Review by Michael on April 29, 2002.

Light Is The Language are an interesting band. They are what Agoraphobic Nosebleed would be if they actually made any attempt to play their instruments. More Hardcore than Metal, "The Void Falls Silent" covers some very experimental and at times avant guard-like directions in its delivery. The consistant theme running through this album is the ever popular “anti-modern society” subject, but as all punks like to do, Light is the Language have taken it to the next level of self loathing with a general hatred toward all human beings. It is always a refreshing change from blood and gore…

The music itself has some excellent moments, but they never last long enough. Even though the intent is there and all movements in the album were planned, this recording as a whole is too disjointed. Too many directions and styles trying to be incorporated into a limited number of songs. At times it can be very difficult to listen to, as keeping up with what the song is trying to achieve is task in itself. Simplicty would have been the answer here…but I am aware that in genre’s like this, that’s not a priority. Its how many riffs and disjointed guitar lines you have in a song that make it!

The musicianship on "The Void Falls Silent" is better than many other bands pushing the same boundaries. It is obvious that the band members are capable musicians who are playing some very difficult parts. Production wise, this album is well above many similar bands I’ve heard. The drums are very well recorded especially… well the high hats are too loud but that’s a personal thing! The guitars sound ok, but more clarity would have gone a long way to giving the band a helping hand in the delievery of the music.

Bottom Line: If you are into bands like Dillenger Escape Plan and Agoraphobic Nosebleed to some extent then "The Void Falls Silent" will be well within your tastes.

Categorical Rating Breakdown

Originality: 7
Musicianship: 7
Atmosphere: 6
Production: 7
Overall: 6.5

Rating: 6.7 out of 10

Review by Michael on April 29, 2002.

Light Is The Language are an interesting band. They are what Agoraphobic Nosebleed would be if they actually made any attempt to play their instruments. More Hardcore than Metal, "The Void Falls Silent" covers some very experimental and at times avant guard-like directions in its delivery. The consistant theme running through this album is the ever popular “anti-modern society” subject, but as all punks like to do, Light is the Language have taken it to the next level of self loathing with a general hatred toward all human beings. It is always a refreshing change from blood and gore…

The music itself has some excellent moments, but they never last long enough. Even though the intent is there and all movements in the album were planned, this recording as a whole is too disjointed. Too many directions and styles trying to be incorporated into a limited number of songs. At times it can be very difficult to listen to, as keeping up with what the song is trying to achieve is task in itself. Simplicty would have been the answer here…but I am aware that in genre’s like this, that’s not a priority. Its how many riffs and disjointed guitar lines you have in a song that make it!

The musicianship on "The Void Falls Silent" is better than many other bands pushing the same boundaries. It is obvious that the band members are capable musicians who are playing some very difficult parts. Production wise, this album is well above many similar bands I’ve heard. The drums are very well recorded especially… well the high hats are too loud but that’s a personal thing! The guitars sound ok, but more clarity would have gone a long way to giving the band a helping hand in the delievery of the music.

Bottom Line: If you are into bands like Dillenger Escape Plan and Agoraphobic Nosebleed to some extent then "The Void Falls Silent" will be well within your tastes.

Categorical Rating Breakdown

Originality: 7
Musicianship: 7
Atmosphere: 6
Production: 7
Overall: 6.5

Rating: 6.7 out of 10

Review by Michael on April 29, 2002.

Light Is The Language are an interesting band. They are what Agoraphobic Nosebleed would be if they actually made any attempt to play their instruments. More Hardcore than Metal, "The Void Falls Silent" covers some very experimental and at times avant guard-like directions in its delivery. The consistant theme running through this album is the ever popular “anti-modern society” subject, but as all punks like to do, Light is the Language have taken it to the next level of self loathing with a general hatred toward all human beings. It is always a refreshing change from blood and gore…

The music itself has some excellent moments, but they never last long enough. Even though the intent is there and all movements in the album were planned, this recording as a whole is too disjointed. Too many directions and styles trying to be incorporated into a limited number of songs. At times it can be very difficult to listen to, as keeping up with what the song is trying to achieve is task in itself. Simplicty would have been the answer here…but I am aware that in genre’s like this, that’s not a priority. Its how many riffs and disjointed guitar lines you have in a song that make it!

The musicianship on "The Void Falls Silent" is better than many other bands pushing the same boundaries. It is obvious that the band members are capable musicians who are playing some very difficult parts. Production wise, this album is well above many similar bands I’ve heard. The drums are very well recorded especially… well the high hats are too loud but that’s a personal thing! The guitars sound ok, but more clarity would have gone a long way to giving the band a helping hand in the delievery of the music.

Bottom Line: If you are into bands like Dillenger Escape Plan and Agoraphobic Nosebleed to some extent then "The Void Falls Silent" will be well within your tastes.

Categorical Rating Breakdown

Originality: 7
Musicianship: 7
Atmosphere: 6
Production: 7
Overall: 6.5

Rating: 6.7 out of 10

Review by JD on April 28, 2010.

I am all for pressing the envelope and shit like that, but I also know when there is too much of a good thing. Italy has released a very unusual group on to an naive and unsuspecting musical landscape... and we all better duck as At The Soundawn comes in for a landing!

I started to listen to this Post Rock/Post Metal Progressive band, not knowing one thing about them. I was surprised at what I had just gotten. Sounding like this odd amalgamation of free jazz on really bad drugs with a screamer for a vocalist and some slight touches of real rock smattered through. Makes it so clear to me as I listened to this album... this band has not even a single clue to what they are doing.

I want to scream at this peice of garbage... ‘Get a direction’ even as the CD played on. Did not help screaming that to the empty room around me, let me tell you. I think Homer Simpson’s thought processes after twenty pints at Moe’s are more clear than this band. With no clue to the music, and the lyrics trying to sound intelligent and thought-provoking but actually fell really short... At The Soundawn was one of those bands that are very hard to get through even once.

I am not too sure of what the Italian band was trying to do... but if it was to confuse and put off true rock fans from music forever.... they have done their job. If it was not their reason for putting out this album, it looks like this was a band that has fallen flat on their collective asses, and they cannot get up and for the real music lovers... is a good thing.

Categorical Rating Breakdown　
　
Musicianship:6
Atmosphere: 5
Production: 7
Originality: 4 (is being confusing, actually being original?)
Overall: 4

Rating: 5.2 out of 10