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THE REVIEW
The simple path of remaining silent does not always pay off.
Shyness, lack of time, lack of ideas and inspirations. You turn around for a second and three years have passed.
Come on, have courage... trying again is a must: it's a challenge for an album that quickly fell into oblivion, it's a stimulating pastime as enjoyable as it is to listen to again. And then, putting yourself back in the game is priceless, while for everything else, there are vices and whims.
The essence of thought just to tune into the wavelength of finding yourself at home after a long time and listening to music all day long. So, what do you do?!?... you tidy up, sift through, choose, try, vomit, enjoy, try again, relive the music, your passion, any note as if it were the first time, no matter where and how, what matters is that everything unfolds in harmony with what you do.
Today, it's "Silence is Easy"'s turn, the second work of a band that, at least regarding continental heavy rotation, quickly disappeared after a somewhat promising debut. An album teeming with interesting tracks, rich in melody and interpreted with "strength" by James Walsh's seductive vocals.
Poetry, hints of a glorious musical past, strings, acoustic guitars, and so much, much melody.
Forty minutes filled with heartfelt interpretation: "Fidelity", "Restless heart", "Born Again", "Four to the floor" - you fall in love with them and then pretend nothing happened shyly. Hide away, they're only yours, exclusively yours, at least for today.
This is how life goes after about three years of silence: you always return to listen to that beautiful "Telling them" while you lose yourself in long stories of your memories. Track number 5, repeat because I've missed something again.
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Starsailor's second album Silence Is Easy offers a rich blend of melody, poetry, and compelling vocals from James Walsh. Despite fading from mainstream attention, this album remains a rewarding listen full of heartfelt tracks. The review reflects a personal and nostalgic rediscovery of the music after years of silence. The songs invite listeners to reconnect deeply with memories and emotions.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Starsailor
Starsailor are an English indie rock band from Chorley, formed in 2000. Their debut album "Love Is Here" (2001) brought them early acclaim, followed by "Silence Is Easy" (2003) and later releases including "On the Outside" (2005), "All the Plans" (2009), and the post-reunion album "All This Life" (2017).14 Reviews
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By giov
The sound of the British band is much more aggressive, the ballads give way to songs structured in a more complex way.
Those who liked Love Is Here will not be disappointed at all with its follow-up, which is much more engaging.
By Brahms
With this album, Starsailor have demonstrated their full command of musical writing combined with a sense of interiority uncommon in other bands.
"Born Again" is a truly spectacular piece that speaks of rebirth and redemption.
