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'''''In Silico''''' is the second full-length studio album by [[Australian]] [[drum and bass]] band [[Pendulum (band)|Pendulum]], released in [[Australia]] and [[Europe]] on [[May 12]], [[2008]] by [[Warner Music Group|Warner Music UK]], and in America on [[May 13]], [[2008]] by [[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]. The album represents a change in sound from the band's debut album ''[[Hold Your Colour]]'', away from drum and bass, incorporating more [[rock music|rock]] and [[electronic music|electronic]] influences. The album peaked at #2 on the [[UK Albums Chart]] on [[May 18]], [[2008]].<ref name="acharts">[http://acharts.us/album/35657 "World Music Charts"]. acharts.us. Retrieved [[June 11]] [[2008]].</ref> The expression "[[in silico]]", from which the album title is derived, is used to mean "performed on computer or via computer simulation".
'''''In Silico''''' is the second full-length studio album by [[Australian]] [[drum and bass]] band [[Pendulum (band)|Pendulum]], released in [[Australia]] and [[Europe]] on [[May 12]], [[2008]] by [[Warner Music Group|Warner Music UK]], and in America on [[May 13]], [[2008]] by [[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]. The album represents a change in sound from the band's debut album ''[[Hold Your Colour]]'', away from drum and bass, incorporating more [[rock music|rock]] and [[electronic music|electronic]] influences. The album peaked at #2 on the [[UK Albums Chart]] on [[May 18]], [[2008]].<ref name="acharts">[http://acharts.us/album/35657 "World Music Charts"]. acharts.us. Retrieved [[June 11]] [[2008]].</ref> The expression "[[in silico]]", from which the album title is derived, is used to mean "performed on computer or via computer simulation".

'''Cricism'''


Critical reception to the album has been mixed, with most of the polarization coming from Pendulum's shift from drum and bass to a more rock and pop-imbued electronic sound. [[Allmusic]] praised that "Pendulum is determined to heal the breach" between rock and electronica,<ref name="allmusic" /> however ''[[The Guardian]]'' felt that the sound was "a little dated".<ref>Cooper, Leonie [http://music.guardian.co.uk/electronic/reviews/story/0,,2278716,00.html "Pendulum, ''In Silico''"]. guardian.co.uk. Retrieved [[June 11]], [[2008]].</ref>
Critical reception to the album has been mixed, with most of the polarization coming from Pendulum's shift from drum and bass to a more rock and pop-imbued electronic sound. [[Allmusic]] praised that "Pendulum is determined to heal the breach" between rock and electronica,<ref name="allmusic" /> however ''[[The Guardian]]'' felt that the sound was "a little dated".<ref>Cooper, Leonie [http://music.guardian.co.uk/electronic/reviews/story/0,,2278716,00.html "Pendulum, ''In Silico''"]. guardian.co.uk. Retrieved [[June 11]], [[2008]].</ref>

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In Silico is the second full-length studio album by Australian drum and bass band Pendulum, released in Australia and Europe on May 12, 2008 by Warner Music UK, and in America on May 13, 2008 by Atlantic. The album represents a change in sound from the band's debut album Hold Your Colour, away from drum and bass, incorporating more rock and electronic influences. The album peaked at #2 on the UK Albums Chart on May 18, 2008.[3] The expression "in silico", from which the album title is derived, is used to mean "performed on computer or via computer simulation".

Cricism

Critical reception to the album has been mixed, with most of the polarization coming from Pendulum's shift from drum and bass to a more rock and pop-imbued electronic sound. Allmusic praised that "Pendulum is determined to heal the breach" between rock and electronica,[2] however The Guardian felt that the sound was "a little dated".[4]

Track listing

All tracks written and composed by Rob Swire, except where noted.

  1. "Showdown" – 5:27
  2. "Different" – 5:51
  3. "Propane Nightmares" (Bernd Burhoff, Oliver Froning, Jens Oettrich, Swire) – 5:13
  4. "Visions" – 5:36
  5. "Midnight Runner" – 6:55
  6. "The Other Side" – 5:15
  7. "Mutiny" – 5:09
  8. "9,000 Miles" – 6:26
  9. "Granite" – 4:41
  10. "The Tempest" – 7:27

Special edition

  1. "Propane Nightmares" (VIP Remix) – 5:17
  2. "Propane Nightmares" (Celldweller Remix) – 5:36
  3. "Propane" Music Video (Edit)
  4. "Granite" Video (Live from the Electric Ballroom)

March mini-mix release

On March 26, 2008, Pendulum released a 12-minute mini-mix of the album – known as In Silico (El-Hornet Mini-Mix) – on their website, available only to those who are registered on the website. The track listing is as follows:

  1. "Showdown"
  2. "Granite"
  3. "Granite" (Dillinja Remix)
  4. "Granite" (Breakfastaz Remix)
  5. "Visions"
  6. "The Other Side"
  7. "Propane Nightmares" (VST Remix)
  8. "Different"
  9. "Mutiny"
  10. "Propane Nightmares"
  11. "Propane Nightmares" (VIP Mix)
  12. "Propane Nightmares" (Celldweller Remix)
  13. "Midnight Runner"
  14. "9000 Miles"
  15. "The Tempest"

Charts

Charts (2008) Peak
position
Australian Albums Chart [5] 9
New Zealand Albums Chart [3] 21
UK Albums Chart [3] 2
United World Chart [3] 18
U.S. Billboard Top Electronic Albums [6] 16
U.S. Billboard Top Heatseekers [6] 50

References

  1. ^ "In Silico - Pendulum". Ciao.co.uk. Retrieved June 11, 2008.
  2. ^ a b Greene, Jo-Ann "In Silico Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved June 11, 2008.
  3. ^ a b c d "World Music Charts". acharts.us. Retrieved June 11 2008.
  4. ^ Cooper, Leonie "Pendulum, In Silico". guardian.co.uk. Retrieved June 11, 2008.
  5. ^ "Australian Music Charts". australian-charts.com. Retrieved June 11 2008.
  6. ^ a b "Billboard Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved June 11 2008.
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