Released 20 years ago
Awake
Josh Groban · 2006
104 min · 17 tracks · pop music
A sweeping blend of orchestral pop and classical influences wrapped in Groban's emotive baritone.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mai Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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You Are Loved (Don’t Give Up) — This track features a powerful message of resilience, paired with Groban's soaring vocals that highlight the emotional depth of the album.
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February Song — With its poignant lyrics about longing and reflection, this song encapsulates the introspective spirit of the album.
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So She Dances — This track blends world music influences with romantic storytelling, showcasing Groban's versatility and ability to cross genres.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends orchestral pop with classical elements, showcasing Groban's vocal strengths but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent orchestral arrangement throughout, with strings and piano supporting Groban's vocals on nearly every track.
- Several tracks incorporate non-English lyrics, adding a multicultural element to the overall sound.
- The pacing varies, with mid-tempo ballads dominating the first half before transitioning to more upbeat tracks in the latter part of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative evening reflections
- soothing background ambiance
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Followed the success of Closer, expanding Groban's recognition and commercial appeal.
- Career context
- Awake is Josh Groban's third studio album, following his breakout success with Closer in 2003. Released in 2006, this album marked a significant moment in his career as he sought to expand his artistic boundaries while maintaining the romantic themes that defined his earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Andrea Bocelli· Il Divo· Katherine Jenkins
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Mai Start here 4:35
- 2 You Are Loved (Don’t Give Up) 4:48
- 3 Un día llegará 4:17
- 4 February Song 5:12
- 5 L’ultima notte 4:21
- 6 So She Dances 4:53
- 7 In Her Eyes 4:53
- 8 Sólo por ti 3:59
- 9 Now or Never 3:38
- 10 Un Giorno Per Noi (Romeo E Giulietta) 5:10
- 11 Lullaby 2:32
- 12 Weeping 4:45
- 13 Machine 4:55
- 14 Verita 3:59
- 15 Awake 5:14
- 16 Smile 3:43
Disc 2
- 1 The Making of “Awake” 33:00
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