Silence (Sonata Arctica album)
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Silence is the second full-length album by Finnish
power metal
band Sonata Arctica
, released in 2001 through Spinefarm Records
. It is the only studio album to feature keyboardist Mikko Härkin
, who left the band for personal reasons before Winterheart's Guild
was recorded, as well as the first to feature bassist Marko Paasikoski.
Lead vocalist Tony Kakko
claims Silence to have a more distinctive sound than their previous album, describing the album as more 'mature' and more of Sonata Arctica's own sound than Ecliptica
. The album also has an even more emotional setting than their previous album. http://sonataarctica.gidinet.org/english/interviews/tony-2001.htm
Also, Timo Kotipelto
(lead singer of power metal band Stratovarius
) sang guest vocals on the album.
Bonustracks on 2008 remaster
15. "Peacemaker" - 3:31
16. "Wolf and Raven (2008 version)" - 4:25
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
power metal
Power metal
Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...
band Sonata Arctica
Sonata Arctica
Sonata Arctica are a Finnish power metal band from the town of Kemi, originally assembled in 1995. Their later works contain several elements typical of progressive metal.....
, released in 2001 through Spinefarm Records
Spinefarm Records
Spinefarm Records is a Finland-based record label focusing mainly on heavy metal artists. In 1999, a sub-label titled Spikefarm Records was started by Sami Tenetz from Thy Serpent...
. It is the only studio album to feature keyboardist Mikko Härkin
Mikko Härkin
Mikko Härkin is a Finnish power metal keyboardist, who has performed with Sonata Arctica and Kenziner.-History:...
, who left the band for personal reasons before Winterheart's Guild
Winterheart's Guild
Winterheart's Guild is Sonata Arctica's third album, released in 2003 through Spinefarm Records.-Track listing:All songs written by Tony Kakko# "Abandoned, Pleased, Brainwashed, Exploited" – 5:37# "Gravenimage" – 6:58# "The Cage" – 4:37...
was recorded, as well as the first to feature bassist Marko Paasikoski.
Lead vocalist Tony Kakko
Tony Kakko
Toni Kristian "Tony" Kakko is a Finnish musician, composer and vocalist. He is mainly known as the vocalist, primary songwriter, and creative force in the band Sonata Arctica since 1996.-Biography:...
claims Silence to have a more distinctive sound than their previous album, describing the album as more 'mature' and more of Sonata Arctica's own sound than Ecliptica
Ecliptica
Ecliptica is the first full-length album by the power metal band Sonata Arctica. It was released in 1999 through Spinefarm Records in Europe and through Century Media in the United States...
. The album also has an even more emotional setting than their previous album. http://sonataarctica.gidinet.org/english/interviews/tony-2001.htm
Also, Timo Kotipelto
Timo Kotipelto
Timo Antero Kotipelto is the vocalist of the Finnish power metal band Stratovarius and is the creator and vocalist of the power metal band Kotipelto...
(lead singer of power metal band Stratovarius
Stratovarius
Stratovarius are a Finnish power metal band that formed in 1984. Since their formation they have released 13 studio albums and one live album. Along with Helloween, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody of Fire and Gamma Ray, Stratovarius are considered one of the leading groups of the power metal and symphonic...
) sang guest vocals on the album.
Track listing
All songs written by Tony Kakko.- "...of Silence" – 1:17
- "Weballergy" – 3:51
- "False News Travel Fast" – 5:18
- "The End of This Chapter" – 7:01
- "Black Sheep" – 3:42
- "Land of the Free" – 4:24
- "Last Drop Falls" – 5:13
- "San Sebastian (Revisited)" – 4:37
- "Sing in Silence" – 3:51
- "Revontulet (instrumental)" – 1:32
- "Tallulah" – 5:20
- "Wolf & Raven" – 4:17
- "Respect the Wilderness" (bonus track for Japan) - 3:51
- "The Power of One" – 11:39
Bonustracks on 2008 remaster
15. "Peacemaker" - 3:31
16. "Wolf and Raven (2008 version)" - 4:25
Personnel
- Tony KakkoTony KakkoToni Kristian "Tony" Kakko is a Finnish musician, composer and vocalist. He is mainly known as the vocalist, primary songwriter, and creative force in the band Sonata Arctica since 1996.-Biography:...
– vocals - Jani LiimatainenJani LiimatainenJani Allan Kristian Liimatainen is the former guitar player and one of the founding members of the power metal band Sonata Arctica....
– guitars - Mikko HärkinMikko HärkinMikko Härkin is a Finnish power metal keyboardist, who has performed with Sonata Arctica and Kenziner.-History:...
– keyboards - Marko Paasikoski – bass guitar
- Tommy Portimo – drums
- Timo KotipeltoTimo KotipeltoTimo Antero Kotipelto is the vocalist of the Finnish power metal band Stratovarius and is the creator and vocalist of the power metal band Kotipelto...
– backing vocals and last line (on track 3) - Nik Van-Eckmann – male voices (on tracks: 1, 4, 7 and 14)
- Renay Gonzalez – female voice (on track 4)
Info
- Mixed by Mikko Karmila at Finnvox StudiosFinnvox studiosFinnvox Studios is a recording studio located in Helsinki, Finland. Founded in 1965, it was the first studio in Finland dedicated for music recording. Many metal bands have had albums mastered here , including Sonata Arctica, Nightwish, Finntroll, HIM, Moonsorrow, Holy Knights, Ram-Zet, Throes of...
in April 2001 - Mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios
- Cover art and logo by Eric Philipp
- Inlay drawings by Tero Junkkila
- Original logo concept by Janne "ToxicAngel" Pitkänen
- Art Direction and background photos by T. Kakko
- Band photo by Toni Härkönen