Track Listing 1. All There Is 2. California 3. Unexpected Rain, An 4. Message to Myself 5. God Is in the People 6. Map of the Stars 7. Threesome 8. All We Can Really Do 9. I've Loved You Before 10. Simple Love, A 11. Heroes and Friends 12. Kingdom of Heaven, The 13. Open Your Mind 14. Universe Listened, The 15. Imagine That 16. What Happens Tomorrow
| Details | | Playing Time: | 59 min. | | Distributor: | Universal Distribution | | Recording Type: | Live | | Recording Mode: | Stereo | | SPAR Code: | n/a |
Album Notes Melissa Etheridge's first full-length studio outing since her late 2004 diagnosis of breast cancer and subsequent chemotherapy, THE AWAKENING is the sound of a performer who has literally found a new lease on life. While Etheridge has never lacked passion, this set of songs is strikingly emotional, as evinced on the poppy yet poignant single "Message to Myself," which clearly references her illness and recovery. Those concerned that the raspy-voiced singer/guitarist has lost her edge, however, need not worry--"Imagine That" is an urgent track that not only rocks out, it directly takes the administration of President George W. Bush to task by relating the story of antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan. Other highlights of this dynamic and expressive collection include "The Universe Listened," a thoughtful acoustic tune, and "What Happens Tomorrow," a boisterous, gospel-tinged number. Easily one of the most engaging albums of Etheridge's impressive career, THE AWAKENING resonates with vitality and hope. DVD Features: DVD Includes: 1. Hard Rock Cafe NYC Concert 2. Prologue And Q&A 3. The Making Of The Awakening 4. Message To Myself 5. California 6. Heroes And Friends 7. Threesome 8. Map Of The Stars 9. I Need To Wake Up (From the film "Inconvenient Truth". 10. Photo Gallery Outtakes
Editorial Reviews [W]ith a closing clutch of passionate antiwar declarations that let her play her firebrand persona to the hilt. Entertainment Weekly
Included in Rolling Stone's 50 Top Albums of the Year 2007 -- [T]here is a special urgency to the classy folk pop... Rolling Stone
3.5 stars out of 5 -- Melissa Etheridge finds both a depth and an ease that eluded her on previous releases....She has discovered restraint, fun and the joys of pop. Rolling Stone
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