Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace
by Foo Fighters
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Sep 25, 2007
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 156 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 132 out of 156
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 156
  3. Negative: 11 out of 156

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  1. Ricko
    Dec 21, 2011
    8
    I'm not a major Foo Fighters fan - appreciate some of their best tracks but overall wouldn't be a favourite of mine, however this is a really good album. Probably the bands most consistent from start to finish.
  2. foowombats
    Dec 11, 2012
    8
    This is a great album. Is it Foo Fighters' best, hmmm not really, but it is still excellent. The main single and first track - The pretender, will be a classic for years to come. Other gems include the quick rising build-up songs - Let it die, Come alive and But honestly, the casual and catchy - Summer's end and Long road to ruin and the stunningly beautiful acoustic ballad - StrangerThis is a great album. Is it Foo Fighters' best, hmmm not really, but it is still excellent. The main single and first track - The pretender, will be a classic for years to come. Other gems include the quick rising build-up songs - Let it die, Come alive and But honestly, the casual and catchy - Summer's end and Long road to ruin and the stunningly beautiful acoustic ballad - Stranger things have happened. I would recommend this album to all Foo fighter fans, fans of Rock music and well...all general music lovers.… Expand
  3. ChrisT.
    Feb 21, 2008
    9
    Classic Foo Fighters, this album is practically flawless.
  4. BerndK
    May 30, 2009
    9
    A very good Album. The best Foo Fighter Album so far. It's no bad song on this Album.
  5. ricco94
    Mar 8, 2013
    9
    Foo Fighters never stop making great music. This is another example of good rock. One of their best album with some of their greatest songs (The Pretender, Long Road To Ruin, Let It Die). Well Done!
  6. RaffiK.
    Oct 19, 2007
    9
    I've always liked foo fighters, and i pretty much always will. keep it up.
  7. DerekP.
    Oct 6, 2007
    8
    A sort of departure for the Foo. A little softer, but still great.
  8. NoahL.
    Sep 25, 2007
    8
    This is big, open-hearted hard rock with a couple of slower tracks. The songs are actually pretty good this time around, and I really like Gil Norton's production - much better than the last 3 records in my opinion. By now we know what Foo Fighters sound like so I don't understand the backlash here.
  9. JackL.
    Apr 10, 2008
    8
    It's irregular, but still a great rock album. "The Pretender" is energetic and exciting, "Let it Die" is dramatic and vibrating and this goes on to the sixth track. The album could end there.
  10. joshr
    Oct 1, 2007
    8
    I really enjoyed the last album, In Your Honor. i found both discs to be enjoyable listens. it was a great return after One By One, which was not very good. i like the new disc. it's a bit different, sort of a merge of the two disc deal from the last album. love Come Alive, The Pretender, & Long Road to Ruin.
  11. TeriF
    Oct 26, 2007
    8
    Overall, very satisfying album. Some really great songs. Favorite of mine is "Let It Die." Classic Foos.
  12. JamesS
    Oct 7, 2007
    10
    This album is brilliant. There isn't a single bad foo fighters album yet. Let It Die is probably the best song here, or Stranger Things Have Happened. To compare this album to Nickelback is a disgrace, whoever it was that said that.
  13. HermanA.
    Oct 8, 2007
    7
    Another good album by the Foo Fighters, but this is just more of the same. Granted, it's a bit more intellectual and artistic but Dave Grohl has been doing the same thing for years.
  14. JoelG.
    Oct 9, 2007
    10
    Great album, they just keep getting better and better. Id write more but Im feed up with people that write reviews and don't even take the time to listen to an album and analyze it. Foos rock. Everysong on this album is worth listening too. how many bands can do that?
  15. SethV.
    Sep 25, 2007
    10
    Epic! Amazing return to form after the disappointing "In Your Honor."
  16. Vin'S
    Sep 25, 2007
    7
    I've been disappointed by the 2 previous Foo albums, as One by One had too much unfinished songs, and In Your Honor maybe too far reaching for the basic rocker that I am ! But I'm still a Foo Fighters fan right from the first album, so I was waiting eagerly for this new one. I must say that I had difficulties getting on with "The Pretender", but, like many people apparently, it I've been disappointed by the 2 previous Foo albums, as One by One had too much unfinished songs, and In Your Honor maybe too far reaching for the basic rocker that I am ! But I'm still a Foo Fighters fan right from the first album, so I was waiting eagerly for this new one. I must say that I had difficulties getting on with "The Pretender", but, like many people apparently, it grew on me. And the rest followed. It followed not only because I'm a fan, but because it all sounds new ( Grohl's songwriting talent evolves from album to album ), which makes it interesting to listen to. I like them all except Long Road to Ruin ( a bit too mellow ) and The Ballad of the Beaconsfield Miners, a bit pointless... Thumbs up for Let It Die, Come Alive and Stranger Things Have Happened. Of course, as many fans of early Foo I'd have loved more punk and less rock, but "Echoes..." will do easily after their 2 previous mellow CDs...… Expand
  17. MaryL.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Both thumbs up!
  18. Fg
    Sep 27, 2007
    10
    Love it
  19. ChrisG
    Sep 28, 2007
    9
    I really like this album. It's a hell of a lot better then In Your Honor (with the exception of the acoustic disc it felt like they were trying to hard). To those who criticize this album because it sounds like a typical rock record, I say that while this doesn't really push rock into new territory it is by no means average. I don't believe that there is a weak track in the I really like this album. It's a hell of a lot better then In Your Honor (with the exception of the acoustic disc it felt like they were trying to hard). To those who criticize this album because it sounds like a typical rock record, I say that while this doesn't really push rock into new territory it is by no means average. I don't believe that there is a weak track in the whole mix. When I first listened to this album I literally said to myself that "this is rock and roll" It doesn't rely on gimmicks. Its doesn't emulate some genre of music that is already dead and gone. It just shows that rock can kick you in the nuts, that it can be beautiful, that it can also be something to listen to while relaxing with a cold beer. I don't believe that the Foo Fighters were ever trying to recreate rock and roll with their music, only trying to put out songs that people can enjoy. And with this album they definately do this.… Expand
  20. MaxL
    Sep 30, 2007
    8
    Echoes...is not the album I was expecting for. It's not that revolutionar, but it was close. Some tracks are killer, but some are more like filler. Some would have been better if they were about 3 minutes max. songs not 4 or 5. 7.5/10
  21. NicH.
    Mar 31, 2009
    9
    Awesome album that shows the great variety of the Foo Fighters.
  22. JeffC
    Oct 21, 2007
    9
    A bunch of great songs, and a few ok ones. Not their best album overall, but still much better than most of the garbage that is out there today.
  23. dianaf
    Oct 24, 2007
    8
    this album is a different side of the foo fighters, "Stranger Things Have Happened" reminds me so much of the simplistic sound Nirvana had in songs like "Polly" and "Come as you Where"
  24. MikeT
    Oct 30, 2007
    7
    The first 3 and last 3 tracks are memorable, but I'm not sure if that's an evolution in the Foos' sound or just the serial positioning effect. Regardless, Dave Grohl has become surprisingly versatile and has impressed this casual Foos fan.
  25. AlexG.
    Oct 5, 2007
    8
    Who are all these people giving this album a "0"? Is this the Foo Fighters best album? Of course not, that would have to be either TCATS or TINLTL. But this is better than both One by One and In Your Honor. So, ok, according to you this band is dead. Oh, wait, some of you think One by One is better... it is not. Beyond the first 4 tracks that's the worst album the Foos have released. Who are all these people giving this album a "0"? Is this the Foo Fighters best album? Of course not, that would have to be either TCATS or TINLTL. But this is better than both One by One and In Your Honor. So, ok, according to you this band is dead. Oh, wait, some of you think One by One is better... it is not. Beyond the first 4 tracks that's the worst album the Foos have released. I'm going to get a wild guess here and say a few "0s" come from people still expecting the Foo Fighters to sound like Nirvana.… Expand
  26. Fg
    Oct 7, 2007
    10
    Love it
  27. ScottT.
    Sep 25, 2007
    10
    Excellent album for all Foo fans. Stretches all the way back to remind us of The Colour & The Shape and shows us what they have for their potential in the future. Awesome rock album
  28. ChrisJ.
    Sep 25, 2007
    10
    Damn good rock.
  29. SteveJ.
    Sep 25, 2007
    10
    An instant classic. They have really expanded with this one. Perfect new record for fall.
  30. BrooksA.
    Sep 26, 2007
    8
    Not their best effort because I still hold them in high esteem. Those people who give it a 0 and say Foo is dead or sucks or something...give me a reason why this album isn't worthwhile, just just your dumbass dribbling because you don't appreciate this style of rock or their talent. See them live and tell me it wasn't a good show, or sod off!
  31. ChadS.
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    I think this may be the Foo's best album yet...in fact if they quit now they'd be riding off into the sunset at the top of their game. I honestly don't think that they will be able to top this one! It's the perfect mix of loud rocking numbers with some quieter moments sprinkled in here and there so as not to wear out your eardrums. Best album I've heard in a I think this may be the Foo's best album yet...in fact if they quit now they'd be riding off into the sunset at the top of their game. I honestly don't think that they will be able to top this one! It's the perfect mix of loud rocking numbers with some quieter moments sprinkled in here and there so as not to wear out your eardrums. Best album I've heard in a couple years, and light years ahead of their last outing.… Expand
  32. BrandonS.
    Sep 26, 2007
    7
    Foo Fighters were great on their first three albums. Now they're just good. But good is pretty darn good. So few bands (now or ever) know how to write a complete song or how to rock out without sacrificing melody. The Foo Fighters can still do this. In terms of the latter half of the Foo Fighters' career, this is the best - significantly better than In Your Honor, which was a Foo Fighters were great on their first three albums. Now they're just good. But good is pretty darn good. So few bands (now or ever) know how to write a complete song or how to rock out without sacrificing melody. The Foo Fighters can still do this. In terms of the latter half of the Foo Fighters' career, this is the best - significantly better than In Your Honor, which was a dud with a few standout tracks.… Collapse
  33. DavidF.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Foo Fighters have trusted themselves into our lives again with maturity and emotion than their previous album 'In Your honor'. I loved their last album, but I feel that since 'Skin and Bones', that his music is more true and heart felt. Foo Fighters prove that they are not just another rock band, but they have substance, character and emotion. I just don't Foo Fighters have trusted themselves into our lives again with maturity and emotion than their previous album 'In Your honor'. I loved their last album, but I feel that since 'Skin and Bones', that his music is more true and heart felt. Foo Fighters prove that they are not just another rock band, but they have substance, character and emotion. I just don't understand the backlash, everyone is titled to their opinion, but I feel the backlash is harsh.… Expand
  34. MikeT.
    Sep 27, 2007
    8
    As Ghrol recently said in a radio interview, he's not the same person/writer he was 12 years ago. Expecting to hear the same sound of the Foo's early days is foolish. The band has evolved, and a sound of maturity is definitely shown here. 'Home' is probably one of the most defining elements of this. Here, there is a more conscious effort to blend mellow with full out As Ghrol recently said in a radio interview, he's not the same person/writer he was 12 years ago. Expecting to hear the same sound of the Foo's early days is foolish. The band has evolved, and a sound of maturity is definitely shown here. 'Home' is probably one of the most defining elements of this. Here, there is a more conscious effort to blend mellow with full out rock. There may not be as many break out singles as other albums, but evolution has never sounded so good.… Expand
  35. LucasW.
    Feb 16, 2008
    7
    Very good accoustic songs on this album, but the heavier songs i believe to be not as good as previous heavy foo songs, all except the pretender, Overall its a good listen! Come Alive is my favourite song.
  36. AdamS.
    Jan 13, 2009
    7
    Hey all you 0 raters out there!! Just cause people rate it 10, you can bash them but you turn around and give it a zero? Obviously the cd is not a 10 and obviously its not a 0. I enjoyed the cd, and I thought that while the Foos were not pushing boundries, that doesn't mean its a bad album. ACDC never pushed a boundry in their lives and they're gods. Alright, they pushed a few, Hey all you 0 raters out there!! Just cause people rate it 10, you can bash them but you turn around and give it a zero? Obviously the cd is not a 10 and obviously its not a 0. I enjoyed the cd, and I thought that while the Foos were not pushing boundries, that doesn't mean its a bad album. ACDC never pushed a boundry in their lives and they're gods. Alright, they pushed a few, but they stayed in their niche. Love Let It Die, of course The Pretender will be hated because its "radio" music, whatever. All you indie people think just cause its popular now its not good anymore. When it wasn't so popular it was great!!! Of course it can't top The Colour and The Shape, I don't think any of their albums ever will it was so good.… Expand
  37. MikN.
    Nov 22, 2007
    10
    Simply briliant
  38. charlesh
    Oct 14, 2007
    9
    This is a good album.Anyone that has followed the Foo will appreciate the growth in the music and Daves' lyrics have always been real.
  39. ReidA.
    Oct 18, 2007
    9
    I think it is probably their best to date. It seems better put together and all their songs except the music only song are nice to listen to.
  40. MercedesF.
    Oct 19, 2007
    10
    The best album of the foo fighters. The know how to rock, and they are masters in that area
  41. MarkD
    Oct 21, 2007
    7
    C'mon people it's not that bad. Ther's at least 4 or 5 belters on the record. "Let it Die", Cheer up Boys", and "But Honestly" see the Foos doing their trademark heavy but catchy pop rock thing to perfection and "Summers End" and "Statues" rate among their best ballards. However, you can't get away from the fact that the Foos have done all this much better before on C'mon people it's not that bad. Ther's at least 4 or 5 belters on the record. "Let it Die", Cheer up Boys", and "But Honestly" see the Foos doing their trademark heavy but catchy pop rock thing to perfection and "Summers End" and "Statues" rate among their best ballards. However, you can't get away from the fact that the Foos have done all this much better before on their debut and especially The Colour and the Shape and are starting to sound a bit limited and samey. Perhaps it's time they tried something new (if they are capable).… Expand
  42. EvK.
    Dec 21, 2007
    7
    Not a bad album, but poor by the Foo's standards. I love 'stranger things have happened', its so moody.
  43. MarkK.
    Dec 29, 2007
    9
    It all sound nearly flawless making it an excellent Foo Fighters album, if not the best they've done with a few, slightly shaky tracks spoiling it. Well worth the money.
  44. AdrianV.
    Sep 21, 2007
    8
    Not the Foo's best, but pretty damn good nonetheless. It's definitely one of those albums that grows on you. Best songs on the album IMO are: 1. The Pretender 2. Long Road To Ruin 3. Stranger Things Have Happened 4. Summer's End.
  45. WillK.
    Sep 26, 2007
    7
    Their best album since There Is Nothing Left To Lose. Foo Fighters certainly don't deserve heaps of praise. But the fact of the matter is that they don't deserve to be panned brutally either. They're a solid band. Quite a bit unchanging, of course, but this album definitely gives hope. Compare them to Nickelback or other modern rock bands all you want, but it seems like the Their best album since There Is Nothing Left To Lose. Foo Fighters certainly don't deserve heaps of praise. But the fact of the matter is that they don't deserve to be panned brutally either. They're a solid band. Quite a bit unchanging, of course, but this album definitely gives hope. Compare them to Nickelback or other modern rock bands all you want, but it seems like the Foos have learned something from the attention they got for their softer stuff. They've taken it into account when it comes to their overall sound. And that's good, because Grohl can't make rock like he used to, his softer sensibilities are where he's best. And if acoustic instruments and softer arrangements continue to creep into the Foo Fighters sound, then we'll have a pretty damn good band on our hands again.… Expand
  46. GustavoA.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    This album sounds like the natural next step at Foos career. A perfect mixing of heavy and acoustic songs. The tune "Erase/Replace" is quite sharp and "Statues" is one of their most remarkable acoustic songs.
  47. Vampire25
    Mar 15, 2011
    7
    Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace is not the best album ever, but it's not bad either. A good handful of songs in this album. Opens up with the rock anthem "The Pretender" that is easily Foo Fighters heaviest song. Dave Grohl's vocals sound more matured in this album also. All In All, Each song is good, not great, and certainly not bad either. B
  48. TastyJamProject
    Apr 1, 2011
    10
    By far the most enjoyable and mature album in the Foo Fighter's canon, "Echoes Silence Patience & Grace" has some of the catchiest and rocking songs in "the Pretender" or "Erase/Replace." This is the most complete album by the Foos, and each song seems carefully placed in the album for a reason. "Home" may be the best song Dave Grohl has ever written. Simply put, if you don't enjoy thisBy far the most enjoyable and mature album in the Foo Fighter's canon, "Echoes Silence Patience & Grace" has some of the catchiest and rocking songs in "the Pretender" or "Erase/Replace." This is the most complete album by the Foos, and each song seems carefully placed in the album for a reason. "Home" may be the best song Dave Grohl has ever written. Simply put, if you don't enjoy this album, you won't enjoy much else by the Foo Fighters, and you'd be hard pressed to call yourself a fan.… Expand
  49. j30
    Sep 28, 2011
    8
    It doesn't all come together, but it's high points are some of Foo Fighter's most inventive songs to date.
  50. Michielvl
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    This has become one of my favourate albums, especially songs like: "Stranger things have happened" and "Home". Though Im not really pleased with songs like "the Pretender" and "Summers end" because theyre too commercial.
  51. Charlyrockstar
    Apr 8, 2014
    10
    the best foo fighters album, a real foo fighters, full of guitar solos in many greatest song like long road to ruin, come alive summer's end, the best foo fighters is brillant
  52. YizuzFF
    Oct 14, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a very good album, which unfortunately is only known by the song of "The pretender", combining very well made sounds in the album "In your Honor", where the acoustic and the rock is one only, with songs of good quality, and with promotional videos more than rare (besides "The Pretender" clear) as it is the case of "Come Alive" and "Let It Die", of good quality and other than moved and calm at the same time, being the only song that comes out of this margin "Long Road to Ruin" (because come on, it's a lot more pop than "Cheer Up, Boys (Your Make Up Is Running)", do not **** 8/10… Expand
  53. Pertl49
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    excellent..................................................................

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#43 Most Discussed Album of 2007

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Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Mojo
    80
    It's charming, understated and has to be heard in context. [Oct 2007, p.100]
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    70
    By and large this is as consistent a record as the Foo Fighters have ever made.
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  3. Pitchfork
    42
    They're sounding less and less relatable, leaving us pining not just for the days of a little grunge trio from Seattle, but for the relentlessly catchy and charismatic Dave Grohl of the Foos' still-fantastic self-titled debut and the better half of "The Colour and the Shape."
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