A South African band that blended post-punk and goth elements across five studio albums.
For a good sense of their sound, try "Fault" or "A Victory Of Love." Both have that layered, moody quality they were known for.
The Awakening's music carries a particular weight because of how they balanced atmospheric instrumentation with personal lyrics. Songs like "Fault" and "A Victory Of Love" show their consistent approach to moody, layered rock. Their sound never lost that introspective quality, even after their reunion.
They formed in the late 1980s and released their self-titled debut in 1996, which included "The Chosen." After disbanding in 2004, they reunited about a decade later and kept making music in their established style.
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