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Echo

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers · 1999

62 min · 15 tracks · Southern rock · heartland rock

A reflective blend of heartland rock and Southern melodies, exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience.

Echo is an album by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, released in 1999. A reflective blend of heartland rock and Southern melodies, exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience. 'Echo' received mixed to positive reviews upon release but has gained appreciation over time for its lyrical depth and mature themes. It peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Petty's enduring appeal even as the music landscape shifted towards pop and hip-hop dominance in the late 90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Echo sound like?

A reflective blend of heartland rock and Southern melodies, exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience. Rooted in Southern rock and heartland rock.

What makes Echo by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers notable?

'Echo' received mixed to positive reviews upon release but has gained appreciation over time for its lyrical depth and mature themes. It peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Petty's enduring appeal even as the music landscape shifted towards pop and hip-hop dominance in the late 90s. Released in 1999, 'Echo' is Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' tenth studio album and their first following a three-year hiatus after the commercially successful 'Songs and Music from the Motion Picture She's the One'. At this point in Petty's career, he was embracing a more introspective songwriting style, revealing deeper emotional layers while still retaining his signature rock sound.

How many songs are on Echo?

Echo has 15 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·62:05

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Room at the Top Standout 5:01
  • 2 Counting on You 4:05
  • 3 Free Girl Now Standout 3:30
  • 4 Lonesome Sundown 4:32
  • 5 Swingin’ 5:30
  • 6 Accused of Love 2:45
  • 7 Echo Standout 6:36
  • 8 Won’t Last Long 4:22
  • 9 Billy the Kid 4:08
  • 10 I Don’t Wanna Fight 2:47
  • 11 This One’s for Me 2:42
  • 12 No More 3:15
  • 13 About to Give Out 3:12
  • 14 Rhino Skin 3:57
  • 15 One More Day, One More Night 5:37

Release Date

April 1, 1999

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

62 min 5 sec