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Echoes of Silence
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Universal acclaim- based on 204 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the third of the Balloon Trilogy mixtapes offered for free via download by Canadian artist, Abel Tesfaye.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Sputnikmusic
    Jan 3, 2012
    100
    A completely brilliant beginning to what hopes to be a long and bright career.
  2. Chicago Tribune
    Jan 12, 2012
    88
    It's an impressive consolidation of his strengths, tightening up his songwriting and sharpening his often disturbing wordplay.
  3. The A.V. Club
    Jan 10, 2012
    83
    It's Tesfaye's total commitment to his ghastly persona that makes Echoes Of Silence so entrancingly chilling.
  4. Spin
    Jan 3, 2012
    80
    Echoes is a profound listen that, despite its veneer of cynicism, oozes pain and crisis.
  5. The Guardian
    Jan 12, 2012
    80
    The dragging beats, washes of synthesiser and eclectic musical references – chillwave and crunk hip-hop, Aaliyah and France Gall – somehow contrive to sound not just eerie and desolate but cosseting as well, inexorably drawing the listener into a deeply troubling world.
  6. cokemachineglow
    Jan 30, 2012
    76
    The ubiquity of the Weeknd has saturated their latest mixtape, and ultimately Echoes of Silence struggles under that ubiquity.
  7. PopMatters
    Jan 9, 2012
    60
    Echoes of Silence shows that Abel Tesfaye continues to evolve, and it offers a glimpse of potentially exciting future.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. 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 lyricsFantastic 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.… Expand
  2. plw_
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    The weeknd's best project. All songs on here are beyond amazing. Very emotional and genius album.
  4. 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 thatThe 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… Expand
  5. 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"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.… Expand
  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 hasNever 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!… Expand
  7. 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 timesI 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.… Expand
  8. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 25, 2022
    4
    Echoes of Silence shows that Abel Tesfaye continues to evolve, and it offers a glimpse of potentially exciting future.

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