- Audio CD (29 July 2002)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Atlantic
- ASIN: B00006916I
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 92,726 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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The early word was that Silverchair on their long-awaited fourth album had morphed into the antipodean Radiohead. But that's a bit of a stretch. Diorama, the band's first release in three years, instead finds the Australian trio shedding the hollow teen angst and beefy riffs of its earlier records in favour of epic melodies, meaningful lyrics and a markedly more refined sound. The results are staggering. Featuring an orchestra section arranged by Van Dyke Parks, "The Greatest Way" is a sweeping and soulful anthem. "World upon Your Shoulders" is a Guns 'N' Roses-caliber power ballad--and that's no bad thing, either. And "Without You" exhibits a determined, gripping delicacy not seen since, well, the last Radiohead album. Another giant leap forward. --Aidin Vaziri
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well here's something you may not have expected from Silverchair's 4th studio album.
If 95's 'Frogstomp' was all youthful exuberance on a Nirvana template, 97's 'Freakshow' was trying to be taken seriously and 2000's 'Neon Ballroom' trying to shake the (post)-grunge label, then 'Diorama' clearly shows Silverchair developing a whole new side to their sound and impressive it is too.
Brass, Strings, Piano's, sweeping playful vocals and arrangements, even a bloody harpsichord. Thats just on fantastic opener 'Across the Night'.
It is clear that the band have progressed to happier times as 'The Greatest View' amply establishes, gone are the down beat self loathing musings on Neon Ballroom (see Anna's Song and Emotion Sickness). What we have now is a band brimful of confidence and not afraid to experiment with different styles and influences.
'The Lever' harks back to the good old days when grunge was grunge with a glorious riff and singalong hooks. This and 'One way Mule', another stomper, highlight just how far the boys have come. 'Luv you Life' is an evocative tune and again showcases how it would have been easy, in todays climate, to release a guitar album by numbers but messr's John's and co have dusted themselves down and come up trumps an album for the summer, heartfelt, bouncy and as catchy as the flu.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Wow...it has been a long time since an album has had such an emotional effect on me. I have approximately 300 Cd's in my collection and this rates up there with maybe 1 or 2 others as an all-time favourite. In the last 5 or so years my tastes have run more to electronic/dance music, but 'Diorama' has reminded me just how inspiring a good, powerful, passionate guitar-based album can be. Of course, this isn't just any old guitar album: it has stunning orchestration, poetic lyrics, and Daniel Johns' voice is incredible - snarling one minute on 'One Way Mule' and beautifully fragile the next on 'My Favourite Thing'. Diorama has just been voted Album of the Year here in Australia - I'd go beyond this to say one of the albums of the last ten years. Diorama represents a sort of quantum leap in Silverchair's music - there were hints of the new direction on 'Neon Ballroom' but I don't think anyone was expecting such maturity and beauty from someone who is only 22 or so years old. Magic - buy it now!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After being a fan of Silverchair's previous efforts,notably "Frogstomp" and "Neon Ballroom"..I was anxious to hear new material from Johns et al. I have to say I was completely blown away..and that was just the first listen! After several thousand listenings..I can now convey my thoughts! This album has a rare quality which maks you just stop in sheer amazement every single time it is played. I find it unbelievable that one band,who are still, so young can be so incredibly talented. Who make music so divine and indulgent that makes you cry and smile..the emotion is so real and honest.
I never imagined that Silverchair, who began as a pretty wicked grunge rock band, would grow and evolve into this.. it is astounding. From the first delicately orchestrated tones of "Across the night" to the heavier sounds of "The lever" to the heart wrenching acoustic tracks "Favourite thing" and "After all these years"..you are taken through the mind of Daniel Johns..the most talented songwriter of our generation for sure. Ok, so maybe I'm sounding a little melodramatic...well, to those who are yet to hear "Diorama"..because those who have will undoubtedly be in the same state I'm in..completely besotted with this phenomenal release. Yeah, I know its different..but a change for the better and a direction which takes the band into scarily good ways. Trust me!
I never imagined that Silverchair, who began as a pretty wicked grunge rock band, would grow and evolve into this.. it is astounding. From the first delicately orchestrated tones of "Across the night" to the heavier sounds of "The lever" to the heart wrenching acoustic tracks "Favourite thing" and "After all these years"..you are taken through the mind of Daniel Johns..the most talented songwriter of our generation for sure. Ok, so maybe I'm sounding a little melodramatic...well, to those who are yet to hear "Diorama"..because those who have will undoubtedly be in the same state I'm in..completely besotted with this phenomenal release. Yeah, I know its different..but a change for the better and a direction which takes the band into scarily good ways. Trust me!
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strong start,,weak finish
released in 2002 silverchair were a very different band to the grungey group that they started off as,daniel johns was gaining an understanding of writing epic tracks with an... Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2008 by sean paul mccann
WOW!!!!
I don't know what to say... this album is absolutely AMAZING!! You have to buy it to truly understand why. But WOW!!! I'm lost for words... Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2007 by A. Edwards
Not the best but damn close
Silverchair are without a doubt one of the most talented bands in the world and yes theres a good point that if they were that good they'd be huge but, personally i think making... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2005 by Mr. T. S. Martin
wooooooooh, incredible
from a band who i have been listening to for quite a while, loving such albums as freak show, this really shows the musical depth in silverchair, an it's amazing! Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2004 by will johnson
Diorama - A Masterpiece
Diorama is without a doubt my favourite album of all time. I am a hugerock and grunge fan and this album beats the likes of 'nevermind' andother great rock / grunge albums. Read more
Published on 28 April 2004 by "emotion_sickness79"
underrated genius
when an album is overlooked as much as this one,you realize just how many clueless people their are in britain. Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2003 by Mr. Daniel J. Bache
Silverchair - Diorama
Optimism isn’t exactly something that Silverchair is renowned for. Carving a niche out of thrashing guitars, tormented vocals and a following of discontented high school... Read more
Published on 10 May 2003 by Mrs. X. Zhang
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
silverchair were signed at 15 years old. that in itself is rather amazing and even at that age thier music had a maturity for thier age but they were crowned the best nirvana... Read more
Published on 1 April 2003
Simply the finest record I've ever heard.
Since the storming meloncholy of 'Frogstomp' I have been hooked on Silverchair. In my belief they are one of the most talented groups of musicians I have ever clapped ears on. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2002
Great Experimental Album
Silverchair have really done it this time. Changing their sound on their albums by going from grunge to rock and then to classical!!!! Read more
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