You can purchase the entire "Awake" album or individual tracks as DRM-free MP3s. This is the most reliable way to own the files permanently.

Only the Deluxe Edition MP3 includes "Lucy" and live tracks. Check the product description before buying.

A reliable source for high-quality MP3 and FLAC downloads. Band Website: Check Skillet.com for official store links. 🎵 Streaming Options

iTunes sells the album in AAC format (equivalent to MP3). You can burn these to CD or convert them to MP3 using iTunes’ built-in converter. The deluxe edition is also available.

320kbps CBR (constant bit rate) is the best widely available MP3 quality. Lossless formats (FLAC, WAV) are better but larger. Amazon and 7digital offer 320kbps MP3.

Released on August 25, 2009, Awake wasn't just a collection of songs; it was a polished, radio-ready juggernaut. Produced by Howard Benson (known for his work with Three Days Grace and Daughtry), the album was engineered for maximum impact. It debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, a staggering achievement for a rock band at the time, and went on to be certified Double Platinum.

This song showcases the band’s electronic influences most prominently. With a synth-driven intro that bursts into a heavy guitar riff, "Awake and Alive" is about spiritual awakening and standing firm in one's beliefs. It’s high-octane energy makes it a workout playlist staple.

: A multi-platinum hit describing an internal struggle with sin and the "old self".

Before Awake , Skillet was already a respected act in the Christian rock sphere, known for their experimental electronic influences and high-energy live shows. However, the release of their previous album, Comatose , had set the stage for a massive breakout. Awake was the moment the band—led by the husband-and-wife duo John and Korey Cooper—delivered on that promise.

was released—a time when digital file-sharing was the primary way many fans accessed music.

A high-octane track featuring soaring violins and a driving beat.