Not since the Vietnam War has there been such an uprising of musicians who have used their music to make political and social statements. Chances are most of you have yet to hear the music of Silence Is Treason. On their self-titled release, they bring us lyrics strong in meaning and don't hold back. The music is along the lines of a System of a Down sound, but a bit more progressive. Musically it's very intricate, but I didn't care too much for the vocals. I was impressed with the content of the lyrics. "A New American Century" is a song that exposes the dirty truths behind the controversial neo-conservative group The Project for a New American Century. Overall, this is an impressive yet sobering album.
(Review originally appeared in the December 2005 issue of Skratch Magazine)
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