''End of Silence'' is the debut studio album by American

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band

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. It was released on June 6, 2006 through Essential Records and

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. It was produced by

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. According to ''

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'', the album made it up to position 194 on its top 200 album chart. This is the only Red album to feature drummer Hayden Lamb. Guitarist

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explained that "Breathe Into Me" is about "'falling,' finally reaching the end of our rope, where we realize at last... we need God." The album was nominated for a

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for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album at the

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Critical reception

Accolades

In 2007, the album won a

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for Rock Album of the Year at the

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. It was also nominated for a

for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album at the

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has certified " Breathe Into Me"

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Track listing

Personnel

''End of Silence'' album personnel as listed on

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. Red * Michael Barnes – lead vocals, piano *

– lead guitar * Anthony Armstrong – rhythm guitar, backing vocals * Randy Armstrong – bass, backing vocals, piano * Hayden Lamb – drums, percussion (credited as group member, but does not play on the album) Additional musicians * Anthony LaMarchina – cello * Matt Walker – cello * Bernie Herms – composer, performer, piano, string arrangements * Andrew Hendrix – drums, performer on all tracks except "Pieces" * Steve Brewster – drums, performer on "Pieces" * Jim Grosjean – viola * Monisa Angell – viola * Kris Wilkinson – viola * David Angell – violin * David Davidson – string arrangements, violin * Mary Kathryn Van Osdale – violin * Pamela Sixfin – violin Artwork and design * Stephanie McBrayer – art direction, stylist * Tim Parker – art direction, design * Robin Geary – hair stylist, make-up * Kristin Barlowe – photography Production and recording *

–

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, composer,

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, piano, producer, programming *

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– mixing *

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– mastering * Heather Hetzler – A&R * Milan Jilek – assistant engineering * Fred Paragano –

, drum engineering, assistant engineering * Jason McArthur – composer,

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Certifications

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:End Of Silence 2006 debut albums Red (American band) albums Essential Records (Christian) albums