A.W.O.L. (album)

A.W.O.L.
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 6, 2005 (2005-09-06)
Recorded2005
GenreEast Coast hip hop
Length54:32
LabelFastlife
Producer
AZ chronology
Aziatic
(2002)
A.W.O.L.
(2005)
The Format
(2006)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Cokemachineglow70/100%
HipHopDX3/5
IGN8/10
Now
PopMatters8/10
RapReviews9/10
StylusB

A.W.O.L. is the fifth studio album by American rapper AZ. It was released on September 6, 2005 via Fast Life Music. Production was handled by The Heatmakerz, Baby Paul, Disco D, DJ Premier, Emile Haynie, Frado, J-Hen, Jimi Kendrix, Lil' Fame, MoSS, Vinny Idol, Buckwild, DJ Absolut, Tone Mason and Young Calvin. It features guest appearances from Begetz, Bounty Killer, Ghostface Killah, Half a Mill, Noe, Raekwon and CL Smooth.

In the United States, the album peaked at number 73 on the Billboard 200, number 17 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, number 10 on the Top Rap Albums and number 5 on the Independent Albums charts.

The album was supported with four 12" promotional singles: "Serious" b/w "Live Wire", "AZ's Chillin" b/w "Never Change", "The Come Up" b/w "Magic Hour" and "Still Alive" b/w "New York".