Only to Rise is the first studio album by the duo Sweet & Lynch. Frontiers Records released the album on January 27, 2015.
Members:
Michael Sweet - lead vocals, guitars (currently Stryper)
George Lynch - lead guitars (ex-Dokken)
James LoMenzo - bass guitar (ex-White Lion)
Brian
Tichy - drums (ex-Billy Idol / Whitesnake / Ozzy
Osbourne / Vinnie
Moore / TMG 1 / Lynch Mob /)
It is to the benefit of us all that the eighties produced two of the
metal scenes top talents in Michael Sweet and George Lynch. The
ingenious chemistry between the two - not to mention Brian Tichy and
James Lomenzo - has resulted in a work that comes across as melodic hard
rock paradise. Only To Rise proves musically impeccable in this regard
with twelve choice tracks certain to keep you coming back with repeat
listen. Quality is such that I hope that not only Sweet & Lynch
tour the Only To Rise material but return with a sophomore outing.
2015 Chart
US Christian Albums (Billboard) at No.4
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard) at No.6
Tracks: Download or Mirror Link
01. The Wish (3:39)
02. Dying Rose (3:41)
03. Love Stays (4:35)
04. Time Will Tell (3:51)
05. Rescue Me (4:13)
06. Me Without You (4:02)
07. Recover (3:43)
08. Divine (4:18)
09. September (4:17)
10. Strength In Numbers (3:18)
11. Hero-Zero (4:12)
12. Only To Rise (3:43)
“Strength In Numbers” draws upon Matthew 18:20:
“Dying Rose” speaks of faith during tough times:
“September” was written in tribute to 9/11:
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Unified is the second studio album by the duo Sweet & Lynch. Frontiers Records released the album on November 10, 2017.
Tracks: Download or Mirror Link
01. Promised Land
02. Walk
03. Afterlife
04. Make Your Mark
05. Tried & True
06. Unified
07. Find Your Way
08. Heart Of Fire
09. Bridge Of Broken Lies
10. Better Man
11. Live To Die
2017 Chart
The album is #6 on iTunes U.S. Rock Chart
#3 on Amazon Hard Rock & Metal Chart (physical)
#14 on Amazon U.S. Rock Chart (digital)
#23 on Amazon U.S. Rock Chart (physical).
Simply put, Sweet & Lynch are an undeniable combination. Fans of their work in Stryper and Dokken/Lynch Mob, as well as Sweet & Lynch’s debut, must check out Unified! It offers vibrant music that reflects a ray of light in the dark that is a pleasing listen. ~ Cryptic Rock
