Silent Treatment
Highasakite · 2014
54 min · 10 tracks · indie pop
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with poignant lyrics, creating an atmospheric experience that oscillates between introspection and vibrant energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lover, Where Do You Live? — This opening track establishes the album's dreamy atmosphere while exploring themes of longing and connection through its haunting melodies.
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Since Last Wednesday — With its infectious rhythm and introspective lyrics, this track captures a sense of nostalgia and reflects on fleeting moments in relationships.
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Hiroshima — A standout for its emotional depth, this song juxtaposes personal struggles with larger global issues, showcasing the band's lyrical ambition and thematic range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting with unique structures but has some pacing issues and lacks cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong, rhythmic track that sets an energetic tone, but the tempo drops significantly by the fourth track, creating a noticeable shift.
- Each song features layered instrumentation, often building to a crescendo before tapering off, which emphasizes the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, such as abrupt changes in dynamics and unexpected instrumental breaks.
- 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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7/10
- 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
- ethereal soundscapes for introspection
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- haunting melodies for reflective moments
- patient unfolding of narrative themes
Maybe skip if you
- seek immediate gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 1, 2014, Silent Treatment was Highasakite's debut full-length album, following their well-received 2012 EP. At this stage in their career, the band had begun to gain traction in Norway's indie music scene, setting the foundation for their future success both domestically and internationally.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Of Monsters and Men· Florence + the Machine· Bat for Lashes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lover, Where Do You Live? 5:03
- 2 Since Last Wednesday 3:56
- 3 Leaving No Traces 4:21
- 4 Hiroshima 6:03
- 5 My Only Crime 2:54
- 6 I, the Hand Grenade 6:17
- 7 Darth Vader 3:29
- 8 Iran 4:06
- 9 The Man on the Ferry 4:06
- 10 Science & Blood Tests 14:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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