Independent review

On the seventh album of the Swedish representatives of Christian metal, named succinctly after the band, the charismatic frontman Christian Liljegren (Rival in the English version, as Liljegren looks completely unpronounceable) returned 10 years after his departure from the band to other numerous projects of the same theme. Although it should be noted that during this time the group recorded only one not very successful album. Which is not surprising, as with Christian's return everything fell into place. His vocals are difficult to confuse with anyone else, although his voice has become a bit more brutal over these years, but it has not become worse. The album's theme is still the same — love for the Lord and Jesus and pointing the way to the flock. The Narnia album is in the style of the best albums of the band and Christian personally, as well as his other projects (Divinefire, Audiovision, Golden Resurrection, Wisdom Call, etc.). As always, excellent guitar and keyboard flourishes, more in the classic style of the 70s than modern metal. Everything starts with the masterpiece Reaching for the Top, then the incredibly inspired I still believe, the epic and sublime On the highest mountain, Messengers, the persistent appeal to the blinded humanity Who do you follow? and the driving Movin' on, leading through difficulties. After all this heavenly revelry, such a pleasant aftertaste remains that you want this album to last and last. Main thing is, do not watch their video clips, the team looks completely non-pretentious, but rather comical, although it definitely strives for the former. Christian power metal of the highest grade, built on the sinews of classic hard rock.

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