Awakening
Jackie Evancho · 2014
50 min · 12 tracks · crossover
Evancho's soaring vocals blend operatic grandeur with contemporary pop sensibilities across lush orchestrations and heartfelt ballads.
Top tracks — play these first
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Think of Me (from The Phantom of the Opera) — This opener showcases Evancho's ability to tackle classic musical theater pieces with grace, setting the tone for her operatic style.
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Ave Maria — Evancho's rendition of this timeless piece highlights her vocal control and emotional delivery, captivating listeners with its serene beauty.
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The Rains of Castamere (from Game of Thrones) — This track exemplifies Evancho's crossover appeal, merging classical vocals with a contemporary cultural reference that resonates with a wide audience.
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With or Without You — Her interpretation of this U2 classic reveals a new layer to Evancho’s artistry, combining vulnerability with powerful vocal execution.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Evancho blends operatic and pop styles effectively, though the material varies in strength and appeal.
What we noticed
- Several tracks, such as 'Ave Maria' and 'Vocalise', highlight her operatic style, while others like 'With or Without You' incorporate pop elements.
- 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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6/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- steady melodic immersion
- uplifting moments of grace
- intimate reflections on love
- soaring vocals for quiet evenings
- emotional crescendos that resonate
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced energy
- prefer standalone upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Awakening is Jackie Evancho's fourth studio album, released in 2014, following her previous album, Songs from the Silver Screen. By this point in her career, Evancho had transitioned from a child prodigy into a mature artist, showcasing both her technical prowess and emotional depth. This album marked a significant step in establishing her identity within the crossover and operatic pop genres as she sought to reach a broader audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charlotte Church· Katherine Jenkins· Hayley Westenra
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Think of Me (from The Phantom of the Opera) 4:08
- 2 Your Love 3:43
- 3 Je t’aime 4:57
- 4 Take Me There 4:17
- 5 Open Fields of Grace 3:41
- 6 Ave Maria 4:51
- 7 Memories 3:57
- 8 The Rains of Castamere (from Game of Thrones) 3:38
- 9 Dormi Jesu 3:27
- 10 Vocalise 5:07
- 11 With or Without You 4:25
- 12 Made to Dream 3:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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