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Dead Silence is the fourth studio album by Canadian rock band Billy Talent. It was released on September 11, 2012 and was produced by the band's guitarist Ian D'Sa.
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| Released | September 11, 2012[1] | |||
| Recorded | November 2011 – July 2012 | |||
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| Genre | Alternative rock, punk rock, post-hardcore | |||
| Length | 53:56 | |||
| Label | Warner Music Canada, Last Gang | |||
| Producer | Ian D'Sa | |||
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| Singles from Dead Silence | ||||
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Billy Talent started recording material for Dead Silence on November 25, 2011 and finished in July 2012.[2]
The title and artwork of the album was revealed on the band's Twitter, Facebook and official website on July 11, 2012.[3] The album's first single, "Viking Death March", was released on May 26, 2012. The second single, "Surprise Surprise", was released on August 7, 2012 and reached number 1 on the Canadian rock/alternative chart. The artwork for the album was created by poster artist Ken Taylor.[4]
Songs featured on the album were nominated at the 2013 Canadian Juno awards, such as "Viking Death March" for single of the year.
The band released the album on their SoundCloud account on September 4, 2012.[5]
Singles and music videos
edit- "Viking Death March"
- "Surprise Surprise"
- "Stand Up and Run"
- "Show Me the Way"
- "Runnin' Across the Tracks"
- "Love Was Still Around"
Online videos were released for both "Runnin' Across the Tracks" and "Love Was Still Around".
The teaser video for "Runnin' Across the Tracks" was revealed on October 2, 2013.[6] A few weeks later, the full video was released online October 30, 2013.[7]
A live online video for "Love Was Still Around" was released on May 26, 2015.[8] The video was directed by touring photography and friend, Dustin Rabin.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lonely Road to Absolution" | 1:15 |
| 2. | "Viking Death March" | 4:04 |
| 3. | "Surprise Surprise" | 3:08 |
| 4. | "Runnin' Across the Tracks" | 4:19 |
| 5. | "Love Was Still Around" | 3:46 |
| 6. | "Stand Up and Run" | 3:20 |
| 7. | "Crooked Minds" | 5:04 |
| 8. | "Man Alive!" | 3:36 |
| 9. | "Hanging by a Thread" | 3:53 |
| 10. | "Cure for the Enemy" | 4:26 |
| 11. | "Don't Count on the Wicked" | 4:08 |
| 12. | "Show Me the Way" | 3:06 |
| 13. | "Swallowed Up by the Ocean" | 5:02 |
| 14. | "Dead Silence" | 4:49 |
Reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [9] |
| Bring the Noise UK |  |
| The Five 10 |   |
| Kerrang! | |
| Melodic.net | [10] |
| Montreal Gazette |  |
| Rock Magazine | |
| Rock Sound | |
| Toronto Sun | |
| Under the Gun | positive |
Dead Silence has received positive reviews upon release, most critics praising the change of style from its predecessor, Billy Talent III.
Personnel
edit- Benjamin Kowalewicz – lead vocals
- Ian D'Sa – lead guitar, backing vocals, producer
- Jonathan Gallant – bass, backing vocals
- Aaron Solowoniuk – drums, percussion
- Ken Taylor – artwork
Charts
editWeekly charts
editYear-end charts
edit| Chart (2012) | Rank |
|---|---|
| Austrian Albums Chart[19] | 59 |
| Canadian Albums Chart[20] | 50 |
| German Albums Chart[21] | 60 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[22] | Platinum | 80,000^ |
| Germany (BVMI)[23] | Gold | 100,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "News: Billy Talent". billytalent.com. Archived from the original on December 25, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
- ^ "Happy Thanksgiving from BT! | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
- ^ "Billy Talent". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
- ^ "Ken Taylor – Illustration and Design – Melbourne, Australia". Ken Taylor. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/billytalent/posts/220989388030595 [user-generated source]
- ^ "Billy Talent – "Runnin' Across The Tracks" – official video TEASER". Retrieved December 26, 2019 – via youtube.com.
- ^ "Billy Talent – Runnin' Across The Tracks – Official Video". Retrieved December 26, 2019 – via youtube.com.
- ^ "Billy Talent – "Love Was Still Around" (LIVE MUSIC VIDEO)". Retrieved December 26, 2019 – via youtube.com.
- ^ Collar, Matt. "Dead Silence – Billy Talent". AllMusic.
- ^ Winberg, Pär. "Dead Silence – Billy Talent". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Billy Talent – Dead Silence" (in German). Swiss Charts Portal. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ "Billy Talent Dead Silence Chart History". Billboard Canadian Albums. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ "Discography Billy Talent". Irish Charts Portal. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. September 16–22, 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ "Billy Talent". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ "Billy Talent Chart History". Billboard 200. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ "Billy Talent Chart History". Billboard Heatseekers Albums. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ "Billy Talent Chart History". Billboard Independent Albums. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ "Jahreshitparade Alben 2012" (in German). Austrian Charts Portal. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ "Canadian Albums – Year-End 2012". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts" (in German). Offizielle Charts. 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – Billy Talent – Dead Silence". Music Canada. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
- ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Billy Talent; 'Dead Silence')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved January 6, 2022.