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They should have remained silent on this one

Tyketto | Hershey, PA | 03/24/2001

(1 out of 5 stars)

"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.""

You Won't Be Silent For Long...

C. Pol | Ontario, Canada | 12/13/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"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."

Very rockin' CD

Tyketto | 08/03/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Nelson brothers have done it again, and harder!! This CD rocks! The songs all have feeling (some fun, like why oh why). Definetely a great album to add to any collection."