The Silent Hours
by The Open
  • Record Label: Polydor
  • Release Date: Jul 5, 2004
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Dot Music
    60
    At its best “The Silent Hours” is a robust, reasonably straight ahead rock record and at its worst, a lumpen, forgettable distraction.
  2. Mojo
    40
    Such earnestness makes for a terrifically hard slog. [Aug 2004, p.93]
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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. MartinC
    Aug 28, 2005
    9
    Best 2004 debut in the UK. Great music!!!
  2. nigeld
    Mar 23, 2005
    9
    breathtaking, absolutely breathtaking.
  3. oli
    Jan 3, 2005
    8
    great emotional rock music!!!
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