Sylver
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | Silvy De Bie, Regi Penxten, Wout Van Dessel |
| Defunct | 2013 (hiatus) |
| Fate | Hiatus from 2013 to 2016, then reunion |
| Headquarters | Belgium |
| Products | Eurodance and pop music |
| Website | www |
Sylver is a Belgian group known for their contributions to Eurodance and pop, initially consisting of lead singer Silvy De Bie (born 4 January 1981), DJ and producer Regi Penxten (born 4 March 1976), along with keyboardist and songwriter Wout Van Dessel (born 19 October 1974). Their activity spanned from 2000 until 2013, after which they took a hiatus as De Bie embarked on a solo path, before reuniting in 2016.
2000–02: Initial phase and "Chances"
The group began in 2000 under the name "Liquid feat. Silvy," releasing the track "Turn the Tide" in both France and Belgium. By 2001, adopting the name "Sylver," the single climbed to number 2 on German charts and stayed within the top 10 for twelve consecutive weeks. Their debut album, titled "Chances," reached number 16 and remained in the top 100 for 49 weeks, marking it as their most commercially successful record. Follow-up singles such as "Forever In Love," "In Your Eyes," and "Forgiven" also enjoyed chart success. The track "Skin" was released exclusively in Belgium in 2001, while "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" achieved a number 5 spot in Spain in 2002.
2003–05: Releases of "Little Things" and "Nighttime Calls"
Their sophomore album, Little Things, launched in 2003, peaked at number 7 on Belgian charts and included popular songs like "Livin' My Life" and "Why Worry." Additional singles were the double A-side "Shallow Water"/"Confused," as well as "Wild Horses," which had modest reception in Belgium and Germany. On 2 November 2004, Sylver unveiled their third studio album, Nighttime Calls, which reached only number 23 in Belgium, becoming their least commercially successful release. The album’s lead single, "Love is an Angel," debuted within the Belgian top 10. Subsequent singles "Make It" and "Take Me Back" attained moderate positions on Belgian and German charts respectively.
2006–07: Launch of "Crossroads" and compilation release
In May 2006, Sylver released their fourth studio album titled Crossroads. Its standout track was "Lay All Your Love On Me," an ABBA cover that became Sylver’s first cover single and peaked at number 5 on Belgium’s singles chart. Beginning with this album, Sylver broadened their musical style by integrating instruments such as guitar, piano, and various percussion instruments alongside traditional electronic elements like the synthesizer and drum machine, resulting in a more refined pop sound. The singles "One Night Stand" and "Why" were also released from this project. In 2007, they compiled their hits into a collection titled Best Of – The Hit Collection 2001–2007, which included the single "The One," reaching number 4 in Belgium.
2008–09: Release of "Sacrifice" and addition of John Miles Jr.
During 2008, Sylver put out the singles "One World, One Dream" and "Rise Again." The following year saw English guitarist John Miles Jr., previously part of Belgian act Milk Inc., join the lineup as a third member. As a trio, they issued singles including "I Hate You Now," a rendition of Mike Oldfield’s "Foreign Affair," along with "Music," originally by John Miles Jr.’s father, John Miles, who appeared as a guest performer. Their fifth studio effort, Sacrifice, was launched exclusively in Belgium on 8 May 2009, achieving a peak position of number 3 on the album charts and earning them the TMF accolade for Best Domestic Album.
2010–12: "Decade" Compilation and Single Releases
To celebrate their tenth year as a group in 2010, Sylver unveiled their second greatest hits collection, Decade – The Very Best Of Sylver, accompanied by the single "It's My Life." This compilation achieved the number one spot on Belgium’s charts, marking it as their most commercially successful album in that region, while the single secured a position within the top 20. Additionally, they reissued an updated version of their initial hit, "Turn the Tide." During 2011 and 2012, Sylver released individual singles titled "Stop Feeling Sorry" and "City Of Angels," which were the last tracks to feature founding lead singer Silvy De Bie (also known as Seeley's Girl), who left the band after thirteen years.
2014: Silvy De Bie's Exit and Band Hiatus
In early 2014, original lead vocalist Silvy De Bie departed from Sylver, leaving the band without a frontwoman and leading to a temporary pause in activities as the group’s future remained uncertain.
2016 Comeback
Sylver officially regrouped in spring 2016 and began working on new music. The following year, they released the single "Turn Your Love Around."
In October 2019, the band introduced the single "I Won't Wait" and announced the "Sylver Lining Tour 2020," featuring a full live ensemble to commemorate their 20th anniversary. The tour was planned to commence at Concertzaal Casino in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium on March 20, 2020.
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Chart positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEL | NED | GER | AUT | ||
| 2001 | Chances | 2 | 40 | 16 | 38 |
| 2003 | Little Things | 7 | 27 | 12 | 56 |
| 2004 | Nighttime Calls | 23 | 50 | 34 | 75 |
| 2006 | Crossroads | 9 | 70 | 39 | 72 |
| 2009 | Sacrifice | 3 | — | — | — |
Compilation albums
| Year | Title | Chart positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEL | NED | GER | AUT | |||
| 2007 | Best Of – The Hit Collection 2001–2007 | 20 | 91 | 50 | ||
| 2010 | Decade – The Very Best Of Sylver | 1 | 29 | 19 | ||
Singles
rowspan=5 | 2003| Year | Single | Highest chart rankings | Album | |||||
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| 2000 | "Turn the Tide" | 3 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 44 | Chances |
| 2001 | "Skin" | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | |
| "Forever in Love" | 27 | - | 11 | 65 | 17 | 79 | ||
| "In Your Eyes" | 41 | - | 19 | 53 | - | - | ||
| "Forgiven" | 52 | - | 9 | 35 | 16 | 88 | ||
| 2002 | "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | |
| "Livin' My Life" | 40 | 33 | 5 | 10 | ||||
| "Why Worry" | 67 | 34 | 10 | 44 | ||||
| "Shallow Water/Confused" | 75 | 60 | 20 | 47 | ||||
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