Toward Eternity

Track Listings
1. It's All Right    
2. Soft Spot    
3. Noah's Song    
4. Till the Walls Fall Down    
5. Gotta Do Better Than This    
6. Your Love Come Over Me    
7. Hold On    
8. Angels Unaware    
9. Summer Snow    
10. Vineyard    

Toward Eternity, Music, Matthew Ward, CCM, Religious / Contemp. Christian
Toward Eternity
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Toward Eternity
    Matthew Ward
    Manufacturer: Benson Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    Christian Contemporary MusicChristian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B00008ERNO
    Release Date: 1994-03-01

    Tracks:

    1. It's All Right
    2. Soft Spot
    3. Noah's Song
    4. Till the Walls Fall Down
    5. Gotta Do Better Than This
    6. Your Love Come Over Me
    7. Hold On
    8. Angels Unaware
    9. Summer Snow
    10. Vineyard
    Armed and Dangerous
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Funked Out Rock with a Touch of Majesty
    		 Armed and Dangerous
    Matthew Ward
    Manufacturer: Live Oak Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Christian RockChristian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    Christian Contemporary MusicChristian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000M52YFM

    Product Description

    Songs are: 1. Red and Yellow, Black And White 2. Trust In You 3. By Your Side 4. Armed and Dangerous 5. Glory to God 6. Moment By Moment 7. Put On the Armour 8. Love

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Funked Out Rock with a Touch of Majesty.......2007-03-16

    Matthew Ward has one of the all-time great vocal instruments in any style of music. His pure and distinctly soulful sound is instantly recognizable. This album, released in 1986, was a personal landmark for me. Prior to this album, my view of the "Contemporary Christian" music scene was that it was well intentioned second rate artistry.

    Here, the songwriting, the lyrical depth, and the vocal and instrumental virtuosity come together in a powerful, high energy musical statement. Matthew's vocal soar, Dan Huff plays a power guitar as only he can do, Lee Jones' bass work is VERY funky, and Jim Tenneboe's 80's period keyboard work is very tasty!

    "Red and Yellow, Black and White" is a funky re-make based on the children's song of the same name, celebrating the ethnic diversity of God's people. "Armed and Dangerous", and "Put on the Armor" with their metaphorical references to warfare are based on Ephesians 6:10-18, where we are encouraged to "Put on the full armor of God.." so we can "stand firm..." in the faith. "Glory to God" is a majestic anthem to the God who rescues us in times of doubt and fear. "Love" is a passionate tear jerker for anyone who's ever had a child of their own to pray over. This is perhaps the biggest "hit" from this album, as Matthew prays for his daughter to someday see that "Love is calling out her name", just as his own mother once prayed over him. The chorus expresses the often forgotten Christian reversal of the world's principles, in the idea that "Love has the power to make the weakest man tower, to make the strongest man cower..." There is not a weak song on this album.

    An altogether fantastic and overlooked recording. Definitely on my alltime top 100.
    Toward Eternity/Fade to White
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • The male member of 2nd Chapter of Acts ROCKS !!
    • Better than we knew
    • Toward Eternity
    • Touches where I live
    		 Toward Eternity/Fade to White
    Matthew Ward
    Manufacturer: Newport
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    GospelGospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    Christian Contemporary MusicChristian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    GospelGospel | Christian & Gospel | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    ASIN: B00000IYNT
    Release Date: 1999-05-25

    Tracks:

    1. Toward Eternity
    2. It's All Right
    3. Soft Spot
    4. Noah's Song
    5. Til' the Walls Fall Down
    6. Gotta Do Better Than This
    7. Your Love Came over Me
    8. Hold On
    9. Angels Unaware
    10. Summer Snow
    11. Vineyard
    12. Fade to White
    13. Then I Realized
    14. Racing for the Goal
    15. You Alone
    16. Show Them
    17. Heart
    18. So Many Are Lookin'
    19. Time Will Tell
    20. Far Behind
    21. Perfect Union
    22. Fade to White

    Album Description

    This double CD set represents Matthew Ward's 1st and 3rd solo projects. His incredible range of vocals are featured on the rock classics, "Racing for the Goal" and " 'Til the Walls Fall Down" as well as the more melodic classics, "Summer Snow" and the still popular wedding song, "Perfect Union".

    In addition to the songs written by Matthew, these CDs feature many songs written by several pioneers of Contempory Christian music including Keith Green, Phil Keaggy and Annie Herring, Matthew's sister and fellow member from the 2nd Chapter of Acts.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars The male member of 2nd Chapter of Acts ROCKS !!.......2003-03-04

    Matthew Ward's first solo album is finally on cd and it's about time! I'm not crazy about the price of this cd (too high) nor the 2nd cd but I had to have it in my collection. Matthew on his 1st cd worked with 2 of the greatest legends of Contemporary Christian Music: Phil Keaggy and the late, great Keith Green. Every song on TOWARD ETERNITY is a classic. I love his vocals on "It's Alright" and "Soft Spot". Many of these songs are much different than Matthew's work with 2nd Chapter of Acts but they still rock and worship the Lord at the same time. I would have rated this cd 5 stars but only if it was by itself (sorry Matthew, I just couldn't get into the music on Fade to White).

    5 out of 5 stars Better than we knew.......2002-03-14

    The Christian music market has no memory, which is the ONLY reason I can think of for this album not being a top seller. Phil Keaggy, Michael Omartian, Abe Laboreal, Hadley Hockensmith, and Keith Green, all at the top of their game on To ward Eternity. And Matthew's voice leading the way. Great stuff. Music to put the "new" alternative bands in perspective. Lyrics that still minister after 20 years. What more could anyone ask for?

    5 out of 5 stars Toward Eternity.......2001-01-11

    Matthew Ward's first solo album, Toward Eternity, is still the best of them all. I've enjoyed this one for many years - from vinyl to cassette - and hopefully, I'll have it soon on CD. From sweet ballads like Summer Snow, to rock tunes like 'Til the Walls Fall Down and It's Alright, he helped push CCM forward and was clearly ahead of his time when this one was recorded. I've followed Second Chapter of Acts since the late 70's and had a blast hearing them in concert several times. Matthew's Armed & Dangerous tour (an excellent 2nd solo album, which I haven't found on CD) was part of the last concert in which I saw them. Does he sound that good in concert? Even better!

    5 out of 5 stars Touches where I live.......2000-09-14

    I have waited for this album to come out. Matthew Ward's album Fade to White came into my life when I was untouchable, but touched me just when I needed it most! The added songs and the re-published Fade to White is a blessing straight from God. Thank you Matthew for still sharing your gift.
    Toward the Castle
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Toward the Castle
      Fear of Eternity
      Manufacturer: Napalm
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B000BVZ4PE
      Release Date: 2006-01-10

      Tracks:

      1. Departure
      2. Flying Over The Mountains
      3. Fear Of Eternity
      4. Toward The Castle
      5. Melancholy Rain
      6. Crying
      7. The Valley Of Sadness
      8. Illusion Of Purity

      Album Description

      Italy's Fear Of Eternity play arcane occult metal of the highest order. Imagine any of the earliest, non-Norse Black Metal classics from Osmose (Necromantia, Mystifier, Samael) thawed out in the present. Toward the Castle is the title of the band's melancholic cult debut, and shares as much in common with soundtrack legends Goblin as the modern Black Metal scene.
      Walking to the Light
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Walking to the Light

        Manufacturer: Amunhart
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000CA6PA2
        Release Date: 2004-08-24

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