Awake (Hillsong Worship album)

Awake is the fifth studio album (twenty-eighth album overall) by Australian worship group Hillsong Worship, released on 11 October 2019. It is the group's first studio album in 15 years, with the last being Faithful (2004).[1] The album was preceded by the lead single "King of Kings", released in July 2019.[2]

Awake
Studio album by
Hillsong Worship
Released11 October 2019 (2019-10-11)
Studio
  • Orange County, California
  • Sydney, Australia
GenreContemporary worship music
Length78:01
LabelHillsong Music
Producer
Hillsong Worship studio album chronology
Hay Más
(2019)		 Awake
(2019)
Hillsong Worship chronology
There Is More
(2018)		 Awake
(2019)
Singles from Awake
  1. "King of Kings"
    Released: July 2019

Background

The album was recorded over the course of six months at both a studio in Orange County, California and in Sydney, Australia.[1] Worship leader and co-producer Brooke Ligertwood revealed that recording at the Orange County studio was interrupted by "multiple mishaps with storms causing power outages and all kinds of crazy little discomforts", going on to say that she was a "touch traumatized" from the experience.[1]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Christian Beat4.8/5[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout[4]

Herb Longs of The Christian Beat described the album as "refreshing", writing that it features "expertly written lyrics with a variety of arrangements create massive anthems, personal prayers and everything in between" and "prominent musical and lyrical elements of renewal and revival".[3] Writing for Jesus Freak Hideout, Josh Balogh stated that the album "might just be the most complete Hillsong Worship album in years. It has a crisply produced, cohesive approach, and enough diversity of worship leader and tone to go along with praiseworthy lyrics and contemporary musicality." Balogh ultimately called it "one of the best overall worship albums of the year".[4]

Accolades
Year-end lists
Publication Accolade Rank Ref.
365 Days of Inspiring Media Top 50 Albums of 2019
28
[5]
NewReleaseToday Top 10 Worship Albums of 2019
1
[6]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Worship leader(s)Length
1."Dawn"Brooke Ligertwood 1:31
2."Awake My Soul"Brooke LigertwoodBrooke Ligertwood4:24
3."Come Alive"
  • Michael Fatkin
  • Benjamin Hastings
  • Scott Ligertwood
Benjamin Hastings4:32
4."See the Light"
  • Ben Fielding
  • Reuben Morgan
David Ware4:07
5."No One but You"
  • Scott Ligertwood
  • Aodhan King
  • Brooke Ligertwood
  • Aodhan King
  • Brooke Ligertwood
8:55
6."King of Kings"
  • Jason Ingram
  • Brooke Ligertwood
  • Scott Ligertwood
Brooke Ligertwood4:25
7."I Will Praise You"
  • Joel Houston
  • Ben Fielding
  • Dylan Thomas
  • Matt Crocker
Ben Fielding5:50
8."From Whom All Blessings Flow (Doxology)"
  • Chris Davenport
  • Brooke Ligertwood
  • Scott Ligertwood
Jad Gillies4:48
9."Every Breath"
  • Hannah Hobbs
  • Ben Tan
Hannah Hobbs4:51
10."Bright as the Sun"Joel Houston
6:18
11."Upper Room"
  • Benjamin Hastings
  • Joel Houston
Taya Gaukrodger4:00
12."He Shall Reign"
  • Ben Fielding
  • Reuben Morgan
Reuben Morgan6:37
13."See the Light" (live)
  • Ben Fielding
  • Reuben Morgan
  • David Ware
  • Brooke Ligertwood
4:10
14."King of Kings" (live)
  • Jason Ingram
  • Brooke Ligertwood
  • Scott Ligertwood
Brooke Ligertwood4:51
15."No One but You" (live)
  • Scott Ligertwood
  • Aodhan King
  • Brooke Ligertwood
  • Aodhan King
  • Brooke Ligertwood
8:42
Total length:78:01

Charts
Chart (2019) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[7] 3
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[8] 95
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[9] 62
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[10] 19
Scottish Albums (OCC)[11] 81
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[12] 30
UK Christian & Gospel Albums (OCC)[13] 2
US Billboard 200[14] 39
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[15] 1

References
  1. Asker, Jim (11 October 2019). "Hillsong Worship's Brooke Ligertwood On Act's First Studio Album in 15 Years: 'Music Helps Wake Us Up'". Billboard. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  2. Mamo, Heran (3 September 2019). "Hillsong Worship Announce New Album 'Awake'". Billboard. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  3. Longs, Herb (11 October 2019). "Hillsong Worship Offers Refreshing Masterclass With 'Awake'". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  4. Balogh, Josh (10 October 2019). "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Hillsong Worship, "Awake" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  5. Andre, Jonathan (12 April 2020). "BEST OF 2019- PART 11: TOP 50 ALBUMS OF 2019 | 365 Days of Inspiring Media". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
  6. Davis, Kevin (8 December 2019). "Top 10 Worship Albums of 2019 | NRT LISTS | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. NRT Media, Inc. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  7. "Australiancharts.com – Hillsong Worship – Awake". Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  8. "Hillsong Worship Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  9. "Dutchcharts.nl – Hillsong Worship – Awake" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  10. "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  11. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  12. "Swisscharts.com – Hillsong Worship – Awake". Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  13. "Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart Top 20 | Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  14. "Hillsong Worship Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  15. "Hillsong Worship Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
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