Critical reception to "Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace" was mostly positive, with praise to the sonic variety and songwriting, though some reviewers found the record inconsistent and uninspired. The album topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Austria, and had three successful singles, "The Pretender", "Long Road to Ruin" and "Let It Die". "Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace" was nominated for five Grammy Awards, winning Best Rock Album, and was also awarded the Brit Award of Best International Album.