Real (Michael Sweet album) explained

Real
Type:studio
Artist:Michael Sweet
Cover:"Michael_Sweet's_"Real"_album,_1995.jpg
Released:October 1995
Genre:Christian rock
Label:Benson Music Group
Producer:Michael Sweet, Mike Slamer
Prev Title:Michael Sweet
Prev Year:1994
Next Title:Truth
Next Year:1998

Real is the second full-length solo album by Christian rock singer and Stryper frontman Michael Sweet, released in 1995 by Benson Music Group.

The album features a softer, mellower sound than the previous album. There's also an acoustic version of Stryper's hit "Always There for You".

Though it received less acclaim than its predecessor, the album achieved three No. 1 singles and received a Dove award nomination.

A music video for the title track was released alongside it.

Track listing

All songs written by Michael Sweet, except where noted.

  1. "Color Blind" - 3:30
  2. "Second Chance" - 4:10
  3. "Ticket to Freedom" - 4:11
  4. "The River" - 3:20
  5. "Always There for You" - 4:09
  6. "Real" - 5:11
  7. "Baby Doll" - 4:19
  8. "Why" - 4:22
  9. "Remember Me" (Sweet, Doug Beiden) - 4:06
  10. "Heaven Waits for You" - 3:10

Personnel