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Awake

Crematory · 1997

45 min · 10 tracks · gothic metal

Haunting melodies intertwine with heavy guitar riffs and deep growls, embodying a dark yet melodic gothic metal atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • dark atmosphere for deep thought
  • consistent flow for focused sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat and fast-paced
  • seek short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 26, 1997, 'Awake' was Crematory's third studio album, following their 1995 release 'Illusions'. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their unique blend of gothic metal, gaining traction within the European metal scene and expanding their audience significantly.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Maze 1:13
  • 2 Lords of Lies 5:10
  • 3 Away 4:41
  • 4 Temple of Love 4:45
  • 5 For Love 4:34
  • 6 Crematory 4:57
  • 7 My Last Words 5:10
  • 8 The Loss 4:12
  • 9 Yourself 5:15
  • 10 Mirror 5:24

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