Graham Perry & Brad Cole reunite as Order of Silence to deliver a warm, nostalgic, and well-crafted track with “Matter of a Fact.” With old-fashioned lyrics and an alt-rock sound in the style of Counting Crows, this is a strong comeback single for the reunited duo.
Released on GGP Records in September 2025, the release was born out of a real-life reconnection: Perry and Cole, bandmates from the 1980s, reunited after the funeral of a former bandmate, and decided to finish “the record the band never recorded.”
Musically, the single sits in that comfortable middle ground between classic rock and power-pop. The melody is driven by keyboard and guitar lines that fill out the midrange, while the duo delivers vocal harmonies that lift the chorus. There’s nothing too fancy here, which perfectly suits the material as it focuses more on emotion and storytelling.
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The song is an intimate plea, with the narrator seeing the woman he likes making a poor choice and begging her not to “give herself away.” That voice of quiet yearning; “I’ll be lying in the shadows/Will you ever notice me…” is a powerful expression of vulnerability and a slow-burn regret.
The overall production is clean and warm, and is polished enough to feel radio-ready. but it’s clear that Perry and Cole know what they’re doing, as there’s enough restraint for the storytelling in the vocals to remain front-and-center.
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https://orderofsilence.bandcamp.com/
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“Matter of a Fact” succeeds on melody, arrangement, and emotional clarity. It’s lyrically heartfelt and nostalgic; the perfect formula for a comeback single. There’s a ton of potential here, and we hope Order of Silence follows up with more music that could turn this reunion into a contemporary music powerhouse.