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| The Silent Force | 
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| Artist: Within Temptation
Label: Supersonic-Gun
Category: Music
List Price: $24.98
Buy New: $10.81
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Avg. Customer Rating:  33 reviews
Sales Rank: 42882
Format: Enhanced, Import
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 664517
UPC: 828766451726
EAN: 0828766451726
ASIN: B00062ZE44
Release Date: November 22, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Best Female Singer Album Ever! PERFECT!!!!!!!!!! March 14, 2005
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Sharon Den Adel voices, their overall sounds, their songwriting & their music composition have been improved! This album sounds very modern!
If you're an Evanescence, Lacuna Coil or Nightwish's fan, you will love this album! I hope they will release a new live DVD for this album! NO DOUBT, BUY IT NOW!
Within Temptation rulesssssssssss!!!!!!!!
 boring August 26, 2005
4 out of 20 found this review helpful
After their great success with "Mother Earth," it seems that Within Temptation is struggling to find a niche in the music world. I loved "Mother Earth" and its fusion of musical genres. I eagerly anticipated the group's next CD. I was disappointed in this newest release. There are no songs that leave any lasting impression to speak of, and the songs tend to sound boring and repetitive after the first 3 cuts. For those of you who loved "Mother Earth," don't bother buying "Silent Force."
A TRUE FIVE STAR ALBUM IN A BEWILDERING SEA OF THE UNDESERVING July 6, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I know it's not going to happen, but I think that a one to ten star rating system would make it far easier to rate an album more accurately. The reason I bring this up on this particular review is because I know that from time to time I too am guilty of giving a five star rating to an album that perhaps doesn't quite deserve it. However, this is not one of those times; this IS a five star album.
This album is first-rate in all respects, from Sharon's beautiful vocal performance and the guitars - which were all recorded in Holland, to the drumming - which was recorded in Belgium, to the full orchestra and choir - which were recorded in Russia, with each location being chosen for its individual capacity to contribute to this recording. It is obvious that no corners were cut in the production of this album, and it is clearly evident upon first listen, this album sounds magnificent. This album starts off brilliantly, has some even higher points along the way, and then ends even more brightly than it began. This is a very impressive and rewarding album, and has become one of my favorites. And for me this is very high praise to be sure, primarily because a band with a female singer will just about never make it to an album that I would rate as one of my favorites. However, this is certainly nothing against female singers, I just prefer the sound of a singer like Dio, Bruce Dickinson or Danny Bowes. (That doesn't make me gay does it?) And because of this preference if I had a single critical thing to say about this album it would be that at times Sharon's voice does get a bit on the high side. Conversely though, I am sure there are many that will enjoy this facet of her voice, and over and above any sound preference one might have, her vocals are always appropriate to the music. Furthermore, and far more worthy of mention is the fact that Sharon has an absolutely gorgeous voice, which easily rates as one of the best female Rock/Metal voices ever, not to mention she's pretty damn easy on the eyes. (Did I mention that I'm not gay? - Not that there's anything wrong with that.)
Now, as is natural I suppose, I also feel compelled to compare this album to their previous album, 2001's 'Mother Earth', which some say is better. However, I would like to make it known that I actually own both albums, and have for quite some time now. Consequently I have no reservations in telling you that in my opinion, with all things carefully considered, this album is without question a better offering. But by only a small margin though, as 'Mother Earth' is also a fantastic album, and a fantastical album I might add, that in comparison I would rate 4.5 stars. I won't get into the differences here, because the differences are substantial, and it would take a bit of explaining. Just trust me when I say buy this album first, and if you like it (and you will like it) then buy 'Mother Earth'. But just be prepared to hear something much more imaginary and grandiose. FYI, I also own WT's latest album, 2007's 'The Heart Of Everything', another exceptional album which I would also rate 4.5 stars. And believe me, I am not indiscriminately doling out praise or being liberal or charitable, these albums have earned their ratings. I think three rock solid albums in a row is an amazing accomplishment, and damn near unheard of, but believe or not WT has done it, as there is no filler to be found on any of these albums! And this amazing accomplishment certainly did not happen by accident, as Sharon said in an interview; "we do feel a lot of artistic pressure to write beautiful music" - "we are very critical of our music, a great deal of our ideas and songs are thrown away, and that's why it always takes us so long to write a new album". This is true, WT has only been releasing a new album once every three years. Which granted is a long time between offerings, but this should only be seen as something admirable, and deserving of praise, as releasing an outstanding album every three years is without question a whole lot better than releasing a marginal album every year or so.
In conclusion, this album, 'The Silent Force' is one of those albums that I just can't recommend more highly. Buy it now! I honestly don't see how anything but delight could be found. (Did I mention that I'm not gay?) :-)
Earlier style with good production and refinement November 20, 2004
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The best album W.T. has produced up to date. Really. If you are a fan of previous albums, you're going to love this. This is also better produced than the earlier albums, so if you are a W.T. novice, this is a great place to start listening to them. Rates high above competitors like Nightwish or Lacuna Coil.
A Great Purchase January 30, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am really having fun with my new CD! Withing Temptation wouldn't have been my first choice, but I was introduced to a particular song and I just had to have it. With me getting the CD one day eariler than expected, I was able to listen to it two days after I purchased it. That's pretty good, if you ask me...
The songs are so emotional and they inspire me when I write my stories(just short stories on fanfiction). I'd have to say my favorite one is Memories. And I love Jillian(I'd Give My Heart).
It's one of the best CDs I own!
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