Young Modern -Silverchair

September '07 was a pretty dark and sombre period for me, a time during which I got to know this particular CD very well and one that helped me get through the moments when those waves of depression rolled through. I have always been a Silverchair fan, especially of Daniel's incredible talent as a musician, although CD's such as "Diorama" have only grown on me during recent times.

I purchased a copy of Young Modern, pretty much from the onset of its release and loved it from the first listen, however, it was totally different from what I expected...but then again what did I expect?..I am not really sure, I guess maybe a return to the hard rock of "Freak Show" but the end result could not have been more to the contrary. It's actually an uplifting CD, even songs such as "Low", with its depressive lyrics somehow managed ending up sounding very upbeat and positive.

When the single 'Straight Lines' hit the musical airwaves, there must have been a huge sigh of relief from the fans of Silverchair, not only was it a fantastic single but it signalled the return of the band, who finally dispelled those rumours that they had broken up or gone their separate ways, which in someway were only fuelled by solo projects like The Dissociatives and Tambalane.

I think Young Modern is their best CD to date, its a pretty big claim and maybe a little preconceived given its assistance with my self healing, but after a multitude of spins in the CD player, I still have not grown tired or bored of it. I think the CD also reflects where the band are today, where they have come from and the solid bond all three of them ( four if you count Paul Mac ) have formed and sustained throughout some pretty troublesome times.

My Favourite songs:

• Straight Lines
• Low
• Young Modern Station
• Insomnia
• If You Keep Losing Sleep

I don't think any Silverchair fan will be disappointed with this CD.

One thing is for sure, we are a long way from "Frogstomp", Toto....

Happy Listening.
David