Awakened
As I Lay Dying · 2012
102 min · 21 tracks · metalcore
A relentless blend of melodic riffs and aggressive vocals that underscores a journey of personal redemption.
Why this album works
Upon its release, Awakened debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200, highlighting the band's significant commercial appeal despite the controversies surrounding Lambesis. The album received positive reviews from critics, who noted its sonic intensity and lyrical depth, marking it as a pivotal moment in the band's career during a challenging time.
- Best for
- dynamic progression with interludes wave-like pacing for reflection cathartic release through intensity
- Context
- Awakened is As I Lay Dying's sixth studio album, released after a tumultuous period marked by lead singer Tim Lambesis's legal troubles. Following a hiatus due to those events, this album represents their return to form and a reaffirmation of their commitment to metalcore. It showcases a band eager to reconnect with its audience and redefine its identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carajo· I Set My Friends On Fire· Jinjer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Cauterize 3:38
- 2 A Greater Foundation Standout 3:46
- 3 Resilience Standout 4:08
- 4 Wasted Words 4:21
- 5 Whispering Silence 4:30
- 6 Overcome Standout 4:37
- 7 No Lungs to Breathe 4:05
- 8 Defender 4:05
- 9 Washed Away 1:01
- 10 My Only Home 4:06
- 11 Tear Out My Eyes 4:37
- 12 Unwound (B-side demo) 3:58
- 13 A Greater Foundation (extended demo version) 3:58
Disc 2
- 1 Making of Awakened 17:37
- 2 I Never Wanted (music video) 4:11
- 3 Parallels (music video) 4:56
- 4 Anodyne Sea (music video) 5:41
- 5 Behind the Scenes of Anodyne Sea Video Shoot 7:06
- 6 Electric Eye (Judas Priest cover) (music video) 5:01
- 7 Paralyzed (lyric video) 3:22
- 8 Cauterize (lyric video) 3:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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