Awakening (Blessthefall album)
2011 studio album by Blessthefall
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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]
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| Released | October 4, 2011 | |||
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| Length | 49:27 | |||
| Label | Fearless | |||
| Producer | Michael "Elvis" Baskette | |||
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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
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. | Title | Length |
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| 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" | 12:15 |
| Total length: | 49:27 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 13. | "Promised Ones (Big Chocolate Remix)" | 3:34 |
| Total length: | 48:07 | |
"Meet Me at the Gates" ends at 7:15. In the original version, it is followed by silence and a hidden track titled "I Love You Lord" starting at 10:33. Those are not included in the iTunes version.
Personnel
Blessthefall
- Beau Bokan – lead vocals, keyboards
- Eric Lambert – guitar
- Elliott Gruenberg – guitar
- Jared Warth – unclean vocals, bass
- Matt Traynor – drums
Production
- Michael "Elvis" Baskette – production[18]
- Chris Dudley (of Underoath) – programming
- Jeff Gross – artwork[19]