====== In The Silence ======

Alternative Rock\\
North Sydney, Australia

In The Silence was a Christian rock band from Sydney from the late 1980s through to early 1990s. They played in many Churches, schools, jails and communities throughout Australia. In 1991, it was reported that the band signed with [[Star Song Records]] after "Reaching" was placed on the //Brave New Music// compilation. However, they never released an album for Star Song. [[John Dickson]] released some solo music after the band folded.

===== Discography =====

| 1985 | Demo I |
| 1987 | [[https://christiantapeunderground.wordpress.com/2025/09/21/in-the-silence-its-only-time/|It's Only Time]] |
| 1988 | Things to Come |
| 1990 | Bleeding Heart |
| 19?? | Reaching (cassette single) |

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==== Demo I ====

1985 Independent

[[John Dickson|John Paul Dickson]] - Vocals, guitar\\
Ben Shaw - Guitar, vocals, keyboards\\
Angus McLeay - Bass guitar\\
Robbie Limb - Drums

  - Ethiopia
  - Armageddon
  - I Remember
  - Too Far for the Reach
  - In the Mood for a Ballad

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==== It's Only Time ====

1987 Independent

[[John Dickson]] - vocals\\
Ben Shaw - Guitar\\
Angus McLeay - Bass\\
Jacques Zeelie - Drums

  - Who Am I
  - Are You Satisfied
  - Draw Me Nearer
  - In My Life
  - I'm So in Love
  - The State of Your Heart
  - Why'd You Never Tell Me?

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==== Things to Come ====

1988 Independent

[[John Dickson]] - Lead vocals\\
Ben Shaw - Guitar, backing vocals\\
Angus McLeay - Bass\\
Jacques Zeelie - Drums

  - City Walk (3:55)
  - Waiting Here (4:17)
  - If Only You (3:34)
  - Like I'm Home (4:45)
  - Easter Song (5:27)
  - In the Silence (2:22)
  - Storm Inside (3:09)
  - Steam Boat (3:35)
  - Help Help (3:39)
  - Very Long Time (2:47)
  - Why'd You Never Tell Me (5:31)

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==== Bleeding Heart ====

1990 Independent

  - Bleeding Heart
  - Angel Eyes
  - Reaching

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==== Reaching ====

19?? Independent

The first single released by the band.

  - Reaching

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==== Compilation Appearances ====

//**Brave New Music**// (1991 [[Star Song Records]])\\
01) Reaching (4:25)

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===== Links =====

  * [[https://www.facebook.com/pg/In-The-Silence-220156671593/|In the Silence Facebook page]]
  * [[https://soundcloud.com/liveatthechapelaustralasia/in-the-silence-reaching|"Reaching" single]]

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