The Silence Is Broken

Nelson

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 12, 2000)
• Original Release Date: 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Perris Records
• ASIN: B0000521VX
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #422,714 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description
A uniquely eclectic and competent blend of classic American pop/rock from two masters of songwriting. 'The Silence Is Broken' traverses the highs(the title track) and lows(the vulnerable ballad 'What About Me') with the seamless fluidity that can only come from years of studio sessions and touring. Standard jewel case. 1999 release.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Silence Must Be Broken, July 1, 2000

By	susumu-5 (Japan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Silence Is Broken (Audio CD)

Nelson is a pop rock duo by Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, twin sons of late pop star Rick Nelson. Their debut album After The Rain became a supearhit and made lots of hits.

After releasing their second album Yes We Can they parted with Geffen to seek for what they really want to do. This is their fourth album released in 1998 but never released in the U.S. Now, finally the album sees the light of day.

This album is a great hard pop rock work probably one of the best melodic rock releases in 1998. Say It Isn't So, its first single became #1 in Japanese pop chart, it is Bon Jovi styled fun pop rock. Why Oh Why sounds like another great pop rock band Enuff'Z Nuff typical Beatles styled rock. You Talk Too Much, Sunset Strip and Running Out Of Time might scare Danger Danger, Mr.Big and Poison, series of roller coaster fun pop rocks. Silence Is Broken and Tears of Pain gives melancholic moody feel found in great melodic rock makers such as Harem Scarem. Also hidden after the Love Me Today Part 2 is a secret track when Nelson twins made their first recording as their 10th birthday present from their parents.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You Won't Be Silent For Long..., December 13, 2001

By	C. Pol "eino_79" (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

The Nelson Brothers have been one of musics most dedicated duos. They never seem to give up, despite the treatment they have received from the industry. This album is a great example of the calibre of musicians that the Nelsons are. This is their fourth album, and it is a great album to be blunt. From the opening cords of "Ghostdance," through to the secret track conclusion of "Feelings of Love," this is a very solid release. It took a bit of time to reach North America, but the wait was very worth it. Standout tracks include "L.O.V.E. Me Not(a good rock song)," "You Talk Too Much(very melodic)," "What About Me(a nice ballad)," and "Running Out of Time(a rocker)." The cover of "Love Me Today," is decent, but doesn't compare to the original. As well, the bonus of "Feelings of Love," proves rather enjoyable. It helps to show the boys were talented little lads. This is a great CD that I'm sure any music lover could enjoy. One listen and you surely won't keep this CD's greatness silent. It is that good.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars They should have remained silent on this one, March 23, 2001

By	Tyketto "tyketto" (Hershey, PA) - See all my reviews

I was a HUGE Nelson fan as a teenager. After the Rain is one of my favorite CDs of all time and I eagerly anticipated its follow up. It came in the form of "Because They Can", an adult-oriented pop album that wasn't what I wanted to hear at the time. I wanted to hear "Imaginator," a CD I read about in all the rock magazines. Skip ahead a few years and "Imaginator" was finally released in Japan. It was quickly followed by "Silence is Broken." While "Imaginator" rates as an instant Nelson classic, "Silence" should have never seen the light of day. Why you ask? Because it's nothing but a bunch of Imaginator session throwaways and a couple of forgettable new songs. Sorry Matthew and Gunnar - I think you are very talented, but this album was a huge disappointment. I remember reading about many of these songs in updates in "Metal Edge" in 1992. Songs like "Sunset Strip" are easily forgettable; "Tears of Pain" is an over-cliche heavy metal ballad; "Love Me Today Part II" is a disgrace to the beautiful acoustic version on BTC; "Why oh Why?" did you record such a crappy song; and "Ghostdance" is boring. "Say it Isn't So" is one of the only good songs on this CD. "You Talk to Much" isn't too bad; and "L.O.V.E. Me Not" rocks rather hard. I am glad I didn't buy this CD for $35 as an import. I lucked out and found a used copy of it. If I paid full price I would have cried. If you want good Nelson, buy After the Rain, Because They Can, Imaginator, or the new, and oh, so much better CD than this one, "Life."