Top tracks — play these first
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Open Your Eyes — Opening with anthemic fervor, this track encapsulates the album's themes of awakening and renewal while showcasing Stryper's signature melodic hooks and powerful guitar work.
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Reborn — The title track serves as a powerful declaration of faith and transformation, perfectly embodying the album’s core message through its passionate delivery and driving rhythm.
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When Did I See You Cry — This song stands out with its emotional depth and lyrical vulnerability, addressing themes of compassion and support that resonate throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends classic metal elements with uplifting lyrics, showcasing Stryper's signature style but lacks standout depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes.
- Several songs incorporate dual guitar harmonies, a hallmark of Stryper's sound, particularly in the solos.
- The lyrics consistently reflect Christian themes, often intertwining personal struggles with messages of hope and redemption.
- 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
- heartfelt anthems for rejuvenation
- uplifting themes of resilience
- short bursts of melodic energy
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of experimental sounds
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Reborn marked Stryper's first studio album in over a decade, following their breakup in the late '90s. This album signified a significant return to form for the band, showcasing their ability to merge classic heavy metal with spiritual themes while appealing to both old fans and new listeners alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bloodgood· Holy Soldier· Petra
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Open Your Eyes 4:02
- 2 Reborn 3:27
- 3 When Did I See You Cry 3:35
- 4 Make You Mine 4:01
- 5 Passion 3:48
- 6 Live Again 3:30
- 7 If I Die 3:45
- 8 Wait for You 3:22
- 9 Rain 3:42
- 10 10,000 Years 3:14
- 11 I.G.W.T. 3:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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