "Dive" and the title song "Speechless" in addition to two Top 5 Christian CHR hits, "Whatever" and "I Do Believe." The album is considered one of Chapman's greater works by many and is recognized by many as being one of the best Christian albums of all time. The song "Dive" is based on Chapman's friend and pastor Scotty Smith, who went on a fishing trip with his friend and there they fond an idyllic stream of water and waded out chest deep with their flying fishing rods. That afternoon, they caught a lot of fish in that deep water area and Smith drew an analogy to the Christian life, encouraging his congregation to not sit on the sidelines, but to brave the deep waters and fully experience the scary, sometimes dangerous places God has called His people to walk. The track is named as one of the 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music by CCM Magazine in 2006, listing it at number 78. The album topped the Billboard Top Christian Albums and peaked at number 31 on the Billboard 200 Albums charts. It was certified Gold in November 1999 and Platinum a year later selling over a million copies by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2000, Chapman won his fourth Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album at the 42nd Grammy Awards and also won four Dove Awards for Male Vocalist of the Year, Artist of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year for "Dive" at the 31st GMA Dove Awards and winning another Male Vocalist title the following year. "Dive" was nominated for Song of the Year twice in 2000 and 2001. Track listing All songs written by Steven Curtis Chapman, except where noted. 1. Dive -3:58 2. Speechless (Steven Curtis Chapman, Geoff Moore) -5:07 3. The Change (Steven Curtis Chapman, James Isaac Elliot) -3:47 4. Great Expectations -5:03 5. Next Five Minutes (Steven Curtis Chapman, Adam Anders) -4:20 6. Fingerprints of God – 4:03 7. The Invitation (Steven Curtis Chapman, Geoff Moore) –4:58 8. Whatever –4:02 9. I Do Believe – 4:02 10. What I Really Want to Say -4:23 11. With Hope –5:13 12. The Journey (Steven Curtis Chapman, J. A. C. Redford) -3:06 13. Be Still and Know –3:20 RIAA certifications Gold certified in 1999. Platinum certified in 2000. Accolades Grammy Award -Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album ( Speechless ) Dove Award -2000, 2001 Male Vocalist of the Year 2000 Artist of the Year 2000 Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year ( Speechless ) 2000 Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Dive") Radio singles 1999 "Speechless" -#2 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 4 weeks 1999 "Dive" -#1 Christian CHR for 3 weeks, -#1 Christian AC for 3 weeks 2000 "Whatever" -#3 Christian CHR 2000 "Fingerprints of God" -#1 Christian AC for 4 weeks 2000 "I Do Believe" -#3 Christian CHR 2000 "Great Expectations" -#1 Christian AC 2000 "The Change" -#4 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 7 weeks Previous release: Greatest Hits (1997) (compilation album) Next release: Declaration (2001) Watch the music video of "Dive" here:

Can't Stop the Rock is the first official compilation album by the Christian hard rock band Stryper , released on July 16, 1991 by Hollywood Records. This collection features 10 of the band's best known songs and album tracks and two new songs: "Believe" and the title song. "Believe" was dedicated to the American troops fighting the Persian Gulf War that same year and was accompanied by a montage music video in which the band did not appear. Both new tracks were produced by lead singer Michael Sweet and Paul Lani. Stryper's first four releases ( The Yellow and Black Attack , Soldiers Under Command , To Hell with the Devil and In God We Trust ) were all reissued by Hollywood Records, distributed by Universal Music Group, at the same time this album was released. Sweet left Stryper in 1992, in pursuit of a solo career, which marked the end of the original band lineup until they reunited in 2003. Track listing All songs written by Michael Sweet, except where noted. 1. Believe (new recording) -4:18 2. Can't Stop the Rock (Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet, Richard Oderbagen) (new recording) -3:38 3. Soldiers Under Command (Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet) (from Soldiers Under Command ) -5:04 4. Free (Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet) (from To Hell with the Devil ) -3:42 5. Always There for You (from In God We Trust ) -4:11 6. Lady (from Against the Law ) -4:54 7. To Hell with the Devil (Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet) (from To Hell with the Devil ) -4:07 8. In God We Trust (Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet) (from In God We Trust ) -3:43 9. Honestly (from To Hell with the Devil ) -4:08 10. Two Bodies (One Mind One Soul) (from Against the Law ) -5:18 11. Together As One (from Soldiers Under Command ) -5:05 12. You Know What to Do (Stryper) (from the EP The Yellow and Black Attack! ) -4:48 Personnel Stryper: Michael Sweet -lead vocals, guitars, lead guitar on track 1 Robert Sweet -drums Oz Fox -backing vocals, lead guitar on track 2, guitars Tim Gaines -backing vocals on tracks 1 -3, 6, 10 -12, bass guitar on tracks 1 -3, 6, 10 and 12, keyboards on tracks 1 -3 and 12 additional musicians: John Van Tongeren -keyboards on tracks 9 and 11, bass guitar on track 11 Brad Cobb -bass guitar on tracks 4, 5, 7 -9 Billy Meyers -keyboards on tracks 5 and 8 Production credits Michael Sweet -producer (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 -9 and 12) Robert Sweet and Oz Fox -co-producers (tracks 4, 5, 7 -9 and 12) Tim Gaines -co-producer (tracks 3 and 12) Paul Lani -co-producer (tracks 1 and 2) Stephan Galfas -co-producer (tracks 4, 7 and 9) Michael Lloyd -co-producer (tracks 5 and 8) Michael Wagener -producer (tracks 3 and 11) Tom Werman -producer (tracks 6 and 10) Ron Goudie -co -producer (track 12) Previous release: Against the Law  (1990) Next release: 7: The Best of Stryper  (2003) (compilation album) Watch the music video of "Believe" here:

To Hell with the Devil is the third release and second full-length studio album by the Christian hard rock band Stryper , released on October 23, 1986 by Enigma Records with distribution by Capitol Records. Band members Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet and Oz Fox produced the album with Stephan Galfas. To Hell with the Devil  was considered a successful album, out selling their previous album Soldiers Under Command . It was the first Christian hard rock/ metal album to go Platinum, selling over a million copies. Stryper gained a lot of exposure with their music videos that were shown on MTV. Two of their videos, "Free" and "Honestly," were both the number one most requested videos on the network's program Dial MTV throughout 1987. The music video for "Calling On You" peaked at number two on the same program. The single for the power ballad, "Honestly," was the biggest single from the album climbing to number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 1988, Stryper released a video on VHS called In the Beginning featuring the band behind-the-scenes, interview and concert footage and the three music videos from the album including the never-before released video montage for "All of Me." CCM Magazine ranked To Hell with the Devil at number 81 in their 2001 book, The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music . The title song was ranked at number 70 on the magazine's 2006 book The 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music . It is the only Christian metal album and song to make both lists. For a time, Stryper were a part of "mainstream metal" royalty, getting airplay with the likes of Poison, Mötley Crüe, KISS, Bon Jovi and many other hair metal acts. The original album cover featured artwork of four long haired angels (closely resembling the band members) throwing the devil into a fiery pit. The cover was then changed on later pressings to a basic black cover with the Stryper logo and the album title in the center. According to Michael Sweet's autobiography, as the band started to record the album, Michael felt Tim Gaines wasn't the right bassist for the record. He was replaced by bassist Matt Hurich, who eventually ended up not working out. So session bassist Brad Cobb took Gaines' place while recording the album. However, before the tour began, Sweet asked Gaines to rejoin as he felt it wasn't right performing as "Stryper" without him. In 2010, HM Magazine listed To Hell with the Devil at number 3 on its Top 100 Christian Rock Albums of All Time list stating that "when this album broke, it went multi-platinum, forever raising the ceiling of what heavy Christian music could do." Heaven's Metal fanzine ranked it number 6 on its Top 100 Christian metal albums of all-time list. To Hell with the Devil peaked at number 3 on the Top Christian Albums and number 32 on the Billboard 200 Albums charts by the spring of 1987. That same year, the band picked up their first Dove Award nomination for New Artist of the Year (originally titled the Horizon Award). And in 1988, they earned their first, and only, Grammy nomination for Best Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group for their album. To Hell with the Devil was reissued in 1991 by Hollywood Records. Track listing All songs written by Michael Sweet, except where noted. 1. Abyss (To Hell with the Devil) -1:21 2. To Hell with the Devil (Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet) -4:05 3. Calling On You -3:58 4. Free (Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet) -3:42 5. Honestly -4:08 6. The Way (Oz Fox) -3:36 7. Sing-Along Song -4:20 8. Rockin' the World -3:29 9. Holding On -3:10 10. All of Me -3:10 11. More Than a Man -4:35 Personnel Stryper: Michael Sweet -lead and backing vocals, lead and acoustic guitars, arrangements Robert Sweet -drums Oz Fox -backing vocals, guitars Tim Gaines who plays bass guitar only appeared on tour and on their music videos for the album additional musicians: John Van Tongeren -keyboards Brad Cobb -bass guitar RIAA certifications Gold certified in 1987. Platinum certified in 1988. Radio singles 1986 -1987 "All of Me" -#9 Christian CHR 1987 "Honestly" -#13 Christian CHR, -#23 Billboard Hot 100 Previous release: Soldiers Under Command  (1985) Next release: In God We Trust  (1988) Watch the documentary video In the Beginning here:

Stryper is an American Christian metal band from La Mirada, California. The group's current lineup consists of Michael Sweet (lead vocals, guitar), Oz Fox (guitar), Perry Richardson (bass guitar), and Robert Sweet (drums). The band's name is taken from scripture in Isaiah 53:5: " But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed" (King James Version). The reference is frequently included as part of their logo. Stryper's drummer, Robert Sweet, also created a backronym for their name: "salvation through redemption, yielding peace, encouragement, and righteousness." During their live concerts, the band has been known for throwing Bibles into the audience. Formed in 1983 as Roxx Regime, the band soon changed their musical message to reflect their Christian beliefs, and the band's name was also changed to Stryper. They went on to become the first overtly Christian heavy metal band to gain acceptance in the mainstream. In 1983, they signed with major label Enigma Records and released their debut album The Yellow and Black Attack . Stryper was the first Christian hard rock band to perform live at the Dove Awards in 1986. In 1986, Stryper enjoyed their most successful period beginning with the release of To Hell with the Devil , which achieved platinum sales status. Stryper went on to release In God We Trust (another gold seller) and Against the Law before disbanding in 1993. In 2003, Stryper came out of retirement for a reunion tour and subsequently signed a multi-album contract with Big3 Records in 2005. In 2013, they signed a multi-album deal with Frontiers Records and have since released Second Coming , which includes 14 re-recorded songs from their first three albums; No More Hell to Pay in 2013; Fallen in 2015; God Damn Evil in 2018; Even the Devil Believes in 2020; and The Final Battle in 2022. Stryper has not been free of controversy. Many Christian critics did not approve of the group's association with the heavy metal subculture, which has often been associated with Satanic imagery. Other Christian detractors viewed the band's flashy costumes as incongruous with the modesty in dress often associated with sincere practitioners of devout Christianity. Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart was a particularly prominent critic, likening Stryper's practice of distributing the New Testament at their shows to " casting pearls before swine. " Swaggart's condemnation may not have been a surprise, however, as Stryper was supported by the rival Jim Bakker ministries, who are thanked on several Stryper albums. A 1985 CCM Magazine article by Chris Willman, who was also writing for the Los Angeles Times , stated that "Stryper was the target of scattered picketing, boycott threats, and righteous denunciations." For example, concert-goers were often greeted by protesters armed with bullhorns and distribution of Gospel tracts. "It was just like if Ozzy Osbourne was there. They gave us the same treatment," laughs Daryn Hinton. In 2025, Stryper released their first Christmas album titled The Greatest Gift of All , but only released on physical formats on vinyl and CD. It is the first Stryper album to not be released digitally. The band, in their social media post, had announced that while we may be living in a digital world, they still support physical media and have encouraged their fans to buy their albums physically. More information on Stryper at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stryper Discography The Yellow and Black Attack! (EP) (1984) Soldiers Under Command (1985) To Hell with the Devil (1986) In God We Trust (1988) Against the Law (1990) Can't Stop the Rock (1991) (compilation album) 7: The Best of Stryper (2003) (compilation album) 7 Weeks: Live in America, 2003 (2004) Reborn (2005) Extended Versions (2006) (live album) The Roxx Regime Demos (2007) (compilation album) Murder By Pride (2009) The Covering (2011) (covers album) Second Coming (2013) No More Hell to Pay (2013) Live at the Whiskey (2014) Icon (2014) (compilation album) Fallen (2015) God Damn Evil (2018) Even the Devil Believes (2020) The Final Battle (2022) To Hell with the Amps (2024) (acoustic album) When We Were Kings (2024) The Greatest Gift of All (2025) (Christmas album)

Close Your Eyes So You Can See  is the 15th studio and third Children's music album by Christian singer/songwriter/author Michael Card . It was released in 1996 and is his second album on Card's Covenant Artists label, distributed by Myrrh/Word Records. Card co-produced the album with producer"JB" Baird. It contains ten songs about children in the life of Jesus and Card wrote all the songs. It was also accompanied with a storybook of the same name that Card wrote with illustrations by Stephen Marchesi was published by Harvest House Publishers. Just like the CD, the book contains ten fictional stories but was based around the Gospels in the Bible during Jesus' time. The album is targeted for children ages 4 years and up. It was nominated for a Dove Award for Children's Music Album of the Year in 1997. Close Your Eyes So You Can See is not available for streaming or for digital download purchasing. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing All songs written by Michael Card. 1. When Jesus Was a Boy -2:28 2. Close Your Eyes -2:58 3. Talitha Koumi -3:33 4. Make Me a Miracle -1:59 5. Let the Children Come -2:39 6. The Greatest Miracle -2:39 7. The Bully's Tune (featuring lead vocals by Ashley Cleveland) -3:02 8. Hosanna -2:38 9. Girl At the Gate -2:18 10. He Sends His Angels -2:54 11. Let the Children Come (reprise) -0:56 Previous release: Brother to Brother  (1996) (collaboration album with John Michael Talbot) Next release: Unveiled Hope  (1997) Listen to the Children's music album Close Your Eyes So You Can See  here: