''Risen'' is the debut album by

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n 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

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. The cover achieved massive popularity throughout South Africa and remains one of the band's most renowned singles.

Recording history

Production for ''Risen'' began in March 1996. The album was recorded at Mega Music Studios in Johannesburg with producer Leon Erasmus.

Track listing

All songs written by Ashton Nyte except where noted. #"Nightfall" – 0:34 #"Past Idol" – 4:00 #"Change" – 4:05 #"Focus" – 3:30 #"The Sounds of Silence" ( Paul Simon) – 3:53 #"Difference" – 4:28 #"Intervention" – 3:55 #"Holocaust" – 5:09 #"Standing" – 4:14 #"Turn Away" – 3:20 #"Jezzebel" – 4:30 #"Sacrificial" – 4:33 #"Child of the Moon" – 2:16
Bonus tracks on United States re-release: #"Standing (acoustic version)" - 3:42 #"No Reason" - 4:21

Lineup

* Ashton Nyte: Vocals and instruments * Jenni Hazell: Bass guitar on Tracks 1-4,6,8-12 * Philip Booysens: Guitar solo on track 3, lead guitar on track 12 * Leon Erasmus: Keyboards on tracks 3,4,7,9 * Cheryl Staples: Backing vocals on tracks 9,11

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Risen (The Awakening Album) The Awakening (band) albums 1997 debut albums