We Don't Need To Whisper
by Angels and Airwaves
  • Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: May 23, 2006
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 271 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 194 out of 271
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 271
  3. Negative: 53 out of 271

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  1. KevinD
    May 27, 2006
    10
    Amazing
  2. TuomasK
    Jun 1, 2006
    9
    Easily best music that has come within few years. Its too bad they never tour in Finland, so ill never have chance to see AVA ever in my life :( Their music is very good and reminds all that there can be a better tomorrow ahead.
  3. AnnM
    Jun 2, 2006
    10
    Delonge's vocals is best. It is very space & beautiful music. I can dream in this music space. This is my
  4. dymol
    Jun 30, 2006
    10
    Great album, unique sound and outlook
  5. Toby
    Jun 5, 2006
    10
    Great, consistant album, Toms voice is amazing
  6. sandyo
    Jul 1, 2006
    10
    AVA has created a very meaninggul album that speaks to you - it is intelligent, creative, and beautiful. While many people are comparing it to what Blink-182 use to be I am looking at it as what it is - pure hopeful thoughts that really make you think that if you look past all the drama and the hate in the world that everything will end up ok - and AVA really mean it - It is a wonderful AVA has created a very meaninggul album that speaks to you - it is intelligent, creative, and beautiful. While many people are comparing it to what Blink-182 use to be I am looking at it as what it is - pure hopeful thoughts that really make you think that if you look past all the drama and the hate in the world that everything will end up ok - and AVA really mean it - It is a wonderful enlightening album full of hopes and dreams to make the world a better place for everyone. So don't compare it to the potty-mouth humor that was Blink but look at it for what it is - a new band with a new start creating beautiful music… Expand
  7. JOHNB
    Jul 4, 2006
    10
    This album rocks.
  8. MacarionM
    Jul 6, 2006
    7
    "I understand a band wanting to explore new options but you dont mess with proven success." I don't care about this album, I haven't even heard it. I just wanted to point out that the guy who said this^seriously needs to be harpooned in the scrotum.
  9. ADog
    Jul 9, 2006
    9
    This is good music. I found that the change in music style from the edgy punk to a more anthem-like sound refreshing. The tone and message of the songs are clear, honest, and even hopeful. I found the message of hope coming from a "punk goof" as hitting a more honest tone than a robed messanger from Rome (not at all "poo-faced"). I listen to this album often and it feels good everytime I do.
  10. JilHIP-hopSucks
    Aug 8, 2006
    8
    gREAT aLBUM gREAT sONG but could of been better we will see if the next angels and airwaves album will be better
  11. NathanR
    Jul 24, 2007
    10
    this album tends to have a certain feel to it. I cant say what it is, as I can not think of what it is, but the guitars are really good, clear and well played, the druming is well observed and done, particuarly in the adventure. The bass is rather well played and tends to be played very well and relaxingly, as if the player is really feeling his way through the music. Tom Delonge's this album tends to have a certain feel to it. I cant say what it is, as I can not think of what it is, but the guitars are really good, clear and well played, the druming is well observed and done, particuarly in the adventure. The bass is rather well played and tends to be played very well and relaxingly, as if the player is really feeling his way through the music. Tom Delonge's singing is very good and his lyrical features are well written and sung. He doesnt put as much swearing and things to do with sex into his lyrics and has grown up a tremendous amount. I love this band and think it should be voted top marks.… Expand
  12. mattvocal
    Oct 27, 2006
    9
    Well, the album isn't great, but I do like it though. I remember when Tom kept saying 'This will be the best rock album in the past 20 years.' Yeah, I was thinking 'Well, he's working hard from what it sounds.'but honestly, it isn;t great. Good, but not great. The album seems to have lag of the same parts a little spread out over the songs. But I will say Well, the album isn't great, but I do like it though. I remember when Tom kept saying 'This will be the best rock album in the past 20 years.' Yeah, I was thinking 'Well, he's working hard from what it sounds.'but honestly, it isn;t great. Good, but not great. The album seems to have lag of the same parts a little spread out over the songs. But I will say this, 'Valkyrie Missile','Do It For Me Now','Distraction','It Hurts', and 'The War' are the best songs on the record. Actaully,'The War' is the only song that sounds like hard rock similar to 'Stay Together For The Kids' and 'Adam's Song'(If you ever noticed) But Yeah, I miss Blink 182. Yet again, I'll have to deal with AvA.… Expand
  13. wisnusXe
    Oct 28, 2006
    10
    my fav album.... we don't need to whisper... my fav song : the adventure...
  14. TonyJ
    May 23, 2006
    10
    Very good. Way better than blink 182.
  15. BrianF
    May 24, 2006
    10
    Excellent from start to finish. The best CD I've bought in a long time (I buy a lot)
  16. JoeMomma
    May 24, 2006
    8
    musicOMH.com put it best. I haven't heard any other band play U2 songs this well. It isn't original but it is good. You can't help but get sucked in by Tom's vocals.
  17. BillK.
    May 24, 2006
    10
    More proof that critics are pretentious idiots that should be ignored. This album is amazing. Its like a more lush taste of Blink I can see the reviewer that said it had U2 influence, but I don't think that is a bad thing here. This CD will absolutely blow you away. GREAT.
  18. TomL
    May 25, 2006
    10
    Well to be perfectly honest...it's one of the best things I'veheard in ages...really, they're on my top favourite bands list now...I think its...brilliant!
  19. christieg
    May 25, 2006
    10
    this is an amzing album. nothing short of godly. tom delonges voice sounds amazing.
  20. jt
    May 25, 2006
    10
    unreal!
  21. StephanieH
    May 26, 2006
    8
    I agree that this is the best new CD I've bought in a long time. It does aim a bit high and since theres not a lot of variety you will either love it or hate it. If you don't like the single, "Adventure", or Blink's final album, stay away. The lyrics are well written and complex- I couldn't decide if they were about nuclear fallout of a breakup (turns out both and I agree that this is the best new CD I've bought in a long time. It does aim a bit high and since theres not a lot of variety you will either love it or hate it. If you don't like the single, "Adventure", or Blink's final album, stay away. The lyrics are well written and complex- I couldn't decide if they were about nuclear fallout of a breakup (turns out both and more)! Overall AAA's debut was refreshing- before the album was over I already wanted to hear it again… Expand
  22. bobroberts
    May 26, 2006
    10
    this cd rocks my socks off lierally
  23. DavidN
    May 29, 2006
    10
    i dont see anything wrong with the album.. ok i admit it its not an actual music revolution but it does sound good so dont bag it out. Its like the best music ive ever heard in ages.
  24. ChrisW
    Jun 18, 2006
    10
    I really don't like Blink 182, but I love this CD! The first time I heard it I didn't even know that this was the guy from Blink 182. The flow of the songs is perfect and although it sounds like an early U2 at times, they stay far away enough from that to be considered riping it. I hope that we get to hear more from Angels & Airwaves and less from Blink 182.
  25. ChrisA
    Jun 4, 2006
    8
    When i first listened to this CD it wasnt as good as I thought it would be. But once i listened to the CD more and more it kinda grew on me. Realising it's very different to any of his previous work and songs like The Adventure and Valkyrie Missile proves that he can still produce good music At times it does take a while for the song to get going and wish Tom or any of the other When i first listened to this CD it wasnt as good as I thought it would be. But once i listened to the CD more and more it kinda grew on me. Realising it's very different to any of his previous work and songs like The Adventure and Valkyrie Missile proves that he can still produce good music At times it does take a while for the song to get going and wish Tom or any of the other guitarists would experiment more on the guitar i.e. solos, but overall a very good album.… Expand
  26. MichealS
    Jun 5, 2006
    10
    Very good album definately grabs your heart the first time you here it and anyone who thinks otherwise has no variety in music.
  27. JonS
    Jun 5, 2006
    10
    1 word 'Brilliant!'
  28. ValkyrieMissile
    Jun 9, 2006
    10
    I can understand if people dont like the music, thats fine. But keep you're shitty opinions to yourself. It's not entirely easy to do what Tom does, it's a great effort by him, and it sounds amazing. You need an open mind, a good set of headphones and you're set. To keep it simple, AVA is the shit.
  29. umbertoe
    Jul 9, 2006
    9
    yes, this album is an amalgamation of the styles of the Cure, Peter Gabriel, and U2...and yes, it is full of layers of effects and mondoproduction. but, it is very moving and inspirational if you can let go of yourself for a bit and let the music take you to new heights. the progressive movement of the music seems to be built for elevating the listener. and, it is up to the listener to yes, this album is an amalgamation of the styles of the Cure, Peter Gabriel, and U2...and yes, it is full of layers of effects and mondoproduction. but, it is very moving and inspirational if you can let go of yourself for a bit and let the music take you to new heights. the progressive movement of the music seems to be built for elevating the listener. and, it is up to the listener to allow themselves to love it...not be cross with it as to feel some sense of worth as an individual for putting it under your feet with the rest of the dirt. but, one might have recognized that in the lyrics had one really given their ear. I really enjoyed it...not sure about its epicness in relation to the rest of rock, and rock recording echelon....but, I think it is as cohesive and listenable and inspiring as most anything i've heard in twenty years.… Expand
  30. AmarganthA
    Aug 10, 2006
    10
    The best ambiental rock album ever... lol, U2 can pack bags.... Hell, the music is not a bit like the U2 shit, yet still they compare... Well, if you must, A&A are gods. the best album this year... Great music, great singing... This is going to be the best band ever, trust me... just wait... Angels & Airwaves, thank God you brought life into music...
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53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Blender
    40
    The resulting batch of songs... just pad out the duller bits of blink, then add walls of mid-'80s-era U2 guitar chimes. [Jun 2006, p.136]
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    If only DeLonge's nasal vocals were more suited to the Robert Smith romanticism of tracks like "It Hurts." [26 May 2006, p.107]
  3. Billboard
    50
    Many of Angel's midtempo tracks, while well-intentioned, fail to reach the lofty heights to which they aspire.
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