Echoes of Silence
by The Weeknd
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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 204 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 8 out of 204
  3. Negative: 8 out of 204

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  1. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    7
    Brilliantly produced, incredibly dark, haunting... amazing vocals. Echoes of Silence isn't quite House of Balloons, but it's a very creative piece of art.
  2. RonaldOVOXO
    Feb 1, 2012
    10
    The Weeknd is the next Sinatra. Really The Weeknd is the best singer out now better than any human. theres no arguement that would prove that The Weeknd Is not the best. Cant wait till he realeases the triology on CD so i can buy it support The Weeknd OVOXO
  3. hydrawithears
    Jan 11, 2012
    8
    I confess I underrated House of Balloons when I first heard it. Discovering its potential and beauty in full took me few listens but I am not going to make the same mistake with Echoes of Silence, the third and last part of The Weekndâ
  4. hornysoul
    Oct 1, 2018
    9
    "Echoes of Silence" é o álbum mais sombrio dos três. Este álbum mostra-nos a voz de tirar o fôlego de The Weeknd, as batidas caóticas criativas e a misteriosa mistura no R&B. "House of Balloons" foi o melhor dos três, sem dúvida, mas este álbum foi um final fantástico para a trilogia.
  5. Shaymooose
    Aug 17, 2019
    7
    Best Tracks:D.D,Montreal,Outside,Same Old Song, The Fall,Next,
    Worst Tracks:Initiation
  6. AD421
    Feb 2, 2012
    9
    Never have I seen an artist release 3 completely solid albums (in both music and coherency) within one year... for free. His artistry has peaked (although he can probably top this on the next one!) and the music on EoS is absolutely amazing. Dark and grimey. His cover of Dirty Diana would make MJ proud. 9!
  7. Sweethour22
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    the growth in his music is amazing, and in this album he shows it again, the transitions that he makes when advancing each song is incredible, very well thought out of all those who put effort into this amazing album
  8. miramax123
    Jun 21, 2013
    10
    Overall, the Weeknd casually creates another masterpiece of aesthetic pride, the fact that nearly every song carries out this dark ambiance and progression throughout the album clearly shows the Weeknd's point of view of his love interest.

    Highlights: ''D.D.'' Cover (best song of the album, loved how he projected the reminding vocals of those similar to the brilliant Michael Jackson)    Overall, the Weeknd casually creates another masterpiece of aesthetic pride, the fact that nearly every song carries out this dark ambiance and progression throughout the album clearly shows the Weeknd's point of view of his love interest.

    Highlights:

    ''D.D.'' Cover (best song of the album, loved how he projected the reminding vocals of those similar to the brilliant Michael Jackson) .
    ''Next'' was another song that always makes me imagine of a desert and distances.
    ''Echoes of Silence'', the title song showed Tesfaye's strong vocals and how it fits into the darker context of the album.    … Expand
  9. Dr_Ubersexy
    Nov 18, 2012
    10
    This is absolutely incredible from beginning to end. D.D. and Next stand out to be the highlights of the album. D.D. was a fantastic re-imagining of Michael Jackson's "Dirty Diana". Overall a work of art, House of balloons was great, and Thursday was good, but this is easily the best part of his Trilogy.
  10. plw_
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    The weeknd's best project. All songs on here are beyond amazing. Very emotional and genius album.
  11. ZiggingZebra
    Jul 8, 2012
    10
    Echoes of Silence is a show stopper. The mix-tape starts off with a cantatas tic reimagination of Dirty Diana by Michael Jackson and, honestly, only gets better from there. D.D. flows amazingly into Montreal and then into Outside. These trio of songs have go to be the most dramatic songs the Weeknd has ever done. I just couldn't believe these songs were on a mix-tape. I wouldn't call EOS aEchoes of Silence is a show stopper. The mix-tape starts off with a cantatas tic reimagination of Dirty Diana by Michael Jackson and, honestly, only gets better from there. D.D. flows amazingly into Montreal and then into Outside. These trio of songs have go to be the most dramatic songs the Weeknd has ever done. I just couldn't believe these songs were on a mix-tape. I wouldn't call EOS a comercial album, but it's the most comercial out of the trilogy. EOS was definately the best album out of the trilogy and it ends on the most well-executed song that I've probably ever heard, Echoes of Silence. That song, which shares the title of the album is just the perfect way to pass the baton from his mix-tape career to his professional career. I honestly can not wait to download the trilogy on iTunes, ANSI can't wait to see the Weeknd tear up the world with his debut album. Echoes of Silence is the perfect album.… Expand
  12. Veritas34
    May 16, 2012
    9
    Great Album. This is definitely not as good as his first album House of Balloons, but much better than Thursday his second album. This album is simply amazing and is a must hear.
  13. IAmPhongNguyen
    Jan 5, 2012
    10
    House of Balloons was dark, Thursday was darker, and Echoes of Silence is the darkest of all. Echoes of Silence was the most anticipated mixtape of winter 2011 and it brought what the fans been craving from him; his breathtaking voice (reminiscences the King of Pop, Michael Jackson), the creative chaotic beats, and the eerie mixture into R&B. Let me just say that nothing will ever beatHouse of Balloons was dark, Thursday was darker, and Echoes of Silence is the darkest of all. Echoes of Silence was the most anticipated mixtape of winter 2011 and it brought what the fans been craving from him; his breathtaking voice (reminiscences the King of Pop, Michael Jackson), the creative chaotic beats, and the eerie mixture into R&B. Let me just say that nothing will ever beat what the House of Balloons ever had. My personal favorites from the mixtape were......well, all of them.… Expand
  14. administraitor
    Jan 5, 2012
    10
    Just incredible how much creativity has come out of this guy in 1 year. This album completes the trilogy in a fitting fashion. "Initiation" has to be one of the coolest songs in years.
  15. lewisyoungyml
    Jan 8, 2012
    10
    Fantastic end to the trilogy of mix tapes, a great insight to relationships with women, drugs and depression. Great production : Great lyrics : Great emotion. It has a fitting tribute to MIchael Jackson which the King of Pop would be proud of. A one to watch in 2012.
  16. CaptianFade
    Jan 1, 2016
    9
    I chose to listen to all of the Weeknds work in one constant playlist in Chronological order. I have already listened to HoB a few times before, and I haven't listened to this album or Thursday. After listening to HoB and Thursday, this album to me is the most satisfying to listen to. There is nothing new from him in this album, expect the same falsetto and beautiful instrumentals that areI chose to listen to all of the Weeknds work in one constant playlist in Chronological order. I have already listened to HoB a few times before, and I haven't listened to this album or Thursday. After listening to HoB and Thursday, this album to me is the most satisfying to listen to. There is nothing new from him in this album, expect the same falsetto and beautiful instrumentals that are synonymous with his music.… Collapse
  17. TheAvidGamer14
    Apr 27, 2016
    10
    This mixtape was incredible in every way. Lyrically, it tells an interesting story of a man who is emotionally tortured and the only way he relieves himself is with drugs and sex. The sex and drug themes might be a bit creepy for people who haven't listened to it yet, but you will enjoy this album despite its profanity. The production is absolutely amazing in this mixtape(with Same OldThis mixtape was incredible in every way. Lyrically, it tells an interesting story of a man who is emotionally tortured and the only way he relieves himself is with drugs and sex. The sex and drug themes might be a bit creepy for people who haven't listened to it yet, but you will enjoy this album despite its profanity. The production is absolutely amazing in this mixtape(with Same Old Song being my favorite in terms of production). Overall, this album is a masterpiece.

    Favorite tracks: Next, Same Old Song, Initiation, XO/ The Host, Montreal, Outside, Till Dawn, The Dirty Diana cover, Echoes of Silence.

    Least favorite track: The Fall(The Fall is still an amazing song, but the other songs on the album are better.    … Expand
  18. Rachelx
    Mar 10, 2018
    10
    The Weeknd or Abel Tesfaye is an artist well known for his hit singles like “I Can't Feel My face” and “Earned It”, but most people don't know where Abel started from. His three mixtapes “House of Balloons” , “Thursday” , and “Echoes of Silence” all together make up “Trilogy” The Weeknd’s Freshman album. “Echoes of Silence” is the concluding mixtape of trilogy in which Abel talks aboutThe Weeknd or Abel Tesfaye is an artist well known for his hit singles like “I Can't Feel My face” and “Earned It”, but most people don't know where Abel started from. His three mixtapes “House of Balloons” , “Thursday” , and “Echoes of Silence” all together make up “Trilogy” The Weeknd’s Freshman album. “Echoes of Silence” is the concluding mixtape of trilogy in which Abel talks about heartbreak and betrayal of a woman who he thought he was in love with. The interesting part of “Echoes of Silence” is primarily the explicit and honest lyrics Abel melodizes. “Echoes of silence” is mainly classified as Rnb , but it is a mix of jazz and alternative soul which alters it from other Rnb albums. The atmosphere within this tape is very consistent because it has the same topic nonetheless it's as if Abel is talking about an experience one song at a time. Before a song ends Abel gives a snippet from the next leading song which pulls in the listener to want more. The way Abel sings with such deep melancholy and woe really puts the heart in awe. It’s like you can feel Abel’s pain in tracks like “Same old song” and “Next” where he leaves deep breaths over his hooks expressing his sorrow, pain, and disappointment all together. Not to mention the production made in this project is very icy and gloomy. It gives the listener chills from how dark and subtle the background instrumentals sound. The song that best represents Echoes of silence is “XO/The Host” in which Abel describes how a fun party turned into a regretful slow night. The beat of “XO/The Host” goes from soft eerie violins to drums beating as Abel reaches the bridge of the song, he then slowly transitions into a trippy hallucinating like sound. Despite “Outside” being a song that was beautifully made I believe it did not fit on this tape because it does not correlate to the theme of the tape. I rate “Echoes Of Silence” a 9.5/10 seeing the fact how raw and detailed The Weeknd’s past experiences have been lyricized within this tape.… Expand

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82

Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
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  1. Fact Magazine (UK)
    Feb 10, 2012
    80
    Despite a couple of missteps and the odd moment of doubt, I can't remember the last time a series of three full-length records released this close together has captured me--and others--in the way that this has.
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  2. No Ripcord
    Feb 3, 2012
    90
    House of Balloons is still his finest hour to date, but Echoes of Silence comes damn close to it.
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  3. cokemachineglow
    Jan 30, 2012
    76
    The ubiquity of the Weeknd has saturated their latest mixtape, and ultimately Echoes of Silence struggles under that ubiquity.
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