Wake Up to the Real World
Pretty Maids · 2006
45 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · power metal · traditional heavy metal
Melodic hard rock anthems intertwine with powerful vocals and introspective lyrics, resonating with a sense of urgency and hope.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo anthems introspective lyrics with urgency hopeful themes for motivation
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'Wake Up to the Real World' marked Pretty Maids' return after a five-year hiatus following their previous album, 'Rude Awakening' (2001). This record showcased a renewed energy for the band as they navigated through lineup changes and embraced a more modern hard rock sound while staying true to their melodic roots.
- If you like
- hard rock, power metal, traditional heavy metal
Wake Up to the Real World is an album by Pretty Maids, released in 2006. Melodic hard rock anthems intertwine with powerful vocals and introspective lyrics, resonating with a sense of urgency and hope. 'Wake Up to the Real World' received positive reviews, helping to revitalize Pretty Maids’ presence in the hard rock scene. The album featured tracks that garnered radio play and contributed to the band's enduring reputation, solidifying their influence on both classic and contemporary metal genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wake Up to the Real World sound like?
Melodic hard rock anthems intertwine with powerful vocals and introspective lyrics, resonating with a sense of urgency and hope. Rooted in hard rock and power metal.
What makes Wake Up to the Real World by Pretty Maids notable?
'Wake Up to the Real World' received positive reviews, helping to revitalize Pretty Maids’ presence in the hard rock scene. The album featured tracks that garnered radio play and contributed to the band's enduring reputation, solidifying their influence on both classic and contemporary metal genres. Released in 2006, 'Wake Up to the Real World' marked Pretty Maids' return after a five-year hiatus following their previous album, 'Rude Awakening' (2001). This record showcased a renewed energy for the band as they navigated through lineup changes and embraced a more modern hard rock sound while staying true to their melodic roots.
Who is Wake Up to the Real World for?
Wake Up to the Real World works well if you're into steady mid-tempo anthems, introspective lyrics with urgency and hopeful themes for motivation.
How many songs are on Wake Up to the Real World?
Wake Up to the Real World has 11 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wake Up to the Real World Standout 3:52
- 2 All In the Name of Love Standout 3:37
- 3 I Am the End Standout 4:18
- 4 As Guilty as You 3:39
- 5 Why Die for a Lie 4:16
- 6 Such a Rush 4:55
- 7 Where True Beauty Lies 4:29
- 8 Brave Young New Breed 3:36
- 9 Terminal Violence 3:54
- 10 Perfect Strangers 4:35
- 11 Another Shot of Your Love 4:05
Release Date
January 1, 2006
Artist Origin
Denmark
Runtime
45 min 16 sec
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