Echoes of Silence - The Weeknd
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8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 44
  3. Negative: 1 out of 44

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  1. axelkoch
    Jan 24, 2013
    6
    Obviously he's packed all of his really good songs into 'House of Balloons'. Neither 'Thursday' or his 3rd mixtape right here can follow up his absolutely awesome debut. I can't say that I didn't enjoy EoS because of Abel's fantastic voice and the nice lyrics of the songs, but he's pretty much retelling the stories of 'House of Balloons' (as Thursday already did it). 3 9-song-mixtapes within 9 months had a bad impact on the quality of the product. EoS's greatest moments come with the opener, a cover of legendary Dirty Diana, Same Old Song, and the title-giving closure that tells the story of the sad life of a stripper (also not the first time we've heard that from him, however). All in all, it's a good time to listen to - mainly because of his style and not because of the creativity in relation to 'House of Balloons'.… Expand
  2. 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.
  3. 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 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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!
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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 beat what the House of Balloons ever had. My personal favorites from the mixtape were......well, all of them.… Expand
  10. 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.

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Metascore
82 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  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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