7: The Best of Stryper

7: The Best of Stryper is the seventh release and second compilation album by Christian metal band Stryper. Released in 2003, it is the second compilation album produced by the band, and its recording and release led to the reunion of the original members of the band.

7: The Best of Stryper
Greatest hits album by
Stryper
ReleasedMarch 25, 2003 (2003-03-25)
GenreChristian metal, glam metal, heavy metal
LabelHollywood
ProducerOz Fox and Michael Sweet
Stryper chronology
Can't Stop the Rock
(1991)		 7: The Best of Stryper
(2003)		 7 Weeks: Live in America, 2003
(2004)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [1]
PiercingMetal [2]

Hollywood Records asked the members of Stryper to record new tracks to be placed in a compilation album celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band. Frontman Michael Sweet wrote two new songs that were recorded by the original 4 members of the group. This marked the first time in 12 years that Stryper recorded together in the studio.

After the release of the album, the band went on a 36 show reunion tour, their first in 12 years. Shows were recorded for a live album 7 Weeks: Live in America, 2003, which was released on May 18, 2004.

Track listing
  1. Something (New Track)
  2. For You (New Track)
  3. Shining Star
  4. Lady
  5. All For One
  6. In God We Trust
  7. Always There For You
  8. To Hell With The Devil
  9. Calling On You
  10. Free
  11. Honestly
  12. The Way
  13. Soldiers Under Command
  14. Makes Me Wanna Sing
  15. Reach Out
  16. From Wrong To Right
  17. Loving You
  18. Believe
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References
  1. Prato, Greg. 7: The Best of Stryper at AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-09-15.
  2. "Reviews - CD". www.PiercingMetal.com. 2003-03-25. Archived from the original on 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2011-09-15.
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