Dead Silence (album)
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{{Infobox album
| name = Dead Silence
| type = studio
| artist = Billy Talent
| cover = Dead Silence album cover by Billy Talent.png
| alt =
| released = September 11, 2012{{Cite web|url=http://billytalent.com/news/|title=News: Billy Talent|website=billytalent.com|accessdate=December 26, 2019|archive-date=December 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191225130137/http://billytalent.com/news/|url-status=dead}}
| recorded = November 2011 – July 2012
| studio = *• Armoury Studios, Vancouver
- • Noble Street Studios, Toronto
- • Vespa Studios, Toronto
- • Steakhouse Studios, North Hollywood
- • Dudebox Studios, Toronto
| genre = Alternative rock, punk rock, post-hardcore
| length = 53:56
| label = Warner Music Canada, Last Gang
| producer = Ian D'Sa
| prev_title = Billy Talent III
| prev_year = 2009
| next_title = Hits
| next_year = 2014
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Dead Silence
| type = Studio
| single1 = Viking Death March
| single1date = May 25, 2012
| single2 = Surprise Surprise
| single2date = August 7, 2012
| single3 = Stand Up and Run
| single3date = February 4, 2013
| single4 = Show Me The Way
| single4date = July 31, 2013
}}
}}
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.
Billy Talent started recording material for Dead Silence on November 25, 2011 and finished in July 2012.{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/notes/billy-talent/happy-thanksgiving-from-bt/10150335007079232|title=Happy Thanksgiving from BT! | Facebook|website=www.facebook.com|accessdate=December 26, 2019}}
The title and artwork of the album was revealed on the band's Twitter, Facebook and official website on July 11, 2012.{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/billytalent/photos/a.10150606018246992/10151705406946992/?type=3|title=Billy Talent|website=www.facebook.com|accessdate=December 26, 2019}} 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.{{Cite web|url=http://kentaylor.com.au/|title=Ken Taylor – Illustration and Design – Melbourne, Australia|website=Ken Taylor|accessdate=December 26, 2019}}
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 [https://soundcloud.com/billytalent/sets/deadsilence SoundCloud account] on September 4, 2012.https://www.facebook.com/billytalent/posts/220989388030595 {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}
Singles and music videos
- "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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9zWf3cih4I|title=Billy Talent – "Runnin' Across The Tracks" – official video TEASER|accessdate=December 26, 2019|via=youtube.com}} A few weeks later, the full video was released online October 30, 2013.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXcIoG68XZg|title=Billy Talent – Runnin' Across The Tracks – Official Video|accessdate=December 26, 2019|via=youtube.com}}
A live online video for "Love Was Still Around" was released on May 26, 2015.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8buyJyyjhuY|title=Billy Talent – "Love Was Still Around" (LIVE MUSIC VIDEO)|accessdate=December 26, 2019|via=youtube.com}} The video was directed by touring photography and friend, Dustin Rabin.
Track listing
{{tracklist
| title1 = Lonely Road to Absolution
| length1 = 1:15
| title2 = Viking Death March
| length2 = 4:04
| title3 = Surprise Surprise
| length3 = 3:08
| title4 = Runnin' Across the Tracks
| length4 = 4:19
| title5 = Love Was Still Around
| length5 = 3:46
| title6 = Stand Up and Run
| length6 = 3:20
| title7 = Crooked Minds
| length7 = 5:04
| title8 = Man Alive!
| length8 = 3:36
| title9 = Hanging by a Thread
| length9 = 3:53
| title10 = Cure for the Enemy
| length10 = 4:26
| title11 = Don't Count on the Wicked
| length11 = 4:08
| title12 = Show Me the Way
| length12 = 3:06
| title13 = Swallowed Up by the Ocean
| length13 = 5:02
| title14 = Dead Silence
| length14 = 4:49
}}
Reception
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = AllMusic
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web|last=Collar|first=Matt|title=Dead Silence – Billy Talent|website=AllMusic|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/dead-silence-mw0002410833}}
| rev2 = Bring the Noise UK
| rev2Score = {{Rating|10|10}}
| rev3 = The Five 10
| rev3Score = {{Rating|8.5|10}}
| rev4 = Kerrang!
| rev4Score = {{Rating|4|5}}
| rev5 = Melodic.net
| rev6 = Montreal Gazette
| rev6Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}
| rev7 = Rock Magazine
| rev7Score = {{Rating|10|10}}
| rev8 = Rock Sound
| rev8Score = {{Rating|9|10}}
| rev9 = Toronto Sun
| rev9Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}
| rev10 = Under the Gun
| rev10Score = positive
}}
Dead Silence has received positive reviews upon release, most critics praising the change of style from its predecessor, Billy Talent III.
Personnel
- 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
= Weekly charts =
= Year-end charts =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |
| scope="col"|Chart (2012)
!scope="col"|Rank |
|---|
| scope="row"|Austrian Albums Chart[https://austriancharts.at/year.asp?cat=a&id=2012 "Jahreshitparade Alben 2012"] (in German). Austrian Charts Portal. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
|align=center|59 |
| scope="row"|Canadian Albums Chart[https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2012/top-canadian-albums "Canadian Albums – Year-End 2012"]. Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
|align=center|50 |
| scope="row"|German Albums Chart[https://www.offiziellecharts.de/charts/album-jahr/for-date-2012 "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts"] (in German). Offizielle Charts. 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
|align=center|60 |
Certifications
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Canada|award=Platinum|type=album|artist=Billy Talent|title=Dead Silence|relyear=2012|access-date=January 6, 2022}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Germany|award=Gold|type=album|artist=Billy Talent|title=Dead Silence|relyear=2012|access-date=January 6, 2022}}
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References
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