Diorama (U.S. Version)

Oh my, I don't know where to begin - this is such a fabulous listen! I cannot get bored of it, no matter how many times I hear it (which is constantly throughout my workday). I'm convinced that Daniel Johns is a lyrical genius, with an uncanny knack for provoking emotion when you least expect it. His lyrics may appear nonsensical at times, but upon further examination, you realize he's referencing some deep things. It's a beautiful album all of the way through.One thing I cannot stress enough is, listen to the whole song!!! There were several tracks when I wanted to skip over them halfway into it, and I'm so, so glad that I didn't! Some of the best stuff - musically & vocally - is in the latter third part of the songs. It's a startling and pleasing surprise. Examples of this are World Upon Your Shoulders, Tuna in the Brine, and Too Much of Not Enough.I really didn't think they could top Neon Ballroom, which was just simply exquisite. And maybe in essence, they didn't top it. Diorama is different in its own way, and cannot be rated above or below Neon Ballroom. I lament the fact that they're not more mainstream (so many people are just missing out, it's just highly unfortunate for them), but then again, I think that's part of their appeal. I feel like I have a secret treasure, and I only share it with the few of you who "get" this highly talented album of Silverchair's. Their music is lovely, brutally honest, and timeless.

I was always a fan of Silverchair, and when I heard Neon Ballroom, I loved the direction they were headed towards. This album is exactly where I hoped they would go. Daniel Johns wrote most of the songs on Diorama on the piano, instead of of guitar. The result is a much more diversified sound, and it all comes together with a perfect blend of his roots and new ideas."On our previous albums, I wrote very angrily about the darkness in this world. On Diorama, the clouds are still there, they're just beautiful now." - Daniel Johns (Lead Singer)I can't describe the feel of this album any better than the man himself. If you like Neon Ballroom and the Dissociatives, this is a perfect middleground of the two, and in my oppinion, a big transitional step for Daniel Johns. Amazing music, my only regret is not getting it sooner.

Silverchair's Diorama is my all time favorite album. I'm part of the MTV generation having grown up on Silverchair (I wasn't the biggest fan during the frogstomp,Freak Show era. I can relate to their music and I've always appreciated their talent beyond their years.Diorama is a masterpiece. I remember listening to it several times when I first purchased it in 2002 because I just didn't "get" it. First, it boggles your mind that its Silverchair. Once you get past that you realize DANIEL JOHNS CAN SING! That was apparent on frogstomp and Freak Show but his vocals are the highlight of Diorama (and that is saying a lot because this album has so many highlights). If you're not a Silverchair fan just get a used copy to hear Daniel sing. Silverchair doesn't use pitch perfection software (aka autotuning) and there is a disclaimer on Diorama that states this. I wish there was a vocals only version of this album and an instrumental only version.Read the lyrics while you are listening to this album, it will enhance the experience. The orchestration of this album is amazing. I really don't know what else to say about that. Diorama changed my life and ten and half years later I still play it daily. I've somehow managed to overlook the hauntingly beautiful "My Favourite Thing" until recently. To add further enhancement of this album listen to some of the songs live. Silverchair has a lot of fun playing "The Lever" (I recommend the Live from Faraway Stables version)live. Its hard to pick a favorite track, "After All These Years" is Daniel singing on the piano and I love the message of that song "After all these years, I was hurting to feelSomething more than life"If you're aware of what Daniel has gone through you will feel a connection with this song.Right now I listen to this and try to pick up on Daniel's high notes and boy there are a ton. Pay attention the word "alone" in "Across the Night" or "without you" in "Without You."I can ramble about this album forever. I've converted many people to Silverchair with Diorama. You have to listen with an open mind, remind yourself they have grown up (at this time they were a young 21-22ish). Let yourself get lost in the perfect vocals of Daniel Johns, it certainly is a treat.

This album is a lot lighter and the songs sound a lot prettier than their previous albums. There are two extremely heavy songs on here (One Way Mule and The Lever), which actually go well with the other songs somehow. This album has a lot of positive lyrics about loving your life, whereas past albums talk about suicide and other depressing themes. In my opinion, this is one of the best rock albums ever made, and is WAY better than their previous three albums. The album after this, Young Modern, is cool too but totally different than Diorama. Silverchair never make two albums that sound the same. I can't imagine anyone, other than maybe Osama Bin Laden, not liking this CD.

This vinyl version sounds even clearer than I remember the CD sounding. Diorama is my favorite Silverchair album because of the epic rock ballads with Van Dyke Parks written symphony tying it all together. Daniel Johns has one of the best male voices ever and it sounds incredible on this album. Good job, buds!

Great songs - underrated band

Great album great service

The vinyl is amazing, it's dead silent and I can listen to everything Daniel Johns wanted us to listen. My favorite vinyl for sure!

One of the very best albums of all time by the genius that is Daniel Johns. Theatrical. Intricate. Spellbinding.

Songs/Album great. Arrived with broken cover.