The Awakening
P.O.D. · 2015
45 min · 10 tracks · alternative metal
A dynamic blend of aggressive riffs and melodic hooks intertwines with introspective lyrics, reflecting a journey of spiritual awakening.
Top tracks — play these first
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Am I Awake Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album's exploration of self-awareness and faith, combining powerful instrumentation with reflective lyrics that invite listeners on a personal journey.
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Criminal Conversations — This track features a compelling narrative about societal issues, blending rap elements with a hard-hitting chorus that emphasizes P.O.D.'s socio-political commentary.
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Revolución — With its driving beat and urgent message, this song embodies the album's call for change and awakening, making it an anthem for those seeking empowerment through faith.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances aggressive and melodic elements while exploring deeper themes, making it engaging but not.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective themes.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements, adding a narrative layer that complements the lyrical content.
- The album closes with a title track that features a gradual build-up, culminating in a powerful climax that reflects the overarching theme of awakening.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady build towards emotional climax
- reflection on personal struggles
- engaging anthems for motivation
- thought-provoking themes throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid deep lyrical exploration
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality after a hiatus, blending heavy sound with introspective themes.
- Themes
- spiritual awakening· societal critique· empowerment through faith
- Career context
- The Awakening marks P.O.D.'s return after a four-year hiatus following their 2012 album, Murdered Love. This album showcases their continued evolution within the Christian metal genre while maintaining their nu-metal roots, exploring deeper thematic content in both sound and lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Korn· Skillet
Tracklist
- 1 Am I Awake Start here 5:56
- 2 This Goes Out to You 3:50
- 3 Rise of NWO 3:12
- 4 Criminal Conversations 5:02
- 5 Somebody's Trying to Kill Me 5:12
- 6 Get Down 3:39
- 7 Speed Demon 3:51
- 8 Want It All 3:33
- 9 Revolución 4:05
- 10 The Awakening 7:04
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Awake
Skillet
Shares a similar blend of aggressive riffs and melodic hooks with themes of empowerment and struggle.
Until We Have Faces
Red
Explores deep emotional and spiritual themes through heavy instrumentation and introspective lyrics.
Oxygen: Inhale
Thousand Foot Krutch
Combines hard-hitting nu-metal sound with uplifting messages about faith and personal growth.
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