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    Heaven's Metal #17
    Heaven's Metal #17/The Awakening
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    The Awakening

    Into Thy Hands

    Reviewed by Maury Millican

    Label Reunion RecordsHeaven's Metal #17July 1988
    progressive rock

    You're gonna love Into Thy Hands. If you like aggressive, power rock, you're gonna love Into Thy Hands. If you like hi-tenor, crystal-clear lead vocals, choir-like BGVs, energetic and surprising rhythms, and innovative guitar work, you're gonna love Into Thy Hands. If you like Yes (especially 90125 and The Big Generator), you're gonna love Into Thy Hands. The Awakening delivers! Outstanding vocals! Masterful guitar sounds and techniques! (a la Phil Keaggy and Trevor Rabin). Tight rhythm section! Hot production! And what's this? A message?! That's right, a band with a relevant, moving message for the 80's: Commit your life into God's hands and you'll find unending satisfaction, joy, and peace - A message expressed in ways that move cold, tired hearts. This is the most inspiring project I've heard in years! Finally, the drought is over. You're gonna love Into Thy Hands.

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    Also in Heaven's Metal #17

    Refuge — Chasin' Away the NightThe Watchmen — Fear No EvilMark Farner — Just Another InjusticeNeon Cross — Neon CrossStryper — In God We TrustThe Lonely Now — Original IntentionsContender — ContenderLust Control — This Is a Condom NationAaron — Untitled release