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Experience the intense energy of this anthem with the official audio celebrating over 15 years of the Awake era: Skillet - Awake and Alive (Official Audio) Atlantic Records YouTube• Sep 27, 2010 Awake and Alive- Skillet - Awake
: You can find the full album at retailers like Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, and Cameron Records. If you're looking to add this anthem to
: The track was recorded at Bay7 Studios in Los Angeles and produced by Howard Benson. It features a powerful vocal dynamic between John Cooper and drummer Jen Ledger, which has since become a staple of the Skillet sound. : Lead singer John Cooper describes the track
: Lead singer John Cooper describes the track as a rock anthem about the "war for our souls". It explores the struggle of staying true to your faith and personal convictions despite external pressures and life's stresses.
: Beyond its Hot 100 debut, the song reached No. 1 on the Active Rock charts and has been certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA. It remains one of their most-played live tracks, frequently appearing in setlists over 15 years after its release. Discography & Gear
"Awake and Alive" is the massive third single from Skillet's eighth studio album, Awake . Known for its dramatic staccato strings and high-energy vocals, it marked a historic milestone for the band by becoming their first song to ever chart on the Billboard Hot 100. Behind the Music