Silence in the Snow
by Trivium
User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 43
  3. Negative: 4 out of 43
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  1. Toondude10
    Oct 9, 2015
    6
    Silence in the Snow is most certainly going to be the most divisive Trivium record to date. Many fans are most likely going to turn this away while they clutch at their copies of Shogun and Ascendancy. Yet even with everything that has happened in the past two years, it’s surprising to see Trivium managing to pull off something as intriguing as this. Sure it’s not the best record that theSilence in the Snow is most certainly going to be the most divisive Trivium record to date. Many fans are most likely going to turn this away while they clutch at their copies of Shogun and Ascendancy. Yet even with everything that has happened in the past two years, it’s surprising to see Trivium managing to pull off something as intriguing as this. Sure it’s not the best record that the band has come out with, but after this experiment it will certainly give audiences some curiosity as to what they will pull off next. Whatever the case, it’s pretty obvious that many will begin crying to see the old Trivium return in the near future.… Expand
  2. gizmorusrnd
    Oct 29, 2015
    5
    Группа решила взяться за Хэви, но при Металкоровском укладе мелодий. Получилось очень серо и ничего не смогло врезаться надолго. Проходняк.
  3. TrueChaoS
    Dec 29, 2015
    5
    The short version: The album is not bad, but as a long time fan, it failed to live up to expectations, and left me feeling unfulfilled. The lack of unclean vocals and slightly softer approach in regards to the music make this album more approachable, but less substantial as a metal album.

    The long version: This album certainly isn't bad. Not by any stretch of the imagination. And    The short version: The album is not bad, but as a long time fan, it failed to live up to expectations, and left me feeling unfulfilled. The lack of unclean vocals and slightly softer approach in regards to the music make this album more approachable, but less substantial as a metal album.

    The long version:
    This album certainly isn't bad. Not by any stretch of the imagination. And musically, it's still a really good album, just as Trivium's albums from the very beginning have been.

    Unfortunately, this failed to hit the the right spots for me. With Matt Heafy's vocal injury putting his unclean vocals out of commission (at least for the time being), the album takes a heavy step towards a softer tone. As someone who has been listening to Trivium for a long time, I was disappointed with this change. It wasn't what I expected, and wasn't really what I wanted. I feel like a lot of other fans (or at least the more vocals ones) agree with that sentiment.

    It must be stated again that the album is NOT bad. It simply isn't what I was expecting, and left me dissatisfied. I am interested to see where they go from here.    … Expand
  4. Xevon
    Mar 2, 2017
    6
    More than anything, Silence in the Snow is a missed opportunity. It demonstrates a retooled approach and refreshed energy but more often than not fails to channel it into anything worthwhile. It's unfortunate too, as the album comes very close to greatness on more than one instance but is let down by the majority of it's tracks. Silence in the Snow is also a dramatic departure from theMore than anything, Silence in the Snow is a missed opportunity. It demonstrates a retooled approach and refreshed energy but more often than not fails to channel it into anything worthwhile. It's unfortunate too, as the album comes very close to greatness on more than one instance but is let down by the majority of it's tracks. Silence in the Snow is also a dramatic departure from the bands earlier material, taking on a hard rock sound with more of a radio appeal. There are no screams, no growls, nothing but cleans on this album which is no necessarily a bad thing - Matt Heafy's clean vocals are the best they've ever been, alas they rely too much on studio tricks in order to give them more presence - this album will not stand up vocally live. Overall the album is far from terrible, but their next effort desperately needs to be more significant if the band wants to remain relevant in the current day.… Expand

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. PopMatters
    Nov 2, 2015
    70
    Silence in the Snow resolutely satisfies the diehard fan, while at the same time nothing terribly brilliant materializes from that new trick up their sleeve, either.
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  2. Alternative Press
    Oct 6, 2015
    90
    The Florida foursome still manage to top themselves with each outing. [Nov 2015, p.96]
  3. AllMusic
    Oct 6, 2015
    70
    Every other record in their catalog hinted at their further development as a metal unit; this one doesn't. Trivium are using the building blocks of metal to pursue a wider, more nuanced, musical direction.
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