Top tracks — play these first
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Take It to the Cross — This opening track sets the tone with powerful guitar work and direct lyrics about confronting personal struggles through faith. Its energetic pace captures Stryper's signature sound while emphasizing their core message.
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God Damn Evil — The title track serves as a bold statement against evil, combining aggressive instrumentals with poignant lyrics that challenge listeners’ perceptions of morality within a spiritual context. Its confrontational nature exemplifies Stryper's fearless approach.
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The Devil Doesn't Live Here — With a catchy hook and anthemic chorus, this track reinforces themes of overcoming darkness and embracing light, making it a standout moment that resonates with fans both musically and thematically.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong riffs and vocal dynamics but remains conventional within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features heavy guitar riffs that dominate the mix, with solos appearing prominently in nearly every track.
- Vocals alternate between melodic choruses and aggressive verses, often layering harmonies to emphasize key phrases.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, particularly during transitions from verses to choruses, creating dynamic shifts in energy.
- Lyrically, the songs consistently address themes of faith and redemption, often using direct and confrontational language.
- 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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6/10
- 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
- uplifting themes amid darkness
- powerful riffs for catharsis
- short tracks for quick bursts
- reflective moments of resilience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 20, 2018, 'God Damn Evil' is Stryper's tenth studio album and marks their continued evolution in the Christian metal genre following their reunion in 2003. At this point, the band had reestablished themselves as a prominent force in both the Christian and mainstream rock scenes, leveraging nostalgia while addressing contemporary themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bloodgood· Holy Soldier· Petra
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Take It to the Cross 4:55
- 2 Sorry 3:55
- 3 Lost 3:43
- 4 God Damn Evil 4:05
- 5 You Don't Even Know Me 4:10
- 6 The Valley 4:14
- 7 Sea of Thieves 3:40
- 8 Beautiful 4:01
- 9 Can't Live Without Your Love 4:44
- 10 Own Up 3:43
- 11 The Devil Doesn't Live Here 3:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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