Silence (Sonata Arctica album)

Silence
Studio album by
Released21 June 2001
Recorded2000–2001
StudioTico Tico Studio
GenrePower metal
Length61:53
LabelSpinefarm
ProducerSonata Arctica
Sonata Arctica chronology
Successor (EP)
(2000)
Silence
(2001)
Orientation (EP)
(2001)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Metal Observer
Chronicles of Chaos
Kerrang!
Lords of Metal

Silence is the second full-length album by Finnish power metal band Sonata Arctica, released in 2001 through Spinefarm Records. It is the only studio album to feature keyboardist Mikko Härkin, and the first album with original member Marko Paasikoski on bass, who returned to the band the previous year. Stratovarius lead singer Timo Kotipelto sang guest vocals on the album.