Silence
Blindside · 2002
47 min · 13 tracks · alternative metal
A raw blend of melodic intensity and atmospheric heaviness, intertwining introspective lyrics with powerful instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pitiful — This track features a striking contrast between soft verses and explosive choruses, encapsulating the band's signature emotional depth and dynamic sound.
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Caught a Glimpse — Opening the album, this song sets a powerful tone with its driving rhythm and introspective lyrics that explore themes of longing and disconnection.
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Sleepwalking — With its haunting melodies and layered instrumentation, this track delves into feelings of confusion and searching for clarity, representing the album’s thematic core.
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Silence — The closing title track stands out with its expansive soundscapes and contemplative lyrics, creating a reflective mood that lingers after the final note.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances intense instrumentation with introspective lyrics, showcasing Blindside's evolving sound within alternative metal.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to more introspective and melodic compositions.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, alternating between quiet verses and explosive choruses, creating a sense of tension and release.
- The lyrics often explore themes of personal struggle and introspection, matching the emotional intensity of the instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- introspective late-night reflections
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2002, Blindside released Silence as their third studio album, following the critical success of their self-titled debut and A Thought Crushed My Mind. This album marked a significant step in their evolution, showcasing a more polished sound while maintaining the emotional weight that characterized their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Haste the Day· Underoath· The Devil Wears Prada
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Sleepwalking
The narrative voice confronts their own sense of aimlessness amidst swirling thoughts.
This direct engagement with internal struggle marks a pivotal shift from external observations to deep self-reflection within the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Caught a Glimpse 3:25
- 2 Pitiful 3:14
- 3 Sleepwalking 4:03
- 4 Cute Boring Love 3:36
- 5 The Endings 3:44
- 6 You Can Hide It 3:11
- 7 Thought Like Flames 3:54
- 8 Time Will Change Your Heart 2:58
- 9 Painting 3:36
- 10 Midnight 4:12
- 11 Coming Back to Life 2:49
- 12 She Shut Your Eyes 2:59
- 13 Silence 5:37
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