Blogcritics Comments on Music Review: Silverchair — Young Modern

Comment by Allison on Music Review: Silverchair — Young Modern

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:35:42 EDT

I agree that 'Diorama' was pretty unexpectedly out there on my first impression, but when I went back and really listened to each of their previous albums in succession, I could hear the progression towards that flamboyant sound. Each album was a little more experimental than the last -- but Diorama just took more of a giant leap from Neon Ballroom than NB took from Freak Show, and so on. That being said, I like Young Modern more than Diorama, as it feels more controlled and cohesive. And as much as I love the older stuff, it's nice to finally hear Johns being optimistic about life. YM is an album you can actually kind of dance to, and it KICKS live.

Comment by Artemisian on Music Review: Silverchair — Young Modern

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:09:26 EDT

"They were a drone band and nothing more. This album proves that Silverchair is still following the trend..." Drone band? Jesus. They started off as imitators; they admit themselves. They were 14, for God's sakes. But they've grown in the last three albums to have a sound that is entirely their own. I can understand if it's not to your taste, but they're certainly not drones. "Having said that, I don't think that this album will bring the band back to the heights of Frogstomp, Freak Show, or Neon Ballroom. No, those days are over and done with I'm afraid." That's pretty funny, actually. This has been their fastest-selling album ever, with four weeks at number one (their 5th consecutive no. 1), and double platinum in three weeks. 'Straight Lines' is their first no. 1 single since 'Freak'. I mean ... seriously. I don't think people outside Australia quite get it. Direct quote: "The group has had more top twenty hits in Australian charts during the last decade than any other local artist". What else do you want??

Comment by Brian aka Guppusmaximus on Music Review: Silverchair — Young Modern

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:58:28 EDT

"...if Metallica suddenly decided that bluegrass was the perfect direction to head next." Well, they(Metallica)basically ditched metal, I wouldn't give'em any ideas. As for Silverchair, I think you have given them more stock than what they are worth. They were a drone band and nothing more. This album proves that Silverchair is still following the trend...

Comment by Michael Jones on Music Review: Silverchair — Young Modern

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:23:33 EDT

Yeah, I noticed after this was posted that I'd scrambled up that part of it. The 5th was their Greatest hits.. and my mind just hardwired itself on thinking "If the new one is the 6th.. then the last one was the..." and I forgot the silly GH's. Ah well. Have you given "Young Modern" a listen, yet?

Comment by Joel on Music Review: Silverchair — Young Modern

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:08:24 EDT

Nice review. Diorama was actually the band's fourth studio album, though