Stryper "Soldiers Under Command"

Soldiers Under Command is the second release, and second studio album from Christian metal band Stryper, released in 1985. It was the first Christian metal album to achieve Gold record status, selling more than half a million copies. The album was originally issued on white vinyl. The Live in Japan in-concert video, released in 1986, was filmed on July 8, 1985 during Stryper's tour in support of this album.

A music video of the title track was released.

The inspirational verse for this album is 2 Timothy 2:3-4.

Track listing

All songs written by Michael Sweet, except where noted.

Tracklist:

1. "Soldiers Under Command" (Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet) – 5:03
2. "Makes Me Wanna Sing" – 2:51
3. "Together Forever" – 4:03
4. "First Love" – 5:43
5. "The Rock That Makes Me Roll" – 4:56
6. "Reach Out" (M. Sweet, R. Sweet) – 5:21
7. "(Waiting for) A Love That's Real" – 4:36
8. "Together as One" – 5:01
9. "Surrender" – 4:28
10. "Battle Hymn of the Republic" (Julia Ward Howe) – 2:36

Also released on limited edition white vinyl

On the limited edition white vinyl and black vinyl, on both sides of the ending wax were 'carved' religious quotes.

Re-released on vinyl in 1986 and on tape in 1987 by Victoria.

Certified Gold: 4-6-88

"The Battle Hymn of the Republic" is a hymn (set to music from the folk song "John Brown's Body") and also a popular American patriotic song.

The album's title is inspired from Bible verses 2 Timothy 2:3,4 (Living Bible) (reference and translation printed on the sleeve)

Recording information:

Recorded and mixed at Amigo and Smoke Tree Recording Studios in may 1985.

"Together as One" was recorded at Smoke Tree Studios and mixed at Amigo according to singles