Welcome to SPEAK, the page where YOU, the fans, speak out your opinions both pro, and con on the release of the new current CD's put out by the former members of Stryper. we are commenting in this issue on the new release by Michael Sweet " Truth " and the new one by Oz and Tim's band SinDizzy entitled " He's Not Dead ". If you have a review you would like posted please send to Mr. Stryper.

This review is from ROCK, of the SinDizzy Discussion Zone.

-I think SinDizzy's new CD "He's Not Dead" is everything we expected from
Tim, Oz, Bobby, and John. I think the message of Christ is straight up
front and the music is beyond compare. From the moment I heard a sample
of the song "He's Not Dead", I was sold on the album. I could't wait to
hear the whole track. When I heard the final version of the song on the
album, I was blown away! I especially like Tim's "bass solo" during it.
Listening to the album was the first time I was able to hear the track
"Long Way To Heaven". Again, I feel in love with the song! It had that
long lost late 80's/early 90's sound to it that I have missed for some
time now. I am glad they chose to include this track! All in all, I
think the whole album is a 10, and I also hope the message that lays
within the songs reaches some of the lost out there and wins them over
to Christ. Great job SinDizzy!
Rock

This review is from Bryan Rehkop a fan that E-Mailed me...

-This is one CD that took me totally off guard. Michael has done things
on this disc that I didn't think he was capable of doing. Without
pressures from record companies to put out commercial oriented material,
it is very clear that Mike was able to show us some very diverse music
throughout.

We are treated to different vocal techniques and effects, as well as
plenty of other sounds to listen to. ADVICE TO LISTENERS: Listen to
this CD with a good pair to headphones and turn it loud. You will be
amazed.

Eight of the ten tracks were lyrically written by outside writers, which
I feel contribute to making this disc feel different than his previous
solo efforts, as Michael Sweet usually (co)writes lyrics for his music.
Evidently this gave him more of an opportunity to concentrate on making
great music.

STRONG TRACKS INCLUDE:
Truth (great opening guitar riff, with Michael's vocals as I have
NEVER heard them before!)

I Am Adam (this song has everything) Melodic verses, with solid, heavy
chorus and a kickin' beat

Blue Bleeds Through (my favourite track) Interesting lyrics and very
unique way to incorporate words with sounds in the chorus.

SPECIAL MENTION:

Achilles Heel: "You find no answers in your HEART" (oh yes, that is the
classic Stryper scream that we love to hear!!)

Overall, this is definately Michael Sweets strongest, most complete
release that you will want to listen to time and time again.

-Bryan

This review is from Bryan Rehkop a fan that E-Mailed me...

-It was interesting to read the liner notes when it stated that half the
songs were written in 1992 and the other half in 1995. That is between
three to six years ago. The CD sounds a bit dated, but I happen to be a
fan of eighties rock music, so in that aspect it was different hearing
this "new CD" in 1998.

The music is "in your face" and straight to the point. The lyrics are
mostly shallow, leaning to the repetitive side. Example: He's not Dead
-repeated 15 times, I Gave It All To Him - repeated 23 times, and so on.

On a positive note, this band sounds very tight, and I was very
impressed with the musicianship of Bobby MacNeil and John Bocanegra.

STRONG TRACKS INCLUDE:

He's Not Dead: Even though repetitive, this song has a great feel to
it. Oz showcases his vocals on this track by displaying great range
with his voice.

Rise Above: I was hoping for a song like this on the disc. Brings me
back to the song Fishin' Oz did on the "In The Beginning" Stryper video.

Long Way To Heaven: If you like eighties rock and roll, this songs for
you. Reminds me of old Helix (Canadian Band), Poison, Quiet Riot etc.
Especially when it's just the drums and vocals.

-Bryan

More to Come...

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