Minutes To Midnight Review

Release Date: May 15, 2007
Label: Warner Brothers
Genres: Rock, Nu-Metal
Number Of Tracks: 11
Linkin Park explores its sentimental side with mixed results on its latest record Minutes To Midnight.

Sound:	7.3
Lyrics:	7.8
Impression:	7.3
Overall rating:	7.4
Reviewer rating:	7.5
Users rating:	7.3
Votes:	806

overall: 7.7

Featured review by: UG Team, on may 16, 2007

Sound: Linkin Park has gone in a very interesting direction -- a mellower one -- on its latest record Minutes To Midnight, and the album tends to feel a bit too radio-friendly at times because of it. This is not to say the band set out to make an album of pop-rock songs, but there is not a lot new that is brought to the table this time around. While frontman Chester Bennington has never sounded better vocally, the ballads that do the most justice to his voice also slow the momentum down a bit too much on the highly anticipated record.

At the CD’s opening, there is a slowly building synthesized intro called “Wake” that quietly (you can hardly hear it for the first half) creates a mood. When the intro cuts off and leads into the first vocal song, “Given Up,” it doesn’t quite explode with enough energy or originality. There is some interesting percussion at the start of “Given Up,” in which the band seems to mix a basic hand clap with reindeer bells. The guitars are used minimally in the verses, with the bass, drums, and vocals taking over. Not much seems to happen throughout most of it, until there is a breakdown about halfway through, injecting a much-needed dose of metal into it.

“Bleed It Out” is the first track on the CD that introduces Mike Shinoda’s rapping into the mix, and it thankfully livens things up a bit. There aren’t a lot of changes in the musical format along the way and it almost has a party-like vibe, but the energy behind the performances on “Bleed It Out” makes it a worthwhile listen. Because there are so many ballads on Minutes To Midnight, just hearing Shinoda rap breaks things up a bit.

It does feel like a more sensitive side of Linkin Park is being explored, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with taking a different turn. But a slower-tempo track like “Leave Out All The Rest” still is in desperate need of a big dose of passion. It has almost a generic feel and the band is capable of much more. “Shadow Of The Day” is a ballad that suffers from the same problem, and it slows down all the progress that was made on the track right before it (“Bleed It Out”). “Shadow” does include some very cool synth effects underneath, but the track could still use a bit more. // 7

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are definitely one of the strongest points on the new CD. As usual, Mike Shinoda’s rapped lyrics are clever and stand out on their own. In “Bleed It Out” Shinoda raps, “With a shovel up out to reach somewhere; Yeah, someone pour it in; Make it a dirt dance floor again; Say your prayers and stomp it out.” Some listeners might not call it poetry, but Shinoda still makes things a bit more interesting.

There is a lot of inner turmoil and relationship talk found in the lyrics as well, and it’s probably safe to assume it’s coming from personal experience (Bennington went through a divorce since Linkin Park’s last album was released). In “Shadow Of The Day” he sings, “I close both locks below the window; I close both blinds and turn away; Sometimes solutions aren't so simple; Sometimes goodbye's the only way.” Even with a familiar topic like heartache, the band does do a pretty good job at not making it sound too cliche. Just the fact that it might have autobiographic meaning does make it an intriguing listen. // 9

Impression: Minutes To Midnight does feature a few solid songs like “What I’ve Done,” “In Pieces,” and “Bleed It Out” that drive home the point why the band has made such a name for itself. There will also still be many fans of past albums who can adjust to the band’s latest sound and embrace the ballad-heavy album. If given the opportunity to the listen to the album enough times, it’s possible that some of the lackluster songs might grow on you.

More than likely the restrained sound heard on Minutes To Midnight will probably draw a wide range of opinions from fans of previous albums. While growth is always encouraged as a musician, it’s hard to say if Linkin Park has moved forward with this album. There is nothing wrong with ballads, but those tracks never seem that original. Bennington uses a softer, sweeter style of vocal and it actually sounds great. Hopefully the songwriting can catch up with the musicianship by the time the next release rolls around. // 7

overall: 3.3

Reviewed by: eetfuk58, on november 19, 2007

Sound: Linkin Park used to have such a unique sound featuring a flawless blend of samples and piano with the standard heavy guitars of the genre. Minutes to Midnight doesn't have any of the intesity or heavieness of Meteora of Hybrid Theory. The album sounds extremely weak and generally unimpressive. The guitar sound is the first problem I had with the album. Instead of Brads normal PRS guitar and Marshall and Mesa amp blend he has reverted to vintage instruments and amps. His choice of vintage tube amps and strats would be perfect for a blues band, not a Nu Metal band like Linkin Park. Joseph Hann seems to have played a much smaller role in the album as well. The signature samples and dj scratching are hardly heard in any songs. The vocals have changed drastically as well. Mike sings and raps much less on the album than past albums although the sings "Hands Held High" by himself. The dual scream/rap vocals of past albums has been completely eradicated off of this album. The sound of this album is a major let down. Linkin Park lost almost all of their signature sound which make me ask the question "why buy the album if it doesn't even sound like Linkin Park at all?" // 2

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are not what you might expect. They are much more political on Minutes to Midnight than past albums. "Hands Held High" is definitely the stand out political track on the album, it seems like a rant on the Bush administration and the war on Iraq. The first single "What I've Done" is a track that points out humanities ill effects on the environment. While I have no problems with the lyrics they aren't up to par with lyrics on their other albums. There isn't as much depth, angst, or meaning in the lyrics which is a real bummer. // 4

Impression: Linkin Park has long been a favorite band of mine. I love the mix of samples, heavy guitar, bass, and the occasional piano that Linkin Park so flawlessly mixes together. This album fell short is so many ways, the main reason was that Linkin Park not only changed style, it seems like they lost their identity. The music on the album is decent but lacky the intensity and originality of past albums. The slow ballads on the album would be the only highpoint of the album as the heavier tracks sound weak and uninspired. I honestly can't recommend this album or completely deter you from buying, I would recommend checking out this album any way you can and make up your own mind about it. You may love the new direction of Linkin Park, but I feel like I lost one of my favorite bands. // 4

overall: 9.7

Reviewed by: BigDyl, on may 16, 2007

Sound: The sound of the album is almost a complete change from their previous works, but that doesn't mean that it is bad. I grew up listening to Linkin Park and it is safe to say that I was slightly disappointed atthe change. I expect the heavier sound reflective of Hybrid Theory or more over Meteora. But as I listened, I came to realise that this sound may be different, but it is by no means worse. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are still Linkin Park through and through, and Chester's vocals are amazing! The lyrics fit the sound almost to a tee and show elements of the fun side of Linkin Park, and also the serious side. Well done guys. I wish I could write like you. // 9

Impression: Just as the band has been saying in the weeks leading up o it's release, 'Minutes To Midnight' is definately a different album altogether. One major element that stood out for me is the evolution the band has undertaken. There is less anger in this album and a lot more meaning, with songs like Hands Held High and Shadow Of The Day causing you to stop and think about yourself. The earlier tracks of the CD I found more appealing but this album can definately cater for whatever mood your in, be it sad, confused or angry. Even with the option of downloading the entire album prior to it's release here in Australia, I still chose to wait and purchase the album from my local music store, and I will definately not hesitate to buy it again in the event of losing it. I've even gone so far as to backing it up onto my computer so I don't scratch the CD from overplaying. I haven't stopped listening since I bought it. Great job again guys. When you comin Down Under? // 10

overall: 8.3

Reviewed by: feenuxopia, on may 16, 2007

Sound: Linkin Park, famous for their rock/rap combination, came this year with a new album, called Minutes To Midnight. Though it hasn't been released officially, it has already been leaked on the internet. Minutes to Midnight will be the first Linkin Park album, on which they curse. The rock/rap feeling is totally gone. On some of the numbers you will only hear Chester Bennington sing and on other songs you will only hear Mike Shinoda. They used different styles and mixed them together, which came to an unique sound. It will still be Linkin Park, but a little bit different. For example: they have a number, called No More Sorrow, which contains punk and heavy metal, because of an EBow effect. There is only one number, which is similar to their earlier albums. Given Up. // 8

Lyrics and Singing: On this album, we hear Mike Shinoda sing. Which he usually never does. The lyrics are great and Mike Shinoda gave the following comment on the fact, that the album leaked: "It couldn't be more exciting to give you all new music, especially after all the hard work we put into it. This album was almost a year and a half of experiments, mistakes, inspiration, and careful craftsmanship. We put everything we had into these songs, and want you to hear every second of it. I can't wait for you to absorb all the levels of meaning in the songs, and the layers of music, eventually forming your own ideas about what the songs mean to you. At the same time, a leak leaves out some very important parts of this piece of work. We put months of creative energy into the ART of the record, in the booklet, special edition, and big book... almost as long as it took to record hybrid theory (sic). The album has amazing photos, lyrics, and notes about how the songs came together, it's the visual half of the record. On the other hand, the super-special-edition book is packed with exclusive images, stories of the making of the songs, gorgeous art, the CD and a DVD that tells the story, showing the actual moments of inspiration caught on camera. For me, it's almost hard to imagine anyone really experiencing this album without that part of it. Even the song sequence alone is very important. It's WAY different to hear the songs in a random order than to listen to this record from beginning to end. At the very least, if you've already downloaded the songs, do us a huge favor and listen to them in the right order, it'll be way more rewarding." // 8

Impression: In my opinion, this album is great. Though many people have criticized about the album, I love it. One of the numbers in particular. "Shadow Of The Day". It is a great song, which is a bit like U2. I also like "Given Up", because this is in their original style and the lyrics are great. A bit unrealistic, is the extreme long screaming of Chester Bennington, he screams like for 20 seconds. A little bit too long I think. However, though the album is about a year too late, I am really satisfied with it. I downloaded it, which I know is wrong, but after hearing it, I will certainly buy it, as soon as it gets in stores. // 9

Reviewed by: unregistered, on may 16, 2007

Sound: The sound is not what you have come to expect from Linkin Park. There is a lot less heavy guitars, rap lyrics, and screaming. I actually think that most of the sound comes completely from drums and keyboards. One of the songs is compltely raping with drums as a backbeat. The overall tone is very mellow compared to their previous records. // 6

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics on this CD seemed very simple. For spending as much time as they claimed on writing I expected something much better. They also seemed very predictable, on the song Givin Up there is just so many commonly used rock lyric lines, such as "I'm suffocating", or "I'm my own worst enemy." While I am fine with the occasional swear words used in lyrics it seemed that in some parts they threw it in just so that they could say the F-word one more time. // 5

Impression: The album is extremely different from all of their previous releases. It feels as if they have lost the edge to their music, and they have become so mainstreamed. There is only about four songs on this album that I would want to listen to again. With so much hype this album was a huge dissapointment, I bought it expecting it to be more rock and less of the rap that they had previously used, but soon found that there was very little rock to be found. If this was lost I probably wouldn't care, I've only owned the CD for a day and am already regretting wasting ten bucks. // 5

overall: 1

Reviewed by: ShatterSpirit, on january 16, 2008

Sound: Linkin Park has finally released a new album. Usually, when bands progress, they get even better than before. However, this is not the case with Linkin Park's new failure "Minutes To Midnight." Every song on this album has an incredibly predictable structure. Verse, chorus, verse, chorus, chorus, chorus, slow part (instrumental), and then even more of the chorus. Now, this wouldn't neccessarily be bad, if the chorus was interesting. Songs such as "Bleed it Out" are borderline torcherous. The instrumentals themselves have suffered as well. One song opens with the most drawn out, dul guitar riff. The guitar alternates between two notes, somewhat slowly, and the other instruments come in slowly as well. I see what sound or feel they were going for, an epic build up of sorts. But, all they managed to produce was a bland, tedious track in this case. The entire album feels like this, bland. // 1

Lyrics and Singing: Ah, the lyrics. I could go on for days of how dreadfully awful these lyrics are. They actually sound like something a preteen cutter would write. They are very, very typical words and rhymes, and overused themes. The singer himself though, does a great job. Sounding like he always had, which in a way is bad, and in a way is good. The terrible lyrics fit the terrible music. // 1

Impression: This album really disappointed me. I was hoping for at least one or two good tracks off of it, but that didn't come anywhere close to happening. Instead, we're fed what can only be described as regurgitated pop/emo garbage. If it were stolen or lost, I would feel sorry for the person stealing it. // 1

overall: 7.7

Reviewed by: alaub1491, on may 16, 2007

Sound: Varying there style greatly on this alubm, Linkin Park, working with Rick Rubin, have produced an extremely sonic, if not slightly overproduced album. Althought the album has very high quality instrument sounds that were obviously created with care and time, the departure from their traditional rap metal/rap rock style left the listener waiting for more at the end of the album. The album did not feel very complete and with the sonic change, the band completely lost any agression they may have had when writing this album or any previous albums. Not all was bad about the album though. The sonic change did show that Linkin Park can break through the generic rap metal sound that they were accustomed to and create something entirely new. Chester Bennington's vocals on this album were clearly some of the best he has ever done ranging from high pitched screams, to low unearthly rumbles, to rasping breathy vocals, to smooth pop singing. Mike Shinoda, although not appearing much on the album, did manage to produce several fantastic and rhythmic rap verses most especially noted in the song Hands Held High where the sonic difference between the music and the vocals created a contrast like no other on the album. More so Shinoda should be credited for his producing skills, creating fantastic sounds and ideas and mixing it all together to create something never heard before. Overall the album has a good sound but can get repetitive and has lost it's agression with the musical style change. // 8

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics in this album ranged from incredible to disgustingly simple. Although the single What I've Done has great rythm and a very driving chorus, the lyrics are very baisic and have no real meaning. Several of the songs were very repetitive in there lyrics that seemed almost as if they were written in a hurry or with very little care. On the contrary songs like Valentines Day and Hands Held High really capture the listeners attention with interesting lyrics. The singign on the album was fantastic and clearly some of the best done in the modern era by a male vocalist. Chester clearly worked on exploring different styles of singing and has greatly improved his range of vocals and styles since Hybrid Theory and Meteora. Mike Shinoda went for an entirely different feel with his rap verses on this album and even went so far as to sing an entire song. Although the lyrics can at some times be much to be desired, the vocal ability of Mike and Chester overpower their lyrical boundries and create a solid vocal effort worth listening to. // 7

Impression: Although sonically differnt from their other albums, Minutes to Midnight can be seen as the culmination of Linkin Park's efforts combining intense song writing skills with their tradition rap metal style and twisting it in a whole new way to create something beautiful but with many flaws. Although this album is supposed to be their best, it can almost be seen as a beggining to a whole new Linkin Park because although the album was good, in this new style it could definitely get better. Some highlights from the album would be No More Sorrows, Hands Held High, What I've Done, and In Between. Linkin Park shows that they too can handle a severe style change and still pull it off with flair and style that clearly will lead to more new and better albums. Although many will not like the new album because of its sonic change, the listener has to listen to the album from an unbaised standpoint to see exactly what Linkin Park was trying for. This album although different, still exemplifies the heart of Linkin Park and is clearly one of the best releases of the year. // 8

overall: 4.7

Reviewed by: Karkusman, on february 04, 2008

Sound: Linkin Park have established themselves as a typical nu-metal band, proved by there previous two albums Hybrid Theory and Meteora (not including reanimation or live in Texas). However there is a great change in there latest album Minutes To Midnight, where instead of there previous vibe have changed into a mellow, melodic sludge. Some of the song like the opening one "Given Up" still contain the old style metal that Linkin Park are good at but most of the other songs have gone to sappy for the old fans taste. // 4

Lyrics and Singing: Lyrically speaking Linkin Park have again, like there sound, mellowed out, maybe a little too much. Again like my previous example "Given Up" there is still some of the hardcore vibe that Linkin Park possessed before. But then the at the other end of the scale "Shadow Of The Day" just turns into a boring, depressing drone of noise. For some people this maybe a better Linkin Park than before, but otherwise I wouldn’t be too impressed. // 6

Impression: After listening to the album countless times to see whether it would sound any better I eventually gave up, like I am sure so many other fans have done. Even though some of the songs still have Linkin Park's old, and true self the rest of the album is big disappointment. However I can say if you’ve heard one song that you like you may like the rest of the album, but if you didn’t like it then don’t ask for this album for your birthday (or at all). I think it's fair to say, Linkin Park, you've gained some new fans but lost a lot of old ones. // 4

overall: 5.7

Reviewed by: aenimafist, on january 12, 2008

Sound: In all honesty the sound was okay. There was no reason to complain about the sound. Chester and Mike sounded good on the vocals and everything else sounded good. I just didn't like the material itself. I wasn't into the soft rock and What I've Done just isn't that good of a song. The other two albums were dynamite though. The guitarist, um, Phoenix, is that it? He needs to play more solo-y stuff instead of relying on drop Db to get by. // 4

Lyrics and Singing: I was so engulfed in how much I didn't like the music I wasn't paying much attention to the lyrics. Let me read them real quick, okay. The words were okay, really. I am shocked however that they made swearing a part of the regime because that will only cause them to lose sales. The vocals were actually better than the music itself. This album may have worked better 100% accoustic. // 9

Impression: I'm sorry Rick Rubin. You're one of the best, but here you kind of failed. Good luck with the next Slipknot though. I think this was a waste of my money. If you haven't already bought the other two Linkins, get them first. If you don't like them, then get this one. If you do like them, leave this on alone. This album didn't get very good reviews on AMG and I am afraid I agree with their rating overall. // 4

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: Tster, on december 10, 2007

Sound: If you're looking for the same stuff as Linkin Parks old stuff, you know, the whole rock/rap combo this album might not rock out for you. At first when I got this album I thought it was alright, nothing to special but the more I listened to it I noticed this album is still rocking hard. Their sound is totally different from their old stuff but not worst, it's still an awesome album you gotta appreicate for what it is. It's got some quite catchy stuff in there which is great to play guitar to or rock hard to. It's got quite a lot of softer toned music in there compared to their previous albums but, change is good. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: Chester's and Mike's voices are totally wickid! Chester has such an amazing voice and in this album he prooves he can sing and rock. Mike has a bit of a rapper voice which really does suit the music like in track 7 "Hands Held High" which puts the listiner in a whole new experience. Some of the lyrics has a political reflection on them which really adds to the whole new scene Linkin Park is in from this album. Every line has a point to it and it isn't just there cause it rhymes, awesome liyrics. // 10

Impression: An awesome, different album for Linkin Park. I like every track except the one or two which are just to soft and slow for me. Comparing it to their older stuff is pretty hard. If you want a bit heavier buy one of their older albums if you want a bit softer but still be able to rock get this. If you want both, get both. I love the whole new look Linkin Park has put itself into by releasing this which has some awesome tracks. I just hate how some of the tracks are just too slow for me. Inside the booklet you get a real brief comment on the song which tells you what it's about. I'd buy it again. Awesome album! // 9

overall: 8

Reviewed by: chrischeng, on may 17, 2007

Sound: How do you actually describe the sound of LP? I have been a fan since their debut in 2000 before MTV and Jay-Z and even then it was hard to describe what they sounded like. The truth is M2M (I'm abbreviating because who really wants to spell it out) sounds like Linkin Park, granted a different LP but LP none the less. I will agree with most the agressiveness is definately turned down a lot, except for the track "No More Sorrow", which is very metal. I will say this, LP has always been a very simple band musically, nothing they play is all that challenging it's the production and the mixing that make LP amazing. Chester IS without a doubt one of the best singer/songwriters of our generation and has taken his skill and perfected it, he sounds better than ever. The CD does have a very mainstream feeling, but is still good. It is not their best work, but is a small (very) step in a new direction. Fact is when you do something for 7 years one way it's hard to completely go in the other direction and expect Gold. // 7

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics on M2M have some champs and a couple stragglers. Again I will state that I am a HUGE Linkin Park fan and support them in all their endeavors, but there are parts on this CD where, if you are a fan or not, you cringe. In the breakdown in "No More Sorrow" Chester screams "theives and hypocrites" and you kind of say to yourself "that's all you could come up with after 14 months?" Another weak song lyrically is "Given Up", it seems like a song that might have been on a demo earlier in their career. Though the song "In Pieces" is a great song, it becomes a little predicable, but none the less it is a good song. Then there are songs like "Leave out all the rest" which is in my opinion flawless lyrically, it has a "Breaking the Habit", "Easier To Run" feel. Other great songs include "Shadow of the day", "Valentines Day", and as I mentioned before "In Pieces". The CD has songs you will keep on repeat and then there are a few (maybe 1 or 2 you will skip over). // 8

Impression: The best way I can sum up this CD would be if you saw Spiderman 3. If you did, do you remember the feeling you had when you walked out, because that's basically the same way you will feel after listening to this CD. Here is what I mean, M2M is a great CD but I don't think it was worth waiting 14 months, it did not live up to the hype. LP is still one of the greatest bands in a very long time and I still support them. I think this CD could have been more agressive, but my musical likings have changed a lot since Meteora. The best songs in my opinion are "Leave Out All The Rest", "No More Sorrow", and "Shadow Of The Day" (which is very U2-ish). I think everyone should definately give it a chance, after one run through I liked it and after 24 hours it is growing on me significantly. Many fans may not like it but for many it's hard to see a band in a different light. Finch did it with "Say hello to sunshine", Underoath did it with "Define The Great Line", and From First To Last did it with "Heroine". The fact is bands (good bands) know when it's time to move on and change it up. LP is doing that now and I think they did a good job. To compare this CD to their previous releases would be like tryin' to compare a car and a boat, their just two completely different things. I think once people see that, is when they will jump on the bandwagon that people who like the CD are on. // 9

overall: 1.3

Reviewed by: breakdownkid784, on october 16, 2009

Sound: Linkin Park lost their sound completely on this album. If you look at their past albums, they are nothing like this. Minutes to Midnight is nothing but cliche beats, chord progressions and lyrics. I bought the M2M DVD and they said on the movie that they wanted to change their sound because too many bands sounded like them. Now what band do you know that sounded like Linkin Park? Nobody. This album has no turntables sounds from Hahn at all, he is pretty much un heard from the whole time. Mike sings, which sucks, no rapping from him really. Except for Bleed It Out and Hands Held High, but even those raps don't sound like Mikes' rapping from Hybrid Theory or Meteora. Chester obviously didn't want to scream anymore on this album, he only sings. (with the exception of Given Up and Bleed It Out) Brad dropped his bad ass PRS/ Marshall set up and replaced it with vintage amps and stratocaster guitars. He lost his cool heavy distorted sound. What really makes me laugh though is that on the song Leave Out All The Rest, the only guitar work is Brad is playing a constant strummed octave D5 chord. Sad and pathetic, shows how much work and thought really went into this record. Robs' drumming has been replaced by synthetic, boring, repeated drum beats, most noteably heard on Shadow of the Day. All those soft ballads like Leave Out All The Rest, Shadow of the Day, In Pieces, Little Things Give You Away, Valentines Day, just destroy the band. It's what everyone likes, and it's all Linkin Park will start to put out. Everyone says the song What I've Done is great, its really not. Its just as bad as the rest of the songs. Read more about What I've Done in the lyrics review. The band tried pathetically to keep their old sound on here with a few songs like Given Up and No More Sorrow, but they still sound like any other rock song on the radio. They don't even come close to capturing Linkin Parks' true sound like the songs One Step Closer or Forgotten or Faint. The song that everyone is so hyped about, Bleed It Out, does exactly what the name implies, makes you bleed out your ears. Its the same beat and progression and sound through the whole thing, from the chorus to the post chorus. Its completely unimpressive. The album is just your standard chliche band making standard cliche pop music. There is no signature instruments being mixed together for that unique "Linkin Park" sound, its just like anything else now. // 1

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics, like i stated above, are totally cliche, like the rest of the album. These are lyrics that any pissed off little 14 year old emo kid could write after a bad day and arguing with his parents. They are so predictable and not creative at all. Given Up is a key song to show the lyrical thought put into the record. They think they are so cool because they can say the F word, woa bad ass. What I've Done has just an overworked theme as well as lyrics, how many songs do you know that are about he same idea as What I've Done? Ya. What pisses me off more about tht songs' lyrics are that it could be aimed at talking about "Global Warming" and going green. That crap annoys me to death. The most talented lyrics on this album would have to be The Little Things Give You Away. Hands Held High makes me laugh, the fact that now Linkin Park is trying to get political. That is sad. Their old lyrics were so much better, now they are into politics, one big change. // 2

Impression: This album is nothing like their old albums. Hybrid Theory and Meteora had their signature grungy, nu-metal, rap rock fusion sound. Minutes to Midnight sounds like, alternative pop rock. Yep thats it. I can actually categorize them now, i coudn't really do that before. Not too impressive, they sound like all of the rest of the depressed retards on the radio today. I think that is what Likin Park wanted all along, to get more air play and make more money by appealing to the general music masses. Now, I understand that bands mature, but this is not maturing, this is re defining the sound that made them famous in the first place! If Linkin Park played this crap from the beginging, they would be nothing today. They totally sold out. On the DVD they even said it themselves that they wanted to "re-define the band from every aspect" They didn't call it growing up, they called it "re-defining", a.k.a. selling out and changing for fans. Their producer, Rick Rubin, is to blame, I think, for all of this. He made them change everything. He changed where they recorded. He changed their writing process, which made their music ALOT different. He actually had a say in what songs and ideas passed and what he thought was old Linkin Park and not what he thought they wanted. I pray to god that he doesn't do their next album, but I don't think it matters. If you have heard the new single called New Divide, it sounds EXACTLY like What I've Done. They have gotten too comfortable with the new sound that is just making them more money. Sucks, one of Nu-Metals best band is gone, I really hope they realize the fans they lost and make a comeback, but I doubt it. // 1

Reviewed by: unregistered, on october 29, 2008

Sound: 4 years after Meteora Linkin Park has completely changed from the radio-friendly nu-metal style they were known for. Most songs on the album are played in drop D tuning, never used by LP before, even if there are still a few song in LP signature drop Db tuning. Every single member of the band has evolved: lead guitarist Brad Delson now play more complex parts and also put a few solos in the album, simple but tasty; drummer Rob Bourdon abandoned playing just simple rock patterns to move into something with more personality, from fast punk/metal tempos (given up, no more sorrow) to complex patterns (the little things give you away), bass player phoenix now doesn't always follow the guitar parts and does his best in wake, bleed it out, in betwen and given up. DJ Joe Hahn focused more on the sampling, where he did an eccellent work (shadow of the day, leave out all the rest, in pieces) while he used turntables in just a few songs. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: Vocalist Chester Bennington now sings most of the songs alone, while covocalist and MC Mike Shinoda raps only in two songs, Bleed It Out (which features the old LP vocal formula rap+singing) and Hands Held High, he also focused more on vocal harmonies and sings lead vocals on In Between. Lyrics skip from social and political issues to love, hate and fear. Both Shinoda and Bennington have significantly improved since Meteora. // 9

Impression: I think this record shows Linkin Park's true potential as a band. Not everybody will love this album but we know, after two similar albums change is needed. LP understood it and consequently moved in this direction If it was stolen I would definitely buy it again. Now we wait late 2009 for LP's forth studio album. Keep on rocking guys! // 9

overall: 9.7

Reviewed by: Pablo-man, on august 25, 2008

Sound: It seems to me that everyone is condenming these guys for changing thier style. Me, being new to the rock scene, couldn't care less. Their sound has definatly changed, but that's not all bad. The early Linkin Park stuff sounds angry, MtM sounds is a sad album with a couple of really fun songs. I love the sound of the keys and heavy palm mute in "Given Up", and "Bleed It Out" is the only song I'll rap to in public. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: As with all CD's (that I've ever heard, anyway), the lyrics start out amazing and seem to fall apart at the end. But in this CD, it is the very end. The last track is the only track I don't like. The rest are amazing. Bennington's voice is amazing. I wish I could go from amazing tenor to screaming like that. And I like hearing Shinoda every once in a while (I can only stand so much rap). // 9

Impression: I love how this CD bashes the government. In other Linkin Park songs, they mostly focus on lashing out at everyone and everything. In MtM, and particulary "Hands Held High", they seem to be giving a list of things they hate, instead of just expressing their hate. I wasn't impressed with "What I've Done". I think that it is the weakest song on the album and should never have recieved the hype it did. If this CD were stolen, I wouldn't replace it, but that's only because I already have it on my Ipod. // 10

overall: 8.3

Reviewed by: salamander121, on august 12, 2008

Sound: Link Park. From other albums they were seen as that nu-metal band that some people saw as a novelty. Well their sound has definetaly changed with this album. Minutes To Midnight breaks away from the past nu-metal and brings in something a bit more emo to some songs in this album. This can make it more radio friendly (such as the single What I've Done), not making it a bad thing, but a lot of people seem to hate their favourite band becoming radio friendly as it no longers becomes 'different'. Through it becoming more radio friendly it does allow them to broaden their listening audience which I think is a great idea as I think Linkin Park could well become one of the greatest bands ever. In the making of this album, their creativity really boomed. Infact, it boomed so much that they had to post-pone the release date 3 times before settling for May 15th, 2007. In Minutes To Midnight, Linkin Park keep their nu-metal sound but they add/remove some things, making it suitable for old fans and the new ones they would probably hope to achieve. In my opinion, as I'm a stubborn old fan (no not a type of man), I don't think this album has as many strong songs as their previous albums but the strong songs it has, they hit you hard. // 8

Lyrics and Singing: The singing from Chester Bennington, and rapping from Mike Shinoda, has been used very effectively in this album. I would say the lyrics are based on the current war in Iraq, and to do with the families that have to suffer each time their family member must go out and fight. Screaming out those songs to get their point across, while also singing more melodically in a sad kind of way, you really start to think about the war and what pain it inflicts on the families who have soldiers out there. Bennington has always had a knack for being able to scream at the top of his voice, to come down to a soft clean voice, making his singing very versatile. As for Shinoda, rapping can be a hard thing to implement into rock but he manages to succeed in doing so. rapping in rock songs in what really keeps the beat going, like in "Bleed It Out" it really gets you nodding to the beat. As for songs like "Hands Held High" the words and way he executes it, once again really gets you thinking. // 10

Impression: The best songs in my opinion would have to be "Given Up" because of Benningtons scorching singing and "Hands Held High" because it's a master of political songs. Overall I wouldn't say it's their best album, probably ranking 2nd underneath the likes of Meteora or Hybrid Theory. But I wouldn't put it off that quickly as it's a brave move to do something so different and to recieve such a reception, it shows that Linkin Park have still got what it takes to become one of the greatest bands on Earth. // 7

Reviewed by: unregistered, on july 30, 2008

Sound: Linkin Park's great album has been a hit to today's generation. The hard rock is a blow out which attracts many people to the band. And the band has added a touch of rap with their songs, however holding back on this album. The band's originality says something about them. They cut down the rap because too many of todays bands have followed, or copied, them. The sound has been wared out. So with this new album at hand, it is a big new sound that is used for the better. Songs such as, bleed it out, use the rap but other songs on the album, or shall we say most, do not use rap. Mike, sings and plays guitar and hangs close with the band still. Chester Pennington sings a little sing songy in some songs but it still sounds great or else it wouldn't have gotten the hype it did. After seeing them at their anual Projekt Revolution, their live performance shows that they are both capable of sounding great in and out of the studio. Which always is a good key to a band's success. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: The Lyrics and messages pulled from the songs are not as particularly new to the band, the song, The Little Things Give Yu Away, is about New Orleans, but the rest is all the same old message. Many songs of hate, rage and envy come from the band but also, apology, which is their strongest message. Mike and Chester do a great job this album talking about pushing away the bad and pulling in the good. So although this one album does not have a certain story, all the albums together do. // 7

Impression: The overall impression of the album is solid, one word. Or in search for a better word, consistent. Every song and every moment of this albums presence is an amazing assortment of instrumentation and vocal geniuses. The bands clever progressions and unique style is a wonder to us all. Linkin Park does and will change the history of music, one of many bands in which have such a big influences on both types of music as far apart as they are, Rap and Rock. Each key factor in both genres are here, in this band and album. Every person who knows Linkin Park is fond of them, and most love them. Few artist today can match this band. Haunting. No band recently has pulled off so many diverse crowds like this band does. Bravo to them and all fans who make Linkin Park so big. // 10

overall: 7.7

Reviewed by: Caleb Weyant, on june 17, 2008

Sound: Before I got the album I listened to Bleed It Out, Shadow Of The Day, and What I've Done on MTV and VH1. My ipmression of those tracks was that Shadow of the day was only going to be the only soft song on the album besides like 2 others but I was wrong. When I first started listening to the album I listened to all the songs I didn't know. I was surprised. For Linkin Park there wasn't too much screaming. That threw me of guard. My impression that I told my brother was that It sounded like U2 not LP. I liked the new sound in some of the songs like Hands Held High, Shadow Of The Day, Leave Out All The Rest, and Valentines Day. Overall the sound was good but they should go back to their old stytle of music. Their old style was shown in the tracks Bleed It Out, No More Sorrow, and Given Up. // 7

Lyrics and Singing: I was surprised at the unesesary swearing in the music. I didn't like it at all. But they nshould have still had Mike and Chester both should still sing together in the songs like theyt did in the song Hit the Floor from Metoera and Lying from you. I think the vocals fit in with the music perfectly though even though I didn't like too much of the music. Mike could've done a lot more rapping in my opinion. // 8

Impression: The songs that I like most where Given Up, Leave Out All The Rest, Bleed It Out, What I've Done, Hands Held High, and my favorite song on the album was No More Sorrow. I love the songs thatnI listed but the sound needs to tgo back to tye old way. I would not get the album again. // 8

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: Oldreich87, on june 16, 2008

Sound: Minutes to midnight rules! I have the songs off of it always stuck in my head. I really like how Linkin Park combined rap and rock together in this album like the song Bleed It Out for example. Minutes To Midnight showed a very good example of awesome Nu metal music. The creation of this album was very well done and I would really recommend for anyone to hear this CD! // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics of this album were explicit but very good. On the CD cover it said that the lyrics were explicit but in my opinion I don't think that they are the most explicit of all lyrics. I am very amazed by Linkin Park's lyrics because they fit the songs well and are done so well. My conclusion is that the lyrics of Minutes To Midnight were written with a lot of skill but at some points they are a little unfit. // 8

Impression: In my opinion, I think that this album is the most unique album that Linkin park has created. The songs from this album that I find most impressive are Shadow of The Day, What I've Done, and No More Sorrow. I have nothing bad to say about Minutes To Midnight, I loved every bit of it. If it was stolen or lost then I would definetely buy it again. Way to go Linkin Park for making such a great album. // 10

overall: 9

Reviewed by: Raffi M, on june 09, 2008

Sound: Ok Minutes to Midnight sees LP branch of into a new sound that is very different from their classic Nu-Metal sound which they had in the early 2000's. This sees them go into a softer alternative rock sound. Well I’ll start off by saying that nearly every song on this album is a ballad with some exceptions like Given Up and No More Sorrow. I did not find this disappointing as I thought it was a time for change in Linkin Parks sound because their music was getting repetitive. In this record Chester and Mike both use different vocal techniques with Mike rapping less and actually singing on In Between. Brad (the guitarist) does to solos, one that is pretty fast (In Pieces) and one slow (the Little things give you away he also does a weird(but good riff) in Bleed It Out. Mr Hahn also does a lot less scratching of the turntables. Overall this is a really good sound and very soothing in some songs. I like it a lot (I think every song is good) but am kind of disappointed in the lack of rapping in Mikes part. // 8

Lyrics and Singing: Lyrics have taken a change from their previous work as the band has matured and experienced a lot more in their lives (anyway a couple of 30 year olds singing about teen angst and sadness would sound weird right? e.g. Fred Durst). Chester has gone through a divorce and remarried so some of his lyrics revolve around that aspect. Mike in Hands Held High Raps about the war in Iraq and George Bush showing strong political views and Chester sings about Hurricane Katrina since he had visited there and seen the devastation it had caused. Mainly the lyrics deal with pain and anger and political issues. Chester uses a much softer voice in this album in some songs (Little things give you away, Valentines day) but in others shouts his head off (Given up, No More Sorrow) and even includes a 19 second long scream in Given Up. I think the lyrics were very meaningful and powerful but I think they could have used a bit of work at some places like Bleed It Out since I find it kind of lacking in Chester's Part. // 9

Impression: Overall I find M2M to be some of the bands best work. I was disappointed in some aspects like Mike's lack of rapping and Mr Hahn's lack of visibility musically but they are minimal in the overall sound and feel of this album. Some of the best songs are Bleed It Out, No More Sorrow, Given Up and Valentines Day. This was one of the highlights in 2007 as I saw it as a lacking year with it being dominated by Pop Rock and Pop Punk bands which were bad. In the subject of individual band member work, the band has stepped up with Rob Bourdon the drummer and Brad Delson both stepping up and giving the fans something fresh and new and Mike Shinoda doing some very good rhythm guitar work. Chester shows us his softer side while Phoenix (the bassist) does some really cool bass work (Given Up, What I’ve Done). If I lost this CD I would definitely buy it again as it is some of the bands best work. I really enjoyed every song in this album (even though some songs took some time to get used to). I would recommend this album to anyone who could handle a change in sound for LP and who likes a more soft sound for them. // 10

overall: 7.7

Reviewed by: AEnima18, on april 16, 2008

Sound: 'Minutes To Midnight' is the third studio album by one of the biggest metal bands of the late 90s and early 21st century, Linkin Park. After the success of previous efforts 'Hybrid Theory' and 'Meteora' (despite mediocore reviews in the music press), the band decided to take a fresh approach to their music. With the nu metal scene that supported them now dead, they hired acclaimed producer Rick Rubin (Slayer, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Audioslave, Slipknot), to work on a record with a fresh approach. 'Minutes To Midnight' steps away from heavy, chord-based and rap and moves toward a more melodic and progressive direction. Many fans of the first two full-length albums have expressed disapointment at the changes, this reviewer included. However, when this album is given a good amount of listening time, the new Linkin Park shows itself as a taste worth acquiring. The record opens with 'Wake', a short instrumental which builds into a landscape of warm sounds. This leads on through to industrial punk rocker 'Given Up', which is one of two tracks on the album that resembles the old Linkin Park, along with 'No More Sorrow'. Fans of older material will enjoy these tracks for their heavy riffs and breakdowns (although no rap is included), but it is within the melodic tracks that the most interesting features can be seen. The first single 'What I've Done' contains a memorable, sing-along chorus and U2-style guitar work. This reviewer's favourite tracks are 'Shadow of the Day' a soft, sample-based ballad, and 'Hands Held High', which is composed of meldodic guitar underneath two of Mike Shinoda's most powerful verses ever. The members of the band have clearly grown as musicians. Brad Delson's guitar parts are now more progressive and complex, Joe Hahn creates layered soundscapes which add mood, and Shinoda even shows off his singing voice on 'In Between'. They are showing signs of maturity whilst still capturing the elements that made people stop and listen to them. // 8

Lyrics and Singing: Lyrically, the band has always made a connection with fans, with both Mike Shinoda and Chester Bennington making use of highly personal subject matter. This album is not much different in many tracks, although obviously Bennington gets a lot more time than Shinoda, as opposed to previous albums. Lyrics tend to deal with anger, love, frustration, regret and isolation. However, there are some songs with variations on the normal Linkin Park lyrics. One of these is 'No More Sorrow', which leans towards the predictable anti-Bush style sentiment used by so many modern bands in the last half a decade. More interestingly, 'Bleed It Out' has lyrics that are very different from anything the band has done before, the emphasis seeming far more upbeat and positive than usual (from Shinoda, at least). In conclusion, some lyrics are just 'decent' but some are fantastic. Shinoda goes deeper than he has ever done before, while Bennington provides another solid performance. // 7

Impression: Despite some criticism from long-term fans, the band has delivered a solid album of interesting material. It may not all be as instantly catchy as the band's earlier work, but as previously mentioned, repeated listenings will make the album more rewarding. The heavier tracks stand out more at first, but in time the entire collection blends into something that defines the band's creative and musical development into maturity. // 8

overall: 8.7

Reviewed by: b_ball_girl1021, on october 24, 2007

Sound: This album gives the impression of good recording and putting everything available to good use. The music is great. It is definetly therr best album so far. It's kind of hard to tell really what genre the music is due to it mix of alternative rock and rap. But the way they mix rock and rap is amazing! No other band can do it better! // 8

Lyrics and Singing: The songs were all good but my personal favorites are Given Up, Leave Out All The Rest, Bleed It Out, Shadow Of The Day, and What I've Done. The lyrics go realy well with the songs. Linkin Park's lead singer is acually a good singer and can sing his songs really well, unlike some other singers in bands. // 9

Impression: You can't really compare Linkin Park with any other band due to it's uniqueness in being a mix. The most impressive songs from the album are Leave out all the rest and bleed it out. Later on the album the songs start to get a bit boring with the songs that don't really have much of a beat. I didn't like the fact that there was more cusing in the songs but I really didn't mind it much when you get the edited version. Definetly a album to buy. // 9

Reviewed by: unregistered, on september 17, 2007

Sound: Linkin Park has definetely taken a different direction with this album than from others. I have been a long time fan of them, since Hybrid Theory, and have always loved their nu-metal sound mixed with hip-hop. This album changed that drastically, and to be honest, I was not impressed with the new sound as much as the old, which isn't to say it wasn't still good. Chester has taken most of the lyrics now, whereas Mike used to rap verses. Now, Mike's generally on backup guitar, with the exception of "Hands Held High" and "In Between". They had one song similar to the old albums, "Bleed it out" which incorperated Mike doing a verse and Chester with the chorus. Brad's guitaring has changed some, with more solo's being incorperated, and a slightly lighter verse and chorus. He did still do a harder sound with "No More Sorrow", being one of my favorite songs on the album. Phoenix and Mr. Hahn are hardly audible, for the most part, which was a tad dissapointing. And Rob's drumming is still of the best out there. // 8

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics have always been, and still are, very powerful. Chester still sings about realistic issues, and personal issues, while keeping his harmonic voice, and incorperating some great screams now and then. Mikes song "Hands Held High" was a war song, and made the list of top 10 war songs. It is powerful, and that's all I can say about it. Lines such as "It's ironic, at time like this you pray, but a bomb blew the Mosque up yesterday" and "Take back what's yours. Say something that you know they might attack you for." make it a very emotional, and catchy song. Chester still has memorable lyrics. No More Sorrow being one of his critical songs with lines such as "You trade money for lies" and "You will pay for what you've done." If one thing hasn't changed, it's the powerful lyrics of btoh Chester and Mike. // 10

Impression: Overall, as much as I hate to say it, with the other 2 original albums, Hybrid Theory and Meteora, this was probably my least favorite, only because the new sound the attempted was not to my liking as much as the others. I got this on opening day, and I would definetely recommend it to anybody who's a fan of the band, or who never did like them, but wants to hear their new sound. You will be listening to it multiple times, because despite being different, it's still addictive. // 7

overall: 7.7

Reviewed by: comickid, on august 29, 2007

Sound: After listening to this album, all I have to say is "wow". Linkin Park (acumpanied with my musical tastes) has taken a turn in the right direction. Whether it's the industrial rock sound of "given up" or the hit pop single "What I've Done", I was more than impressed. Although, there are some downfalls. Mike Shinoda was barely in the album. And what I really noticed is that the guitarist hasn't improved since live in Texas. Stick to "A Place For My Head", you were actually good in that! // 8

Lyrics and Singing: It seems that with Mike gone, Chester improves! Chester is not only better at writing lyrics, he also doesn't have that whiney voice anymore. Compared to his preveius songs (as far as lyrics and his voice goes)I would pay big money to have Chester totally re-do the Hybrid theory and Meteora. // 9

Impression: I, personally, love the new Linkin park. I almost regret having all that rap stuff on my mp3's. Now I don't have to (I also regret that the only rap I'd listened to was from a white guy who didn't even have a rap group, so he had to be with Linkin Park. Kinda pathetic). Overall, I think that this album was a work of genius, but I have to say, it does get old after a while, so don't over whatch you're live in Texas vids! // 6

overall: 7.7

Reviewed by: blanch, on june 28, 2007

Sound: Linkin park. Minutes to midnight. Linkin parks seventh cd. It took them over a year to create this album, over double the time it took them to create any other CD previously. The bands sound on this album varies a lot. It goes from Chester Bennington screaming and pouring his heart out to him singing melodic ballads and on again to the rapping of Mike Shinoda. This album is similar to the bands other albums in that some tracks are fast and the electric guitar sound is very heavy and others are slow and melodic. // 7

Lyrics and Singing: The band use very strong lyrics in all their songs and always have done although this time there is more swearing. Mike's rap lyrics indicate that he feels hard done by and is angry at rich people and at businessmen. This is because he comes from a very poor background. A lot of the lyrics are directed at lovers in tracks such as leave out all the rest and no more sorrow. The music suits the lyrics well in terms of tempo, dynamics etc. The singing is good but I think Chester should go easy on the screaming a little as he has a good voice. // 9

Impression: This album is very good but it is repetitive and short. My favourite songs from the CD would be What I've Done, Bleed It Out, Hands Held High and No More Sorrow. I really like Mike's rapping but I hate it when Chester screams lust for the sake of being loud. If I lost the CD I wouldn't rush out to buy it but if I saw it at a cheap price I would re-buy it. // 7

overall: 5.7

Reviewed by: rbarger, on june 12, 2007

Sound: Linkin Park in their many years of music have stayed for the most part consistant with their sound. The new album definantly sounds like Linkin Park "esque", with a rich feel, and underlying industrial synth beats. However the first track "Wake" I find to be a bit of a deceptive intro to the album considering most of the tracks are anti-Linkin Park style ballads. Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda's voices have aged a bit, they still sound good, but they don't sound like the young and energetic Linkin Park everyone fell in love with some years ago. In "Leave Out All The Rest" it seems to me that they have gone more towards a pop-like sound, therefore it doesn't appeal to me as a hard rock fan. General overall sound it seems that this new album is geared more towards mainstream pop audiences, so for the record label, that's a good thing, for fans like myself, that's not. "Hands Held High" is not good Linkin Park by any means. In fact, it's the worst track on the album, if not the worst track they've ever released. I dislike the organ at the beginning, I also dislike the choirs singing "AMEN" through the track. But in all seriousness, it's too slow and sappy to qualify as a good track from the band. They've veered away from their original image, and original sound, and come out with an album that's more so of a let down than anything else. Linkin Park, is barely Linkin Park anymore. // 5

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics were good in the songs, that's one thing the band maintained consistency with. Shinoda's rap verses were good, and flowed well with the music. Shinoda also sings very well in "In Between". Chester however with "Valentines Day" was just irritating. The frontman makes a better rock singer and screamer as opposed to a sweet, gentle and sappy vocalist. For example, Chester sounded better in "Given Up" than "The Little Things Give You Away". In the track "Hands Held High" I wasn't impressed, it's too political for enjoyment. I really didn't like the track because it's another band delivering a depressing, negative political message, and for me, music is an escape from everything and not an outlet for political opinions. Especially from a band like Linkin Park, you wouldn't expect a political song. Lyrics were good, for the most part. // 7

Impression: I was definantly expecting something better to come from this band. With tremendous success with the past albums, I was anticipating an outstanding album where every song could be a single. I was also expecting a harder sound. Overall, Linkin Park produced an album, but in my opinion it's their worst album to date. The songs are not your typical Linkin Park songs, they're deep ballads, half of which I wouldn't even consider in the rock genre, more so the pop genre. Linkin Park started as a big corporate project that was very successful, but unfortunately with this album, I feel Linkin Park had little to no control over it, which prohibits the band's creativity. They were probably told, "Do it this way, not that way" and due to contractual obligations, they had to. Linkin Park's other albums featured numerous build-ups and climaxes in songs that hit a very heavy downbeat explosion of guitars and noise to make a very powerful track. On this album, there are unneccisary build-ups and climaxes that result to nothing really. If you're listening to the album for the first time, you'll hear these buildups and expect them to get hard, when in turn instead of getting hard, they get soft and gentle. My advice to Linkin Park would be, Ditch Rick Rubin, he lead the band in a direction that appears to be, the downfall of the entire project. Warner Bros had the wrong man in mind for this band. Ditch the pop producer, listen to Hybrid Theory and Meteora again, and start back from your roots. Now I have the pleasure of waiting another four years for a Linkin Park album that may or may not be any good. So the anticipation is more negative expectations than positive ones. // 5

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: Frosty 44, on june 12, 2007

Sound: The impression that the band's sound and music gives me is that they have really started to try and make a difference with thier music, The music on this album compare to there older albums is totally different because the music on Minutes to Midnight isn't as heavy as some of the older songs. Overall the sound and music of the CD is really good and is a change for linkin park but a good change. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: My overall impressions of the lyrics is that are excelent because they have more depth and meaning to them than linkin park's older lyrics. This lyrics that they have done go very well with the music that they have writen. Also the lyrics are go very well with what is happening in the world today. Chester Bennington, the lead singer has advanced with the ranch of his voice and he no long only does the heavier parts of the songs. Mike Shinoda has also advanced his singing skills even though he doesn't sing that much on this album. // 10

Impression: I would say compared to thier older albums this is the bext album they have done becasue they have changed the range of thier songs and they have added more tmeaning to thier lyrics. The most impressive songs on this album would be Hands Held High and Given Up. If for some reason I no longer had a copy of this CD I would most definatly buy it again. The thing that like the bext about this album is that they have put more meaning into their lyrics and that Mike has comcentrated more on the instrumental side of things. The thing that I dislike about this album is that Mike has a great voice yet he doesn't sing that much on this album. // 9

overall: 8

Reviewed by: con job, on may 30, 2007

Sound: From the off it's clear that Linkin Park have taken a different route from their usual. The band have been talking for a long time about changing their sound and have succeded. In fact, personally I find it hard to compare it with Meteora and Hybrid Theory, it seems that different. There is a more mature sound and attitude to the album. There is little to find in the way of bridges where Chester nearly rips his throat apart screaming(besides in Given Up)and very little guitar parts that would suggest nu-metal, or are in any way heavy. Songs like Shadow of The Day, Leave Out All The Rest and In Pieces are reminiscent of songs like Easier To Run. People may feel cheated because of a lot of the synth noises(or rather sounds that are distinctly un-guitar like)but anyone that isn't narrow-minded should enjoy and appreciate how the album was put together. It's a lot less produced sounding than previous albums, and it's evident with Rick Rubin at the helm of the record. However, it isn't all doom and gloom, as songs like Given Up, No More Sorrow and Bleed It Out offer something rare(by this albums standards anyway. There's Mike's signature rapping, which is lacking on this record, and the classic heavy songs that Linkin Park can offer. It is a different sound, and may disappoint people who are too stubborn to enjoy a new sound, but for people who can see past the change, they will appreciate it. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: Lyrics, for me, have been a weak point for Linkin Park for some years. There's also parts in this album where the lyrics seem very corny, and very teenage angst type of feel, but overall the lyrics have matured. What's partiularly noticeable is the new type of material they began to write about. In "Hands Held High", Mike raps in protest rather than the bordering on emo material he sang before. The lyrics are a lot less predictable, and less lyrical clichés are to be found, and overall it's an improvement // 7

Impression: Like I said before, I can't compare this to the other two albums, because the sound is quite different. It's in a different league completely, but still it's hard to find things I hate about it. On occasion, the slower songs can drown in themselves, and there's a lack of upbeat, heavier songs, but overall it's a welcome return for a band that will be put down no matter what they do. But they have matured and awful lot and have crawled out of their nu-metal shell, and is hard to classify them now. Most impressive songs would have to be "Given Up", "Shadow Of the Day", "Hands Held High", "No More Sorrow" and "Valentines Day". Great record, and looking forward to hearing more from LP already. // 8

overall: 7

Reviewed by: arshi_012, on may 23, 2007

Sound: I think it's quite interesting. they have a new sound on themselves. Initially I must say I was very excited when I heard about the album. I expected all those good songs like In The End, Numb etc. But this album is quite different. It's quite peaceful. The first track they aired "What I've Done" was quite new in a way. They have Made their music more soothing to the ear now. // 7

Lyrics and Singing: Overall stuff I mean the lyrics are good. It goes well with the music. Chester has gone more into a singing mood than rather what he used to do before. Mike Shinoda is not rapping so much which I dint like. But they have kept their heads high and made something new which is a good thing. // 8

Impression: Some songs which I liked were "What I've done", "Shadow of the Day", "Valentines Day", "In Pieces". But I'm Afraid to say that as a whole I was disappointed. I have a friend who dint like LP because of Mike's rapping. He thinks that rock should be kept rock n not rap. After this release he was quite happy. But to my opinion and a real fans's opinion it's not what they expected out of the album. I expected a lot more considering that they had been working on the album since a year and half. The lost the emoness the rap Shinoda gave to the music. So if you want to know what what I love about it it gotta be the lyrics. But I hate it that there's no rap. As a whole I think that I don't like the new "avatar" that LP have brought with them. I don't think I'll buy a CD if it gets lost because it's not what I wanted from them. // 6

overall: 7.7

Reviewed by: False_God, on may 17, 2007

Sound: When I first heard it the change really made me go "wow". Just so different from previous albums! With this album they really left their nu-metal roots, but they still maintained that LP signature sound! I found this album to be the album with most balls, and they took a big risk with the change and imo they delieverd well! So kudos to LP for a good album! // 9

Lyrics and Singing: Ok, I'm gonna give you a song by song discription of the album, make it easier!

01. Wake - the album opener and a sorta insight to what the album is gonna bring. Nothing to say their really.
02. Given Up - one of the more heavier songs on the album, and one of my favourites! Chesters voice has really developed from that whiney voice he had which I really like! The song flows perfectly, the bass only verse really fits! The break down is the only hint of nu-metal from the song. but goes well! I think a solo could of went really well with this, but we can't win em all!
03. Leave Out All The Rest - starts off like a Meteora song which rocks, probably the lightest song on it, and a lot of effects in it. I really like this song tho, a lot of bands can't do soft songs, but LP never fail there! Tho it seems to be a sorta mainstream song, but that doesnt't bother me too much!
04. Bleed It Out - finally some Mike Shinoda! Missed he's presence so far on the album! Really lively song! Love the rappin! he can rap anything it's great! I really like this song! tho it's missing something I can't put my finger on it!
05. Shadow Of The Day - starts off with an electic kit, and some effect. Nothing too strong throughout the whole song! nice mellow-ish song! but has been done too many times over-all.
06. What I've Done - the first single off the album and the most knowing song too! What can I say I love this song alot, tho juts sometimes it lacks the kick that the song had potential of. But I still think it's a great song! One of the best on the album! doesnt't really show off he's new vocal ability like on previous songs!
07. Hands Held High - this is like something from Puff Daddy or something! It really is! Once again nice to hear Shinoda, I can tell this song has something to do with something that happened previously, maybe involving death! Like war maybe. I like it alot, lyrics are very good! Very good!
08. No More Sorrow - very errie intro! I like! Very heavy too! I love the main riff alot, I came up with something like that but damn, they done it better! I think the verses could be a little better, but the chorus makes up for it! Over all very different sorta song! very dark sounding! A good song over all!
09. Valentines Day - a very weird song overall, I like the new concept of their songs! As I said, they have changed alot! and this song is a great example of it! very feeder-ish! Gives out that vibe! Tho missing something again!
10. In Between - Shinoda singin this and I love he's voice! Finally they are songin together! Once again a happy vibe song! and another great song!
11. In Pieces - the song is sorta like a previous song, sorta boring! But that's my opinion! this song has had so many to break into a bitching song but no. but it's an alright song, nothing amazing!
12. The Little Things You Give Away - for the last song, it doesnt't start off anyway good, I was hoping this song would be a really strong song! But as vocals go it's good, It gets a little better when the drums come in! Over all not too great a song! // 7

Impression: This album can't compare to previous albums, due to it being. Just too damn different! What I noticed as the album went on is that it went from heavy and exciting to light and boring bar one or two songs which was sorta dissapointing! But it was still a good album none the less! Overall you should just buy it for the first few songs! // 7

overall: 7.7

Reviewed by: Eggsampull, on may 17, 2007

Sound: As you all probably have heard, the sound is very different from every other Linkin Park release. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. Though some (if not most) people will have trouble getting use to a slightly more docile Linkin Park, one should keep an open mind when listening to this particular release. Though a lot of people talk about the surplus of ballads and songs with a slower tempo, another thing is different in this album too, and that would be the almost trippy sound that Linkin Park albums generally filled with. Yea, there's still a heavy amount of distortion, but the sound in total is different. Also, there is a lot less of a Rap-Core feel. It seems like Shinoda was making a cameo as some sort of super producer, rather than an active band member, of course other than his attempt at being a lead vocalist. // 7

Lyrics and Singing: Despite a few cliche lines here and there, the lyrics are top notch on this album. The few verses that Shinoda does have are absolutely amazing. The subject matter is good as well, I especially like the last track, "The Little Things Give You Away", which is about Hurricane Katrina. The topics are original and the lyrics are as well. I would rate this the best Linkin Park album in terms of lyrics, and one of the best albums from anyone in a long time, also in terms of lyrics. The vocals by Chester are also the best I've ever heard from him. Shinoda's ballad is another story. I don't get what they were trying to accomplish, if anyone should have sang that track it should have been Chester. It was a little too timid, especially in comparison to some of Shinoda's other verses on the album. // 8

Impression: Though it's entirely new, and entirely different, there are still a few gems which the strictest of Linkin Park fans will enjoy (Bleed It Out, Given Up, In Pieces.) Of the "softer" Linkin Park tracks, none of them truly stand out as amazing. They were trying to do something, but weren't fully able to accomplish it, but I predict their future releases will expand on their new sound. The only track that I can say that I genuinely hated was Valentine's Day. Hardcore fan or not, this album is definitely worth a listen to and I'll say that most people should purchase it, if only for the curiosity aspect. All in all I think it was a solid title and with time the band will be able to capture the sound/mood that they just quite couldn't get a hold of in this release. // 8

overall: 10

Reviewed by: mogaz, on january 07, 2008

Sound: My impression of the band is that the sound is rocking and it also has a little bit rap in it which makes it perfect for the not so kene on heavy metal. I don't believe that there's a story attached to this album, I just believe that the songs are wrote randomly from mind. They used two different styles of music here which was rap and alternative rock. The sound overall is quality! // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics on this are very well constructed. "Given Up" has amazing lyrics with an 18 second vocal strecth. The lyrics are also very well constructed around the music which gets you in the mood to rock out. The singer Chester Bennington has a unique talent to blow you minds as I mentioned he screams for a whole 18 seconds. // 10

Impression: I think that Linkin Park have a unique relation with Limp Bizkit as they both include rap and rock. The most impressive songs on the album are: Given Up Bleed It Out, Shadow Of The Day, What I've Done and No More Sorrow. I'll leave the rest up to you! I just love the way that "Given Up" is put together as so are many others. If this album was stolen or lost I would definately buy it again. // 10

overall: 10

Reviewed by: JL Sevenfold, on may 21, 2007

Sound: OK, the single biggest change on this CD is definetly the sound. In every interview, and from anyone you'll ever ask, you'll hear that their sound is changed. It does not sound at all like Hybrid Theory or Meteora, and me telling you this right now will not even totally prepare you for the different sound. I'm not saying it's bad, but it's so different it takes a few runs through the CD to get used to the sound and really start liking the songs. There is much less of Shinoda singing/rapping, but he does rap a cool song- Hands Held High. I cannot stand modern rap, how every song sounds the same, but I like this song because Mike's rapping has a point and it's fun to hear the lyrics. Overall, the band has done a pretty good job of dropping the nu-metal tag they were hoping to lose, but you can definetly still hear a bit of aggression on Given Up. There are also a lot of slower, less energetic, quieter songs, like Leave Out All the Rest, but they are all right to listen to. In general, I like the sound of the CD, but I am open to a lot of styles of Rock, and some of my freinds didn't like the album at first, so I am assuming most people won't really like the CD until they give it a chance and get used to the drastic changes LP has made to their sound. It helps to get used to the sound if you think of it not as LP, but as a completely different band at first. That way you don't expect the old sound as much. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: Chester's good singing skills are evident on this CD. What I've Done is a fun song to listen to, and the lyrics match up perfectly with the music video. I've heard some people complaining that his lyrics are emo now, but the only example I could really find was "Put me out of my misery!" (Given Up). The part where he sings (screams) this calls for an aggressive, loud phrase anyway, so it's not hard to listen to. Chester also does a good job of screaming when the occasion calls for it (given up again) and his voice sounds good on all the songs. Another cool example of his lyrics are on Valentine's Day, just listen to the song and hear for yourself. On the other side, Mike Shinoda doesn't really appear much, but he does an awesome job rapping on Hands Held High. Like I said before, I can't stand rap today, but Mike makes rap good again by giving it a point and making it sound good. He backup sings on What I've Done, and besides that I can't remember anywhere else he shows up. Basically, the singing done on this album is pretty good. // 10

Impression: Obviously, you can't compare this CD to anyhting else by LP. Their sound has changed so drastically that even if you are expecting a different sound, you still have to get used to this CD. That is the only problem, however, and it goes away after listening to the CD two or three times. The CD is also best listened to in order, that's the way each song was meant to be heard, one after the other in that order. The best songs are What I've Done (obviously, it's the leading single), Given Up (sound the most like their old music, my favorite right now), Valentine's Day (takes a while to pick, but sounds so cool when it does), and Bleed it Out (the booklet says they had a lot of fun writing this song, and you can definetly tell by how energetic and fun this song is to listen to). This CD is good enough to re-buy if it gets stolen, but most people will probably only think so after they've adjusted to the new music. This CD is pretty cool, and worth checking out if you want to see what LP has been up to the last few years. // 10

Comments

[inlovewithmusic]

to be frank when i heard what ive done ..i was like ...man the guys are trying to make music that sells today ....but then i have to admit ...they are reeeeealy good at it ...although its not anything like hybrid theory or meteora ...its a really good piece of work..

[DTOE]

'One of the songs is compltely raping with drums as a backbeat' ... best review EVER....

[Learn_to_fly]

lol to DTOE!

but yeah i reckon this album is really good, at first i was very dissaointed but i gave it another chance and it actually really grows on u! Hands Held High is a good song.

listen to it a few times and you'll see!

[shellshock1911]

Bleed it Out or The Little Things Give You Away are probably my favorite songs

[Canucks486]

Yes, first it seems to be very commercial but as a fan I can assure, this is totally Linkin Park

[jasonkan]

what i've done sounds like numb alot of the times, except its more repetitive

[MattIgoe0108]

What i've done was written in a week after everyone who heard it said the completed record needed one more song, so it's hardly surprising its not the strongest song on the album. M2M is really good, you can't just listen to it once and expect to love it thought.

[wraith696]

The funniest thing someone could ever say right now, is that Linkin Park turned to being 'sell-outs'.

Yes, I'm sure they really wanted to break the mainstream nowBecayse, come to think of it, 14 million records sold on a debut album is very underground. I haven't heard this album yet, but I doubt they'd be very good at trying to emulate the whole 'U2'-vibe.

Then again, whne meteora came out, I was 12, so my tastes have vastly diversified since then. But I'll probably give it a listen no matter how bad it is, for old time's sake.

[jhimbob]

the scream at the end of the breakdown in given up is natural, he does the whole thing live. it's not unrealistic, as said in feenuxopia's review up there.

[docinder]

well.....its not my favorite cd, but, it will stay in my car for a while. i think that after you listen to all of the songs a few times, they grow on you. i think that people should give the record a chance. or three. >;D

[But mom!]

total let down imo

[UGchicken]

Keenan isn't that great of a vocalist.

There are much better.

I was a little dissapointed.

I knew it wasn't going to be as Metally though.

[thesimo]

it definitely took some getting used to ,i thought it ws garbage too, but stick it on as background music some day and you will start to pick out little parts which are really unique. eventually it just grows on u, they didn't sell an album, they sold some sort of fungi!

[ToolRickHead]

I'll have to agree, MJK is our best vocalist this generation. vocalist being in the rock-genre.

[RockhavenGuitar]

slash6464 wrote:

oh and shinoda also said, that chester was one ofthe best vocalist, of our generation BULLSHIT!, maynard is god.

i hope you guys know who maynard is

Actually, i'll have to concur also. But tool, APC, is different music than linkin park so it's kinda unfair to compare the two

[saty]

cough**off topic**
MJK is one of the best singers of our generation and definitely the best lyric writer of alt rock/metal...
cough**off topic**

as for M2M, after 4 years without listening to linkin park, they sure have done something good to have me listening to them again... the little things give you away is one of the best songs they have ever written...

[El3ctric Blu3s]

Hated it. Put it on my computer deleted every song cept bleed it out and threw away the cd. There first cd was the best one.

[mercurymay]

sounds like a let down... not sure if it's worth buying, i guess i'll just download it. **** it, i'll buy it.

[tbean1060]

Deffinately a change, needs less ballads, otherwise an amazing album

[RockMusicFan]

slash6464 wrote:

oh and shinoda also said, that chester was one ofthe best vocalist, of our generation BULLSHIT!, maynard is god.

i hope you guys know who maynard is

Yeah he said ONE of the best, not the best, so quit bitching.
Anyway, I was dissapointed when first listening to the album, but it definitely grew on me. The majority of the songs are good, but they still should have put in some more upbeat songs. That to me is the only letdown.

[Xerothunder]

How did Maynard get into this?

I'm picking up this CD today... I'm interested to see what it sounds like.

[LordThon]

slash6464 wrote:

i saw an interview shinoda, and that afro feral guitarist, and they were bragging about, how they wrote 70 different versions, to each song, but the end, result, what i've done, was shit. like, the guitars is like playing straight 8 note rythms. its safe to say that there was no rythm in the guitar line.

(prepares for the backlash, of teeny bopper nu - metal fans)

You contradicted yourself. No backlash necessary.

And, I'm really not a huge fan of Maynard. He's good, but...I don't think he's as skilled as so many others do. Same goes for Chester, really. I'm much more fond of Corey Taylor, Ed Sloan (interesting style), and Jesse Hasek.

That said! Like many others, this album has had to grow on me. And, it has done so much quicker than any other album before it (St. Anger, A Beautiful Lie, etc.). I think it's an excellent departure from previous efforts, and should act as a pretty good segue into an entirely new style for the band. Much more fluid transition than most bands put forth.

[mosh_rocker2006]

Hey slash6464 thanks for you opinions but that's all they are and no one cares. Maynard definitely kicks ass but Chester isn't bad. If you're going to make a comparsion then atleast have Maynard and someone from an emo band with their whiny bitch vocals.

p.s. This album definitely takes some time to grow on a listener. Instead of being totally shocked right away...after a few listens you'll start really piece everything in and you'll be even more shocked than just a good album.

[Farether]

I just got the album deliverd and i thougt that i wouldn't like it the first time i listened to it, but i liked it the first time i listened it, it's just great!

[Triviutallica]

Linkin Park are brilliant i love how they combine Mr kahns DJ Decks, Mike's rapping and Chesters screaming their great but they can't top METALLICA

[rodgab3]

All i can say that the album was kinda a let down at first but after a while it REALLY grew on me, can't wait to see them on the Projeckt Revolution tour (FYI Pre-sale tickets go onsale today)

[lordfilth]

Linkin Park now officially suck. They should go and sit in a corner and cry for the rest of their years. They have offended my ears, and need to be punished.

[Knightofcydonia]

the best ever!!

[mosh_rocker2006]

Yeah ok lordfilth they have offended your ears...maybe you're a little bitch and they don't care whether you like the album or not. You're 1 person out of im sure the many that do like it. Maybe you should go cry in a corner...

[Silentlassassin]

This album is horrible. I am not a fan of Linkin Park at all, but I have been forced to listen to their other albums for the past five years, so needless to say, I know their style.

With the ealier album, they seemed to base a lot of their music on Mr. Han, and he drowned out the flaws in the music. Now that they have a lot more guitar and drums in the new songs, you can tell how .. .crappy they really are.

Obviously a bunch of you will attack me for my opinion, but a lot of you probably just like this POS album because it has 'Linkin Park' typed on it.

Go back to your neo-rap/rock or whatever it was, and stay away from rock.

(Also, a lot of their riffs were stolen)

[LordThon]

It's only theft if they didn't get the rights. :P
As for the rest of your statement, pft. Knowing the style of the first two albums means nothing when it comes to Minutes to Midnight. While there are similarities, the differences are much more numerous. Accordingly, claiming to know their style just makes you seem... well, like you've got nothing else to fill your statement with.
But, I really can't deny you your opinion. Such a thing IS what makes us all individual, and nothing will sound great to everyone. To each their own. Perhaps try a bit of respect, in the future, though?

[DTFatesWarningX]

lol@ whoever said Corey Taylor was better than Maynard.....also come to think of it lol@at the notion that Corey Taylor is a good vocalist

[LordThon]

...I never said he was "better". Reading comprehension is your friend.

[Chryne]

I think alot of people were expecting another metal/hard rock album here; which is fair enough if you like that kinda thing.

But be serious guys; the album isn't bad just because you were expecting to hear Chester constantly screaming and you didnt.

I'm not a big fan of metal myself; I mean, I like Metallica and everything; but my area's always been prog/alt rock stuff; the likes of Audioslave, Pearl Jam etc.

But I've liked Linkin Park for a hell of a long time now; ever since I first saw Crawling on Kerrang. Good times

And I respect your opinions; wether you like LP or don't; but at least give the album a chance. There are some very deep songs that LP have worked hard to record. Admittedly; they may not be as good as One Step Closer/Points of Authority when you first hear them; they will grow on you very quickly.

End of essay. lol

[guitar_kid07]

i think that this album is ok but the older ones are alot better like meteora that one is the best!

[Xerothunder]

OK, so I picked this up... so far I'm actually liking this album. It's a departure, no question... I can see how some may feel it's lacking the punch a lot of ppl expected, but I think it's still an excellent album. I think a lot of ppl were thrown off by the release of QWERTY back on the LPU disk...

I'm still down with this album.

[B2daR2daA2daD]

yeah after listening to this i immediatly disliked it, and i still do, i know they wanted to go somewhere new, and i respect that but, "if it aint broke, dont fix it"

[Handthatfeeds25]

The album is great.It takes a few listens to get into , but once it hits you , you really fall in love with this album.

If their where more albums like this in the mainstream , I think people would care alot more about rock music then they do right now. Truth.

[Ions]

I really wish they would have get the nu metal going, I wasn't even wanting this album until it came out and I am really mad, they may not have been the first to make nu metal but they could have kept it going, I just think why would nu metal fans want a balad album?

[The-Red-Sky]

Hmm I was thinking of getting this one but now I'm not so keen on it after reading these reviews. Good job

[ROCK.ON]

I like some of it...I was hoping for more heavier songs on this album but i guess not.

'hands held high' reminds me of "like toy soldiers"-eminem

[SamiFIN]

I love this album, this doesn't sound like the old LP, but I love this

[scarfacesuit]

dude.... i want this album so bad.

[koolio427]

Yeah i'm going to have to go with negative on this album! Not very good.

[koolio427]

just plain dont like it

[matteo cubano]

cant weait to buy it, ive listened to hands held high and its beautiful. this album is gotta be awesome

[muddi900]

Linkin Park is whats wrong with Rock n' Roll now! Before it was rebel music, but now its just some whiny bitches crying about their preteen breakups, their mom asking them to clean their rooms and inabiity to play live.

[break-me-in]

DTFatesWarningX wrote:

lol@ whoever said Corey Taylor was better than Maynard.....also come to think of it lol@at the notion that Corey Taylor is a good vocalist

Corey Taylor is a good vocalist. I hate Slipknot but I won't deny that he's a good vocalist when he actually chooses to sing. Listen to some of his solo stuff.

*ontopic again now*
I used to like Linkin Park, but I gave up on them. I actually don't mind What I've Done so I was almost gonna buy the album when I heard the rest of it sucked. Oh well.

[break-me-in]

muddi900 wrote:
Linkin Park is whats wrong with Rock n' Roll now! Before it was rebel music, but now its just some whiny bitches crying about their preteen breakups, their mom asking them to clean their rooms and inabiity to play live.

I don't like Linkin Park but you're a complete dumbass. They're in their late 20s/early 30s so far as I know, and one of them just went through a divorce. That's not exactly a "pre-teen breakup". Y'know what's ironic? I bet you're 13.

[woot]

hey muddi900, if u think that then u listen 2 too much emo and also linkin park is a good live band. Have u heard them? I'm guessing you haven't but LP isn't one of my favorite bands, but they sound really good live, but anyway back to the main reason of the comment, I bought this CD cause I looked into what they said was to come out of it. I read that they wanted a different sound(which they did) but i was expecting more heavy out it. This cd is much too soft for my likeing.

[theduke92]

I didnt think this was going to be any good, so when I heard it, I wasnt disappointed. LP has never impressed me.

[Iceman8204]

I am a Hardcore Linkin Park fan, they have been my absolute favorite band since Hybrid Thoery had just come out. I remember sitting in study hall playing Crawling and In The End a zillion times in my head.

And I respect all that Linkin Park was and still is, I haven't been able to gather the money to buy M2M, but the second I get a hold of some, I am going out to buy it, NOT BECAUSE IT HAS LINKIN PARK TYPED ON IT, but because I respect everything every one of those guys have put into this album. I am an aspiring musician myself, and sometimes, we just put our feeling into songs. And thats exactly what Linkin Park did. I'm positive that alot of these songs came from personal experience from the guys. And I LOVE how the lyrics reflect that.

I just think it's a shame that people focus soley on what they "think" they know. as to where if you actually stop flaming them for sucking so bad, you might listen to a line of lyrics or two and realize that these guys are pouring their hearts out.

But hey, what do I know, I'm only seventeen...

[dajake101]

i was a HUGE LP fan especially after meteora, but their new album SUCKS.. i am VERY dissapointed.. 5 years without an album and then they finally come out with one and it sucks, and they turned all emo which is also very dissapointing. they should go back to their old style of music, with mike shinoda rapping, and chester bennington singing in the same song that actually has a beat, they should re-listen to their old classics like lying from you ( one of my favorite songs of all time )and other great songs like that, not this new crap.

[dajake101]

i also think that the lyrics on the new album are WAYYY less powerful.

[dajake101]

also there were no tracks like session or cure for the itch on this album... did the DJ guy like leave the band or something?

[Tyler17]

I tottaly agree with iceman8204 an brake-me-in...needless to say muddi990 is a dickhead...now back to the album thing. At first i didn't like it but after hearing it again it started growing on me...the lyrics have a lot to say..
( Chester is definitely one of the best singers in the world!!!!
oh and sorry for my grammar..i am from greece..)

[dajake101]

i was a HUGE LP fan especially after meteora, but their new album SUCKS.. i am VERY dissapointed.. 5 years without an album and then they finally come out with one and it sucks, and they turned all emo which is also very dissapointing. they should go back to their old style of music, with mike shinoda rapping, and chester bennington singing in the same song that actually has a beat, they should re-listen to their old classics like lying from you ( one of my favorite songs of all time )and other great songs like that, not this new crap.

[dajake101]

i also think that the lyrics on the new album are WAYYY less powerful.

[dajake101]

also there were no tracks like session or cure for the itch on this album... did the DJ guy like leave the band or something?

[dajake101]

listen to the lyrics from the song *hit the floor* now those are some amazing lyrics

[ad4mZX]

"One of the songs is compltely raping with drums as a backbeat."
The best score I see happens to be from a terribly written review.
Unless of course Linkin Park decided to rape someone in the studio.

[cyclefreak207]

Canucks486 wrote:

Yes, first it seems to be very commercial but as a fan I can assure, this is totally Linkin Park

Man I agree on this completely, when you first here them, especially the intros they sound different. But the heart is there, and I think this was an awesome album and anybody talkin smack doesnt know shit cause they sure cant write anything as good and have so many people buy their record.

[dajake101]

wow nobody's argued with me yet... thats interesting

[saty]

to every single one saying that the lyrics from HT or Meteora are more mature then the M2M, here goes nothing --> AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

humph

[Iceman8204]

dajake101 wrote:

wow nobody's argued with me yet... thats interesting

Well dajake101,
I'm not going to argue w/ you, I suppose you are entitled to your own oppinion, but kids like me, we stick to our guns, especially when the rest of the world thinks otherwise.

Linkin Park would be my favorite band even if they did disco, so long as they had as much meaning and heart in their lyrics. They aren't just singing songs, they are telling a story, just listen, and truly try to comprehend the message.

[Thud]

Linkin Park would be my favorite band even if they did disco, so long as they had as much meaning and heart in their lyrics. They aren't just singing songs, they are telling a story, just listen, and truly try to comprehend the message.

Says the movie i just watched. Every band/artist has their bad albums. I think this is Linkin Parks album that got wacked with the ugly stick.

[viniko]

aguem aih conhece a Julia??
eu amo ela ;X

[King ofKumbucha]

DTFatesWarningX wrote:

lol@ whoever said Corey Taylor was better than Maynard....

Thats like comparing being shot in the face to getting your head run over... Both suck, hard.

[BlindEye]

personally I've read a lot of negative feedback for this album and none of it seems at all right! I love the album I got it the day it came out which was yesterday (US) and I've yet to stop listening to it. I can say this is one of the best albums.
Ty LP for continuing playing music

[anthonyd3ca]

this album was disappointing for me, with all the hype and all I thought it would've been better but the only song I really like is What I've Done and Hands Held High is alright.

[axeslinger0u812]

Xerothunder wrote:

OK, so I picked this up... so far I'm actually liking this album. It's a departure, no question... I can see how some may feel it's lacking the punch a lot of ppl expected, but I think it's still an excellent album. I think a lot of ppl were thrown off by the release of QWERTY back on the LPU disk...

I'm still down with this album.

agreed. I loved QWERTY. I was like "if this is their new direction, a more raw/punk/hard rock vibe, I'm DOWN." meh. didn't happen. oh well. no point in discussing this anymore. people get all offended and personal if you don't like it.

[Handthatfeeds25]

This album wil grow on you trust me.

We have all bought albums where we listened to it once , said it was shit , then picked it up a year later , and loved the album. Music is crazy like that.

[Convolution07]

I've been an Linkin Park for a long, long time now. i've listened to all of there albums. Im seriously saying all I listened to Hybrid Theory's Ep version. Not the one released in 2000 but the one released way back. The one with "And one", and "Step Up". So there was Hybrid Theory (2000), Reanimation, and meteora. Linkin Park has been a band I've been listening to for so long. I was a bit shocked with minutes to midnight, but as people grow older, people mature. I bet the LPU cd did confuse pople with "Qwerty", but Minutes to midnight was actually a really good album. You just need to get rid of all the shock. but its really good

Since some just jump to conclusion its disappointing that people dont see how hard it was for them to step out of there comfort zones. Linkin Park always unlike some of you.....
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[GuitarUltimate?]

in regards to feenuxopia's reveiw, I can't beleive you reveiwed an album off leaks. I'm not saying i've never downloaded music, and i'm not saying your review was bad, but you have no way to know if you're reveiwing "true" content for the cd, and changing people's opinons based on that.

[Undrgrndmlita]

I haven't bought the album yet, but from what i've heard on youtube, the album sounds great, sure they've lost strength in numbers, but there are some songs on that album that i believe are stronger than say, pushing me away, or numb, but there's no one step closer, or faint, or don't stay, and that's what i loved about them, it was something to get me hyped. now they've got what like one song? it's lost some, but i'm hoping they'll change back in the next album

[Iceman8204]

Iceman8204 wrote:

I am a Hardcore Linkin Park fan, they have been my absolute favorite band since Hybrid Thoery had just come out. I remember sitting in study hall playing Crawling and In The End a zillion times in my head.

And I respect all that Linkin Park was and still is, I haven't been able to gather the money to buy M2M, but the second I get a hold of some, I am going out to buy it, NOT BECAUSE IT HAS LINKIN PARK TYPED ON IT, but because I respect everything every one of those guys have put into this album. I am an aspiring musician myself, and sometimes, we just put our feeling into songs. And thats exactly what Linkin Park did. I'm positive that alot of these songs came from personal experience from the guys. And I LOVE how the lyrics reflect that.

I just think it's a shame that people focus soley on what they "think" they know. as to where if you actually stop flaming them for sucking so bad, you might listen to a line of lyrics or two and realize that these guys are pouring their hearts out.

But hey, what do I know, I'm only seventeen...

Iceman8204 wrote:

dajake101 wrote:

wow nobody's argued with me yet... thats interesting


Well dajake101,
I'm not going to argue w/ you, I suppose you are entitled to your own oppinion, but kids like me, we stick to our guns, especially when the rest of the world thinks otherwise.

Linkin Park would be my favorite band even if they did disco, so long as they had as much meaning and heart in their lyrics. They aren't just singing songs, they are telling a story, just listen, and truly try to comprehend the message.

I'm not trying to push my oppinion on ya'll, but Linkin Park dosen't deserve to be flamed for trying to explore and experiment with new styles. I just can't get over the fact that some people are so stuck on the fact that they lost al of their "Heaviness" and what-not, and won't even take a second to listen to the words that these guys have brought to us in the past. I just think it's kind of disrespectfull to Chester, Mike, Phoenix, Joe, Brad, and everybody involved. I don't know guys, like I said, I'm only seventeen, and my say-so probably dosen't hold alot of meaning, but I'm just putting those thoughts out there, it's they way I feel, and I think Linkin Park would appriciate it...

[LP4EVR]

i like no more sorrow

[GuitarUltimate?]

in regards to linkin park's new style, Poor, poor MR. Hahn.

[Covin]

It's interesting how some people simply can't be pleased. If LP did another nu-metal album, everyone would be saying they're sellouts and not creative, so when they branch out AWAY from what's made them money and try something new, a lot of people think, damn, they're sellouts, they changed their styles and others "damn, this sucks." Aye...

[NightwishAngel]

I actually thought this is their most creative album yet. Thanks to Rick Rubin, they were able to experiment with various sounds and instruments. I was surprised they were able to make a great album. Best songs are What I've Done, Bleed it Out, Hands Held High and Given Up.

[aaronANTfarm]

Like many others here i thought the album was crap when it came out but i can stomach it more now that i've listened to it more, M2M is still not on par with HT or Meteora, but it's not THAT bad...I would have liked a few less ballads and more upbeat stuff, but over all it's an ok album.

[Thatguy64]

Linkin Park would be my favorite band even if they did disco, so long as they had as much meaning and heart in their lyrics. They aren't just singing songs, they are telling a story, just listen, and truly try to comprehend the message.

the new direction in their music is a yet another great move for the band... and i just bought the CD and it is probably one of the best albums that ive ever paid for... when i heard What I've Done, i knew that this was an album well worth paying for!!!
so if you havent got yours yet, i say "Don't waste your time listening to a bunch of panzies whinning about their personal issues and downing this band... just listen to it and tell me that you can't relate to the words on the album!!!"
Iceman8204 your right, it doesn't matter what genre that they go to next, they are still going to put their best into it and that is what seperates them from most other bands... they do tell a story, and not just sing... like all those pre-teen punk bands that all sound the same..

Thanks Linkin Park for giving life back to music and killing the bland sound that has poluted the airwaves!!!

[=X=TONER=X=]

Well, I agree, it is a very different linkin park. But when i had heard new cd, i immediately went out and bought the dvd set. And at first, when i listened to the songs, i was a bit disappointed, but after listening to it a few more times, and watching the DVD and seeing where they were coming from, I really understand why they did this, and applaud them for it. All-in-all, i think it is a very good CD. Yes they changed their sound, but not to sell more records, honestly, they were afraid of no sounding like linkin park, but were advised to make music they liked, and not worry about the sound!!! As i was saying, i love this CD, from the hard rock in no more sorrow, to the more pop songs like leave out all the rest, to the rap song hands held high. All of these songs have some pretty interesting messages in them, as long as you are open minded and truly listen to the music! TWO THUMBS UP!

[omega_supreme]

u ppl are just ****in dumbasses for liking this music. linkin park just suck with the new cd

[omega_supreme]

Thatguy64 wrote:

Linkin Park would be my favorite band even if they did disco, so long as they had as much meaning and heart in their lyrics. They aren't just singing songs, they are telling a story, just listen, and truly try to comprehend the message.

the new direction in their music is a yet another great move for the band... and i just bought the CD and it is probably one of the best albums that ive ever paid for... when i heard What I've Done, i knew that this was an album well worth paying for!!!
so if you havent got yours yet, i say "Don't waste your time listening to a bunch of panzies whinning about their personal issues and downing this band... just listen to it and tell me that you can't relate to the words on the album!!!"
Iceman8204 your right, it doesn't matter what genre that they go to next, they are still going to put their best into it and that is what seperates them from most other bands... they do tell a story, and not just sing... like all those pre-teen punk bands that all sound the same..

Thanks Linkin Park for giving life back to music and killing the bland sound that has poluted the airwaves!!!

thatguy64, you're just some stupid 15 year old bitch who only listens to linkin park. lots of bands tell the story in their music, not certainly only linkin park.

[goldenphoenix1]

not a commercial album
although there are radio songs
chester; i can accept he now takes sole responsibility over vox, but at times his voice cuts to a metallica, thrash type voice...for instance in pieces...it's all very variant from what we're use to....which is something like what i've done. I think nobody can really review this album until september....it's going to take a while to really sink in

[Eamon Fethers]

when i first listened to this record i really cudn't get into ne of the songs, and on hybrid and meteora i luved every single one but i spose the more i listen 2 it the more i'll like it

[Learn_to_fly]

dajake101 wrote:

wow nobody's argued with me yet... thats interesting

haha, ok i'll give u wat u want mate. i'll talk to u. hello

[Learn_to_fly]

dajake101 wrote:

wow nobody's argued with me yet... thats interesting

haha, ok i'll give u wat u want mate. i'll talk to u. hello dajake101. ur so wrong. yeah. ya happy???

neways...

This album pwnz. Honestly, I think it's better than Meteora because it's a progression in their sound, more 'rock' than 'rock-rap'. Sure, the solos aren't all dragonforce, but it's better than a nonexistant guitar hidden behind turntables and tripled vocals with NO bass whatsoever.

It's not "10,000 days", "Light Grenades" or "Black Holes and Revelations", but it still kills crap like fall out boy, hinder, nickelback, good charlotte, and the sold-out versions of lostprophets and AFI.

[saty]

is this like talk therapy ???

[Farether]

dajake101 wrote:

also there were no tracks like session or cure for the itch on this album... did the DJ guy like leave the band or something?

well if your were a big fan as you said, why don't you know the DJ guy's name?

[thrash minded]

lol im gunna b camping outside the nearest store w8ing 4 it =]

[Tarquin]

hmmm its really not to my taste in my oppinion Given Up is the only good song on the album. Overall it pretty much blows donkey balls compaired to the other albums, i even linked reanimation more than this. They have never and will never be able to follow on to Hybrid Theory, it was just an awsome flook i think.

[slash6464]

lol everyone takes a bite at me for stating my opinions, yet everyone else give there's about mine, lol, now thats a contradiction, i really didn;t contradict my self at all, cos in the end you did argue back against me lol.

[cyclonus78]

This album doesn't represent linkin park at all. This barely qualifies as a rock album. If this is just to sell records in the ever (and annoying) growing emo market, then forget it. If they didn't want to be nu-metal and scream over that, then they shouldn't have started out like that at all because thats the lp we like and we're used to. This new release is just gona appeal to all the scene kids cause fans of their original stuff like me aren't wasting their money on it. There had better be a change when the next album comes out, cause I ain't buying this one

[purple_haze989]

cyclonus78 wrote:
There had better be a change when the next album comes out, cause I ain't buying this one

hahaha... Yeah im sure Chester and co. will be crestfallen after they find out!

[blajano]

dajake101 wrote:

i was a HUGE LP fan especially after meteora, but their new album SUCKS.. i am VERY dissapointed.. 5 years without an album and then they finally come out with one and it sucks, and they turned all emo which is also very dissapointing. they should go back to their old style of music, with mike shinoda rapping, and chester bennington singing in the same song that actually has a beat, they should re-listen to their old classics like lying from you ( one of my favorite songs of all time )and other great songs like that, not this new crap.

Indeed

[Thatguy64]

thatguy64, you're just some stupid 15 year old bitch who only listens to linkin park. lots of bands tell the story in their music, not certainly only linkin park.

don't be so quick to judge, Im 21, not 15.
and no Linkin Park is not all that i listen to, listen to just about everything, so I think that makes me a little more appt to state my opinion... and theres no need for the language, i was simply saying how i felt, but if you need to try and belittle other people to deal with your own problems, by all means take it out on my... but in the end, your still the same little punk making fun of others for you own short comings... its not our fault...
so deal with it!!!

[Gambler82]

I've listened to the album 3 times and while it does grow on you it is just way too slow. It feels like Linkin Park just doesn't care about the metal fans that loved their music well before In the End made them huge. They're more worried about the casual music fan that only listens for the radio hits getting played on every station. The guitar is weak too. It took them four years to come up with these riffs. comeon. The guitar work from Meteora and Hybrid Theory, although very simple aswell, far surpasses the guitar work from M2M. Nu-metal when done well is still great ex. 3Days Grace(don't say they aren't cuz they are), Decyfer Down(Christian nu-metal, awesome), Disturebed etc. After listening to an album like Saosin self titled for awhile now, and than listening to this it is actually pretty damn embarassing for Linkin Park. I do think they'll smarten up for the next one though, atleast I hope.

[Gambler82]

When you go to amazon.com and you see that the similar artists compared with this album are Maroon 5, Avril Lavigne, Good Charlotte and Fall out Boy you know something went very wrong with these guys. Which proves my earlier point. I would have never in a million years thought this would happen to this band. I'm now actually hoping for a new Bizkit cd cuz I can guarantee you it would be better than this.

[Headbanger_1]

Just got the CD today. Linkin Park has really gone in a new direction, but I still love it anyway.

[Thatguy64]

Omega_supreme, yeah... your one to talk about being a 15...
see im not going to give you the verbal fight that you want, cause i know im right, you are aomng the less fortunate few who's lives revolve around bashing those who stand up and say what they feel... cause thats what a forum is. not a place to try and make yourself look cool... while knowing that your not... panzy...

ps: and for the record Im 21, so write back and keep up with this crap talking thats obviously working for ya... have fun now im off to go du grown up things, like hang out with my fiance, or does your diaper wearing self know what that means?

[will102387]

This band has produced so much better music than what has been played on the radio these days. The album is definitely a change from their old stuff but they wanted to steer away from that. Their goal was to not make a trilogy but something completely different. They played what they liked is how they sumed it up.

[Lotz222]

Wake - Yeah werid little intro like incubus
Given Up - Great way to start a album, nice hard rock song. But the scream is like.....yeah right do that live without a computer HA.
Leave Out All The Test - Wait..... I kinda wanna get the blood flowing not go to a 8th grade dance.
Bleed It Out - There it is! Bad ass guitar riff, lyric blow your mind. One of the best songs by far.
Shadow of The Day - I keep thinking im gonna hear Bono bust in. But i do seem to enjoy this song. Shows that Chester can sing, and a solo (simple, but goes good)
What E've Done - Verses are kinda lame but Chorus is ok
Hands Held High - I can't help not to laugh out every time i hear AAAAAMMMMMEEEEENNNNN!!!!!

No More Sorrow - One of my favorites. The rythim with the Wammay make a great combo. It makes me wanna go to a major oil company CEO and just take everything he/she owns and see how they would survive.
Valentine's Day - Lame, i'm sick of these ballads
In Between - Some rappers can be alright singers. The duet is ok, not a chris cornell/Eddie Vedder but they did a good job.
In Pieces - Nothing special to hear here. I'm about to fall asleep.
The Little Things Give You Away - It really reminds me of a Pearl Jam song with their own style. This is where they really breakaway from what they've done.

I don't really know if it is a step forward or backwards. Out of ten i would give it a 8.2. The are some well develpoed songs that i really like. It is just the amount of ballads for a 12 track album. I give them ups for trying somthing new and not giving us recycled cd's over and over. Thats all i have to say about that

[Jard_weirdo]

Shadow of the day sounds like U2- with or without you

[HellRazer]

Given Up - Great way to start a album, nice hard rock song. But the scream is like.....yeah right do that live without a computer HA.

Actually he sang that song last night on channel 4 and the scream was pretty good actually - dont underestimate chester's screaming or singing ability coz he can do it just as good if not better than everyone else

[whatiaminstead]

"Hands Held High" is...interesting O_o its kinda awkward to hear Mike spit a "f*** that" while it sounds like he's being backed by Snow Patrol...

[darkfire_storm]

UGchicken wrote:

Keenan isn't that great of a vocalist.

There are much better.

I was a little dissapointed.

I knew it wasn't going to be as Metally though.

im sorry, Keenan? who the hell is that? its Chester dude. and he is a pretty good vocalist, you gotta give him that.

[pkweon]

like Wow.... this album even sounds like backstreet boys

[Bryaaaaan350]

I love how when a band tries something new, everyone and their brother says they're selling out. 1) Music is about playing what you feel. 2) I think it's good they changed it up...as someone said before, who wants to listen to the same album with a different name? This album is Linkin Park going back to what they used to do, putting their heads on the chopping block while attempting to create a unique sound. I prefer Linkin Park's older stuff as well, but Minutes to Midnight holds its own (this coming from a person who hates listening to slower songs).

[mcrPwnsyou]

twas a good album i'd have to say. i like the song in pieces. it's very nice. and also, yeah. n'er mind. that's al i got.

[RockerLikeThat]

This cd is not anything like the old Linkin Park. The songs are a totaly differnt then what they use to be. The cd has about 3 songs that stand out to me, Given Up, Bleed It Out and What I've Done. Although the lyrics of the cd are meaning full, i don't think that this cd is a overall good one and you'd be better off buying those 3 songs off I-Tunes or any other song you think is interesting other than the full cd.

[anameofsomesort]

People bashing the album i dont think is too bad, but reading the comments and ppl saying Linkin Park have turned emo... lmao thats just bullshit.
As for the album, i think its good. I can see why people are dissapointed, with the lack of hard hitting songs like in their old albums, but i dont really mind the ballads, and the lyrics are pretty good too. As for the guitarring, its not exactly metallica but i think it does the job its ment to do in Linkin Park that is keep up the beat. Chesters voice really does the album for me though, whether he sings heavy songs or softer songs hes simply amazing. I think for their next album though they need to bring in more heavier catchy songs with their dj and maybe just do a couple of ballads nearer the end to show they can do it, rather then making a whole album of them.

[bozzyb]

Damn good album. It's a grower. I must admit the first time I heard it I wasn't impressed. After the second time around I was estaic about it. Favorites off of it have to be No More Sorrow, Bleed it out, Leave out all the rest, and Valentine's Day.

[rik23]

A grower most definatley, i had to liste to this 5 or 6 times to get my head round it. Very interesting album in lots of respects, its good to see a band take a bit of a risk when it comes to softening up parts of there sound, i prefer the heavier stuff personally but its good all the same. Excellent work.

[RHCP603]

Maynard isn't even really all the amazing of a vocalist. I'm not saying Chester Bennington is bad or is god, but don't bring Tool into a Linkin Park discussion. I listened to a couple of songs and wasn't impressed. I thought the "Bleed it Out" chorus was repetative.

[GetTheGasoline]

LP sucks. its the same damn sound over and over again. borrringg

[DOOdooroCK]

GetTheGasoline wrote:

LP sucks. its the same damn sound over and over again. borrringg

LP doesnt suck and this album has an obvious difference in their sound then their previous albums

[bignuts20]

GetTheGasoline wrote:

LP sucks. its the same damn sound over and over again. borrringg

obviously you havent heard minutes to midnight

[Gregoric]

HellRazer wrote:

Given Up - Great way to start a album, nice hard rock song. But the scream is like.....yeah right do that live without a computer HA.
Actually he sang that song last night on channel 4 and the scream was pretty good actually - dont underestimate chester's screaming or singing ability coz he can do it just as good if not better than everyone else

i saw that as well, i couldn't believe he actually held that really long note in the middle of given up.

Still I didn't think that much to the album, yeah it's a pretty unique and organic album in places but not really my thing, much prefer the older linkin park

[Gregoric]

Triviutallica wrote:

Linkin Park are brilliant i love how they combine Mr kahns DJ Decks, Mike's rapping and Chesters screaming their great but they can't top METALLICA

They don't combine anything in this album lol....

[CharlieXZ38]

I bought ''Minutes To Midnight'' and with the all the negative hype around it was wondering what it would be like. After listening I was pleasantly surprised and thought it was a very good album, and very different to their earlier stuff.

[scarfacesuit]

I really want to check this album out. I've heard mixed reviews for it, (much like Spider-man 3, which i heard was awesome from some, and i heard sucked from others... but i don't want anyone starting that debate right now).

[soccerdude3465]

I thought it was absolutely atrocious. Lacked any emotion that they once had.

[ad4mZX]

Everyone who hates it hates it for the wrong reason.
When a band gets less heavy it doesn't get necessarily worse. I heard a kid at my school saying that he thought it sucked because he's used to them screaming. First of all Linkin Park is just hard rock to begin with and they don't really 'scream.' Second of all I know this kid likes most popular music and that he wouldn't mind singing from any other band.

Anyways, I think they are lyrically sub-par, vocally average, and melodically good. But that doesn't even add up to an album I would consider buying.

[FBA Ac1d]

The main review at the top. You didnt even mention "No More Sorrow" which is like the heaviest song on the album. "Minutes to Midnight" is mostly techno slow ballads but "No More Sorrow" and "Given Up" really bring back some "Hybrid Theory" moments a little.

[J ROD]

i dont know wat the hell is wrong with everybody the album is amazing. they did some cool stuff and took aa lot of risks that will make them even more famous than wat they are. all u guys who are saying that its the same stuff they used to make, or they suck and the songs arent heavy enough, beat it. go make a cd and get bigger than these guys.

[Sean-Man]

2 minutes to midnight. pretty cool album, more of a rock sound, synth and rap. chester looks like the singer for judas priest too. lol

[Sean-Man]

less synth and rap i mean

[fastfingers10]

i was looking forward to this album for a long ass time, and when i heard the first single i was dissappointed at first cuz it just didnt sound like them. then i listened to it again and it started to grow on me. but this album and this band has gone soft in my opinion, even though they meant to do that. it just doesn't sound like linkin park anymore and it buggs me. i miss the intenstiy they brought when they wrote the tracks for hybrid theory, but i guess every band changes at some point. although some songs they had were pretty heavy and i liked them. im not saying im only into heavy music but what first drew me to this band was the heavy soudn they put out.

[PUNISHER210]

THY DONT USE MIKE VARY MUCH AT ALL THE CD ISNT AS GOOD AS METOREA

[scarfacesuit]

it's just different. almost like a different band actually... but i enjoyed it a lot. it's my personal favorite linkin park album, but like i said, it's a completely different style from the other 2. i really respect their musical changes, and i just love listening to it.

[rockbreak]

I actually was expecting an albuma a lot like hybrid theory but when i heard minutes o midnight i realized that they have changed their style of music a lot. My favorite song was given up followed by bleed it out even though it is kind of repetitive. I cant say it was a bad album... it wast just diffrent from others.

[paulsild]

The screaming in Given Up is real, cuz he also screams for that long Live in AOL Sessions...But anyway the album is just great, im lovin it..=)

[marius47]

whats up with the halloween music in the begining of what ive done

[PUNISHER210]

guys come on it soundid good with chesetr and mike like thy use to but on this cd thy only use mike in two songs i was mad to hear that!!!!!=(

[PUNISHER210]

it is ok but dont like it as much as there 1 and 2 cd!!!!! p.s i hear there is a rumer that thy fierd mike does any one know if that is true

[Fldon9]

I dont think it was bad at all. I just preferred the stuff from their previous albums, like Hybrid Theory and Meteora).

[dude488]

i only like 2 songs. Bleed it Out and Hands Held High. the rest is just not linkin park. they changed too much.

[rik23]

OMG i LISTENED TO THIS ALBUM THE FIRST TIME WHILE READING THE LYRICS THEN LISTENED TO IT AGAIN AND PUT IT AWAY NOT THINKING MUCH OF MOST OF IT. I THEN lISTENED TO IT TODAY (3 DAYS LATER) AND ITS AMAZING!! EVERYONE SHOULD READ THE LYRICS AND LISTEN TO IT AT LEAST THREE TIMES WITHOUT ANY EXPECTATIONS.

[rik23]

"Given up" is awesome, Well done LP great to hear a daring change, shame some fans keep talking about the past ( Metora , Hybrid Theory) but we all move on and progress at some point. Excellent. See you on Tour!

[Msu_Man04]

Well, i just got this album today, and im listening to it right now... What I've Done is good, so's Bleed It Out, but im afraid of the direction they are taking... its a little too soft for my tastes. Ill have to listen to more of the album.

[jetfuel495]

mike only raps in 2 tracks of this album, but he does a hell of a job on them. some of his best rhymes yet.

[Jasedavis]

they stepped away from what everyone knew linkin park was. they literally reinvented the band. I LOVED them before this album but after I heard the whole album I completely understood the depth of the band was more than hate and agression they have an emotional side that they show from beginning to end in this album. I believe it's their best album to date. Dissappointed HELL NO if anything I see it as a point they grew up and showed a mature side. I like the sound. It's like they stepped away from who they were to show who they are. Cant wait for the next album they just keep getting better. As far as Mike only rapping on 2 songs I see it as he broke off to do Fort Minor and now he's stepping back some to do some of the writing and music to give the band a more agressive sound hello they were stepping away from what everyone knew linkin park was to show who linkin park is. of course you'd have to get the version with the DVD to understand that quote. AWESOME ALBUM compaired to the other umm 5 albums a 10 on my list

[colourlesseyes]

i liked this CD a whole bunch. it had its ups and downs. but so did all their other CD's. but over all. linkin parks my favorite band. they are inspirational. and alot of you guys are saying they suck and stuff. but hey, id say they are pretty succsessful, with their own tour. and being one of the biggest nu metal bands in history. rock on LP. keep making good music.

[Thom Yorke]

It's alright but it really feels like something is missing. What I've Done is the only track that really stands out for me. The others are good but they just don't quite work for me. I think it's their best album yet though as I'm not a huge LP fan but they're persuading me to be.

[con job]

jetfuel495 wrote:

mike only raps in 2 tracks of this album, but he does a hell of a job on them. some of his best rhymes yet.

Hands Held High is incredible.....

[blankguitar910]

great cd..different from both past ones..slower..but still linkin park

[TOB00]

GUITAR SOLOS WOOT. two of my fave things finally came together, solos and linkin park. Brad is finally realizing himself as a guitarist. SOLOS!!!!!

[koh132001]

All the songs in new album are disappointed and sux as hell. I feels like shyt after listened to their new album. What is wrong with them, the lyrics, the tunes and even the guitar riffs are so wimped out and nu metal theme is rip off. It sounds like they are not LP but some old lamer wannabes and now I end up burning that album cd.

[Darkspear]

im sry toboo but its not solos, Its easy stuff I did when I start playing guitar, brad MUST be on a higher level To Do Another album and Grow up equally with hte band.

I love the album and the new sound even If I love all theyre heavy stuffs.

But god they need a better guitarist.

[PUNISHER210]

darkspear its not the gutarist thats worng its the LYRICS THAY SUCK ILOVE LINKINPARK BUT THIS CD ISNT AS GOOD AS CD1 AN CD2

[Blink_182_fan]

i was a HUGE LP fan especially after meteora, but their new album SUCKS.. i am VERY dissapointed.. 5 years without an album and then they finally come out with one and it sucks, and they turned all emo which is also very dissapointing. they should go back to their old style of music, with mike shinoda rapping, and chester bennington singing in the same song that actually has a beat, they should re-listen to their old classics like lying from you ( one of my favorite songs of all time )and other great songs like that, not this new crap.

[Blink_182_fan]

^ reply to person , dude its 4 years jeeeze

[Handthatfeeds25]

"The Little Things Give You Away" is the best song LP has ever made.

The new album is great.

[rbarger]

Am I the only one that thinks this album is a step back?! Its not that good!

[Frosty 44]

This new album is great i think that hand held high and bleed it out are two of the best songs on the album.

[banksy=legend]

Someone said somewhere Mike Shinoda doesn't provide a lot of vocals on the new album. He does a lot of backup singing and isn't it him singing all of 'In Between'(track 10)? Hands held high is great, I heard they had a political themed track and cringed a little but mike pulls it off really well. Quite pleased Brad Delson is sowing off a little more but I was never bothered before, solos and stuff like that was never what Linkin Park were about. Love the new album anyway, couple of weaker tracks but still worth hearing

[Macabre_Turtle]

DTFatesWarningX wrote:

lol@ whoever said Corey Taylor was better than Maynard.....also come to think of it lol@at the notion that Corey Taylor is a good vocalist

Corey Taylor is an amazing vocalist. Hating Slipknot/Stone Sour is simply a fad that nobody can put an reasoning behind.

[Macabre_Turtle]

Also there really isn't a severe lack of Shinoda. If I didn't already hear that there was less of him before listening to the album then I wouldn't have even noticed there was less of him.

I don't think anybody but me noticed the severe lack of Hahn which I think hurt the album really really bad....

[banksy=legend]

Damn right Macabre_Turtle. Corey Taylor has such a diverse range of styles, all of which he performs effortlessly. If that's not the sign of a good vocalist I don't know what is.
Also agree on the lack of Hahn, kept expecting to hear more of him as the album went on and felt disappointed when it ended.

[buck16]

I found this album to be the worst ive herd from these amazing people. the other albums were the best ive herd and found this 1 to be a majour dissapointment. they need to get back there powerful edge, and keep away from mainstream bull

lyrics
the lyrics r deep but alittle too crappy emotional unlike past songs with anger pain and sadness thes new lyrics r like he is crying almost ateast he had balls before but these guys r awsome but they need there edge back.

[happytreemax]

the "reindeer bells" were actually phoenix's car keys
and i think this is one of their best albums
its good to hear different things on different albums
this is the by far my fav band and i really enjoyed this cd alot

[tom-the-lawn]

There new album was a disapoint to me
I understand bands have to mature
but I dont like the way they changed

What I've done and Shadow of the day were the only songs that stood out to me on that cd

I think for the most part
the only people that will really enjoy this record will be the super hardcore LP fans
and new fans that only like the new stuff and not the old stuff

Regardless of what anyone may say back to me, it was a wasted $17 and I havent bought a cd since...

[Green Cubs Hat]

honestly...

linkin park lyrics = nonsense

[aenimafist]

this album sucks schitt. Total waste of money. I really like their other albums though. I hate to say it but Rick Rubin failed here.

[ender_1017]

i don't know bout you guys... but i just think, if you call yourselves a 'huge fan' of the band, no matter how they revolutionize their music, you'd appreciate it. So to those who keep on saying "i used to" stuffs, you never really liked nor appreciated LP's music. So CUT D CRAP! Only true BELIEVERS of LP see and appreciate the beauty in their every song. And one more thing, CHESTER really is ONE OF THE GREATEST VOCALISTS ever known in their genre. It's not always just about the rhythm and all; it's also about how the vocalist sings the song. And it's just not fair to bluntly say that Chester's not a good one. In fact, it's his voice that really adds something to their songs. His voice is like, really expressing deep stuffs...(emotions & all).... that's all... i just can't stand all these guys sayin' all those crap...

>>au revoir

[Thom Yorke]

When I originally posted a comment I said I thought it was pretty average. Having listened several more times I realise it's a very easy album to listen to several times. I listen to at least a track from it on shuffle every day and never skip them. They've all grown on me. Particularly 'Leave Out All The Rest' and 'No More Sorrow'.

[whitesizzle]

this was a great album. i know most people are going to be turned off by it because it has less rap, more rock, but u have to listen to it without thinking it is linkin park. As a pure record, this is one of the greatest i have ever heard. the problem most people are having is that they are putting the cd in and going, okay time to listen to linkin park. Don't do that with this cd, put it in, and just listen. You will be MUCH happier with the album that way. It's the reason it grows on you, because you have to get over the fact that its not the old styles of linkin park. Every song on this album has its own unique reason to love it, just listen.

[White And Nerdy]

It's an okay record, If it had some more heavy songs it'd been better IMO. But yeah I didn't like the CD at first, does grow on ya a-bit. I would give this CD a 7/10

[gareno]

at first when i listened to the album i thought it sucked but after i listened to the songs a couple times i really liked them

[coolio9]

Minutes to Midnight is nothing like their old stuff, and in that it is also a great cd. The song, "Leave out all the rest" is probably the one song that made me think that the band as a whole has matured and has had more experiences in life. That's why i think their music has changed in a positive way.

[ch3z-zY]

a lot of people disliked the new album...hopefully when linkin park realizes that they will return to their old sound...

[Trapper33]

This record is exceptionally well produced, i think that the lyrics represent how far Lp has actually matured. The lyrics are thought provoking and tackle some of todays tough issues. The sound is great, the album has a great mix of rock and rap that give it flow. Just because its not constantly loud dosesn't make it crap it gives u a chance to listen to the actual lyrics and some of the instruments. I dont think this album can be considered mainstream, Lp still keeps there distinctiveness through this record. I think this is their best album it ROCKS!!

[sazzelfm]

I've been a fan of Linkin Park for ageeees. Hybrid Theory was the first rock/metal/whatever album I ever heard and it got me into all that kind of music. I loved Meteroa as well, so I was really excited when I first brought M2M.
And to be honest, I was really dissapointed when I heard it. Given Up was amazing, but it gave me a false hope that the rest of the songs would be as heavy. The rest of the album just seemed really boring. After leaving it aside for ages, I listened to it again and it really started to grow on me. Chester really gets to show off his voice, although I miss the whole rap and singing mix. I didn't like Hands Held High; it was boring and made me laugh. I'm not too fond of the last song either. But the rest of the songs really grew on me, (even though Valentines Day is a little annoying after a while.)
I like this album, but I don't like it as a Linkin Park album (if that makes sense?) I want their next one to be heavier...like their previous ones.
End of Essay

[j-walk]

It seems like every bands second album is there best - linkin park, system, alexis. And no one sings better then maynard, end of story!

[_Soul_Decision_]

sazzelfm wrote:

I've been a fan of Linkin Park for ageeees. Hybrid Theory was the first rock/metal/whatever album I ever heard and it got me into all that kind of music. I loved Meteroa as well, so I was really excited when I first brought M2M.
And to be honest, I was really dissapointed when I heard it. Given Up was amazing, but it gave me a false hope that the rest of the songs would be as heavy. The rest of the album just seemed really boring. After leaving it aside for ages, I listened to it again and it really started to grow on me. Chester really gets to show off his voice, although I miss the whole rap and singing mix. I didn't like Hands Held High; it was boring and made me laugh. I'm not too fond of the last song either. But the rest of the songs really grew on me, (even though Valentines Day is a little annoying after a while.)
I like this album, but I don't like it as a Linkin Park album (if that makes sense?) I want their next one to be heavier...like their previous ones.
End of Essay

I agree. It sounds more of a side project.

[qwerty_555]

When I first bought this album, I really thought it sucked. It was nowhere near any of the stuff they used to do. But, I'd spent money on it, so I decided to give it a chance. After I'd listened to it again and again, I realised that the music, although different, sounded really good. Chester had a go at singing softer, and nailed it. In some parts, he does sound a bit whiny, but not overall. I love this album, it awesome, and in no way worse than any of their other albums. Mr Hahn is in there, you just have to listen closely. But for all the people who think Mr Hahn has been left out, remember that he does direct most of their videos, so he plays a big part. Brad has really found himself with this album with his guitar solo's, which are awesome. Mike sounds really good on this album and proves that he can not only rap, but sing as well. Phoenix plays a bigger part in this album as well, with some songs having only the bass in it. Rob sounds really good on drums, I love the bridge on 'The Little Things Give You Away'.

But at the end of the day, a bands existence is not only for their fans, but themselves as well. In the lyrics book that came with the album, they explained that they wanted to move away from the rock/rap sound.

Personally, I love this album, it's one of the best I've heard. I love the LP boys as well, so as long as they are happy with the album, I'm happy.

p.s. sorry for this being so long!

[qwerty_555]

HEY!!! DON'T DISS BRAD'S FRO!

[qwerty_555]

and emo? lp are NOT emo...their lyrics r deep...but not emo

[HawkaLuigi]

Checked.

[laxkid2]

There r three good songs: What ive done, bleed it out, and given up. the rest kinda suck.

[Handthatfeeds25]

I've had this song for over 5 months and I still can't get over the song "The Little Things Give You Away".

[Handthatfeeds25]

I've had this album for over 5 months now , and I still can't get over the song "The Little Things Give You Away".

[jesuswalked2008]

they are trying something different and its working....

[minusxero]

happytreemax wrote:

the "reindeer bells" were actually phoenix's car keys

Brad's keys... if you're gonna go into useless trivia, at least get it right.

As to the album, I find it laughable that so many people were talking shit about Meteora, saying, "This is like Hybrid Theory part 2," and then MTM comes out and everyone is disappointed that they changed their sound. You asked for it, you got it.

I hated Meteora with a passion, so I'm really happy they tried something different. I like this album a lot. A big collection of varied songs.

Oh, and for those of you who think that Mike's track sucked (In Between, and all you LP fans, don't deny it, the track is pretty dull) check out the b-side 'No Roads Left.' Should have been on the album, and definitely infinitely more amazing.

[wildchild6660]

DTFatesWarningX wrote:

lol@ whoever said Corey Taylor was better than Maynard.....also come to think of it lol@at the notion that Corey Taylor is a good vocalist

serj is better than both of them

[rayq78]

What Ive Done was really awesome! but i hate the tamborine and the "na na na" part. What is this? they over decorated the songs. it could have been better without those. The other track with the "amen...amen.." i also hate...please bring back the Hybrid Theory and Meteora sound. Those sound are are still in these days....pls Mr. Shinoda...i beg you...

[PUNISHER210]

i agree rayq78...this cd is to soft imean it's all right...but it's a step back for LP

[castoo]

his voice isn't anything special, it's just the WAY he sings, it really isn't hard to replicate but no one else uses it

corey taylor is a HORRIBLE VOCALIST, the guy cannot sing
maynard isn't great, just unique
serj isn't great, just unique

and wow corey taylor sucks (i like maynard and serj)

ben burnley anders friiden probably my favorite, but i don't think they are the best... hmmm.... that black guy from kse is hella good though

[ozzybob]

i don't understand why people are so surprised when they listen to the album that it is so different. they were talking about it for months before the album was released that it was going to be a totally different direction and now people are all upset once they listen to the album.

i knew it was going to be different once i listened to it and at first, i thought the album was o.k. but i listened to it more and it started to grow on me.

even though linkin park doesn't do anything too fancy with their music (guitar solos or anything like that) they are still amazing musicians and know how to make good music

[Fatally Jon]

"Bleed It Out" is, like, the worst song in the universe. It doesn't go anywhere. Because the drums are so constant, the song is just flat and boring.
And it's as repetitive as a Fall Out Boy song.

[MagicFingersJCC]

a list of my favourite bands
1. Dream Theater
2. Tool
3. Muse
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3567. Blink 182
3568. Hilary Duff
3569. Linkin Park (are shit)

[PUNISHER210]

what are ya smooking kfong03 come on LP rock's dumb A$$!!

[jetfuel495]

not enough mike on this record

[MagicFingersJCC]

what i said on my previous comment isn't true



i actually like hilary duff

[Phe4rTheGod]

ah...good ol LP...trust a review on this to start some fire...

i think to enjoi something as horrible as LP you first need to stop listening to the music, first off, and then melt your brain with lots of rap music...THEN it may sound decent...





jk...it would still suck...

[ShatterSpirit]

qwerty_555 wrote:

and emo? lp are NOT emo...their lyrics r deep...but not emo

Deep? Since when can shitty, angst filled lyrics be called Deep? They are definitely 100% Emo.

[sevenchurches]

Deep? Since when can shitty, angst filled lyrics be called Deep? They are definitely 100% Emo

For someone with a dcent taste in music you're a ****ing idiot

[Mr Jeb]

i liked it, thought it was a good album, really good live aswell, saw them a few days ago...why does everyone care so much about a band being 'emo' if you like them who cares really? =\

[scarfacesuit]

I think it would be a clever move for them to make a really heavy album next.

[Confetti]

scarfacesuit wrote:

I think it would be a clever move for them to make a really heavy album next.

I think it would be even more clever to make a good album for a chance.

[innis93]

i seriously thought it sucked...i was disapointed when i heard the whole CD...but ya they are trying to make music that sells...and they are damn good at it...but i don't feel that...MTM was a Linkin Park best

[Moonman13]

So it's pretty certain now rick rubins a nazi.

[slowhekau]

I think "Bleed It Out" sounds like a square dance. They probably could have even put a fiddle in the song and it wouldn't have sounded out of place. Not a good song in my opinion...Not a good album in my opinion

[HeartRaz0r]

slowhekau wrote:

I think "Bleed It Out" sounds like a square dance. They probably could have even put a fiddle in the song and it wouldn't have sounded out of place. Not a good song in my opinion...Not a good album in my opinion

no it doesn't... not all the songs are good, but there are some rly nice ones... and bleed it out is the nicest one, but i expected more from linkin park... seems to be not my favourite band anymore^^...

[Insomnia57]

How does this albumn keep coming up to the surface? it came out almost a year ago and it made its way back to the title page?

[Logan_B]

Wow a 7.3 thats bad....I have the CD and personally I woulda rated it 9.3 because its gettin them a lotta success and airtime on the radio....you dont hear something like Children Of Bodom on the radio do you....So stop rating good music sooo low!

[SOAD316]

nu- metal? your joking.

[stone_sour09]

Linkin Park has sucked more and more every album. This one is without question the worst. Instead of getting better, they keep sucking even more (somehow).

[Reebokanonymous]

This is probably my least favorite Linkin Park album, but that doesn't mean I don't like it. It's certainly not as much of a rock album as their others. I digress from Hybrid Theory.

[steppsteph]

Logan_B wrote:

Wow a 7.3 thats bad....I have the CD and personally I woulda rated it 9.3 because its gettin them a lotta success and airtime on the radio....you dont hear something like Children Of Bodom on the radio do you....So stop rating good music sooo low!

'

ROFL!

[Confetti]

steppsteph wrote:

Logan_B wrote:

Wow a 7.3 thats bad....I have the CD and personally I woulda rated it 9.3 because its gettin them a lotta success and airtime on the radio....you dont hear something like Children Of Bodom on the radio do you....So stop rating good music sooo low!'

ROFL!

+1

WTF? Air time and commercial succes doesn't make anything better. It just implies that there is a lot of people with bad musical tastes.

Bodom is a good example aswell.

[chaoticfables]

Question

Is Mike Shinoda singing in 'In Pieces' cuz it doesn't sound like Chester...

I think it's a great album!!!!! The end of some songs lead continuously to the next song if you listen carefully like Shadow of the Day to What I've Done

[Smithsc]

How can such a terrible, talentless band release an even worse album?

[Mr.Guber]

I didn't finish reading it. The review was too long.

[qwerty_555]

MagicFingersJCC wrote:

a list of my favourite bands
1. Dream Theater
2. Tool
3. Muse
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3567. Blink 182
3568. Hilary Duff
3569. Linkin Park (are shit)

Ayye!!! At least Linkin Park and blink-182 are in there!

[Oxalis]

Hilary duff is not a band lol.

[qwerty_555]

HellRazer wrote:

Given Up - Great way to start a album, nice hard rock song. But the scream is like.....yeah right do that live without a computer HA.

Actually he sang that song last night on channel 4 and the scream was pretty good actually - dont underestimate chester's screaming or singing ability coz he can do it just as good if not better than everyone else

Yeah, I saw Linkin Park last year, and one of the first songs they played was Given Up. Chester's scream was amazing, he completed it and went straight back into the chorus.

[Let it out]

Its a softer tone.But deeper words.Givin up and no more sorrow,remind me of the last two cd's,all the others different.Change is good.Lp legends.

[last!]

Are you the reviewers kidding? M2M contains 12 tracks, not 11!

[ShatterSpirit]

sevenchurches wrote:

Deep? Since when can shitty, angst filled lyrics be called Deep? They are definitely 100% Emo

For someone with a dcent taste in music you're a ****ing idiot

I think you're the idiot for actually thinking that these lyrics were written by someone other than a thirteen year old angst filled girl who cuts herself to sleep.

The lyrics are shit, just admit it.

[ShatterSpirit]

sevenchurches wrote:

Deep? Since when can shitty, angst filled lyrics be called Deep? They are definitely 100% Emo

For someone with a dcent taste in music you're a ****ing idiot

Look, just admit that the lyrics are shit. It sounds like something a thirteen year old girl who cuts herself to sleep would write.

The sooner you can admit it's shit the better off you'll be, Moron.

[ShatterSpirit]

oops... double post....

[kingofnima]

I think that all of their old stuff was great but after they started to put too much rap or whateve ryou want to call it in there it went all down hill. I think that minutes to midnight is the worst music they have ever made I don't think it is possible to go any lower!!!! they got themselves on a level with fall out boy!!! it sucks!!! the energy they had in their old songs was great but now I actually went to their concert because I was babysitting a couple of middle schoolers who wanted to go see them I mean thats says everything doesn't it???? it is really sad I agree with shatterspirit it sounds reallly bad!!! however I woudln't call it emo because real emo music is actually good music but I guess thats a different topic....

[valentinec93]

this album...

in comparison with their old music...

is horse shit.

[BonezShaker]

an epic fail

[wraith313]

Chryne wrote:

I think alot of people were expecting another metal/hard rock album here; which is fair enough if you like that kinda thing.

But be serious guys; the album isn't bad just because you were expecting to hear Chester constantly screaming and you didnt.

I'm not a big fan of metal myself; I mean, I like Metallica and everything; but my area's always been prog/alt rock stuff; the likes of Audioslave, Pearl Jam etc.

But I've liked Linkin Park for a hell of a long time now; ever since I first saw Crawling on Kerrang. Good times

And I respect your opinions; wether you like LP or don't; but at least give the album a chance. There are some very deep songs that LP have worked hard to record. Admittedly; they may not be as good as One Step Closer/Points of Authority when you first hear them; they will grow on you very quickly.

End of essay. lol

Metal? I like LP, but I would hardly classify them, at any point in their career, as metal. Not even close.

[tim western]

I liked their old stuff but I'm not particularly keen on their new direction, Chester's voice worked well for choruses and certain lead parts but I'm not really into the songs with him singing the whole thing.

[Adam_Harrison9]

ToolRickHead wrote:

I'll have to agree, MJK is our best vocalist this generation. vocalist being in the rock-genre.

You obviously haven't heard of Matt Caughthran or Tim McIlrath.

[MorbidVirus]

Judas Priest... TWO minutes to MIDNIGHT!!

[Vin2254]

King ofKumbucha wrote:

DTFatesWarningX wrote:

lol@ whoever said Corey Taylor was better than Maynard....

Thats like comparing being shot in the face to getting your head run over... Both suck, hard.

haha, thats great.

[HolyDiver1118]

Ok Linkin Park fans and haters, I hate to be a narrow-minded ******* (but I'm gonna be one anyway)
First of all I am a big fan of old Linkin Park. And second of all with me being a fan old LP that means that it's likely that I won't be for all this "slow-down, radio-friendly, let's turn emo crap" that they're pullin out of their asses with FM2M. Now I have not bought this album nor have I listened to it, with the exception of the few songs on the radio that are played over and over again like a broken record. But I can say, with absolute certainty, that I hate this album and I hate what Linkin Park have become.

"Bleed it Out" wtf is that, like an emo battle cry?
Has anyone seen the video to that? It looks like their tryin to suck dick man.

What happened to the heavy metal guitars, the awesome rap lyrics, the screaming that made LP famous and awesome? (it must have been bled out of them when they started cutting their wrist) but this is crap. Its a disgrace to the legacy (or lack there of) of Linkin Park.

[guitar_hero543]

dajake101 wrote:

wow nobody's argued with me yet... thats interesting

well wasn't that the weirdest thing i've heard from somebody in a long time.....this coming from somebody who once sat drinking a beer while his friend sang along to sesame street on tv.....

[ValenceElectron]

Linkin Park completely abandoned the sound that made them so famous and gained them such a devoted fanbase. When you have so many diehard fans, you'll still be able to stay afloat even if you shit on them, like LP has done here.

I see people trying to bash TOOL, and that makes no sense. TOOL is legendary.

[punk_player]

HolyDiver1118 wrote:

Ok Linkin Park fans and haters, I hate to be a narrow-minded ***** (but I'm gonna be one anyway)
First of all I am a big fan of old Linkin Park. And second of all with me being a fan old LP that means that it's likely that I won't be for all this "slow-down, radio-friendly, let's turn emo crap" that they're pullin out of their asses with FM2M. Now I have not bought this album nor have I listened to it, with the exception of the few songs on the radio that are played over and over again like a broken record. But I can say, with absolute certainty, that I hate this album and I hate what Linkin Park have become.

"Bleed it Out" wtf is that, like an emo battle cry?
Has anyone seen the video to that? It looks like their tryin to suck dick man.

What happened to the heavy metal guitars, the awesome rap lyrics, the screaming that made LP famous and awesome? (it must have been bled out of them when they started cutting their wrist) but this is crap. Its a disgrace to the legacy (or lack there of) of Linkin Park.

haha dude your a f uckin fa ggot maybe you should grow up a bit

[HxG]

With their first CD's 'Linkin Park' created a nice crossover sound. But the new album is far away from this sound. It's not bad...however i can't see and hear any 'Linkin Park' in this release.

Well there was funny point in a interview.
A LP member said something like: "The new album is far away from being Pop. This is metal!"
Guys...can hear any metal?

[A-440]

Okay, so i am EXTREMELY biased towards their side because hybrid theory the first album i ever bought and they introduced me to the rock genre and i've been a fan for a while yatta yatta yatta. this however, was a terribly disappointing album, especially considering how they put "so much time into it"...as a debut on a small label from an up and coming band this was a great album, but for being their third major album i expected more. the only good thing to come of this was what i've done (kindof) and qwerty (sortof) which wasn't even IN the actual album. next time they take a five year vacation, i expect a masterpiece, not...this.

[Tster]

ok, if i reviewed it again it'd be lower

[Zertuche]

I was very dissapointed with this CD, Not only because of the fact that they didnt sound like linkin park but because of the cussing in some of the songs.

I have honestly never heard Chester or Mike Cuss in the albums except in their live performances (which is fine)

Like in "Giving Up" Chester Screams "Put me out of F***ing misery" I was just like "What the hell.."

[Zertuche]

And what the hell up with these emo kids and linkin park T's..

[0h The Horror]

It's really bad.

Their old shit was so much better. But I guess you can't really keep it all together when working with a rapper. Especially one with so many problems.

[kmchipower]

myles kennedy!!!

Adam_Harrison9 wrote:

ToolRickHead wrote:

I'll have to agree, MJK is our best vocalist this generation. vocalist being in the rock-genre.

You obviously haven't heard of Matt Caughthran or Tim McIlrath.

[randomhero93]

0h The Horror wrote:

It's really bad.

Their old shit was so much better. But I guess you can't really keep it all together when working with a rapper. Especially one with so many problems.

wow, your a douchebag... you gotta look at the thing entirely and possibly why they wrote their songs like they did. look at whats happening in the world today. we had natural disasters, we're going into a huge economic decline, gas is over $4 a gallon, lots of people are losing their jobs and their are so many foreclosures on houses putting people on the streets. Linkin Park did this album for them, dedicating it to whats been happening in the world today, so people, there's a bigger reason behind this album then just the music they've made.

[Jakelman10]

Linkin Park has changed for the better or worse, in my opinion better. They took away most of the rap because Linkin Park is an orginal band and too mnay bands, way too many, started copying it and they said, "Fuck it, lets change it up a bit." it might no sound as good as before but it sure as hell is them, so don't go saying its not the real linkin park because linkin park is all orginality.

[SamuraiLP]

new album killed my love for Linkin Park
The random ****ing cussing was to much of a change
that and they probably went ****ing depressed just for all the scene kids

I listen to deathcore now XD

[jahyarain]

i never really cared 4 them but my daugther was watching the video 4 "Shadows" and, hey, a good melody is a good melody (of course, i realized later it's almost exactly the same as "With or Without You"), but she made me a copy of the disc and i must say it's one of the most solid records i've heard in a long time (having Rick Rubin producing probably didn't hurt any). and comparing Chester 2 Maynard is silly. Maynard is monotone. i like him, but it's true. Chester is more in the leauge of Dennis Lyxcian back in his Refused days. ask any vocalist and they'll tell u, screaming (and staying in tune) like Chester is HARD AS HELL!

[Conor_man11]

Except for a two songs, this album sucks. The sound is so mellow now, that for almost any Linkin Park fan it is a change for the worse. Not only is that sound mellow, but that material is garbage. This album was a complete failure musicly speaking, but a complete success financially due to the number of sales. A lot of people got ripped off by buying this album expecting Linkin Park and getting garbage.

[RockerChick180]

Definitely good stuff. Especially "Shadow of the Day."

[Dr.T]

This is not Linkin Park. It's not even influenced by something else, they've changed completely, they just turned themselves into pop-rock to make more money. They should have just re-named the band instead of disgracing the old name. Linkin Park used to be a name I was proud to see on my ipod, a band I could see a unique sound in.
I never give in to the crowds, I never follow unless I'm happy about doing so. These guys gave into the urge for money and went on the golden road to pop. They have become sheep of the music EVERYONE listens to. You don't believe me?? Look at how many reviews this album got, compare it to the first album and then tell me they haven't gone pop.
Rest in angst, nu-metal.
That is all
Dr.T

[rayq78]

since when did ultimate-guitar.com existed? so that HT an Meteora will have more reviews? think....

[Flariduh]

jahyarain wrote:

i never really cared 4 them but my daugther was watching the video 4 "Shadows" and, hey, a good melody is a good melody (of course, i realized later it's almost exactly the same as "With or Without You"), but she made me a copy of the disc and i must say it's one of the most solid records i've heard in a long time (having Rick Rubin producing probably didn't hurt any). and comparing Chester 2 Maynard is silly. Maynard is monotone. i like him, but it's true. Chester is more in the leauge of Dennis Lyxcian back in his Refused days. ask any vocalist and they'll tell u, screaming (and staying in tune) like Chester is HARD AS HELL!

I hate when people do this. NO. Linkin Park does not and NEVER has screamed. If you dont know what screaming is look up some death metal bands. Even metalcore has screams. This does not. Its simply a vocal raspiness.

[HGF]

0... 0!!!!!
man, what is this? I used to like them a lot, just the Hybryd Theory

[thesecondman]

If you look at how much time it took to produce and what the band members say about the album, you can tell that they wanted it to sound this way. They went outside their box on purpose. If you want hybrid theory 3 then write it yourself, because after awhile, it stops being artistic.

[salsawords]

thesecondman wrote:

If you look at how much time it took to produce and what the band members say about the album, you can tell that they wanted it to sound this way. They went outside their box on purpose. If you want hybrid theory 3 then write it yourself, because after awhile, it stops being artistic.

True, but they should still create music at least similar to what they used to sound like. They've become completely mainstream crap. I really tried to like it, but I just couldn't stand it. There's like no rapping or samples, which is what made them interesting in the first place. Sellouts.

[gareno]

when i listened to this album for the first time i was very disappointed and i still am today, i think lp just took a step (which was the right thing to do) but unfortunately in the wrong direction, this is my opinion so don't bash me

[slashzsystem]

personally i like hybrid theory better than minutes to midnight

[Shadow_player]

slashzsystem :
personally i like hybrid theory better than minutes to midnight

minutes to midnight sucked too emo there last two albums we brilliant tho XD

[jordie0405]

I cant even describe this album to give it a fair judgement using my own opinion, I know its LP at times, and other times, although its good and it is LP, it just doesnt connect with me like their last 2 records.

[akosiehm]

I have fallen in-love with their first 2 album but when I have this one I I am not kind of disappointed...they change their signature sound from their first 2 albums...but still it's good

[ACDCfan1103]

I hate this album, Linkin Park has become sell-outs. They changed their sound and image to what the media wants.

[Explorer939]

Not at all like hybrid theory and meteora, but still a great album from a great band! Thousand Suns sucks, though