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When the End Began

When the End Began (stylized in Braille as ⠱⠢ ⠮ ⠢⠙ ⠆⠛⠁⠝) is the third studio album by American metalcore band Silent Planet. The album was released on November 2, 2018, through UNFD and Solid State Records. It was co-produced by Will Putney and Spencer Keene. This is the first album to feature Mitchell Stark as the only guitarist.

When the End Began
Studio album by
Silent Planet
ReleasedNovember 2, 2018 (2018-11-02)
Recorded2017–2018
StudioGraphic Nature Audio, Belleville, New Jersey, U.S.[1]
Genre
Length48:10
Label
Producer
  • Will Putney
  • Spencer Keene
Silent Planet chronology
Everything Was Sound
(2016) 		When the End Began
(2018) 		Iridescent
(2021)
Singles from When the End Began
  1. "Northern Fires (Guernica)"
    Released: June 15, 2018
  2. "Vanity of Sleep"
    Released: July 17, 2018
  3. "Share the Body"
    Released: August 17, 2018
  4. "In Absence"
    Released: September 14, 2018
  5. "The New Eternity"
    Released: October 19, 2018

Background and promotion edit

On June 15, 2018, the band released "Northern Fires (Guernica)", which revolves around the Spanish Civil War.[2][3] On July 17, they unveiled another single titled "Vanity of Sleep", which revolves around modern consumer despair.[4] On August 7, the band announced the album itself and the release date.[5]

On August 17, the third single, "Share the Body", was available with a corresponding music video.[6] On September 14, the group was streaming the fourth single "In Absence".[7] On October 19, one month before the album release, the fifth and final single of the album ,"The New Eternity", came out.[8] On August 18, 2019, the band released an additional song, "Shark Week", a B-side from this album's sessions.[9]

Critical reception edit

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Depth10/10[10]
Distorted Sound8/10[11]
HM     [12]
New Noise     [13]
Rock 'N' Load9/10[14]

Nao Lewandowski states, "When the End Began is nothing short of spectacular and fans would expect nothing less from the band that has forged such a unique path in the music industry."[12]

Caleb Newton writes, "In short, their work on their newest record never falls flat or leaves holes."[13] Ali Cooper describes, "Audibly inspired by the harsh realities of the world in 2018, When the End Began is a dominating and genuine interpretation of where metalcore should be now, on the SILENT PLANET."[11]

Ed Ford says of the album, "every note, beat, lyric and vocal is thought through and blended with differing genres of Metal to create something individual and rather good."[14] Kel Burch writes, "Atmospherically huge and creatively impressive, the album reinforces Silent Planet's lofty position of being a respected and innovative voice in metalcore."[10]

Track listing edit

All tracks are written by Silent Planet[15]

No.TitleLength
1."Thus Spoke"2:14
2."The New Eternity"3:25
3."Northern Fires (Guernica)"3:54
4."Afterdusk"3:55
5."Visible Unseen"3:51
6."Look Outside: Dream"1:30
7."Vanity of Sleep"4:09
8."In Absence"3:30
9."Share the Body"3:33
10."Firstborn (Ya'aburnee)"5:07
11."Lower Empire"3:50
12."Look Inside: Awake"1:36
13."The Anatomy of Time (Babel)"3:43
14."Depths III"3:46
Total length:48:10

Notes

  • All track titles are stylized in Braille.

Personnel edit

Credits adapted from AllMusic.[1]

Silent Planet

  • Garrett Russell – unclean vocals
  • Mitchell Stark – guitars, additional production
  • Thomas Freckleton – bass, keyboards, clean vocals
  • Alex Camarena – drums

Additional musicians

  • Annalee Althouse and Caroline Garlick – violin on track 14, "Depths III"
  • Blair Cunningham – viola on track 14, "Depths III"
  • Lia Criscuolo – cello on track 14, "Depths III"

Additional personnel

  • Will Putney – production, engineering, mixing, mastering, composition
  • Spencer Keene – production
  • Brandon Ebel – executive production
  • Randy Slaugh – additional production, editing, string arrangements, string engineering
  • Daniel Braunstein – additional production
  • Steve Seid – engineering
  • Chad Chen – editing on track 14, "Depths III"
  • Matthew Guglielmo – assistance
  • Kevin Johnson – multi-media
  • Adam Skatula – A&R
  • Ryan Sanders – art direction, design

Charts edit

Chart (2018) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[16] 97
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[17] 3
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[18] 8
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[19] 2
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[20] 13

References edit

  1. ^ a b "When the End Began - Silent Planet - Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "Silent Planet release powerful anti-war song, 'Northern Fires (Guarnica)'". KillYourStereo. June 15, 2018. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  3. ^ "Silent Planet Streaming New Single "Northern Fires (Guernica)"". ThePRP. June 14, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  4. ^ "Silent Planet - Vanity of Sleep (Official Lyric Video)". Indie Vision Music. July 24, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  5. ^ "Silent Planet announce new album "When The End Began"". Stitched Sound. August 7, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  6. ^ "Silent Planet unveil powerful new song and music video about opioid addiction". Alternative Press. August 17, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  7. ^ "SILENT PLANET RELEASE NEW SINGLE "IN ABSENCE"". Jesus Freak Hideout. September 14, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  8. ^ "Silent Planet Release New Single "The New Eternity"". Sound Fiction. October 19, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  9. ^ "Silent Planet reveal unreleased 'When The End Began' B-side, 'Shark Week'". KillYourStereo. August 18, 2019. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  10. ^ a b Burch, Kel (October 29, 2018). "Silent Planet – When The End Began (Review)". Depth. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  11. ^ a b Cooper, Ali (November 4, 2018). "ALBUM REVIEW: When The End Began – Silent Planet". Distorted Sound. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  12. ^ a b Lewandowski, Nao (November 27, 2018). "Silent Planet – 'When the End Began' album review". HM. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  13. ^ a b Newton, Caleb (October 31, 2018). "Album Review: Silent Planet – When The End Began". New Noise. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  14. ^ a b Ford, Ed (November 11, 2018). "Silent Planet – When The End Began – Album Review". Rock 'N' Load. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  15. ^ "Silent Planet – When The End Began". Discogs. 2 November 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2020. Written By, Performer – Silent Planet
  16. ^ "Silent Planet - Chart history". Billboard 200 for Silent Planet. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  17. ^ "Silent Planet - Chart history". Billboard Christian Albums Albums for Silent Planet. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  18. ^ "Silent Planet - Chart history". Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums for Silent Planet. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  19. ^ "Silent Planet - Chart history". Billboard Independent Albums for Silent Planet. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  20. ^ "Silent Planet - Chart history". Billboard Top Rock Albums for Silent Planet. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
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