| Awake | ||||
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| Studio album by Secondhand Serenade | ||||
| Released | January 31, 2007 May 22, 2007 (re-release) |
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| Recorded | 2005 | |||
| Genre | Acoustic, alternative rock, emo[1] | |||
| Length | 45:29 | |||
| Label | Self-release (2005) Glassnote (2007) |
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| Allmusic | [2] |
| AbsolutePunk.net | (70%) [3] |
Awake is the debut album by American acoustic rock musician, John Vesely, under the pseudonym Secondhand Serenade. The album was originally released as a demo, in 2005. In late 2006, Secondhand Serenade signed to label Glassnote Records and re-released the album on January 31, 2007.
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In early 2007, the album was reissued by Glassnote Records with an additional two songs. It was released on February 6 and gave Vesely his first chartings, debuting at #16 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart.[4] Added success lead to it peaking at #164 on the Billboard 200, #3 on the Top Heatseekers and #19 on the Top Independent Albums chart.[5]
Secondhand Serenade released only one song as a single from the debut album, "Vulnerable". The song spawned a music video, which was created by Frank Borin who was responsible for the Red Hot Chili Peppers' video for hit single "Dani California".[6] "Vulnerable" peaked at #83 on the Billboard Hot 100, #64 on the Pop 100 and #56 on the Hot Digital Songs charts.[7] They have since then continued to build up on their sound.
13. "Stay Close, Don't Go" - 3:34