Everything Was Sound Explained

Everything Was Sound
Type:studio
Artist:Silent Planet
Cover:Everything Was Sound by Silent Planet.jpg
Border:yes
Recorded:2015–2016
Label:Solid State
Producer:
  • Will Putney
  • Spencer Keene
Prev Title:The Night God Slept
Prev Year:2014
Next Title:When the End Began
Next Year:2018

Everything Was Sound is the second studio album by American metalcore band Silent Planet. The album was released on July 1, 2016, through Solid State Records. It was co-produced by Will Putney and guitarist Spencer Keene. This is also the last album to feature Keene.

Background and promotion

On April 27, 2016, the band announced on Vans Warped Tour the album itself and the release date.[1] They released three singles from the record with two of them are accompanying with music videos. "Panic Room" was available on May 12.[2] "Psychescape", featuring Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath, was streaming on June 2.[3] The third and final single, "Orphan", was unveiled on June 17.[4]

Critical reception

Matt Conner states, "Everything Was Sound is a killer metalcore album." Kriston McConnell writes, "Silent Planet have written one of the most brutally honest metalcore albums in years." Lucas Munachen describes, "it's difficult to label Everything Was Sound as anything short of a masterpiece." Michael Weaver believes, "Everything Was Sound is certainly one of this year's best heavy albums." Scott Fryberger says, "The Night God Slept was an intense metalcore album that shot them straight up into the 'best of Solid State' group. 2016 is looking to be another strong year for the band, with Everything Was Sound sounding like the next logical step."

Personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic.[5]

Silent Planet

Additional musicians

Additional personnel

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Silent Planet announce new album, 'Everything Was Sound'. Alternative Press. September 18, 2021. April 28, 2016.
  2. Web site: Silent Planet Release Intense Music Video For "Panic Room". New Noise. September 18, 2021. May 13, 2016.
  3. Web site: Underoath's Spencer Chamberlain guests on new Silent Planet song—listen. Alternative Press. September 18, 2021. June 2, 2016.
  4. Web site: Silent Planet set out to conquer prejudices with new track "Orphan". Alternative Press. September 18, 2021. June 17, 2016.
  5. Web site: AllMusic. Everything Was Sound - Silent Planet - Credits. September 18, 2021.