When the End Began

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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

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.

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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