Awakening (Blessthefall album)

Awakening is the third studio album by American metalcore band Blessthefall. It was released on October 4, 2011, through Fearless Records. It is the band's second album with singer Beau Bokan and first album with rhythm guitarist Elliott Gruenberg after the departure of Mike Frisby. The album was produced by Michael "Elvis" Baskette, producer of the second album, Witness. On September 12, the song "40 Days..." was released on the IGN site. It debuted at No. 32 on the Billboard 200, selling over 11,290 copies in its first week. In Canada, the album debuted at No. 88 on the Canadian Albums Chart. Like Witness, the album features a few songs without harsh screaming or death growls.

Critical reception
Revolver magazine briefly reviewed the album, though pointing out the "same-sounding guitar and drum patterns and dynamic shifts that showcase the group’s tight, precision playing but scream for variety."

Personnel
Blessthefall
 * Beau Bokan – clean vocals
 * Eric Lambert – lead guitar, backing clean vocals
 * Elliott Gruenberg – rhythm guitar
 * Jared Warth – bass guitar, unclean vocals
 * Matt Traynor – drums, percussion

Production
 * Michael "Elvis" Baskette – production
 * Chris Dudley (of Underoath) – programming
 * Jeff Gross – artwork