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| Released | August 21, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2014–2015 | |||
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| Length | 45:24 | |||
| Label | Universal, T-Boy | |||
| Producer | Howard Benson | |||
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The Awakening is the ninth studio album by American Christian metal band P.O.D. It was released on August 21, 2015.[1] The album is unique in that it is the band's only concept album of their career, complete with skits and voiceovers before and after each song.[2]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| About.com |    [3] |
| Allmusic | [4] |
| CCM Magazine | [5] |
| Cross Rhythms |  [6] |
| HM Magazine | [7] |
| New Release Today | [8] |
Doug Van Pelt, giving the album four stars for HM Magazine, writes, "When looking back at P.O.D.'s amazing career, there's probably going to be some landmark albums that stand out in most fan's minds... This one is not far behind." Awarding the album four out of five stars from CCM Magazine, Matt Conner states, they will "remain at the top", with Howard Benson's production, where it has the theme of a "central character coming to terms with his own mistakes...[giving the album] meaningful depth."[5] Mary Nikkel, rating the album four and a half stars at New Release Today, says, "The Awakening easily one of the strongest rock releases of the year, a must-have for longtime fans and newcomers thirsty for some heavy music with substance."[8] Indicating in a ten out of ten review at Cross Rhythms, replies, "An album likely to be eventually acknowledged as P.O.D.'s finest ever release."[6] Chad Bowar, rating the album three stars from About.com, says, "P.O.D. fans will be intrigued by the wide variety of styles and the memorable songs on The Awakening."[3]
Track listing
All tracks are written by P.O.D
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Am I Awake" | 5:56 |
| 2. | "This Goes Out to You" | 3:50 |
| 3. | "Rise of NWO" | 3:12 |
| 4. | "Criminal Conversations" (featuring Maria Brink of In This Moment[9]) | 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" (featuring Lou Koller of Sick of it All) | 4:05 |
| 10. | "The Awakening" | 7:04 |
| Total length: | 45:24[10] | |
Personnel
P.O.D.
- Sonny Sandoval – vocals
- Marcos Curiel – lead guitar
- Traa Daniels – bass
- Wuv Bernardo – drums, percussion, rhythm guitar
Additional musicians
- Lou Koller (Sick of It All) – guest vocals on "Revolución"
- Maria Brink (In This Moment) – guest vocals on "Criminal Conversations"
- Theodore Scott Smith – trumpet on "Want It All"
Production
- Howard Benson – producer, programming, keyboards
- Gavin Lurssen – mastering
- Reuben Cohen – mastering
- Jay Baumgardner – mixing
- Paul DiCarli – editing
Charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[11] | 75 |
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[12] | 3 |
| US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[13] | 9 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[14] | 15 |
References
- ^ Weiner, Natalie (June 8, 2015). "Listen to P.O.D.'s New Single 'This Goes Out To You': Exclusive Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- ^ "P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval Discusses Concepts Behind 'The Awakening'; Hints at Short Film & Tour with ICP [INTERVIEW]". BREATHEcast. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
- ^ a b Bowar, Chad (August 21, 2015). "P.O.D. - The Awakening Review". About.com. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- ^ James Christopher Monger. "The Awakening". AllMusic. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
- ^ a b Conner, Matt. "P.O.D.: The Awakening". CCM Magazine (August 15, 2015): 30. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
- ^ a b Birtley, Rob (October 25, 2012). "Review: The Awakening - POD". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
- ^ Van Pelt, Doug (August 21, 2015). "P.O.D.: The Awakening". HM Magazine. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
- ^ a b Nikkel, Mary (August 26, 2015). "Waking Up Rock and Roll". New Release Today. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
- ^ "P.O.D. lift lid on The Awakening". Metal Hammer.
- ^ "P.O.D.'S 'The Awakening' To Feature Guest Appearances By in This Moment's Maria Brink, Sick of It All's Lou Koller - Blabbermouth.net". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. June 9, 2015. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
- ^ "P.O.D. Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
- ^ "P.O.D. Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
- ^ "P.O.D. Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
- ^ "P.O.D. Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
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