Narnia--Awakening (1998/Nuclear Blast)
Rating--8.0
No More Shadows From the Past--RealAudio
Music very much in a Malmsteen vein, with shades and hints of
Symphony X sprinkled in as well. Symphonic/speed-fret metal, and during the occasional lapses into heavier, power moments, a
little Hammerfall is even brought to mind. Thematically, Narnia is a Christian group, and a number
of its songs reflect that motif.
"Time of Changes" is chunky and paced, with some cutting chops. Album opener "Break
the Chains" is swift and good, and a chugging rhythm moves "No More Shadows From the Past."
While a bit slower,
"Sign of the Time" is made solid by its thick and chunky mainframe.
TRACK LIST: Break the Chains/No More Shadows From the Past/The Return of Aslan/Heavenly Love/Time of Changes/
The Awakening/Touch From You/Sign of the Time
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