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Awakening
Pop · 2014

Awakening

AURORA

AURORA's debut single, "Awakening," is an ethereal art-pop track penned in her mid-teens, exploring themes of inner and outer journeys, disappointment, and ultimate hope. It showcases her signature sh

March 23, 2014 · Petroleum Records

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"Awakening" is the sound of a nascent star finding her voice, a shimmering, ethereal journey through introspection and burgeoning hope. It feels like the first light of dawn breaking over a vast, quiet landscape, full of delicate synth textures and AURORA's uniquely soaring, vulnerable vocals. This track is a foundational piece, capturing the raw, imaginative spirit of a young artist on the cusp of discovery, perfect for moments of quiet contemplation or when you need a gentle, uplifting push towards the light.

Moments Worth Listening For
The initial delicate synth arpeggios that establish the ethereal atmosphere, drawing the listener into the 'journey.'
The moment AURORA's distinctive soprano vocals fully unfurl, perhaps around the first chorus, showcasing her unique blend of vulnerability and power.
The build-up in the bridge, where layers of synths and percussion swell, leading to a cathartic, hopeful climax.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Awakening sound next to the rest of AURORA's catalogue?

Hopeful+2.6σ

Hopeful saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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