The wait is finally over! Guardian's Stryper tribute is complete, and it was worth the wait! Everything, from the packaging to the performance brings back fun and warm memories of that ground-breaking band. One of the few differences you'll notice between Guardian's straight-up recording and the original is the guitar solos. Tony Palacios does some nifty shredding here. Jamie Rowe's vocals, of course, are noticeably different from Michael Sweet's. The frenetic and fast, fast, fast rhythms are pulled off with tightness, as is the crisp drumming and the solid bass playing. The double lead trade-offs in "From Wrong To Right" are missed, but Tony's one-man job holds up well. While it's nearly impossible to better the original, Guardian attacks it about as strong as anyone could. For those who miss Guardian's melodic metal days, this is probably the closest you'll ever get in a current release. For ordering info, see ad this issue. Write: G-Man Records, PO Box 680533, Franklin TN 37068
Other coverage for this album
The Phantom Tollbooth 2000Reviewed by Tony LaFianzaThe rumor has been around for years, and it was true! Guardian has recorded all the songs on Stryper's Yellow and Black Attack as a tribute to the fathers of Christian glam metal. Whether your collection holds Guardian, Stryper, old school cool metal, or all three, this will be a welcome addition. The original Yellow and Black Attack is a classic, and Guardian treats it that way. The cover art…Similar sounding releases
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