Top tracks — play these first
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Murder by Pride — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme of humility and self-reflection, featuring an engaging chorus that highlights Stryper's melodic strength.
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4 Leaf Clover — This track combines catchy hooks with a message of hope and resilience, effectively blending hard rock elements with uplifting lyrics that resonate deeply.
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Peace of Mind — With its introspective lyrics and driving rhythm, this track stands out as an anthem of personal reassurance amidst life’s challenges, showcasing Stryper's lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends solid musicianship with spiritual themes but lacks standout compositions or a unique sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- bold anthems for personal strength
- uplifting themes of resilience
- catchy choruses for group sing-alongs
- steady pacing for focused listening
- reflective moments amidst energetic tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid emotional depth exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Murder by Pride was Stryper's seventh studio album and marked their first release after a six-year hiatus. The band sought to reestablish their presence in the Christian metal scene while adapting to contemporary sounds without losing their signature style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bloodgood· Holy Soldier· Petra
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Murder by Pride
The bridge shifts to a more reflective tone, directly confronting themes of humility and the dangers of ego.
This moment acts as a pivotal emotional turn in the song, emphasizing the importance of introspection against a backdrop of heavy instrumentation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Eclipse for the Son 4:05
- 2 4 Leaf Clover 3:41
- 3 Peace of Mind 3:59
- 4 Alive 3:36
- 5 The Plan 3:11
- 6 Murder by Pride 3:18
- 7 Mercy Over Blame 4:10
- 8 I Believe 3:43
- 9 Run in You 4:15
- 10 Love Is Why 4:08
- 11 Everything 4:25
- 12 My Love (I'll Always Show) 3:15
- 13 My Love My Life My Flame 4:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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