Top tracks — play these first
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Yahweh — The opening track sets a spiritual tone with its anthemic structure and heartfelt lyrics, immediately establishing the album's thematic direction.
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Fallen — This title track encapsulates the struggles of faith and redemption, combining intense instrumentation with introspective lyrics that resonate deeply within the band's discography.
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Heaven — A melodic ballad that explores themes of hope and longing, this track showcases the band's ability to blend emotional depth with their signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Fallen blends classic glam metal elements with modern production, appealing to both old and new fans.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with heavy guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective pieces.
- Several songs incorporate dual guitar harmonies that are characteristic of glam metal, particularly in the solos.
- The album opens with a spoken-word intro that sets a thematic tone, followed by a title track that maintains a consistent lyrical focus on faith.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soaring melodies with uplifting themes
- intense moments for empowerment
- reflective tracks for personal growth
- dynamic shifts in emotional intensity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 16, 2015, Fallen is Stryper's first studio album in nearly a decade following their 2009 release, Murder by Pride. This album marked a return to their classic sound while embracing a more modern production, showcasing the band's evolution within the Christian rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bloodgood· Holy Soldier· Petra
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Yahweh 6:21
- 2 Fallen 3:46
- 3 Pride 4:32
- 4 Big Screen Lies 4:29
- 5 Heaven 4:20
- 6 Love You Like I Do 3:53
- 7 All Over Again 3:50
- 8 After Forever 5:51
- 9 Till I Get What I Need 2:41
- 10 Let There Be Light 4:32
- 11 The Calling 3:54
- 12 King of Kings 4:13
- 13 All Over Again (acoustic version)
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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