Album: Risen by The Awakening (1997)
Style: Gothic
Record Label: Intervention Arts
Format: Album

Description: Risen is the debut album by South African gothic rock band The Awakening released in April 1997. The record contains the hit single "The Sounds of Silence," an adaptation of the song by Simon and Garfunkel. The cover achieved massive popularity throughout South Africa and remains one of the band's most renowned singles.

Artist Background: The Awakening is a musical project founded in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1995 by vocalist, songwriter, guitarist and producer Ashton Nyte. The sound has been described as a hybrid of gothic rock, industrial rock and new wave - a combination that was described by Nyte as "dark future rock." The Awakening has released eight studio albums, several singles, EPs and two greatest hits compilations. As of 2008 The Awakening has been based in the United States. Part of the Johanessburg, South Africa music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Known for Gothic style.

Music Scene: Part of the Johanessburg, South Africa music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Known for Gothic style.

Tags: Gothic, 1990s, Album, Intervention Arts


Risen is the debut album by South African gothic rock band The Awakening released in April 1997. The record contains the hit single "The Sounds of Silence," an adaptation of the song by Simon and Garfunkel. The cover achieved massive popularity throughout South Africa and remains one of the band's most renowned singles.

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