Awakening (Blessthefall album)

Awakening
Studio album by
Blessthefall
ReleasedOctober 4, 2011 (2011-10-04)
Genre
Length49:27
LabelFearless
ProducerMichael "Elvis" Baskette
Blessthefall chronology
Witness
(2009) 		Awakening
(2011) 		Hollow Bodies
(2013)
Singles from Awakening
  1. "Bottomfeeder"
    Released: August 4, 2011[5]
  2. "Promised Ones"
    Released: August 16, 2011[6]
  3. "40 Days..."
    Released: September 12, 2011[7]

Awakening is the third studio album by the American metalcore band Blessthefall. It was released on October 4, 2011, through Fearless Records. It is the band's second album with singer Beau Bokan and first album with rhythm guitarist Elliott Gruenberg after the departure of Mike Frisby. The album was produced by Michael "Elvis" Baskette, producer of the second album, Witness. On September 12, the song "40 Days..." was released on the IGN site.[8] It debuted at No. 32 on the Billboard 200, selling over 11,290 copies in its first week.[9] In Canada, the album debuted at No. 88 on the Canadian Albums Chart.[10]

Music

The album's style is similar to previous releases by the band.[11] Like Witness, the album features a few songs without harsh screaming or death growls.[12]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Absolute Punk60%[13]
Allmusic[1]
Alternative Press[14]
IGN[15]
Revolver[3]
Sputnikmusic[16]

Revolver magazine briefly reviewed the album, though pointing out the "same-sounding guitar and drum patterns and dynamic shifts that showcase the group’s tight, precision playing but scream for variety."[3]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Awakening"1:19
2."Promised Ones"3:36
3."Bottomfeeder"3:35
4."I'm Bad News, in the Best Way"3:50
5."The Reign"4:00
6."40 Days..."4:18
7."Bones Crew"3:16
8."Don't Say Goodbye"3:46
9."Undefeated"3:25
10."'Till the Death of Me"4:25
11."Flatline (Interlude)[17]"1:42
12."Meet Me at the Gates" (Track ends at 7:15, followed by silence and then hidden track "I Love You Lord" starting at 10:33.)12:15
Total length:49:27
iTunes Bonus Track
No.TitleLength
13."Promised Ones (Big Chocolate Remix)"3:34
Total length:48:07

Personnel

Blessthefall

  • Beau Bokan – lead vocals, keyboards
  • Eric Lambert – guitar
  • Elliott Gruenberg – guitar
  • Jared Warth – unclean vocals, bass
  • Matt Traynor – drums

Production

Charts

Year Album details Peak chart positions
US
[20] 		US
Alt
[21] 		US
Heat
[22] 		US
Hard Rock
[23] 		US
Indie
[24] 		US
Rock
[25] 		AUS
[26]
2011 Awakening
  • Released: October 4, 2011
  • Label: Fearless
  • Format: CD, digital download
 32 11 — 3 7 13 —
"—" denotes a release that did not chart

References

  1. ^ a b Leggett, Steve (October 3, 2011). "Awakening blessthefall". AllMusic. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  2. ^ Grischow, Chad (October 11, 2011). "blessthefall: Awakening Review". IGN. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Blessthefall - Awakening". Revolver. September 26, 2011. Archived from the original on March 2, 2014. Retrieved September 28, 2011.
  4. ^ "Awakening - Blessthefall". New transcendence. October 4, 2011. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  5. ^ "Blessthefall Bottomfeeder (Single)". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  6. ^ "Blessthefall Promised Ones (Single)". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  7. ^ "Blessthefall 40 Days... (Single)". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  8. ^ Chad Grischow. "Hear an Exclusive New blessthefall Track - Music Feature at IGN". Music.ign.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2011.
  9. ^ Metal Insider (October 12, 2011). "Metal By Numbers 10/12: Album Sales Take A Fall". metalinsider.net. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
  10. ^ "CANOE -- JAM! Music SoundScan Charts". Retrieved October 23, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  11. ^ Awakening - blessthefall | Album | AllMusic, retrieved February 17, 2026
  12. ^ "blessthefall - Awakening". Alter the Press!. October 2011. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  13. ^ Gardner, Ryan (October 3, 2011). "Blessthefall - Awakening". Absolute Punk. Retrieved May 19, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  14. ^ Ableson, Jon (October 3, 2011). "Awakening from blessthefall". Alternative Press. Retrieved October 4, 2011.
  15. ^ "blessthefall: Awakening Review". IGN. Archived from the original on August 9, 2012. Retrieved October 11, 2011.
  16. ^ "Blessthefall Awakening". sputnikmusic.com. September 26, 2011. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
  17. ^ Mattt Taynor. "Is 'Flatline' the interlude song? If not, which song is? | Formspring". Formspring.me. Retrieved September 25, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  18. ^ "Blessthefall to enter the studio May 17th". Alternative Press. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
  19. ^ matttraynor. "Hey bro who is doing the cover art for the new album..? | Formspring". Formspring.me. Retrieved September 25, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  20. ^ "Blessthefall Album & Song Chart History - Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
  21. ^ "Blessthefall Album & Song Chart History - Alternative Albums". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
  22. ^ "Blessthefall Album & Song Chart History - Top Heatseekers". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
  23. ^ "Blessthefall Album & Song Chart History - Top Hard Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
  24. ^ "Blessthefall Album & Song Chart History - Top Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
  25. ^ "Blessthefall Album & Song Chart History - Top Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
  26. ^ Ryan, Gavin (September 26, 2015). "ARIA Albums: Lana Del Rey 'Honeymoon' Tops Australian Chart". Noise11. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
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