Silence Is Easy
Starsailor · 2003
39 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock
Melodic indie rock melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics and lush arrangements, creating a reflective sonic landscape.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart, showcasing Starsailor's growing popularity. It received mixed reviews but was noted for its polished production and lyrical maturity, influencing a wave of early 2000s British indie bands seeking to blend introspection with melodic hooks.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels late-night contemplative moods layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Silence Is Easy is Starsailor's second studio album, following their successful debut, Love Is Here, released in 2001. By 2003, the band had established themselves as a prominent force in the UK alternative rock scene, and this sophomore effort aimed to solidify their sound while exploring deeper emotional themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Radiohead· Muse· Duran Duran· Robbie Williams· Ellie Goulding· Manic Street Preachers· Depeche Mode· Ed Sheeran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Music Was Saved 2:59
- 2 Fidelity Standout 2:22
- 3 Some of Us 3:37
- 4 Silence Is Easy Standout 3:40
- 5 Telling Them 4:51
- 6 Shark Food 3:35
- 7 Bring My Love 2:20
- 8 White Dove 3:52
- 9 Four to the Floor Standout 4:13
- 10 Born Again 6:03
- 11 Restless Heart 2:01
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