Behind Silence and Solitude

Behind Silence and Solitude is the debut studio album by the American heavy metal band All That Remains, recorded in early 2000 and released on March 26, 2002. It is the only All That Remains album with guitarist Chris Bartlett and bass guitarist Dan Egan.^[1] A re-issued, remastered version of the album, with all new artwork, was released^[5] on October 9, 2007.^[6] The artwork was designed by Killswitch Engage bass guitarist Mike D'Antonio.^[1] Being the band's first album, it is the only album not to include any singles or music videos.

Behind Silence and Solitude
Studio album by All That Remains
Released	March 26, 2002[1]
Recorded	January–February 2000
Studio	Planet Z, Hadley, Massachusetts[2]
Genre	Melodic death metal[3][4]
Length	39:54
Label	Prosthetic[1]
Producer	Zeuss All That Remains
All That Remains chronology
Behind Silence and Solitude (2002) This Darkened Heart (2004)
Alternative cover
Re-issued album artwork

Background

All That Remains was formed in 1998 by then Shadows Fall vocalist Phil Labonte as a side project. After Labonte was asked to leave that band, All That Remains became a full-time project.^[7]

Before recording Behind Silence and Solitude, All That Remains recorded two demos, both released in 1999. The first demo features the songs "Follow", "From These Wounds" and "Shading" and was handed out at Milwaukee Metalfest 1999. The band's second demo, Demo 1999, features the same songs but with "Erase" replacing "From These Wounds". The demo version of "Follow" also features an orchestral intro.

Behind Silence and Solitude was recorded in early 2000, but was not released until two years later.^[8]

Music

The style of the music in this album differs from their metalcore style that would be seen in their future albums. Instead it more prominently contains elements of melodic death metal. it is also void of any clean vocals and includes more harmonized/dual guitar riffs and melody progression.

AllMusic wrote on lyrics stating “ the vocal style renders most of the words unintelligible, but a scan of the lyric sheet reveals not the usual quasi-satanic death metal stuff, but surprisingly heartfelt meditations on fate, longing, and lost dreams.^[9]

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[8]
Lollipop Magazine	Favorable[10]
Rock Fest	7/10[11]
Ultimate Guitar	8/10[12]

Like most of the bands earlier work the album received positive reviews. Lollipop Magazine wrote “All That Remains turns out to be a side project gone straight and finally manages to see the light of day after numerous interruptions. In the end, they arrive at the right time as American fans clamor for a new power to do away with the gluttonous proportions of nü metal trends and tunelessness.”^[13]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Philip Labonte; all music is composed by All That Remains.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Behind Silence and Solitude"	4:19
2.	"From These Wounds"	4:35
3.	"Follow"	4:02
4.	"Clarity"	5:37
5.	"Erase"	6:14
6.	"Shading"	3:51
7.	"Home to Me"	6:46
8.	"One Belief"	4:30
Total length:		39:54

Personnel

All That Remains

• Philip Labonte – vocals
• Chris Bartlett – guitar
• Oli Herbert – guitar
• Dan Egan – bass guitar
• Michael Bartlett – drums

Additional

• Zeuss – producer
• All That Remains – producer
• Mike D'Antonio – artwork, design, photography