Awaken the Guardian (Reissue)
Fates Warning
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The Sorceress | Fates Warning | 5:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Valley of the Dolls | Fates Warning | 5:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Fata Morgana | Fates Warning | 5:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Guardian | Fates Warning | 7:33 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Prelude to Ruin | Fates Warning | 7:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Giant's Lore (Heart of Winter) | Fates Warning | 6:00 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Time Long Past | Fates Warning | 1:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Exodus | Fates Warning | 8:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Album Review
Still singing about witches and devils, Fates Warning remained a metal band despite claims that this was their first progressive recording. Their aggressive sound remains from the first two efforts, and the song structures are too rudimentary to be called progressive. From this session one classic did emerge, "Guardian," a song that is still requested at their live shows. Progressive fans can skip this one too; however, metal fans are encouraged to pick it up, as it is a closet classic from the underground metal years of the '80s.
Customer Reviews
metal forged in New England
One of the things I like best about Fates Warning, is that you can't really understand any of the words John Arch is singing. I used to think he was singing in some Norwegian dialect. Regardless of what fans of Fates current music will tell you, this IS the best stuff. Along with Spectre Within, this record is pure genius. Night on Broken is a personal favorite, but it does not measure up to these two, although "Damnation" is outstanding. If you like the new Fates, go buy a new Rush album.
Overlooked Classic
Very underrated. This '86 classic features intricate riffing and bizzare, odd-time drumming, but it still manages to groove rather nicely. Unfortunately, this was the last Fates Warning album with John Arch's unique vocals on it. His brilliant (some might say strange) take on classic heavy metal vocals remains unmatched to this day.
All Time Classic
Even 20 some years later, I still hear new things in Awaken the Guardian. Every song is epic, with grand musicianship and inspiring lyrics. John Arch is still one of my personal favorite metal singers ever.
Biography
Formed: Hartford, CT
Genre: Rock
Years Active: '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Fates Warning
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Eye to Eye | Parallels | 4:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Guardian | Awaken the Guardian (Reissue) | 7:33 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Point of View | Parallels | 5:07 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Through Different Eyes | Perfect Symmetry | 4:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Leave the Past Behind | Parallels | 6:14 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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We Only Say Goodbye | Parallels | 4:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Road Goes On Forever | Parallels | 6:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Life In Still Water | Parallels | 5:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Eleventh Hour | Parallels | 8:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Don't Follow Me | Parallels | 4:42 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
