''End of Silence'' is the debut studio album by American

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band

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. It was released on June 6, 2006, through Essential Records and

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. It was produced by

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. According to ''

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'', the album made it up to position 194 on its top 200 album chart. This is the only Red album to feature drummer Hayden Lamb. Guitarist

Jasen Rauch Jasen Ryan Rauch () (born April 24, 1981) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer. He is the current lead guitarist of the rock band Breaking Benjamin and was the former lead guitarist of the Christian rock band Red. Rauch was al ...

explained that "Breathe Into Me" is about "'falling,' finally reaching the end of our rope, where we realize at last... we need God." The album was nominated for a

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for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album at the

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Reception

Critical reception

''End of Silence'' received generally favorable reviews from critics, although it was criticized for its unoriginal sound. Writing for ''Indie Vision Music'', user JoshIVM wrote: ""End Of Silence" is a great album and an even better debut! It's quite amazing how easy it is to listen to this disc over and over. I feel that they have replay ability that some of the bands they can be compared too do not. I hope that they'll learn from this and branch out on their next album, like labelmates Day Of Fire did with "Cut & Move". If they are able to break free of the comparisons the sky truly is the limit for this quintet." John DiBiase of ''Jesus Freak Hideout'' gave the album 3 out of 5 stars, saying: " The band oozes talent and promise despite its formula, but just seems held back by the ever popular trend in Christian music to emulate the mainstream success stories. Could Red stretch their wings beyond the confines of familiarity? While ''End Of Silence'' isn't all that it could be, it still isn't bad for what it is."

Accolades

In 2007, the album won a

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for Rock Album of the Year at the

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. It was also nominated for a

for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album at the

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has certified " Breathe Into Me"

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Track listing

Personnel

''End of Silence'' album personnel as listed on

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. Red * Michael Barnes – lead vocals, piano *

– lead guitar * Anthony Armstrong – rhythm guitar, backing vocals * Randy Armstrong – bass, backing vocals, piano * Hayden Lamb – drums, percussion (credited as group member, but does not play on the album) Additional musicians * Anthony LaMarchina – cello * Matt Walker – cello * Bernie Herms – composer, performer, piano, string arrangements * Andrew Hendrix – drums, performer on all tracks except "Pieces" * Steve Brewster – drums, performer on "Pieces" * Jim Grosjean – viola * Monisa Angell – viola * Kris Wilkinson – viola * David Angell – violin * David Davidson – string arrangements, violin * Mary Kathryn Van Osdale – violin * Pamela Sixfin – violin Artwork and design * Stephanie McBrayer – art direction, stylist * Tim Parker – art direction, design * Robin Geary – hair stylist, make-up * Kristin Barlowe – photography Production and recording *

–

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, composer,

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, piano, producer,

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– mixing *

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– mastering * Heather Hetzler – A&R * Milan Jilek – assistant engineering * Fred Paragano –

, drum engineering, assistant engineering * Jason McArthur – composer,

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Certifications

References

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