...If not quite as bold as its title implies, There Is Nothing Left to Lose nonetheless marks a departure, with greater emphasis on melody and actual singing. Once blessed with a vocal range that consisted of two tones — conversational and catastrophic — Grohl adopts a jazzy cadence on “Stacked Actors” and a hint of a twang on “Ain’t It the Life.” He sounds star-struck on “Aurora” and smitten on “Headwires.” He comes closest to touching the hem of Iris’ frock on the sappy “M.I.A.,” singing, “Getting lost in you again is better than being found.” But on “Learn to Fly,” the big guitars and arching melody crush all quibbles. Some grunge romantics may even hear it as a touching little hymn to his splintered former band. It’s that rare achievement: a guilt-free power ballad. Come back, Evan, all is forgiven."

- Rolling Stone