White Silence
Cave In · 2011
35 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock
A sprawling blend of heavy riffs and ethereal melodies, merging post-metal intensity with progressive rock's expansive soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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White Silence — The opening track sets the tone for the entire album, combining haunting melodies with powerful instrumentation that encapsulates Cave In's sonic evolution.
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Sing My Loves — This nearly nine-minute track showcases the band's progressive tendencies, weaving intricate musical passages that build tension and emotional weight throughout.
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Iron Decibels — With its driving rhythm and dynamic shifts, this track exemplifies Cave In's ability to blend heavy elements with melodic intricacy, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a strong blend of heavy and melodic elements, with effective pacing and structure throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a gradual build-up of layers, starting from ambient sounds to heavy guitar riffs.
- Several tracks, such as 'Vicious Circles' and 'Heartbreaks, Earthquakes', alternate between aggressive instrumentation and softer, melodic passages.
- The final track, 'Reanimation', serves as an expansive conclusion, incorporating both heavy and atmospheric elements that echo earlier themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
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
- gradual builds and payoffs
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- immersive listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Cave In's fifth studio album, White Silence marked a significant return for the band after their hiatus following the critically acclaimed Perfect Pitch Black in 2005. By this time, they had evolved their sound to include more atmospheric elements while maintaining their heavy roots, reflecting their artistic growth and experimentation.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Sing My Loves
The perspective shifts from collective yearning to individual introspection marks a key emotional pivot in the song.
This transition emphasizes personal connection amidst broader themes of nostalgia and longing, deepening the listener's engagement with the narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 White Silence 2:46
- 2 Serpents 2:52
- 3 Sing My Loves 8:18
- 4 Vicious Circles 3:19
- 5 Centered 3:00
- 6 Summit Fever 4:04
- 7 Heartbreaks, Earthquakes 3:12
- 8 Iron Decibels 4:32
- 9 Reanimation 3:41
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