Talking Voice vs. Singing Voice

Talking Voice vs. Singing Voice
Studio album by
Starflyer 59
ReleasedApril 12, 2005
GenreIndie rock
Length32:06
LabelTooth & Nail[1]
ProducerStarflyer 59
Starflyer 59 chronology
The Last Laurel
(2004) 		Talking Voice vs. Singing Voice
(2005) 		Never Play Covers
(2005)
Starflyer 59 studio albums chronology
I Am the Portuguese Blues
(2004) 		Talking Voice vs. Singing Voice
(2005) 		My Island
(2006)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStar[2]
Christianity TodayStarStarStarStarHalf star[3]
Jesusfreakhideout.comStarStarStarStarStar[4]
Pitchfork Media7.2[5]
Punknews.orgStarStarStarHalf star[6]

Talking Voice vs. Singing Voice is the ninth studio album by alternative rock band Starflyer 59. It was released on April 12, 2005 by Tooth & Nail Records.[7]

Its sound is very different from the band's early work, which was characterized by loud guitars and a "wall of sound." The album includes string arrangements on several tracks and a trumpet on the song "Easy Street." Most of the album has a relaxed attitude, except for the song "Good Sons," which has an upbeat, dance-like sound.

Critical reception

Exclaim! wrote: "Making above average, semplice rock for 12 years, Starflyer 59 haven't really changed much."[8] Paste wrote that "the vocal monotony truly is a shame because [Jason] Martin’s compositions are often warmly seductive."[9]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."The Contest Completed"3:38
2."Easy Street"3:43
3."Good Sons"2:49
4."A Lists Go On"3:21
5."Night Life"4:26
6."A Good Living"3:33
7."Softness, Goodness"4:05
8."Something Evil"3:42
9."The Longest Line"2:46

Personnel

References

  1. ^ "Starflyer 59: Talking Voice vs. Singing Voice". PopMatters. May 24, 2005.
  2. ^ Talking Voice vs. Singing Voice at AllMusic
  3. ^ "Talking Voice vs. Singing Voice". Crosswalk.com. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  4. ^ Wier, Brett (April 12, 2005). "Starflyer 59, 'Talking Voice vs. Singing Voice' Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Archived from the original on July 10, 2025. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  5. ^ "Starflyer 59". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  6. ^ "Starflyer 59 - Talking Voice Vs. Singing Voice". www.punknews.org. May 20, 2005.
  7. ^ "Starflyer 59 | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  8. ^ "Starflyer 59 Talking Voice vs. Singing Voice". exclaim.ca.
  9. ^ "Starflyer 59 - Talking Voice Vs. Singing Voice". pastemagazine.com. June 30, 2008.
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