Silence

• Artist: Blindside
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• Release Date: August 20, 2002
• Genre: Rock

Review

Blindside earned itself a cult following in the hardcore scene with two highly acclaimed Solid State releases that showcased the band's vociferous honesty musically as well as lyrically. Touring the independent scene, these Swedish natives formed close bonds with then underground mainstay P.O.D., a friendship that culminated with Blindside becoming the first signing to Elektra imprint label 3 Points. Silence marks Blindside's major-label debut, and finds the group reverting back to the initial aggressive alternative rock from its eponymous debut, yet the maturity and slick production are quite evident. Working with Howard Benson, the members of Blindside have seemingly pushed themselves to the limit to propel every song on this 13-track outing with sincere emotion, and in the process these men have effectively learned how to write hit songs. The material offered on Silence is edgy yet veers into mainstream hard rock territory, allowing much of the group's hardcore sound to evaporate in place of heavenly melodies. Older fans may find the tighter, more focused Blindside a sour taste, yet Silence is a courageous release that displays the group's immense growth from its abrasive hardcore past. ~ Jason D. Taylor, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Caught a Glimpse	Blindside	Blindside	(3:25)
Pitiful	Blindside	Blindside	(3:14)
Sleepwalking	Blindside	Blindside	(4:03)
Cute Boring Love	Blindside	Blindside	(3:36)
The Endings	Blindside	Blindside	(3:44)
You Can Hide It	Blindside	Blindside	(3:11)
Thought Like Flames	Blindside	Blindside	(3:54)
Time Will Change Your Heart	Blindside	Blindside	(2:58)
Painting	Blindside	Blindside	(3:36)
Midnight	Blindside	Blindside	(4:12)
Coming Back to Life	Blindside	Blindside	(2:49)
She Shut Your Eyes	Blindside	Blindside	(2:59)
Silence	Blindside	Blindside	(5:37)

Credits

Johnny O. (Digital Editing), Chris Lord-Alge (Mixing), Howard Benson (Keyboards), Howard Benson (Producer), Howard Benson (A&R), Ted Jensen (Mastering), Jamie Muhoberac (Keyboards), Steve Russell (Engineer), Steve Russell (Guitar Technician), Josh Deutsch (A&R), Mike Plotnikoff (Engineer), Mike Plotnikoff (Digital Editing), James Minchin (Photography), Lili Picou (Art Direction), Blindside (Main Performer), Blindside (Art Direction), Blindside (Mixing), Andres Gil Torres (Production Assistant), Andres Gil Torres (Drum Technician), Brandy St. John (Stylist), Eric Miller (Engineer), Eric Miller (Mixing), Jason Lader (Digital Editing), David Greenhill (Art Direction)

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