Awake
Illenium · 2017
47 min · 13 tracks · EDM · future bass
Emotional melodies intertwine with powerful drops, crafting an immersive journey through heartache and healing.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released on September 21, 2017, 'Awake' marked Illenium's second studio album, following his debut 'Ashes' in 2016. At this point in his career, he was gaining significant traction in the electronic dance music scene, establishing himself as a leading figure in the future bass genre.
- If you like
- EDM, future bass
- What next
- Ascend — Continues emotional themes with an evolved sound and stronger energy.
Awake is an album by Illenium, released in 2017. Emotional melodies intertwine with powerful drops, crafting an immersive journey through heartache and healing. 'Awake' debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart and featured collaborations with prominent artists like Halsey and Echosmith. The album solidified Illenium's reputation for emotional storytelling through music, influencing a wave of producers focused on melodic bass sounds. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Awake sound like?
Emotional melodies intertwine with powerful drops, crafting an immersive journey through heartache and healing. Rooted in EDM and future bass.
What makes Awake by Illenium notable?
'Awake' debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart and featured collaborations with prominent artists like Halsey and Echosmith. The album solidified Illenium's reputation for emotional storytelling through music, influencing a wave of producers focused on melodic bass sounds. Released on September 21, 2017, 'Awake' marked Illenium's second studio album, following his debut 'Ashes' in 2016. At this point in his career, he was gaining significant traction in the electronic dance music scene, establishing himself as a leading figure in the future bass genre.
Who is Awake for?
Awake works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, dynamic emotional journeys and long, immersive listening sessions.
How many songs are on Awake?
Awake has 13 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Needed You 5:06
- 2 Crawl Outta Love Standout 4:02
- 3 No Time Like Now 2:04
- 4 Free Fall 3:26
- 5 Where’d U Go 3:05
- 6 Fractures Standout 4:06
- 7 Leaving 3:55
- 8 Lost 3:20
- 9 Sound of Walking Away 4:14
- 10 Taking Me Higher 2:45
- 11 Feel Good 4:08
- 12 Beautiful Creatures Standout 4:01
- 13 Let You Go 3:04
Release Date
September 21, 2017
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
47 min 16 sec
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