The Opposition - Breaking The Silence

Review by Devansh Negi

Breaking The Silence by The Opposition: A Sonic Time Capsule That’s Hard to Shake Off Alright, let’s dive into Breaking The Silence, the 2017 release from France’s very own The Opposition. If you’re into genres like Pop/Rock or Rock (duh) but also dig styles ranging from Alternative/Indie Rock to New Wave and Post-Punk with a sprinkle of Art Rock, this album is basically your musical Swiss Army knife. It's got layers, quirks, and just enough edge to keep things interesting without tipping over into "pretentious art school project" territory. Now, before we get too deep, let’s talk about two tracks that really stuck in my brain like gum on a hot sidewalk: “Breaking The Silence” (the title track, naturally) and “She Said.” First up, “Breaking The Silence.” This one hits hard right outta the gate—it’s moody, atmospheric, and feels like walking through an abandoned warehouse at midnight while someone whispers cryptic poetry in your ear. Mark Long’s vocals are raw yet polished enough to not sound try-hard, which is harder than it looks when you're aiming for that whole brooding artist vibe. And can we take a moment for Marcus Bell? Dude handles both bass AND keyboards like he was born multitasking. There’s something hypnotic about how the song builds tension without ever fully exploding—it leaves you hanging, kinda like waiting for Wi-Fi to reconnect during peak hours. Frustrating? Sure. But oddly satisfying? Absolutely. Then there’s “She Said,” which flips the script entirely. Where “Breaking The Silence” leans introspective and shadowy, this track bursts open with energy and wit. Picture sipping coffee on a rainy Paris morning—yeah, cliché as hell, but stay with me here. The guitar work by Mark Long has this jangly charm that makes you wanna tap your feet even if you’re sitting alone in sweatpants. Lyrically, it’s sharp and playful, almost like eavesdropping on a conversation between two people who clearly have history but aren’t quite sure what to do with it. Ralph Hall’s drumming deserves props too; it’s punchy without stealing the spotlight, kinda like the best friend who knows exactly when to crack a joke and when to shut up. The rest of the album follows suit—tracks like “Moving Targets” and “War Games” bring their own flavor to the table, keeping listeners guessing without losing cohesion. Plus, kudos to Kenny Jones for pulling double duty as engineer and producer because, honestly, this thing sounds tight. Hats off to André Perriat for mastering duties too; every note feels intentional, like they knew precisely where to place each sonic breadcrumb. Oh, and shoutout to Flight23 Design for the artwork—it’s sleek, minimalistic, and matches the vibe perfectly. No complaints there. But here’s the kicker: listening to Breaking The Silence feels less like hearing an album and more like stumbling across someone’s diary. You catch glimpses of vulnerability, defiance, nostalgia, and maybe even a touch of existential dread. It’s messy in all the right ways, like life itself. So yeah, give this record a spin if you’re tired of cookie-cutter pop-rock albums that feel like they were churned out by robots programmed to maximize Spotify streams. Just don’t blame me if “Breaking The Silence” ends up haunting your dreams—or your playlists—for weeks afterward. And hey, fun fact: Did you know Mark Hamilton did the illustrations? Makes sense, though. Only someone who understands visual storytelling could capture the essence of these songs so well. Or maybe I’m reading too much into it. Either way, solid effort, team. Final thought: Listening to this album made me realize something profound—rock music isn’t dead; it’s just chilling in France, sipping wine, and plotting its comeback. Cheers to that.

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Artist: The Opposition
Album: Breaking The Silence

France

2001

Rating: 4.35

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Black And White	3:55
She Said	3:18
A Thirst	2:04
Breaking The Silence	4:47
Open The Door	4:24
War Games	4:06
In My Eyes	4:55
Waiting	4:17
Moving Targets	2:56
Breaking the Silence
Paddy Fields	5:39
Black and White
Very Little Glory	8:14

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THE OPPOSITION - Very Little Glory

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The Opposition - Paddy Fields

Opposition- In My Eyes

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THE OPPOSITION - Moving Targets

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Catalog Numbers

MJR01OPPO001
AZ/2 383
CM2508

Labels

mrsjones Productions
Disc' AZ International
Aztec Music
Disc'Az, Double Vision Records

Listen online

ouvir online
lytte på nettet
online anhören
ascolta in linea
écouter en ligne
escuchar en línea
lyssna på nätet
online luisteren
kuunnella verkossa

Formats

CD
Album
Remastered
Vinyl
LP
Reissue

Companies

Role	Company
Recorded At	Matrix Studios
Mastered At	Master One
Printed By	Carto Print
Pressed By	MPO

Credits

Role	Credit
Artwork By	Flight23 Design
Bass	Marcus Bell
Keyboards	Marcus Bell
Drums	Ralph Hall
Producer	Kenny Jones
Engineer	Kenny Jones
Music By	Opposition
Vocals	Mark Long
Guitar	Mark Long
Lyrics By	Mark Long
Illustration	Mark Hamilton
Management	Marc Cedat
Mastered By	André Perriat, Kenny Jones

Notes

Recorded at Matrix Studio (London) May-July 1981.
Digitally remastered reissue of the 1981 debut album with two previously unreleased bonus tracks (10 and 11).
Recorded in May-July 1981.
Laminated sleeve, with lyrics insert.
Includes a 12"x12" one sided b&w insert with lyrics credits.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Runout Etching Side A): MPO AZ383 A EYE TO CHINA M-1
Matrix / Runout (Runout Etching Side B): MPO AZ383 B MARC CEDAT
Barcode: 3760051125080
Other (Distribution code): DIS 217
Matrix / Runout (Hand-etched A side): MPO AZ 383 A EYE TO CHINA
Matrix / Runout (Hand etched B side): MPO AZ 383 B MARC CEDAT
Rights Society: SACEM SDRM SACD SGDL

About The Opposition

A South London-based post-punk band formed in 1979 by Marcus Bell, Mark Long, and Ralph Hall.

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The Opposition

Members

Marcus Bell
Ralph Hall
Mark Long

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *Breaking The Silence* by The Opposition is like a musical patchwork quilt. It blends genres like Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, and even Art Rock, all stitched together with influences from New Wave and Post-Punk. Released in 2017 in France, it’s got layers of talent behind it—Mark Long wrote the lyrics, played guitar, *and* sang, while Marcus Bell handled both bass and keyboards. Even more interesting? The mastering process involved not one but two people: André Perriat and Kenny Jones. Oh, and fun detail—the track "Black And White" appears twice on the album, but with slightly different stylings each time. Small quirks like that make this record feel alive.

Comments

elonamichel2

2025-03-05

merciiiiiiiiii!! souvenirs,souvenirs...

tatsmir

2025-03-04

The Opposition family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mark Long. Despite his fight, despite many projects for the band, the disease was stronger. Four days ago, Mark himself published the story of "Very Little Glory" on this page, a strange coincidence to talk about the history of this song which was the first and probably one of the most appreciated.

huymee8

2025-03-04

Bonsoir Mary, très sympa ce morceau. Cela ma rappelle plein de choses, d'événements et de gens que j'ai connu il y a maintenant un certain temps.
Du fond du coeur, merci et encore merci !

yalsady545

2025-03-04

R.I.P Mark long

js1541970

2025-03-04

R.I.P. Mark Long! ?

thumuahopmucin895

2025-03-03

This is brilliant

meir995

2025-03-03

Best band ever that and Clan of Xymox mastepieces

carloscbedo

2025-03-03

Un régal...je m'en rappelle encore les paroles

artursbrakis

2025-03-02

Les bons retours en enfance

cherrylbaker

2025-03-02

Truly masterpiece, gives tears in my eyes! True power of a music!

manubhau

2025-03-02

Super !

cigarsandacc

2025-03-02

espectacular melodia desde Bolivia

windmillwarrior

2025-03-01

Les autres écoutaient le standard et nous nous écoutions opposition car nous étions en opposition sublime !!!

fordienco

2025-03-01

Great album along with their first lost album.

rometlash

2025-03-01

ben on la eu tv colour

magarza31

2025-03-01

Mon titre préféré de The Opposition depuis toujours. Et pourtant j'adore toutes les autres, c'est dire.........

sticken

2025-02-28

et je réécoute encore <3 .....tripppp
merciii

thedoggfather

2025-02-27

Genialidad total ?

aaronrandykuncoro

2025-02-27

je viens de decouvrir( grace a dominique A,play liste de france inter),c'est tres tres bon :-)

ishantanudas

2025-02-27

DE RETOUR ! En concert le 07/12/18 à LONGLAVILLE (54) - 1ère date en France depuis 24 ans !

sirfbulksms

2025-02-26

Recently found this amazing band

Check out my playlist ‘the lowlife opposition’ which mixes their tunes with another superb post punk band from the early 80s

She wants a colour television!