Echoes of Silence

Released: December 21, 2011

Genre: R&B, Alternative R&B

Label: XO

Length: 45:47

Echoes of Silence is the third mixtape by The Weeknd, released on December 21, 2011 as the final installment of his Trilogy series. The project further refines his signature dark, atmospheric R&B sound, blending melancholic lyrics with haunting production. Opening with a striking cover of Michael Jackson’s Dirty Diana, the mixtape explores themes of heartbreak, detachment, and self-destruction. With standout tracks like Montreal, Outside, and Echoes of Silence, the project cements The Weeknd’s reputation for pushing the boundaries of contemporary R&B while maintaining an air of mystery and raw emotion.