''Strength in Numbers'' is an album by

24-7 Spyz 24-7 Spyz (pronounced "twenty-four-seven spies") are an American rock band from the South Bronx, New York, formed in 1986, originally consisting of Jimi Hazel (born Wayne K. Richardson) (guitars), Rick Skatore (born Kenneth D. Lucas) (bass), ...

. It is the only album to feature Jeff Brodnax, who replaced original vocalist P. Fluid in 1991. On their third effort, the Spyz concentrate on simpler and more direct songwriting. The album has been described as a

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album with elements of heavy metal,

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, R&B,

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and

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. The

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movement overpowered the music industry in 1992, leaving the Spyz without a record contract or media attention in the midst of their creative peak. After the release of the album, the Spyz would take a break before reforming their classic lineup in 1995. Like many

albums, this recording is out of print but this album is available on streaming platforms.

Track listing

# "Break the Chains" # "Crime Story" # "Judgment Day" # "Understanding" # "Got It Goin' On" # "My Desire" # "Purple" # "Stuntman" # "Earth and Sky" # "Room #9" # "Sireality" # "Last Call" # "I'm Not Going" # "Traveling Day"

Personnel

* Jeff Brodnax – vocals *

Jimi Hazel Jimi Hazel is an American guitarist, who was born in the Bronx, New York City. He gets his name from his guitar idols, Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Hazel. He was childhood friends with Ronny Drayton, who joined the group Hazel founded, 24-7 Spyz. In 20 ...

– guitar * Rick Skatore – bass * Joel Maitoza – drums

References

{{Authority control 1992 albums 24-7 Spyz albums