Awakening

Narnia | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 12, 1998)
• Original Release Date: April 21, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nuclear Blast Americ
• ASIN: B000005ZDN
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #330,894 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars C.S. Lewis' "Narnia" and this one have the same source, October 19, 2002

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Glenn- NJ (Westfield, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Awakening (Audio CD)

In response to the well-meaning writer who said that this "Narnia" has no relation to C.S. Lewis "Chronicles of Narnia", I must disagree. C.S. Lewis' Christian faith inspired him to write the Narnia Chronicles, which are filled with parallels that come directly from Biblical stories and Christian doctrine. Literature with such parallels is called Allegory. If one is not familiar with the Bible and doctrine itself, it's easy to see how the writer would only view Narnia as a mere fantasy story. Narnia's message and music, even when it does not include direct references to the Narnia books (Narnia's other very good albums like Desert Land include very clear references to the books, like "Witch and the Lion"), is inspired by the same source that inspired Lewis- faith in Jesus Christ and the Judeo/Christian message set forth in the Bible from beginning to end . Both draw on the same ultimate source. There are many books and biographies relating to C.S. Lewis and the Narnia series that point out the biblical parallels for those who are curious.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Album, July 7, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Awakening (Audio CD)

This is an amazing album from start to finish. OK so the lyrics are a bit cheesy but the music makes up for that, CarlJohan Grimmark is an amazing musician, he plays guitar, keyboards and bass on this album and also programs the drums which I'm not shure are real or not but they still sound great all the same.
I just wonder if he is influenced by Yngwie at all??? .... There is possibly a small chance he might be . All the same he a great guitarist and does a good job even thought he does sound a bit too much like his idol.
The vocals are not the best in the world but they still do a good job.
I can't get enough of 'No More Shadows from the Past', what a song that is!!!! 'The Awakening' is also a favorite of mine on this album. All of the other songs sound good too there isn't really a weak song on here.
This is a great album overall and I ant wait to check out more of their stuff.
Rock on NARNIA!!

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent praise of the Lord Jesus Christ meets Heavy Metal., April 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Awakening (Audio CD)

These guys are on the right track. They are praising the Lord and are filled with the Holy Spirit. Combine this with Christians intense lead vocals and the excellent guitar work and this is what Metal Head Christians have been looking for. No screaming vocals like that of Stryper.