Name: Mirage (Remastered)
Brand: The Awakening

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CD-RGM-1263

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2021-07-30

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

848064012634

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

The Awakening

Genre US

Jazz

Label US

Real Gone Music

The Awakening is a highly influential gothic rock band that emerged in the late 1990s. Led by frontman Ashton Nyte, their music combines haunting melodies with introspective lyrics, creating a unique and captivating sound. Drawing inspiration from bands like Paralysed Age, Love Like Blood, and The Merry Thoughts, The Awakening has carved out their own niche in the gothic rock genre.
With a discography spanning over two decades, The Awakening has released numerous albums that have garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Their distinctive style and thought-provoking lyrics have resonated with listeners around the world.
Known for their powerful live performances, *The Awakening* has shared the stage with renowned acts such as NFD, Nosferatu, and Two Witches. Their dynamic stage presence combined with their emotionally charged music creates an unforgettable experience for fans.

The only 'group' on the Black Jazz roster, The Awakening today should be heralded as one of the great bands in early '70s jazz. That they're not is the result of the Black Jazz label's distribution woes; witness the fact that original copies of both of their records for the imprint command prices in the hundreds of dollars if you can find them at all. Mirage is their second (1973) album, the last one they made together; it boasts the same Chicago-based, AACM-centric line-up as the first, with the notable addition of bassist Rufus Reid on a couple of tracks. Spiritual jazz, free jazz, soul jazz, fusion jazz, you name it - The Awakening take all those threads common to early '70s African-American music and, like any great ensemble, weave them into a beautiful sonic garment that's greater than the sum of its parts. The Mirage is a bit less political/pan-African than Hear, Sense and Feel, its predecessor, which definitely owed some of its feel to the band's Art Ensemble of Chicago/AACM roots; this record is a little more abstract, a little more varied in its moods and textural coloring, yet no less powerful and transporting. This Real Gone release represents the first time Mirage has been reissued on LP; it comes newly remastered (by Mike Milchner at Sonic Vision) and with new liner notes by Pat Thomas. A record to discover, savor, and treasure.

Mirage (Remastered)

Music US