Request

Request is the second album by South African Gothic rock band The Awakening released during April 1998. Request, embraced the electronic and industrial sounds of 1980's new romantic movement. The Awakening began to achieve even more notice in the mainstream radio and media with the singles "Maree", "Rain" and "Before I Leap." Maree as a single sold over 5,000 copies in its first year without major label support, and also went to #1 on the South African rock charts. The Awakening's first music video was shot for "Rain" by director Katinka Harrod. The video was shot in the middle of winter, which posed a unique and potentially dangerous challenge for Nyte who performed under icy water during filming, was painted black in body paint, and hosed clean for other scenes. The video brought more public exposure and was aired on several music shows throughout Africa.
In March 1999, the album was re-released on Intervention Arts with the bonus track "The Safety Dance," a cover of the hit by the 1980's synthpop band Men Without Hats.

Lineup

Ashton Nyte - Vocals/All Instruments