End of Silence (Red album)

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End of Silence
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Studio album by
Red
ReleasedJune 6, 2006
Recorded2005–2006
Studio
Genre
Length46:52
Label Essential, Sony BMG
Producer Rob Graves
Red chronology
End of Silence
(2006)
Innocence & Instinct
(2009)
Singles from End of Silence
  1. "Breathe Into Me"
    Released: June 6, 2006
  2. "Break Me Down"
    Released: December 2006
  3. "Let Go"
    Released: August 2007
  4. "Lost"
    Released: 2007
  5. "Hide/Pieces"
    Released: November 12, 2007
  6. "Already Over"
    Released: December 10, 2007

End of Silence is the debut studio album by American Christian rock band Red. It was released on June 6, 2006 through Essential Records and Sony BMG. It was produced by Rob Graves. According to Billboard , the album made it up to position 194 on its top 200 album chart. [1] This is the only Red album to feature drummer Hayden Lamb.

Contents

Guitarist Jasen Rauch explained that "Breathe Into Me" is about "'falling,' finally reaching the end of our rope, where we realize at last... we need God." [2]

The album was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album at the 49th Grammy Awards. [3]

Reception

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Album of The Year60/100 [4]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [5]
Cross Rhythms Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [6]
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [7]
Melodic NetStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [8]

End of Silence received generally favorable reviews from critics, although it was criticized for its unoriginal sound.

Writing for Indie Vision Music, user JoshIVM wrote: "“End Of Silence” is a great album and an even better debut! It’s quite amazing how easy it is to listen to this disc over and over. I feel that they have replay ability that some of the bands they can be compared too do not. I hope that they’ll learn from this and branch out on their next album, like labelmates Day Of Fire did with “Cut & Move”. If they are able to break free of the comparisons the sky truly is the limit for this quintet." [9]

John DiBiase of Jesus Freak Hideout gave the album 3 out of 5 stars, saying: " The band oozes talent and promise despite its formula, but just seems held back by the ever popular trend in Christian music to emulate the mainstream success stories. Could Red stretch their wings beyond the confines of familiarity? While End Of Silence isn't all that it could be, it still isn't bad for what it is." [10]

Accolades

In 2007, the album won a Dove Award for Rock Album of the Year at the 38th GMA Dove Awards. [11] It was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album at the 49th Grammy Awards. [12] RIAA has certified "Breathe Into Me" Gold. [13]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Intro (End of Silence)" Rob Graves, Jason McArthur, Jasen Rauch 0:58
2."Breathe Into Me"Anthony Armstrong, Graves, McArthur, Rauch3:34
3."Let Go"Armstrong, Chad Cates, Graves, McArthur, Rauch5:15
4."Already Over"Graves, McArthur, Rauch4:24
5."Lost"Cates, Graves, Rauch5:15
6."Pieces"Graves5:58
7."Break Me Down"Armstrong, Graves, Rauch4:14
8."Wasting Time"Armstrong, Graves, Rauch3:21
9."Gave It All Away"Rauch3:13
10."Hide"Armstrong, Graves, Bernie Herms, Rauch5:24
11."Already Over, Pt. 2"Graves, McArthur, Rauch5:12
Total length:46:52
Deluxe edition bonus track
No.TitleLength
12."Lost" (acoustic version)4:29
Deluxe edition bonus DVD
No.TitleLength
1."Wasting Time" 
2."Hide" 
3."Let Go" 
4."Already Over" 
5."Pieces" 
6."Break Me Down" 
7."Breathe Into Me" 
10th Anniversary Edition bonus track
No.TitleLength
12."Breathe Into Me" (remix acústica)3:54
13."Already Over" (acoustic version)4:00
14."Lost" (acoustic version)4:29
15."Hide" (acoustic version)4:07
16."If I Break"4:39
17."Circles" (working demo – instrumental)7:04

Personnel

End of Silence album personnel as listed on AllMusic. [14]

Red

Additional musicians

Artwork and design

Production and recording

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [15] Gold500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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