Artist description Since the formation of the band in 2001, Awakened has refused to let go of their spiritual roots. The result is a driving mix of the power and fun of Christian rock with the dynamics and sheer emotion of something stemming from progressive emo, but going far beyond. Awakened's sound has been described as hard rock, provocative emo, alternative, and mellow punk with a splash of acoustic melancholy. In other words if the bands Smashing Pumpkins, Our Lady Peace, Radiohead, Jars of Clay, and Coal Chamber were to be abducted by aliens and spliced together in some crazy alien experiment the result would be Awakened.

Music Style Alternative

Musical Influences Smashing Pumpkins, Ra, Our Lady Peace, Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, Jars of Clay, Coal Chamber, Only a Few, Metallica

Similar Artists Our Lady Peace, Sponge, Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, Dashboard Confessional, Saves the Day, Jars of Clay, Coal Chamber, Silverchair

Artist History The band was formed in 2001 when Jack Lee(Guitar/Vocals) and Pug Oden (Bass/Backing Vocals) got together and began the process of arranging Jack's music. The band became complete when they discovered percussion enigma Valeron Nail (Drums). They produced the Finding You EP in November of 2002. Three songs completely different form one another, presents many diverse sides of the unique band.

Group Members Jack Lee, (Guitar/Vocals) Pug Oden, (Bass/Backup Vocals) Val Nail, (Drums)

Instruments Drums, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass

Albums Alpha, Finding You

Press Reviews "Emerging artists showcase their skill...." Matt Morris, Music Scene Magazine "three peice Christian rock band Awakened impress... They're a very talented group...."Angela Gehrls, The Almagest

Additional Info Ken Smith contact info: KenSmith@shreve.net / Awakened77@hotmail.com

Location Bossier City, Louisiana - USA

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