The Covering
| The Covering | ||||
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| Studio album by Stryper | ||||
| Released | February 15, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2010 | |||
| Genre | Christian metal, heavy metal, hard rock, glam metal | |||
| Length | 53:21 | |||
| Label | Big3 Records/Sony | |||
| Producer | Michael Sweet, Bill Edwards | |||
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| AllMusic |   [1] |
The Covering is the seventh release and eighth studio album by American Christian heavy metal/hard rock band Stryper, released by Big 3 Records/Sony on February 15, 2011. The album is a collection of twelve cover songs from bands that inspired Stryper and helped to shape the band's sound and musical identity. The album also includes "God", a new original recording.
History
The album was originally scheduled to be released on October 13, 2010. On October 22, 2010, it was announced on the band's official site that due to the feeling of the business and label team that more set-up time will allow for a stronger release, the album was projected to be released in the first quarter of 2011. On January 24, 2011 Michael Sweet announced via Twitter that the official release date for the album is February 15.[2]
Singles
On September 14, 2010, it was announced that the album's first single, a cover of Black Sabbath's hit "Heaven and Hell", was available on iTunes.
Since December 14, 2010, a second single, a cover of Kansas' "Carry On Wayward Son", is available on iTunes.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original artist (date) | Length |
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| 1. | "Set Me Free" | Scott | Sweet (1974) | 3:45 |
| 2. | "Blackout" | Schenker, Meine, Rarebell, Kittelsen | Scorpions (1982) | 3:58 |
| 3. | "Heaven and Hell" | Dio, Iommi, Ward, Butler | Black Sabbath (1980) | 6:11 |
| 4. | "Lights Out" | Schenker, Mogg, Parker, Way | UFO (1977) | 3:45 |
| 5. | "Carry On Wayward Son" | Livgren | Kansas (1976) | 5:16 |
| 6. | "Highway Star" | Blackmore, Gillan, Glover, Lord, Paice | Deep Purple (1972) | 5:45 |
| 7. | "Shout It Out Loud" | Stanley, Simmons, Ezrin | Kiss (1976) | 3:15 |
| 8. | "Over the Mountain" | Osbourne, Rhoads, Daisley, Kerslake | Ozzy Osbourne (1981) | 4:21 |
| 9. | "The Trooper" | Harris | Iron Maiden (1983) | 3:53 |
| 10. | "Breaking the Law" | Halford, Downing, Tipton | Judas Priest (1980) | 3:02 |
| 11. | "On Fire" | Van Halen, Van Halen, Anthony, Roth | Van Halen (1978) | 3:08 |
| 12. | "Immigrant Song" | Page, Plant | Led Zeppelin (1970) | 2:18 |
| 13. | "God" | M. Sweet | Stryper (2011) | 4:55 |
| Total length: | 53:21 | |||
Track list credits reference[3]
Personnel
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References
- ↑ AllMusic review
- ↑ Michael Sweet (January 24, 2011). "Twitter @ Michael Sweet". Retrieved February 5, 2011.
- ↑ Rivadavia, Eduardo (2011-02-01). "The Covering - Stryper". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-04-06.