End of Silence is the debut studio album by American Christian rock band Red. It was released on June 6, 2006, through Essential Records and Sony BMG. It was produced by Rob Graves. According to Billboard, the album made it up to position 194 on its top 200 album chart. 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."
The album was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album at the 49th Grammy Awards.
Reception Critical reception
End of Silence received generally favorable reviews from critics, although it was criticized for its unoriginal sound.
Writing for Indie Vision Music, user JoshIVM wrote: ""End Of Silence" is a great album and an even better debut! It's quite amazing how easy it is to listen to this disc over and over. I feel that they have replay ability that some of the bands they can be compared too do not. I hope that they'll learn from this and branch out on their next album, like labelmates Day Of Fire did with "Cut & Move". If they are able to break free of the comparisons the sky truly is the limit for this quintet."
John DiBiase of Jesus Freak Hideout gave the album 3 out of 5 stars, saying: " The band oozes talent and promise despite its formula, but just seems held back by the ever popular trend in Christian music to emulate the mainstream success stories. Could Red stretch their wings beyond the confines of familiarity? While End Of Silence isn't all that it could be, it still isn't bad for what it is." Accolades In 2007, the album won a Dove Award for Rock Album of the Year at the 38th GMA Dove Awards.38th Annual GMA Awards on About.com 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.
Track listing
Personnel End of Silence album personnel as listed on AllMusic.
Red Michael Barnes – lead vocals, piano Jasen Rauch – lead guitar Anthony Armstrong – rhythm guitar, backing vocals Randy Armstrong – bass, 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 Rob Graves – audio production, composer, digital editing, engineer, piano, producer, programming Ben Grosse – mixing Ted Jensen – mastering Heather Hetzler – A&R Milan Jilek – assistant engineering Fred Paragano – digital editing, drum engineering, assistant engineering Jason McArthur – composer, executive producer
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