#BreakTheSilence by 7even Bridges
'#breakthesilence' is the first album (release June 1st 2018) by prog-rockers 7even Bridges. A concept album about trauma and overcoming trauma and living with PTSD. Bandmember and Afhanistan veteran Erik was diagnosed seven years post deployment. He wrote a heartwrenching, yet uplifting book about it. It bacame a bestseller. Bandmember and longtime friend Bas saved Erik's life. when Erik was in his darkest place.
After Erik published his first book about the experiences that have led to PTSD Bas and Erik wrote this album to create more awareness for PTSD and to generate more appreciation and recognization for veterans worldwide.
The album was received well.It stayed in the Dutch charts for weeks peaking at #25 and even higher (#8) in the Vinyl charts.
"An impressive concept album about trauma. These musicians do not want to show what they can, but want to show what they feel." (Lust for Life Magazin"
#breakthesilence was mastered at Abbey Road Studios.
Tracklist
| 1. | Ouverture | 3:03 |
| 2. | Keep believing | 4:58 |
| 3. | Fear | 3:33 |
| 4. | Worst enemy | 3:28 |
| 5. | Shelter | 1:38 |
| 6. | Father and Son | 3:36 |
| 7. | #Breakthesilence | 3:41 |
| 8. | Coming Home | 5:10 |
| 9. | Building bridges | 3:08 |
| 10. | Closure | 1:07 |
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With a steady evolution from the early days to their current straddling the fine line between progressive rock and AOR, 7even Bridges are rising stars in the world of melodic, symphonic progressive rock.
7even Bridges are able to get to the very heart of emotions in an exceptional way and to touch the listeners' innermost feelings.
"Probably the best band you've never heard but not for long."