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.

1985 Independent

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

1. Ethiopia
2. Armageddon
3. I Remember
4. Too Far for the Reach
5. In the Mood for a Ballad

1987 Independent

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

1. Who Am I
2. Are You Satisfied
3. Draw Me Nearer
4. In My Life
5. I'm So in Love
6. The State of Your Heart
7. Why'd You Never Tell Me?

1988 Independent

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

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

1990 Independent

1. Bleeding Heart
2. Angel Eyes
3. Reaching

19?? Independent

The first single released by the band.

1. Reaching

Brave New Music (1991 Star Song Records)
01) Reaching (4:25)

• In the Silence Facebook page
• "Reaching" single