Wake Up to the Real World cover

Released 20 years ago

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo anthems
  • introspective lyrics with urgency
  • hopeful themes for motivation
  • sing-along choruses with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced tracks
  • seek minimalist soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Helloween· Stratovarius· Gamma Ray

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Wake Up to the Real World 3:52
  • 2 All In the Name of Love 3:37
  • 3 I Am the End 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

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