Dead Silence (album)
| Dead Silence | ||||
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| Studio album by Billy Talent | ||||
| Released | September 11, 2012[1] | |||
| Recorded | November 2011-July 2012 at Armoury Studios, Vancouver, BC and Noble Street Studios, Toronto, ON and Vespa Studios, Toronto, ON and Steakhouse Studios, North Hollywood, CA and Dudebox Studios, Toronto, ON | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, punk rock, post-hardcore | |||
| Length | 53:56 | |||
| Label | Warner Music Canada / Last Gang | |||
| Producer | Ian D'Sa | |||
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Dead Silence is the fourth studio album by Canadian rock band Billy Talent. It was released on September 11, 2012, and was produced by the band's guitarist Ian D'Sa.
Billy Talent started recording material for Dead Silence on November 25, 2011, and finished in July 2012.[2]
The title and artwork of the album was revealed on the band's Twitter, Facebook and official website on July 11, 2012.[3] The album's first single, "Viking Death March", was released on May 26, 2012 and has so far peaked at #3 on the Canadian rock/alternative charts. The second single "Surprise Surprise" was released on August 7, 2012 and reached #1 on the Canadian rock/alternative chart. The artwork for the album was created by popular poster artist, Ken Taylor.[4]
Songs featured on the album were nominated at the 2013 Canadian Juno awards, such as "Viking Death March" for single of the year.
The band released the album on September 4, 2012, on their SoundCloud account.[5]
Singles and music videos
- "Viking Death March"
- "Surprise Surprise"
- "Stand Up and Run"
- "Show Me the Way"
- "Runnin' Across the Tracks"
- "Love Was Still Around"
Online videos were released for both "Runnin' Across the Tracks" and "Love Was Still Around".
The teaser video for "Runnin' Across the Tracks" was revealed on October 2, 2013.[6] A few weeks later, the full video was released online October 30, 2013.[7]
A live online video for "Love Was Still Around" was released on May 26, 2015.[8] The video was directed by touring photography and friend, Dustin Rabin.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lonely Road to Absolution" | 1:15 |
| 2. | "Viking Death March" | 4:04 |
| 3. | "Surprise Surprise" | 3:08 |
| 4. | "Runnin' Across the Tracks" | 4:19 |
| 5. | "Love Was Still Around" | 3:46 |
| 6. | "Stand Up and Run" | 3:20 |
| 7. | "Crooked Minds" | 5:04 |
| 8. | "Man Alive!" | 3:36 |
| 9. | "Hanging by a Thread" | 3:53 |
| 10. | "Cure for the Enemy" | 4:26 |
| 11. | "Don't Count on the Wicked" | 4:08 |
| 12. | "Show Me the Way" | 3:06 |
| 13. | "Swallowed Up by the Ocean" | 5:02 |
| 14. | "Dead Silence" | 4:49 |
Reception
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [9] |
| Bring The Noise UK | |
| The Five 10 |  |
| Kerrang! | |
| Melodic.net | [10] |
| Montreal Gazette | |
| Rock Magazine | |
| Rock Sound | |
| Toronto Sun | |
| Under the Gun | positive |
Dead Silence has received positive reviews upon release, most critics praising the change of style from its predecessor, Billy Talent III.
Personnel
- Benjamin Kowalewicz – lead vocals
- Ian D'Sa – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Jonathan Gallant – bass, backing vocals
- Aaron Solowoniuk – drums, percussion
- Ken Taylor - artwork
References
- ↑ http://www.billytalent.com/news/
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/notes/billy-talent/happy-thanksgiving-from-bt/10150335007079232
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151705406946992&set=a.10150606018246992.387472.49102666991
- ↑ http://www.kentaylor.com.au/
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/billytalent/posts/220989388030595
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9zWf3cih4I
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXcIoG68XZg
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8buyJyyjhuY
- ↑ Collar, Matt. "Dead Silence - Billy Talent".
- ↑ Winberg, Pär. "Dead Silence - Billy Talent".