A Sphere in the Heart of Silence

John Frusciante | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 23, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Record Collection
• ASIN: B00065U08Q
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #131,698 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

JOHN FRUSCIANTE & JOSH KLINGHOFFER A Sphere In The Heart Of Silence (2004 UK 7-track CD album the fifth out of six to be released this year digipak picture sleeve)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 10 out of 10, August 1, 2006

By 

Nate (Brisbane, QLD AUSTRALIA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Sphere in the Heart of Silence (Audio CD)

There are not too many artists around who can create such a wide variety of music. Especially none like John Frusciante or Josh Klinghoffer who together have created a very special album with 'A sphere in the heart of silence'. All six songs on this album, which runs for around 35mins, are completely different to any other John Frusciante release.
The album opens with 'sphere' - an 8 minute instrumental layered over the top of synthesiser and a lot of noise. The first guitar solo is John's and its brilliant. This song would have been better left at its original 30minute length, cos its quite a ride.
'The Afterglow' is probably the grooviest song on the record. A techno like song, this is John's vocal painted over the top of Josh's genius.
'Walls' is a great lyrical effort and the angriest song on the record with John's screams piercingly good.
The next song 'Communique' is one of the greatest songs I've ever heard. It is worth buying this CD for this song alone. The first I heard it I swear I had an out of body experience, it is amazing. This is Josh's song and it sounds like it is being performed live in your room. Any one who has heard it will know what I mean...
The next two songs both feature Josh on vocals yet again and sound brilliant, this guy can sing. John's guitar blends nicely into these two songs which again contain a lot of synthesiser.
The final song is a short, soft, 2min track with John providing vocal and piano. It is a nice way to round out the album. I hope to hear more from these two guys in the same mould as this album, it deserves an encore.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Material, but Not For Everyone, November 29, 2004

By 

Fuzmeister (Pennsylvania, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Sphere in the Heart of Silence (Audio CD)

If you like experimental music or electronica then chances are you will enjoy this album quite a bit, but if you don't and are just a Frusciante fan or a new fan altogether than try to listen to this before you buy it.

1. Sphere - This song isn't bad par se, but the opening part of the song lasts a good four minutes and if you're looking for something that gets it over with quickly, this isn't it.

2. The Afterglow - This song has a funky little guitar piece that plays throughout and it's overall feeling is very techno-ish. Unfortunately, it is sometimes hard to decipher what John is singing and it doesn't help that this record comes with no insert containing lyrics.

3. Walls - This is one of my favorites on the album. The drum machine sounds really neat as does the distorted riff that plays throughout. The singing is also very cool with John's voice being complimented by Josh's whispered singing style. Very nice.

4. Communique - This song is pretty interesting. Between the two tracks that are very piano driven on the album, this is probably the better of the two.

5. At Your Enemies - This is another song where Josh does the vocals. The effects are really nicely done and I think a lot of it is done on a synthesizer. Josh's singing here is very hard to understand, but equally beautiful. It's pretty good overall.

6. Surrogate People - This song starts out with an interesting synthesizer part that will continue through the song. The acoustic guitar riff that is played is very beautiful and relaxing. This song sounds like it was written for Shadows Collide with People which John said it was in his album bio. The lyrics sung by John are interesting and thoughtful.

7. My Life - This song is good, but it shouldn't be on this album. It feels totally out of place with the rest of the electronica style songs on the rest of the album. This is the other piano-driven track on the album.

Overall, A Sphere in the Heart of Silence is pretty solid. It's a little shorter than I would've liked, but the material is creative and unique.

If you like the style this album is in than it is for you, otherwise it might not be.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great album- -different from all the rest!!, November 23, 2004

By 

Landrummer "Landry" (Nampa, ID) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Sphere in the Heart of Silence (Audio CD)

Sphere in the Heart of Silence is more of a electronic-techno album, but it is still great! I bought this album today at Borders and listened to it in my car on the way home. It reminds me of To Record Water for Only Ten Days (at least some of the drums do). Josh Klinghoffer sings more on this album, which is is good if you enjoy his vocals. If you are John Frusciante or Josh Klinghoffer fan get this album, it is the different when compared to all the other albums released, but it is still great!!!!