End of Silence (Red album)

End of Silence
Studio album by Red
Released June 6, 2006
Recorded Paragon Studios in Nashville, Tennessee
Genre Alternative metal, Christian rock, hard rock
Length 46:52
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: February 8, 2008
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Intro (End of Silence)"Rob Graves, Jason McArthur, Jasen Rauch0:58
2."Breathe Into Me"Anthony Armstrong, Graves, Rauch, McArthur3:34
3."Let Go"Rauch, Graves, McArthur5:15
4."Already Over"Rauch, Graves, McArthur4:24
5."Lost"Chad 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, Rauch, Bernie Herms5:24
11."Already Over, Pt. 2"Rauch, Graves, McArthur5:12
Total length:46:52

Personnel

End of Silence album personnel as listed on AllMusic.[7]

Red

  • Michael Barnes – lead vocals, piano
  • Anthony Armstrong – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Jasen Rauch – lead guitar
  • Randy Armstrong – bass guitar, backing vocals, piano
  • 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

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]

References

  1. ↑ Apar, Corey. End of Silence - Red >Review at AllMusic. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
  2. ↑ Jones, Ewan (September 30, 2006). "Red - End of Silence Review/". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
  3. ↑ DiBiase, John (June 6, 2006). "Red, End of Silence Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
  4. ↑ "Discography - Red: End of Silence". Billboard.com.
  5. ↑ "Breathe Into Me Songfacts". Songfacts.com. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
  6. ↑ "49th Grammy Awards winners list". Archived from the original on January 6, 2011.
  7. ↑ "End of Silence – Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
  8. ↑ 38th Annual GMA Awards on About.com
  9. ↑ "GRAMMY® NOMINATED ROCK BAND RED RECEIVES RIAA® GOLD CERTIFICATION FOR SINGLE "BREATHE INTO ME"". RED.
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