What makes Silence Is Easy by Starsailor notable?

The album reached number two on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying Starsailor's commercial presence. It also received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its mature sound and lyrical depth, which contributed to the band's influence within the Britpop revival movement of the early 2000s. Silence Is Easy is Starsailor's second studio album, following their successful debut, Love Is Here, released in 2001. By 2003, they were establishing themselves as a prominent band in the British alternative rock scene, building on their reputation with this sophomore effort.

How many songs are on Silence Is Easy?

Silence Is Easy has 3 tracks, running approximately 11 minutes.

Silence Is Easy

Starsailor · 2003

11 min · 3 tracks · alternative rock

A blend of soaring melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in lush instrumentation that captures the essence of early 2000s alternative rock.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Silence Is Easy — The title track encapsulates the album's emotional core, featuring a haunting melody paired with reflective lyrics about longing and vulnerability.
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Could You Be Mine? — This track showcases an infectious chorus and tight instrumentation, representing the band's knack for crafting catchy yet poignant songs.
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She Understands — With its rich orchestration and heartfelt delivery, this song highlights the band's ability to blend personal storytelling with expansive soundscapes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

49 /100

Foothills

Higher than 22% of albums we've rated

The album blends melodic rock with introspective lyrics, creating a solid but conventional sound.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies that build emotional intensity, particularly in the choruses.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.