Awaken by Natalie Grant - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

2005's Awaken advanced Natalie Grant several steps away from lightweight teen-pop towards more substantial lyric themes and musical settings. Grant’s vocal gifts are obvious here — her full-bodied lows and smoothly-executed highs are used to advance her message rather than for technical effect. Awaken emphasizes the positive on sleek, faith-affirming numbers like “Something Beautiful,” “Live 4 Today,” and “Captured.” More weighty are piano-centered ballads like “Held” (an affirmation of hope amid sorrow) and “Home” (a poignant look at human trafficking). Grant reveals yet another side of her talents by turning in a credible Southern soul performance (in tandem with Wynonna Judd) on “Bring It All Together.” Though she can pour on the melodrama if need be, Grant truly shines on songs like “The Real Me,” when her trembling voice captures the urgency of spiritual need. Producer Bernie Herms (Natalie’s husband) surrounds her in layered sonic backdrops, mixing modern pop with theater rock and a touch of Maria Carey-style R&B. Awaken catches Grant still on the rise, embracing her divahood while retaining her grace.

1. Intro (The Awakening)

by Natalie Grant

Primary Artist: Natalie Grant; Main Performer

2. Awaken

by Natalie Grant

Primary Artist: Natalie Grant; Main Performer

3. Something Beautiful

by Natalie Grant

Primary Artist: Natalie Grant; Main Performer

4. What Are You Waiting For

by Natalie Grant

Primary Artist: Natalie Grant; Main Performer

5. The Real Me

by Natalie Grant

Primary Artist: Natalie Grant; Main Performer

6. Another Day

by Natalie Grant

Primary Artist: Natalie Grant; Main Performer

7. Home

by Natalie Grant

Primary Artist: Natalie Grant; Main Performer

8. Captured

by Natalie Grant

Primary Artist: Natalie Grant; Main Performer

9. Held

by Natalie Grant

Primary Artist: Natalie Grant; Main Performer

10. You Move Me

by Natalie Grant

Primary Artist: Natalie Grant; Main Performer

11. Make Me Over

by Natalie Grant

Primary Artist: Natalie Grant; Main Performer

12. Live For Today

by Natalie Grant

Primary Artist: Natalie Grant; Main Performer

13. Bring It All Together

by Natalie Grant, Wynonna

Primary Artist: Natalie Grant
Wynonna; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

54 minutes and 15 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

12/13 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

10/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Christian, CCM, Praise & Worship, Gospel, Praise and Worship

Label

Curb Records

Music Distribution Service

Curb Records

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 20, 2005

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

715187886025