Young and tenacious and ready for the limelight, Canadian band Silverstein, blew minds with their second record, Discovering The Waterfront, which was released in 2005. Impactful and resonating, the album carried many emotions, securing avid attention from fans and people who felt lost and alienated.  

The album wasn’t a complete departure, but the band did develop their sound, working hard on creating crafted breakdowns and guitar wizardly, often using their instruments to full effect. Lyrically, the record was a step-up, with lead singer Shane Told broodingly adding his slant.  

These lyrics were fascinating and dark, with references to emotional conflicts, and broken memories. Told showed that he was an adept lyricist, beautifully stacking these words up to tell his story. The fable wasn’t murky anyway, as he didn’t hold back on death, hurt or misery.  

Fans quickly drew from the album, and they began to feel attached to it. Silverstien was relatively new to the scene, but the impact of Discovering the Waterfront was strong. It had given the band a new lease of life too, as the lyrics resonated on a high level.  

Told sang with a rasp and intent, connecting the dots with intricacy, pushing the voice to the limits. For it being a second release from a young, eager band, it was so well-developed and mature. The instrumentals were electric, and everything clicked into place seamlessly.  

Burning regrets were present, and the band looked within themselves to create a special record, one that would take some bands years to perfect. It pulsated like a rapid heartbeat, and it had given the band a chance to pursue stardom in an organic way.  

As a collection that pointed to pain, there was some light and some peace. Songs such as Smile In Your Sleep and My Heroine gave fans sonic morsels to hang onto when they felt the darkness creep in.  

It was a loud album, with screams galore, but it did become a diverse compendium, with songs that certainly explored themes people could relate to. Discovering The Waterfront was truly a masterclass in songwriting and structure, and it shook up the industry with sincerity.  

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