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Band
Awaken I Am
Title
Blind Love
Type
LP/EP
Company
Victory
YOR
2017
Style
Hard Rock
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Pop-infused modern rock with dual guitars and a unique production
Australian melodic rockers Awaken I Am are back with a sophomore effort 'Blind Love', the follow-up to the successful debut 'Shields and Crowns'. The band pair with producer Taylor Larson (Periphery) to create an emotional journey introspectively looking at relationships and personal struggle. The dual guitars have a little bite, but mostly painted over with piano and a unique production that seemingly ciphers out portions of the vocals. It is pop-infused modern rock that may be lost to metal fans or an alternative discovery for the consistent headbangers.
Recommended for fans of: Saosin, Linkin Park
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Blind Love 2017 Victory Eric Compton 9/27/2017 3
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