"Awake" marked a significant evolution for Crematory, embracing a more melodic and gothic-tinged death metal sound that would become a hallmark of their career.
- "Awake" was released on January 26, 1997, by Roar Records. The album features guest vocals from Martina Hornbacher on the track "Invocations." "Awake" reached number 89 on the German album charts.
- The album was recorded at The Gray Room in Berlin. It was produced by Thomas Röder and Crematory. The cover art was designed by Andreas Marschall.
- "Awake" is considered by many fans and critics to be one of Crematory's most cohesive and accessible works. The album's sound balanced brutal riffs with atmospheric keyboards and clean vocal passages. It helped to broaden their appeal beyond the core death metal audience.
Crematory is a German death metal band, formed in 1991. The band is known for its blend of gothic and melodic elements within the death metal genre. In 1997, Crematory released "Awake," their fourth full-length album, solidifying their sound and place in the European metal scene.
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