Awakened features neo-classical guitarist Norman K. Anderson's continuing development as a composer and player, delivering twelve tracks of classically inflluenced metal. Instrumental fans get a treat as well, as Anderson has written four instrumental works, including the eight minute track "Fantasia Suite Opus No. 1 In E Minor". Anderson's other original material is delivered with the baroque, gothic compositional style he blazed on his first two CDs, "Victory And Valor" and "Mirror, Mirror". Dazzling solos can be found throughout Awakened; favorites include "Courage", "Marble And Stone" and the title track. Neo-Classical Metal, total running time, 50:32