You keep things made of silver. The silver plate, for example, is passed as an heirloom in well-to-do households – or so I’ve read. I have a silver keepsake for you, and currently you don’t need to be rich to collect your share.

I’m speaking of the indie band known as Silvertrain. How good are they? Well, as I was typing this review my son – whose band has triumphed in the Kamloops’ battle of the bands competition (which, of course, I mention NOT out of fatherly pride, but to establish his credentials) – walked into my room. Sam is not easily impressed. His unsolicited reaction: “Wow, they’re good! Have they won anything?”

Yes, they have: my ears.

I’ve really gotten to appreciate this band in the past month. There aren’t many artists whose pages I stream indiscriminately; these guys are an exception. They have a selection of songs that are the audio equivalent of a matched set of books. Each one is carefully composed, edited and bound as tightly as you could wish – in silver.

Smooth is the word.

Among the fine songs featured on their page none is finer than “Angel by my Side.” It is complete, catchy and cool. By complete, I mean that you won’t find yourself saying, “Oh, if only they had added…” By catchy, I mean you WILL hum this tune. By cool, well if that needs to be explained then perhaps you prefer tin to silver!

The song is not electrifyingly original; rather it’s comfortably familiar. You feel after one listen as if you had known this song all your life. This is not due to any plagiarism, but rather this band’s uncanny knack of doing the right thing. They have great instincts! Original is ordering roast beef and getting a barbequed phone book instead. Silvertrain delivers exactly what the ear hungers to hear; their sound is well appointed, symmetrical and tasteful.

The vocalist has a very expressive voice and excellent tone. The guitarist is dynamite. The drummer is exactly what a good pop rock drummer should be: solid as a rock but rocking! The bass unobtrusively under girds the work with strong – if unspectacular – lines.

Silvertrain is a band. They work together – giving room to each other – to produce a VERY, smooth sound. Yeah, silver – but one day, maybe gold or platinum! Buy in early.

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Man, man, man ... this takes me back ... sorry - but, I happen to be a big classic rock fan. However, this will not influence my review of this tune. Honest!!!   
I had to listen to this one a couple of times... trying to find flaws, or, something I could gripe about!
Couldn't find anything wrong at all!
This is a very short (3:11) song, which is very tight in it's structure - musically as well as lyrically.
Absolutely professional production, as far as I am concerned!
The vocals are very typical for this genre, however, I think we might have ourselves a new band that should not only hit the SoundClick, but also the radio music charts!
Love the way this song was mixed - must have been in a studio?
Excellent little effect with the voice (kinda telephone bad quality sounding) going from left to right.
Happens a couple of times in this tune. Nice effect!
What can I say? I strongly recommend to all to listen to This Life!!!
Love the tune, the presentation of the tune and the production.
A big thumbs up!!!      

With their first number one hit, the duo from Bournemouth, UK, has landed on steady ground as the alternative pop/rock band, Silvertrain. Known for their acclaimed track, “Angel by My Side”, the duo are stepping outside familiar territory and peeking inside a new industry made just for them and their talent. And while most would ascertain that a band name with such depth would imply a harder edge to their music; the basis for it is simply a collective regard for the Rolling Stones, despite the genre differences and, I’m assuming, the trademark lips. Silvertrain began a little more than seven years ago by two work colleagues (John and Richie) with a love for creating – the poet and the composer – and a common drive; the death of a loved one. The two are self-taught with a sound reflecting the likes of Wide Mouth Mason and vocals similar to Donnie Van Zant of 38 Special – a marketable combination. Their music creates a relaxed, yet captivating sentiment, almost reminiscent of the mid-nineties. It is difficult to find a song by Silvertrain that doesn’t contain all of the essential elements of enjoyment. The musicality and the vocal range are steady, but what is produced is intense experience throughout years of practice and the lives they live. Upon listening to each track, a biography in itself is created – you can almost dictate an unwritten book into the lives of these men. The production quality is superb and suggests this duo have aspirations outside of Bournemouth. Will Silvertrain be knocking at the door of a stadium by you? It seems unrealistic to think they’ll be a local group for long.