Silverstein – I Am Alive In Everything I Touch
Review by Annette Hansen
To me, the idea of a perfect record seems impossible. Honestly, I don’t believe they exist at all, but Silverstein’s seventh full length release I Am Alive In Everything I Touch joins a small group of albums that has me question this logic. With an intriguing, over-arching concept and a perfect blend of heavy and melodic, Silverstein have proven that they are masters of their craft.
I Am Alive In Everything I Touch is broken up into four parts representing North, South, West and East. The album starts up with Borealis (North) in classic Silverstein fashion with “A Midwestern State of Emergency” and is strongly followed up with “Face of the Earth” featuring hooky guitars and a gripping chorus.
In the second part, Austeralis (South) the band loses a little of the previous spark, but that is easily made up for with the haunting track “Late on the 6th”. The song is melancholy with an eerie single piano note and a sad and gentle melody.
The last half of the album is where I Am Alive In Everything I Touch really peaks. With more infectious guitar riffs on tracks like “The Continual Condition”, soaring melodies on “Desert Nights” and a pop-worthy chorus on “Je Me Souviens” it’s pretty hard to pick a favorite song.
The ending for the album is fittingly glum and beautiful with the song “Toronto (Unabridged).” Nothing beats a sing-song chorus over acoustic guitar singing about a place that no longer feels like home. Overall Silverstein have delivered and album that is simply achingly epic and beautiful. It’ll be hard not to wear this one out.
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Recommended Tracks: “Face of the Earth” and “The Continual Condition”
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