Silence is the second full-length album by Finnish power metal band Sonata Arctica, released in 2001 through Spinefarm Records. It is the only album to feature keyboardist Mikko Härkin, and the first album to feature original member Marko Paasikoski, who formed the band as guitarist in 1995 but left two years later prior to any release; however he returned in 2000 as bass guitarist. Lead vocalist Tony Kakko claims Silence to have a more distinctive sound than their previous album, describing the album as more 'mature' and more of Sonata Arctica's own sound than Ecliptica. The album also has an even more emotional setting than their previous album. Also, Timo Kotipelto (lead singer of power metal band Stratovarius) sang guest vocals on the album. Tracklist: 1. ...of Silence 00:00 2. Weballergy 01:17 3. False News Travel Fast 05:08 4. The End of This Chapter 10:26 5. Black Sheep 17:26 6. Land of the Free 21:08 7. Last Drop Falls 25:32 8. San Sebastian 30:45 9. Sing in Silence 35:21 10. Revontulet 39:13 11. Tallulah 40:45 12. Wolf & Raven 46:05 13. The Power of One 50:23 14 Respect the Wildernes 01:01:57 15 Peacemaker 01:05:50 LIne-up: Tony Kakko -- vocals Jani Liimatainen -- guitars Mikko Härkin -- keyboards Marko Paasikoski -- bass guitar Tommy Portimo -- drums Timo Kotipelto -- backing vocals and last line (on track 3) Nik Van-Eckmann -- male voices (on tracks: 1, 4, 7 and 14) Renay Gonzalez -- female voice (on track 4)

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