"By god do these guys have an ear for the epic and for a melody. Personally, i hope these guys get signed up very quickly because i cant wait to hear what they have in store for us in the future . In the meantime, im going back for another listen to 'Sentiment'!" 9/10 - Powerplay Magazine
"Enrapturing you with riffs that hook, solos that enrapture, and vocals that perfectly capture the feeling of each song.
Be it melancholy or epic. This is a really promising release that should garner them much well deserved praise." - 4.5/6 – Zero Tolerance Magazine
"As already mentioned, the boys from the UK do everything really well. Perfect Sound, songs that get under the skin for all the right reasons and a singer with a charisma that is rarely found nowadays. And all of that self-funded and without a label. We will no doubt hear more of Awake By Design in the near future." - 9/10 - Metal.de Webzine
"Abd prove with its Song writing and its performance impressive the fact that one can offer something new in this gothic category.
The Quintet has a singer in its rows, who knows to carry the listener forward with a charismatic voice where you go on an emotion-filled journey with Adrian Powell". -www.Oblivion.de - 9/10
"Indeed for me they do hit the right chords and will make a welcome addition to my collection. The musicianship is first class, the songs structured perfectly and the overall ambiance divine. What more could you need?" -7.5/10 – The Inquisitor
"Awake By Design have a beautiful melancholic sincerity, they are following in the tradition of The Sisters Of Mercy, Paradise Lost and Anathema, which is as it should be, but they have found their own sound. A fine debut" – Steve Earles (live 4 Metal Webzine)
The calm fine vocals from Adrian has some kind of therapy like effect on me that make me in a good calm mood! The melodic sense this band has is just phenomenal, and the way they build up their songs with the dark gothic sound mixed with rock/ metal sounds just fantastic - 96/100 - Melodic Hard RockToday Webzine
This is a very competent debut that showcases a lot of talent on the part of the musicians with moody, atmospheric yet accessible songs and good production and musicianship to boot. - 7/10 - UK Metal Underground Review
"Musically they are very accomplished, and this is accentuated by a very professional production" – Lee Kimber – MTUK Webzine
"Sentiment, It's a fantastic Listen" - EDDIE - Mad Dog Radio
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