End of Silence (Red album)
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Cross Rhythms |   [2] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [3] |
End of Silence is the debut album by the Christian alternative metal band Red, released on June 6, 2006. According to Billboard, the album made it up to position 194 on its top 200 album chart.[4] This is the only Red album to feature drummer Hayden Lamb.
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." [5]
The album was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album at the 49th Grammy Awards.[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro (End of Silence)" | Rob Graves, Jason McArthur, Jasen Rauch | 0:58 |
| 2. | "Breathe Into Me" | Anthony Armstrong, Graves, Rauch, McArthur | 3:34 |
| 3. | "Let Go" | Rauch, Graves, McArthur | 5:15 |
| 4. | "Already Over" | Rauch, Graves, McArthur | 4:24 |
| 5. | "Lost" | Chad Cates, Graves, Rauch | 5:15 |
| 6. | "Pieces" | Graves | 5:58 |
| 7. | "Break Me Down" | Armstrong, Graves, Rauch | 4:14 |
| 8. | "Wasting Time" | Armstrong, Graves, Rauch | 3:21 |
| 9. | "Gave It All Away" | Rauch | 3:13 |
| 10. | "Hide" | Armstrong, Graves, Rauch, Bernie Herms | 5:24 |
| 11. | "Already Over, Pt. 2" | Rauch, Graves, McArthur | 5:12 |
| Total length: | 46:52 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Lost" (Acoustic Version) | 4:29 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Wasting Time" | |
| 2. | "Hide" | |
| 3. | "Let Go" | |
| 4. | "Already Over" | |
| 5. | "Pieces" | |
| 6. | "Break Me Down" | |
| 7. | "Breathe Into Me" |
Personnel
End of Silence album personnel as listed on Allmusic.[7]
- Red
- Michael Barnes - lead vocals
- Anthony Armstrong - rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Jasen Rauch - lead guitar
- Randy Armstrong - bass, piano, backing vocals
- Hayden Lamb - drums, percussion (credited as group member, but does not play on the album)
- Additional musicians
- Anthony LaMarchina - Cello
- Matt Walker - Cello
- Bernie Herms - Composer, performer, piano, string arrangements
- Andrew Hendrix - Drums, Performer on all tracks except "Pieces"
- Steve Brewster - Drums, Performer on "Pieces"
- Jim Grosjean - Viola
- Monisa Angell - Viola
- Kris Wilkinson - Viola
- David Angell - Violin
- David Davidson - String Arrangements, Violin
- Mary Kathryn Van Osdale - Violin
- Pamela Sixfin - Violin
- Artwork and design
- Stephanie McBrayer - Art Direction, stylist
- Tim Parker - Art direction, design
- Robin Geary - Hair stylist, make-up
- Kristin Barlowe - Photography
- Production and recording
- Rob Graves - Audio production, composer, digital editing, engineer, piano, producer, programming
- Ben Grosse - Mixing
- Ted Jensen - Mastering
- Heather Hetzler - A&R
- Milan Jilek - Assistant engineering
- Fred Paragano - Digital editing, drum engineering, assistant engineering
- Jason McArthur - Composer, executive producer
- Jason Fowler - Management
Awards
In 2007, the album won a Dove Award for Rock Album of the Year at the 38th GMA Dove Awards.[8] It was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album at the 49th Grammy Awards. RIAA has certified "Breathe into Me" Gold.[9][better source needed]
References
- ^ Apar, Corey. End of Silence - Red >Review at AllMusic. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
- ^ Jones, Ewan (September 30, 2006). "Red - End of Silence Review/". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ DiBiase, John (June 6, 2006). "Red, End of Silence Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ "Discography - Red: End of Silence". Billboard.com.
- ^ "Breathe Into Me Songfacts". Songfacts.com. Retrieved 2011-09-22.
- ^ "49th Grammy Awards winners list". Archived from the original on 2010-07-29.
- ^ "End of Silence – Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ^ 38th Annual GMA Awards on About.com
- ^ "GRAMMY® NOMINATED ROCK BAND RED RECEIVES RIAA® GOLD CERTIFICATION FOR SINGLE "BREATHE INTO ME"". RED.