Album: Request by The Awakening (1998)
Style: Gothic
Record Label: Intervention Arts
Format: Album

Description: Request is the second album by South African Gothic rock band The Awakening released during April 1998. Taking a step towards the New Romantic sound, Request brought the band more exposure and club rotation with three singles as well as their first music video for "Rain."

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


Request is the second album by South African Gothic rock band The Awakening released during April 1998. Taking a step towards the New Romantic sound, Request brought the band more exposure and club rotation with three singles as well as their first music video for "Rain."

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