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Silence Is Loud
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Studio album by
Nia Archives
Released12 April 2024 (2024-04-12)
Length35:15
Label
Nia Archives chronology
Sunrise Bang Ur Head Against Tha Wall (Remixes)
(2023) 		Silence Is Loud
(2024)
Singles from Silence Is Loud
  1. "Forbidden Feelingz"
    Released: October 14 2021
  2. "So Tell Me..."
    Released: November 16, 2022
  3. "Crowded Roomz"
    Released: January 19, 2024
  4. "Silence Is Loud"
    Released: February 15, 2024
  5. "Unfinished Business"
    Released: March 14, 2024
  6. "Cards On The Table"
    Released: April 10, 2024
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic78/100[1]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Clash8/10[3]
DIY[4]
Exclaim!7/10[5]
The Line of Best Fit7/10[6]
musicOMH[7]
NME[8]
Pitchfork7.3/10[9]
The Skinny[10]
Slant[11]

Silence Is Loud is the debut studio album by English record producer, DJ and singer-songwriter Nia Archives. It was released on 12 April 2024, by Hijinxx and Island Records.[12]

Background[edit]

According to Nia Archives herself, Silence Is Loud represented her attempt to fuse jungle music with Britpop,[13][14] citing groups such as The Beatles, Blur and Oasis as sources of inspiration for the album's songwriting process.[14] Elaborating further on the topic during an interview with The Guardian, she said:[14]

Jungle was the punk of dance music – it's rebellious. It's also Black British music. [...] I liked the loose link from jungle to Britpop. In the '90s, you'd have the Gallagher brothers hanging out with Goldie and Björk. That mismatch of people, like David Bowie going to the Blue Note on a Sunday night in Hoxton [to attend the jungle club night Metalheadz, nsp], I love that culture. [For me, Britpop is] a feeling of optimism. When listening to Britpop, there's a feeling of togetherness.

Reception[edit]

Critical[edit]

Upon its release, Silence is Loud drew generally positive reviews from music critics, earning a Metacritic score of 78 out of 100, based on 11 reviews.[1]

Commercial[edit]

On the UK Albums Chart dated April 25, 2024, Silence is Loud debut at number 16, becoming Nia Archives' first top 40 entry on the chart.[15] That week, it debuted atop the UK's Dance Albums Chart.[16]

Track listing[edit]

All tracks are written by Nia Archives and Ethan P. Flynn, except where noted.

No.TitleLength
1."Silence Is Loud"2:37
2."Cards On The Table"2:56
3."Unfinished Business"3:16
4."Crowded Roomz"2:52
5."Forbidden Feelingz" (Nia Archives)2:46
6."Blind Devotion"1:47
7."Tell Me What It’s Like?"3:10
8."Nightmares"2:42
9."F.A.M.I.L.Y"2:39
10."Out Of Options"2:08
11."Silence Is Loud (Reprise)"2:28
12."Killjoy !"2:07
13."So Tell Me..." (Nia Archives, James Jacob, Ed Thomas)3:47
Total length:35:15

Personnel[edit]

Musicians

  • Nia Archives – vocals (all tracks), drum programming (tracks 1–3, 6–10, 12, 13)
  • Ethan P. Flynn – keyboards, synthesizer (tracks 1–4, 6–12); electric guitar (1, 2, 4, 6–9, 11), bass guitar (1, 2, 4, 7, 10, 12), synth bass (1, 3, 6, 7, 10–12), acoustic guitar (2–4, 7), organ (2, 3, 9), slide guitar (2), clavichord (3, 4, 7, 9), Mellotron (6), bouzouki (7), piano (8, 10–12), background vocals (8)
  • Nathan Boddy – programming (tracks 1, 4, 7, 9, 12)
  • Felix Stephens – cello (track 9)
  • Ed Thomas – guitar (track 13)

Technical

  • Nia Archives – production (all tracks), music production (track 4)
  • Ethan P. Flynn – production, engineering (tracks 1–4, 6–12)
  • Jakwob – production (track 13), mixing (5, 13)
  • Matt Colton – mastering (tracks 1–4, 6–12)
  • Foundry Mastering – mastering (track 5)
  • Stuart Hawkes – mastering (track 13)
  • Nathan Boddy – mixing (tracks 1–12); music production (1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 12)
  • Lilian Nuthall – mixing assistance (tracks 1–4, 6–12)

Charts[edit]

Chart (2024) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[17] 9
UK Albums (OCC)[18] 16

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Silence is Loud by Nia Archives". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  2. ^ Simpson, Paul. "Overview: Silence is Loud - Nia Archives". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  3. ^ Murrary, Robin (April 18, 2024). "Nia Archives – Silence Is Loud". Clash Music. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  4. ^ Carter, Daisy (April 12, 2024). "Nia Archives - Silence is Loud". DIY. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  5. ^ Currie, Jordan (April 11, 2024). "Nia Archives Is Pure Electricity on 'Silence Is Loud'". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  6. ^ Young, Matt (April 10, 2024). "Nia Archives: Silence is Loud". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  7. ^ Murphy, John (April 16, 2024). "Nia Archives – Silence Is Loud". musicOMH. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  8. ^ Williams, Kyann-Sian (April 11, 2024). "Nia Archives – 'Silence Is Loud' review: reflective jungle from an essential new star". NME. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  9. ^ Press-Reynolds, Kieran (April 15, 2024). "Nia Archives: Silence is Loud". Pitchfork. Conde Nast. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  10. ^ Barker, Noah (April 11, 2024). "Nia Archives – Silence Is Loud". The Skinny. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  11. ^ Lyons-Burt, Charles (April 9, 2024). "Nia Archives Silence Is Loud Review: Breathless Soundscapes Without Much Space to Spare". Slant. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  12. ^ "Nia Archives Announces Silence Is Loud, Shares Title Track". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  13. ^ "Nia Archives is rewriting jungle's rulebook". The Face. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  14. ^ a b c Butchard, Skye (26 April 2024). "Mad fer it! The young musicians flying the flag for Britpop". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  15. ^ Smith, Carl. "James celebrate first-ever Official Number 1 studio album with Yummy". Official Charts. Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  16. ^ "Silence is Loud by Nia Archives". Official Charts. Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  17. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  18. ^ "Nia Archives | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart.


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