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1.1 Personal Savior1.2 Mamma1.3 You Never Knew Me1.4 Life Is the Blues1.5 Help1.6 Only Hurts When I Laugh1.7 Thrill a Minute1.8 How Long1.9 Have You Made It?1.10 Nobodies Here1.11 I'm the Devil1.12 Jesus Came Back Via Jesus in a Pawn Shop |
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| Description: | Hard to believe that it's been 25 years since this album dropped back in 1995. 2020 marked the 25th anniversary of this epic album from 80's Rockers Bride. Unique, Alt-Rock, Different, Grungy... there are many different words that one might describe DROP from Christian Metal Sensation BRIDE. Dale and his brother Troy were the Axl and Slash of the Christian Rock Scene. Bad-ass (yes, I said it), yet their first albums were glam metal. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Yet this album just sowed up on the scene as a surprise. If you were expecting more glam metal, like Trixter or Poison, this was much closer to Guns and Roses meets Pearl Jam and Mumford and Sons. And although many that tried their hands at converting their 80's metal to more of an alt-grunge failed miserably, Bride did something rather unique while trying to say relevant. They not only captured the attention of critics, they managed to create an album that just gets better with age. 25 years after this album dropped (pun intended) this album just keeps getting better. With new artwork and completely re-mastered by Rob Colwell, it's been re-mastered and reloaded to perfection. Digging into the music you'll first notice the album starting off rather heavy with Personal Savior and song 3 You Never Knew Me. Mandolin on Life is the Blues and the Banjos that start the second track Mamma shows the creativeness that Bride brought to this album. After listening to Mumford and Sons you would think that modern bands always used banjos and such however in 1995 there was not a banjo in-site. How Long is reminiscent of super early AC/DC with those slow yet heavy guitars, not the Back in Black but the '74 Jailbreak AC/DC with more of a grunge element. This Bride album is years of seasoned musicianship and is everything we said. Better 25 years later."Drop" is a powerful CD release by the American Christian metal band Bride, presented here in a high-quality edition by Girder Records. Musically, the album blends heavy guitars, driving riffs and expressive vocals with melodic hooks and a clear spiritual focus, making it attractive both to long-time fans of Christian hard rock and to listeners who appreciate classic metal with depth. The songs move between energetic, riff-driven tracks and more mid-tempo, atmospheric moments, always characterized by strong choruses and an honest, emotional performance that reflects the band's faith-based message.
Bride have been a defining name in the Christian metal and hard rock scene since the 1980s. Around the core of brothers Dale and Troy Thompson, the band has built a loyal international following through countless concerts and a series of influential albums in the Christian rock and metal world. Known for their distinctive vocal style, powerful stage presence and uncompromising lyrics, Bride have long been regarded as one of the genre's pioneering and enduring acts, helping to shape the sound and acceptance of Christian heavy music far beyond the scene's boundaries.
This edition of "Drop" on CD benefits from Girder Records' particular care for catalog and legacy releases. Girder Records has established itself as a specialist label for Christian rock and metal, with a strong focus on high production standards, carefully prepared reissues, and editions that are tailored to collectors and fans. With attention to sound quality, artwork and presentation, Girder Records positions "Drop" not just as a simple re-release, but as a thoughtfully curated product that honors the band's history and gives both new and existing fans an excellent way to (re)discover this album.
Whether you are revisiting Bride's work or encountering the band for the first time, this Girder Records CD edition of "Drop" offers an intense, guitar-driven listening experience with a clear message, solid production and the kind of meticulous label work that makes it a worthwhile addition to any Christian metal or classic hard rock collection. |
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| No. of tracks: |
12 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
GIRD1059.2 |
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