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Methods of Silence 1989
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Methods of Silence

In 1989, the German trio Camouflage released their second studio album, Methods of Silence, through Atlantic Records. This album was recorded in a new studio the band set up, named "Boys Factory 2", near their hometown. Then, earlier that same year, they moved to Synsound Studio in Brussels. There, producer Dan Lacksman, known for his work with Telex, combined modern equipment with older technology to shape the record's sound. Following the success of their previous work, the band had greater creative freedom to explore new ideas. The result was an album that reached number 13 on the German charts.

Year
1989
Songs
10
Duration
39 min 17 seg
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Methods of Silence, according to DoReSol

The lead single, Love Is a Shield, was well-received, reaching ninth place on the German singles charts and twentieth on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart in the United States, becoming one of Camouflage's most recognized songs. While some reviews noted that the album's material contrasted with the energy of the following decade, perhaps marking the decline of the synth-pop genre in the early 90s, Methods of Silence was valued for its sonic precision and pop song structure. The album's total running time is 39:17.

The technical team involved in the creation of Methods of Silence included Georges Alexander Van Dam, Ingo Ito, James Herter, Jean-Michel Alexandre, Michael Moers, Simone Winter, Thomas Dorr, Caroline, Jean-Paul Dessy, Johannes Luley, and Patrick Dussart de la Iglesia.