What makes Awake by Godsmack notable?

The album debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Godsmack's growing popularity. Its title track received significant radio play, contributing to the band's reputation as a leading force in the post-grunge movement and earning them a Grammy nomination. Awake is Godsmack's second studio album, released in 2000, following their self-titled debut in 1998. By this time, the band had already established themselves in the alternative metal scene, building on the success of their first album and solidifying their signature sound.

How many songs are on Awake?

Awake has 4 tracks, running approximately 16 minutes.

Awake

Godsmack · 2000

16 min · 4 tracks · hard rock

Heavy guitar riffs and powerful vocals create a visceral experience that pushes the boundaries of post-grunge and hard rock.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Awake — The title track combines haunting melodies with aggressive instrumentation, encapsulating the band's signature sound while exploring themes of awareness and awakening.
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Why — This track stands out for its emotional depth, blending introspective lyrics with a powerful vocal delivery that resonates with themes of longing and uncertainty.
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Time Bomb — With its relentless energy and driving rhythm, 'Time Bomb' exemplifies Godsmack's hard rock influences while addressing feelings of frustration and urgency.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

Awake combines heavy riffs with emotional vocals, creating a solid hard rock experience that resonates well but doesn't redefine the genre.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, establishing a high-energy opening.
Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts, alternating between heavy verses and melodic choruses, such as in 'Awake' and 'Mistakes'.
The album closes with 'Spiral', which features a gradual build-up and a more introspective tone compared to earlier tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Awake (radio edit) 4:35
2 Awake 5:06
3 Why 3:16
4 Time Bomb 3:58

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