2012
Dead Silence shows punk rock band, Billy Talent as a more well-rounded, more clean cut unit when compared to their prior work. Don’t worry though! Dead Silence still packs a bit of a punch with songs like Viking Death March, Man Alive, and Don’t Count on the Wicked. This is an album that shows the band branching out their sound into something more well rounded and clean cut. The album brings up social and political points and messages throughout its run taking aim at religious extremism, corporate corruption, pollution, and the commercialization of modern culture. This album has a nice blend of rage, empowerment, well placed hooks, and a few beautiful melodies making for an enjoyable listen from beginning to end.
1. Lonely Road To Absolution 4 stars
2. Viking Death March 5 stars
3. Surprise Surprise 5 stars
4. Running Across The Tracks 4 stars
5. Love Was Still Around 4 stars
6. Stand Up and Run 4.5 stars
7. Crooked Minds 4 stars
8. Man Alive! 5 stars
9. Hanging By A Thread 4 stars
10. Cure For The Enemy 4 stars
11. Don’t Count On The Wicked 5 stars
12. Show Me The Way 4 stars
13. Swallowed Up By The Ocean 4 stars
14. Dead Silence 5 stars
Score: 4.5 stars
...And The Hero Will Drown 