The Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused

The Silent League

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 30, 2004)
• Original Release Date: March 23, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: File 13
• ASIN: B0001M63Z8
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #284,209 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive pop album, rocking live show, April 14, 2004

By A Customer

I've been listening to this addictive album virtually non-stop for a couple weeks now. It's hard to describe The Silent League in terms of their influences. It's easier to just say that the album is a work of art, the rare type of album that spans generations because it's simply good music.

If pressed to compare the sound of TSL to other bands, I would tell you to put Elliot Smith, Ben Folds, and an orchestra in a blender and drink it, but I haven't listened to Mercury Rev or other bands from the League members' milieu.

Best track in my opinion is Linus, but Breathe, The Catbird Seat, Time and Glass Walls are all very solid. The title track and Goliath blend together nicely the way an album should and interesting little pieces like Conversation and New Obsession are, refreshingly, not made with singles in mind, but are pieces that fill out a larger whole. Simply put, a great album.

If you live in NYC or happen to catch them touring, definitely check out the live show. The songs are all there, but they are transformed in person. TSL really rocks out and puts on a good show, in contrast to the CD, which is mellow and laid-back.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly pretty music, April 7, 2004

By A Customer

The perfect cd for any young spirit. It goes from ethereal melodies to full force multi-instrument madness all in one song at times. The music lingers in your head especially songs like "Breathe" and "Cat-Bird Seat" that fill you with extreme elation and raw energy. If you get a chance go see this band live.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy for The Silent League's CD release!!, April 6, 2004

By A Customer

I've heard this band live many times in NYC - they are one of the best new orchestrated rock bands around! Their soulful, sensitive lyrics are beautiful and their musical sounds so uplifting. Makes you feel good. A great band with a wide assortment of instruments and influences! Highly recommend this uniquely, delightful CD.