Even though Red is technically a Christian-based alternative rock quintet, you wouldn't necessarily know this detail by listening to their debut album, End of Silence. Polished and ready for secular rock radio, Red produce fiercely passionate music influenced by contemporary bands like Linkin Park and Chevelle. Leaning closer to the latter, Red is far from a rap-rock outfit. But their use of textured backdrops and heavy, crunching riffs clearly brings to mind the atmosphere of many a Linkin Park song. For proof, look no further than the band's first single "Breathe into Me," which layers thick guitars and fiery strings into a song that sounds like a less beat-oriented "One Step Closer." Lead singer Mike Barnes doesn't have as expressive a voice as Chester Bennington (how many really do?), but he does a remarkably good job loading each song with powerful emotion -- from passionate singing to distraught shrieking -- to make up for the slightly derivative tone of the overall record.
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TRACK LISTINGS
Disc 1
1 Intro (End of Silence) 0:58
2 Breathe into Me 3:34
3 Let Go 5:15
4 Already Over 4:24
5 Lost 5:15
6 Pieces 5:58
7 Break Me Down 4:14
8 Wasting Time 3:21
9 Gave It All Away 3:13
10 Hide 5:28
11 Already Over, Pt. 2 5:11
12 Lost Bonus Track / Acoustic Version 4:28
Disc 2
1 Wasting Time Live / DVD
2 Hide Live / DVD
3 Let Go Live / DVD
4 Already Over Live / DVD
5 Pieces Live / DVD
6 Break Me Down Live / DVD
7 Breathe into Me Live / DVD
8 Breathe into Me Bonus Track / DVD
9 Bonus Material Bonus Track / DVD
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