Metalcore meets Punk

Anders could not describe it well, because instead of to produce and can refine as in the two previous albums of Adam D., to As I Lay Dying venture on new new terrain. Bill Stevenson, ex drummer of Descendents and Black Flag is the Chosen and the punk history leaves its - fortunately their positive traces. It backs the riffs and melodies in the foreground, without bangs here and there properly. Many songs bring extremely interresante surprises, such as the melodic "Wasted Words", which oriented to Punk "Whispering Silence" or the opener "Cauterize", as well as the rather sad but wonderful final song "Tear out my eyes". Although As I Lay Dying on this album have a lot of new facets, they remain true to its roots. Bill Stevenson manages to make the 11 songs on `substantial and drive the 5 boys on top form. "Awakened" is an album which is tough and anthemic simultaneously. Simply sensational!

Fans and collectors should set the Limited Edition CD-DVD - if only because the DVD is worth buying it!