Silence Factory’s EP: A Noisy Little Gem from 2008
Alright, so let’s talk about this quirky little EP by Silence Factory. Released back in 2008 in Russia, it’s one of those albums that doesn’t try to be anything other than what it is—raw, unfiltered noise wrapped up in an electronic shell. And honestly? That’s exactly why it works.
This isn’t your typical chill-out electronica; nope, Silence Factory dives headfirst into the chaos with their Noise style. It’s like they took all the static from a broken radio and turned it into something oddly mesmerizing. The EP comes with just two tracks—"Phase 01" and "Phase 02"—but trust me, you don’t need more to get lost in this sound.
Let’s start with “Phase 01.” This track hits you right away with its glitchy intensity. Imagine someone smashing keyboards while robots argue in binary code. Sounds messy, right? But somehow, it clicks. There’s a rhythm buried under all the distortion, almost like it’s daring you to find it. I remember this track because it feels alive—it shifts and morphs every time you think you’ve got a handle on it. It’s not easy listening, but if you’re into stuff that challenges your ears, this one’s gonna stick with you.
Then there’s “Phase 02,” which takes things down a notch—but only slightly. It’s still noisy as heck, but there’s this weirdly hypnotic vibe going on. Think of it as the calmer sibling who’s still kinda wild at heart. What makes this track memorable for me is how it builds tension without ever fully resolving it. It leaves you hanging, wondering where it was headed, and honestly, I kinda love that.
The whole thing is self-released under the Silence Factory label, which adds to the DIY charm. You can tell these guys weren’t trying to please anyone—they made what felt right, and that’s refreshing. Coming out of Russia in 2008, when electronic music was often slicker and cleaner, this EP feels like a middle finger to convention.
Here’s the thing: this EP won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. If you’re looking for catchy hooks or sing-along melodies, you’re barking up the wrong tree. But if you dig experimental sounds that make your brain tingle, give this a shot.
Funny story—after listening to this EP, I started noticing random noises around my house more. Like, is that fridge humming part of the album now? Or did Silence Factory just rewire my brain to hear everyday life as music? Either way, mission accomplished, Silence Factory. Mission freakin’ accomplished.
