Customer Reviews

The Maze

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In my search for rock that wasn't "popified" or ordinary, I stumbled upon Waking [...] Every song on 'Maze' is an exemplary specimen of great rock, making the CD easy to listen to all the way through. Perf's vocals are a mix of APC and Tool's Maynard & Fuel's Bret, J.P.'s guitar riffs are powerful and unique, and the band has a chemistry that is essential in creating awesome rock. At 6.99, you'd be crazy to not try Waking's 'Maze.'

The Maze is one of those select few albums that you can't seem to get enough of. Waking has talent and they sound just as good live as they do on their cd. *Shoutoutz to the guys*

When crafting an explosive sound, a top notch hard rock band, it doesn't hurt to start with elements of some of the greatest bands of current day radio; so with a vocalist who's as strikingly powerful as Maynard James Keenan of Tool and A Perfect Circle, and with an aggressive musical drive closer to Staind, Waking kicks these elements into high gear and has unleashed an album of stop-what-you're-doing-who-the-heck-is-that?! caliber. If you're the slightest fan of modern hard rock, this is the next band you need to check out- you owe it to your sense of taste! - CDBaby.com

If you love Tool, you'll love this band. I hope they come out with more CDs soon. Wish they would come to the Charlotte NC area for a gig.

they sound really good and different. the whole EP is great from start to finish. its hard to pick a favorite. if your a fan of tool or a perfect circle you should give waking a listen.

Just when you're ready for post-grunge rock to die a band comes around that breathes new life into it. This time, The Waking seem to have taken the challenge. Ripped right from the pages of their prodominant peers (as has been overly stated already, Tool and Staind), The Maze is debut EP they have to offer.

Comparisons aside, The Waking have a lot going for them. Sure they capture the heavy aspect of rock but they also completely grasp the lighter, more experimental side as well. It's when they're experimenting that some of the CDs best parts are brought to light, what with the eery guitar melodies and Perf's great (yet immediately comparable) vocals. When they are putting on the 'rock' hat, some of the riffs they churn out are really quite impressive, and other times...not so much.

Restless throws you right into the world The Waking give you with The Maze. Restless is a classic case of a radio song (not always a bad thing!). It's easily accessible but doesn't grate the nerves when you hear it a few times. Tomorrow is one of the tracks that I'm not quite sure of. Everything fits together just fine but it just feels like more of the same, which is strange since you're only on the second track. True Faith serves as the reason to buy The Maze. The downplayed verses giving way to a soaring chorus isn't new by any means but I'll be damned if Perf's voice doesn't set this song apart from the other versions. Never Go Away and Drive are both great with the latter, Drive, giving us some excellent riffs and vocals. The former is a slower song with the lyrics on display more. The Maze's echo-y effect works well enough in the beginning of the track to make it a standout. The psuedo bonus track cleverly titled [Bonus Track] is merely a demo of Restless, so nothing to bend over backwards for.

My favorite songs are Restless, True Faith, and Drive. The Waking have talent and I'll be waiting to hear something full-length from them because if this EP is any indication we'll all be in store for something special. Here's hoping it won't be a long wait!

This band IS just as described in the other reviews. Take Maynard Keenan of Tool and place him as the lead singer of Staind, and you have a good approximation of Waking. Dark, Aggressive beats with a brooding yet melodic voice makes for some great tracks. Like the others, the only complaint I can voice is the lack of tracks, otherwise I would rate 5 stars. If you are a fan of the Tool / Staind sound you REALLY owe it to yourself to get this album.

Pretty good cd, could use a few more songs, though. Very good overall, and i like the live song at end of cd. I recommend.

Every song is awesome. incredible vocals and well rounded sound all around. lyrics that aren't cliche or "cheesy". Their cover of "true faith" is so good, I would say it sounds better than the original by New Order. Dark and substantive, yet not too heavy. Love it.

Waking is THE BEST band out there today! Everyone should buy this cd!