Top tracks — play these first
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This Silence Kills — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, featuring layered vocals and a haunting melody that reflects themes of isolation and introspection.
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Thirteen Thirty‐Five — This track showcases Dillon's ability to merge emotional lyricism with minimalist production, creating a compelling contrast that resonates throughout the album.
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Your Flesh Against Mine — With its intimate vocal delivery and atmospheric instrumentation, this song exemplifies the album's exploration of vulnerability and connection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends ethereal pop and electronic elements effectively, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a slow, atmospheric build with layered synths and soft vocals, creating a consistent mood.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions, such as 'Undying Need to Scream', which shifts from a serene soundscape to a more chaotic arrangement.
- The album closes with 'Abrupt Clarity', which features minimal instrumentation and a stark vocal delivery, contrasting with the earlier lush textures.
- 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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8/10
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 mid-tempo contemplative flow
- introspective moments of reflection
- haunting melodies for solitude
- atmospheric soundscapes for focus
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone catchy singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This Silence Kills is Dillon's debut studio album, released in November 2011. At this point, she was transitioning from her early career as a live performer and electronic music producer to establishing herself as a solo artist with a distinct sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lana Del Rey· FKA twigs· Bat for Lashes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This Silence Kills 4:19
- 2 Tip Tapping 3:07
- 3 Thirteen Thirty‐Five 3:43
- 4 Your Flesh Against Mine 4:29
- 5 You Are My Winter 4:21
- 6 Undying Need to Scream 2:16
- 7 _________________ 4:52
- 8 From One to Six Hundred Kilometers 3:38
- 9 Hey Beau 2:36
- 10 Texture of My Blood 2:33
- 11 Gumache 2:56
- 12 Abrupt Clarity 4:05
What to play next
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