Only Pain Is Real
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Only Pain Is Real was the second album by the Portuguese pop band Silence 4
. It was released in July 2000, after the huge success of his predecessor, Silence Becomes It
. Recorded in London
, the album showed new sounds and orchestrations, with 14 songs, all in English. Even not equaling their first album, it went to become another massive success for the band, achieving two platinum albums and selling 100 000 unities. Considered one of the best Portuguese pop albums ever made, if not the best, "Only Pain Is Real" is also a reminder of what Silence 4 could have done more.
Musical critics pointed Silence 4 more mature sound and songwritting, mostly done by lead singer David Fonseca
. The album had only two singles, "To Give" and "Only Pain Is Real", even if it was believed, due to the quality of the songs, that they could have been more. "Only Pain Is Real" seems somewhat autobiographical or conceptual, even if David Fonseca never explained better if all the lyrics were related or tried to tell a story. Nevertheless, the album shows a new level of maturity and introspection, more consistent then their debut album. The themes of loneliness, sadness, loss, melancholy and hope, are basically the same of their first album, but sound here even more poignant.
The band went to a long tour in the entire country for their new record, that ended only in December 2000. The tour proved to be exausthing, and the members of the band, after that, decided to go for an indeterminate hiatus. The hiatus meant the end of the band, since all their four members went into different directions, and David Fonseca
went to start a solo career with Sing Me Something New
, released in 2003.
except where noted.
Silence 4
Silence 4 is a Portuguese band, formed in 1996, who mostly sung in English. They released two albums to highly critical acclaim, Silence Becomes It and Only Pain Is Real . The band hasn't officially disbanded, but went on an undetermined hiatus after 2001. Lead singer David Fonseca is currently...
. It was released in July 2000, after the huge success of his predecessor, Silence Becomes It
Silence Becomes It
Silence Becomes It was the debut album for Portuguese pop / alternative music band Silence 4, launched in June 1998. The album had a huge success in Portugal, reaching a six-time platinum album level , but didn't have the international success that some critics and fans predicted...
. Recorded in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, the album showed new sounds and orchestrations, with 14 songs, all in English. Even not equaling their first album, it went to become another massive success for the band, achieving two platinum albums and selling 100 000 unities. Considered one of the best Portuguese pop albums ever made, if not the best, "Only Pain Is Real" is also a reminder of what Silence 4 could have done more.
Musical critics pointed Silence 4 more mature sound and songwritting, mostly done by lead singer David Fonseca
David fonseca
David Fonseca is a Portuguese musician, singer-songwriter, and plays several instruments, including acoustic guitar and organ. He is mainly recognised because of his successful music career, as member of Silence 4 and as a solo singer...
. The album had only two singles, "To Give" and "Only Pain Is Real", even if it was believed, due to the quality of the songs, that they could have been more. "Only Pain Is Real" seems somewhat autobiographical or conceptual, even if David Fonseca never explained better if all the lyrics were related or tried to tell a story. Nevertheless, the album shows a new level of maturity and introspection, more consistent then their debut album. The themes of loneliness, sadness, loss, melancholy and hope, are basically the same of their first album, but sound here even more poignant.
The band went to a long tour in the entire country for their new record, that ended only in December 2000. The tour proved to be exausthing, and the members of the band, after that, decided to go for an indeterminate hiatus. The hiatus meant the end of the band, since all their four members went into different directions, and David Fonseca
David fonseca
David Fonseca is a Portuguese musician, singer-songwriter, and plays several instruments, including acoustic guitar and organ. He is mainly recognised because of his successful music career, as member of Silence 4 and as a solo singer...
went to start a solo career with Sing Me Something New
Sing Me Something New
Sing Me Something New is the first solo album by Portuguese pop rock singer David Fonseca. It was released in Portugal in 2003. David Fonseca wrote all the songs and played most of the instruments in the album. The first single from his debut album was the mellow track "Someone That Cannot Love"...
, released in 2003.
Track listing
All songs by David FonsecaDavid fonseca
David Fonseca is a Portuguese musician, singer-songwriter, and plays several instruments, including acoustic guitar and organ. He is mainly recognised because of his successful music career, as member of Silence 4 and as a solo singer...
except where noted.
- "To Give"
- "Not Brave Enough" (music by Rui CostaRui Costa (Silence 4)Rui Costa is a Portuguese musician.He played bass, acoustic and electric guitar for Silence 4, and is also credited for the co-writing of some songs in their albums, "Silence Becomes It" and "Only Pain Is Real". After Silence 4 went into a hiatus, he announced that he was leaving the band in...
) - "Empty Happy Song"
- "Only Pain is Real"
- "I´m not Perfect"
- "Sleepwalking Convict" (music by David FonsecaDavid fonsecaDavid Fonseca is a Portuguese musician, singer-songwriter, and plays several instruments, including acoustic guitar and organ. He is mainly recognised because of his successful music career, as member of Silence 4 and as a solo singer...
, Rui CostaRui Costa (Silence 4)Rui Costa is a Portuguese musician.He played bass, acoustic and electric guitar for Silence 4, and is also credited for the co-writing of some songs in their albums, "Silence Becomes It" and "Only Pain Is Real". After Silence 4 went into a hiatus, he announced that he was leaving the band in...
) - "Cruel II"
- "Ceilings" (music by Rui CostaRui Costa (Silence 4)Rui Costa is a Portuguese musician.He played bass, acoustic and electric guitar for Silence 4, and is also credited for the co-writing of some songs in their albums, "Silence Becomes It" and "Only Pain Is Real". After Silence 4 went into a hiatus, he announced that he was leaving the band in...
) - "Where Are You?"
- "Alright"
- "Search Me Not"
- "Don't II"
- "Take Me Away"
- "Wild Oscar (Part I)" (instrumental, Rui CostaRui Costa (Silence 4)Rui Costa is a Portuguese musician.He played bass, acoustic and electric guitar for Silence 4, and is also credited for the co-writing of some songs in their albums, "Silence Becomes It" and "Only Pain Is Real". After Silence 4 went into a hiatus, he announced that he was leaving the band in...
)