What makes Sleeping Awake by P.O.D. notable?

This album features the hit single 'Sleeping Awake,' which reached notable chart positions, including #4 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The record also contributed to P.O.D.'s reputation for blending heavy music with positive messages, influencing the Christian metal scene and extending their reach to mainstream audiences. Released on May 26, 2003, 'Sleeping Awake' was P.O.D.'s sixth studio album and followed their major label success with 'Satellite' in 1999. At this point, P.O.D. was solidifying their place in the nu metal scene while exploring themes of faith and resilience, marking a continued evolution in their sound post-commercial peak.

How many songs are on Sleeping Awake?

Sleeping Awake has 3 tracks, running approximately 8 minutes.

Sleeping Awake

P.O.D. · 2003

8 min · 3 tracks · alternative metal

Intense riffs meld with hip-hop rhythms and spiritually charged lyrics, creating a sound both aggressive and uplifting.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Sleeping Awake — The title track showcases P.O.D.'s signature fusion of rap and metal while delivering profound spiritual messages through its dynamic structure and energetic delivery.
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Unloco Bruises — This track exemplifies the band's raw energy and lyrical intensity, addressing personal struggles with an infectious chorus that resonates within the nu metal genre.
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Team Sleep the Passportal — Blending melodic elements with hardcore instrumentation, this track highlights P.O.D.'s ability to create atmospheric soundscapes juxtaposed against heavy rhythms, representing their artistic range.