The Knife
Silent Shout
Rabid Records
Lately, people still associate electronic music with the antiquated raves of old (which some still hold on to), but there are many who realize that one need not actually play instruments to produce quality music. Enter The Knife. After getting a particularly helpful boost from the Sony BRAVIA commercial and José González' cover of 'Heartbeats', 'Silent Shout' was released amidst a ton of hype. And luckily it all paid off, for 'Silent Shout' is undoubtedly one of the greatest releases of 2006.
Silent Shout
Rabid Records
Lately, people still associate electronic music with the antiquated raves of old (which some still hold on to), but there are many who realize that one need not actually play instruments to produce quality music. Enter The Knife. After getting a particularly helpful boost from the Sony BRAVIA commercial and José González' cover of 'Heartbeats', 'Silent Shout' was released amidst a ton of hype. And luckily it all paid off, for 'Silent Shout' is undoubtedly one of the greatest releases of 2006.
'Silent Shout' opens with a bang, as the title track sets the stage for the whole album. It's creepy, unsettling, and brilliant. Karin Dreijer's voice is heavily distorted, but it is on the next track 'Neverland' where we hear her voice shine. It's probably The Knife's signature, for her voice truly sounds like nothing else out there. 'We Share Our Mothers' Health', 'Like a Pen' and 'Marble House' are all highlights, but the album flows together so well that there is really no low point.
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"Chris, do you listen to instrumental music?"
Chris: (slightly derisive) "Yeah, I listen to techno."
"I mean real instruments."
Chris: "Oh. No."
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