 It also marks the second time the band worked with producer Gil Norton, whom frontman Dave Grohl brought to fully explore the potential of his compositions and have a record that sounded different from their previous work.Grohl tried to focus on songs with messages that resonated with his audience, writing reflective lyrics which drew inspiration from the birth of his daughter.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.