Reviews (page 9 of 13)
Nu Metal should, categorically, not exist. However.... I appreciate Linkin Park assumed the role (someone had to) of "Fuck you Mum, I can do what I want!", the band. If it was 2000 and I'd just turned 16, I'd probably think this is dope too. The transition between tracks one and two really sets the tone, and the overdrive on those leads never really goes away. Chester's vocals, however, get really corny really quickly, even more so than Shinoda's in a listen endured these days. Despite being largely unbearable these days, the album definitely accomplished what it set out to do, and provided people a soundtrack to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 for years. 6/10
If I think of this album as metal then it ain’t great, but if I think of it as pop it’s awesome! So I’m doing that.
Hear a different Linkin Park album before. Honestly? They make quite enjoyable music 3/5
Loud, powerful, moody
אמא אל תכנסי לי לחדר
Finally a record I already knew. I grew up around the time that this album became a hit. Back then I had a contradictory relationship to this album. I had friends who listened to it on repeat and whenever I was with them, it would play in the background. I somehow liked the music but, the friends who listened to it, they were not in a happy place, and they were not happy and I was not happy either. This music is tied to my memories of this time. So it’s a bit hard for me to rate this. I acknowledge the musical quality. It’s a dense and atmospheric album. An experience. My past memories keep me from enjoying this music (too much). I think I would give this album a much higher rating if it weren’t for my memories. I can only give it 3/5 stars.
First half >
Onhan tämä näin parinkymmenen vuoden jälkeen aika hirvittävää kuunneltavaa, mutta on tämän vaikutus musakenttään kiistaton. Olkoon nyt vaikka kolmonen kunnioituksesta. 3/5
A pretty decent album overall with no great songs but no bad ones either. 3 stars or C+.
Angry
Didn’t really listen to this on release, but probably would have enjoyed the metal hip-hop blend. But, not a today thing for me.
Much better 90s album than you would think. Couple of great tracks on here. Overall angry sound you can get behind. Nothing stellar in the music or lyrics, gut a good overall effort.
So 2000s.
I wish there was less rap. Sometimes they have a good dynamic going though, like on In The End. Chester was great.
In the end was really awesome, but the rest was pretty average. And there was one or two that were really bad, kinda leaning into the heavy metal kinda thing that I don't really like. 6.5/10
still don't really like the heavier music, but it does have some songs with slower parts which i liked.
I know this is a seminal album for a lot of people, but for me, it’s just alright.
This is a major contribution to, at the time, was a very different take on grunge & metal. This is overproduced and formulaic but if you listen to the lyrics is expressive and vulnerable real songwriting which is more than I can say for most of the garbage that came out of this era.
Not my thing
Kedvenc/Favourite: Cure for the Itch Nagyon nem az én világom, őszintén. Azt hiszem, ha 13-15 évesen hallgatom többet, tetszett volna és ez talán most is kitartana. Alapvetően érezhető szerintem, hogy miért szeretik sokan, elég jól hozza a hard rock/nu metal műfajok erősségeit, a téma is jól jelenik meg a szövegekben. Really not my thing, honestly. I think if I'd listened to it more when I was 13 or 15, I would have liked it and it still would probably be something I enjoy. Essentially, I can hear why a lot of people like it, it plays pretty well to the strengths of the hard rock/nu metal genres, the subject matter is well expressed in the lyrics.
My initial reaction is: How does this singer not have a sore throat? I remember hearing “In the End” on the radio a lot back when this album was released, but not the other songs on the album. Although this is not my favorite genre, it is well done. It’s clever how they incorporated some rap in with their heavy metal.
Wow, I'm so happy to get all these artists I actually know! Finally, things are coming up Milhouse. Now to be clear, I don't really like Linkin Park. In fact I made fun of them many times in the 2000s. The yelly rapping is not something I enjoy. But at the same time, C.Bennie's voice induces some serious nostalgia, because they were all over the radio and the rock countdown at a very formative time in my music life. I know people will disagree, and they may be correct to do so, but I think Hoobastank does this style of music better. :D: Highlight: 'In the End'
This is certainly a nu metal album. It’s def a time and place for me and certainly not a style I gravitate to, but it certainly has a point of view.
I remember when this came out. A couple of good tunes on it. Not really my thing. Ok for some background music.
It feels like there's been a concerted 'on second thoughts' rehabilitation attempt around Linkin Park of late, but actually, it's just quite average nu-metal. The vocals are better than most, and it's definitely not as annoying as something like Limp Bizkit, but nor does it have the velocity of a Slipknot or similar.
Meh.
I've always thought of this album as the Winger/Nelson of the Rap-rock/NU-Metal genre. Basically, they're well crafted, pretty pop songs dressed up (or down) in nu-metal clothes
Even though I listened to this album a lot, I'd just give it a 3 never cared mich for them, their music wasn't as powerful as I needed it to be, they are good but not as much to my liking... I still think their best song is Given Up
Nu-metal without the power of Korn. Reminds me of high school except I graduated in ‘87
I like a few Linkin Park songs, but I don't think I've listened to a whole album before now. It's got a couple of the hits I know, and the rest of the songs aren't bad, but I don't know if I have it in me to appreciate an entire nu metal album. This isn't a hate on nu metal specifically, I've got a dozen songs that I paid money for, but it grates on me after a few songs in a row. Which I guess is part of the problem I have with thrash, too. It's relentlessly LOUD. It's got some good songs, like Papercut, In The End, Runaway, and A Place for My Head is trying things I haven't heard before, and succeeding more than it fails. Maybe I'll be proven wrong later in this project, but the last nu metal album they gave me was Limp Bizkit's Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water, which was, to be fair, fascinatingly terrible (it's the album for people whose parents could easily afford therapy, but don't trust it). This sounds more negative than I actually am on the songs here. They're mostly good, but it's less than the sum of its parts. I hate to say it, but maybe it could use a "Beth."
This mashup of hard rock and rap is pretty nice - I've heard better from them. And I am from their home town - I can attest that they're good dudes.
That bro needs some milk
I think the last time i sat down and heard this whole album, I was in high school and I still somehow knew like 90% of the songs. 4-5 songs I knew the song by the opening riff, but talked myself out of it thinking it was another one of those 2000s rap rock bands. I didn't notice it when I was younger but this album is a bit formulaic (heavy intro, stripped back + electronic verse, heavy hook- or vise versa), but I think at it's only like 30 minute run time it's easy to miss that. I think I'd only call the DJ track filler, there's a lot of singles off of this album and the production is pretty decent. I'm not top sure this holds up, it feels VERY 2000s.
My cousin got my little sister this cd for Christmas when she was in middle school and she was APPALLED. It was so funny. 3 stars for a good Christmas memory
I wouldn’t listen again (apart from in the end) but enjoyed!! Favs: Papercut One step closer In the end - 5/5 love
Emo nu-metal. Not bad, but I'm not connecting - probably too old and don't have that much angst anymore.
I found the album a bit too heavy for me I think, which surprised me. Maybe I don’t feel the same level of agression / angst that I might have had a as a teenager - but even then, I don’t think it would have been for me. Bar “In The End” nothing stuck with me. The sound was like Papa Roach crossed with Evanescence.
I was familiar with a lot of this album going in. Im not really the biggest Lincoln Park guy- their music always felt excessively edgey to me. I fel this way about this album as well- but I still found myself enjoying it at parts. They have a real distinct vision/tone for the album which I think was successful, and the hits are definitely hits. Overall- decent album. 3.5/5
Hybrid Theory is a fitting name. It's as if a mad scientist hypothesized the perfect mix of metal, hard rock, hip-hop, and electronic elements to attain maximum appeal. Many had committed their career to fusing rock and rap (e.g. 311, Limp Bizkit, Kid Rock, etc) but none had quite dialed in their variables like Linkin Park did here. Having praised them, now we pull the curtain back. They're not the "innovators" they're often said to be. They are deeply formulaic. Almost every song follows the same structure: rap the verses, sing the chorus, layer in power chords, sprinkle in some turntable scratches or a moody electronic breakdown, then build to an emotional climax. It’s pop music dressed in heavy guitars and angst. Chester’s introspective lyrics and emo vocals (and competent enough rap) gave them a distinct edge over the more aggressive or comedic acts in the genre (it seemed like rock/rap bands were either doing a hip-hop hubris, bravado type of thing or they thought comedy and jokes was the path to popularity). Hybrid Theory is competent but broad. Twenty-five years later it's too predictable to be truly exciting, yet it's totally effective. You can still turn this record up and respect it. It’s a formula that worked. And, frankly, no other band mining the hybridization of rock/rap has replicated it quite as successfully. Welcome to your 3 stars Linkin Park. You are my highest rated rock/rap record.
It’s okay. Silly. But silly is okay sometimes.
Interesting, with one very popular song (that I like), "In the end", but the rest of the record sounds more or less the same to me. I know, I know, I'm getting old. I wish I had learned about them when I was younger. Still, cool record.
Generally a blast, but some weak points
The songwriting is pretty good and it seems like this is something I should like, but nothing really grabs me here. I think it's the mediocre bass. Insert a decent bass player, insert more stars.
Lot of good songs, but kinda boiled down to a lot of screaming
This is the bridge between Nu-Metal and Emo. I'm not sure if that's a compliment.
Looking at other's reviews, this is one of the most polarizing albums, and I actually see both perspectives. It can certainly be vapid and over-produced at times, giving us sort of the worst of metal and the worst of rap all at the same time. However, it being accessible for the mainstream is an accomplishment. The big songs on this album hit hard, being catchy and aggressive, often packing an emotional punch. There are some weaker tracks to be sure. I understand that this polished edginess rubs people the wrong way, and I'd hesitate to call myself the biggest LP fan. But Chester's vocals are visceral and that's what keeps me coming back.
Hybrid Theory is Linkin Park’s iconic debut album that redefined nu-metal and rap-rock. Here’s a breakdown of its incredible tracks, each packed with raw energy, emotion, and innovation: Tracklist Highlights from Hybrid Theory 1. Papercut • A perfect opening track with themes of paranoia and self-doubt. • Chester Bennington’s soaring vocals paired with Mike Shinoda’s rap verses create a unique balance. 2. One Step Closer • Explosive and rebellious, it’s an anthem of frustration and anger. • The iconic “Shut up when I’m talking to you!” line made it unforgettable. 3. With You • Heavy riffs and DJ Joe Hahn’s scratching add a distinctive sound. • Themes of longing and emotional tension. 4. Points of Authority • A hard-hitting track about toxic relationships and power struggles. • Features aggressive guitar work and rap-driven verses. 5. Crawling • A Grammy-winning song addressing inner struggles and vulnerability. • Chester’s powerful vocal performance is a highlight. 6. Runaway • A song about escaping societal expectations and personal pressure. • It’s energetic, with a perfect blend of rap and melodic hooks. 7. By Myself • A darker, introspective track about self-doubt and isolation. • Aggressive guitars and chaotic energy define this one. 8. In the End • One of Linkin Park’s most iconic songs, with its haunting piano riff and unforgettable chorus. • Explores themes of futility and perseverance. 9. A Place for My Head • A fiery track about demanding respect and space. • Features Mike’s rap verses building into Chester’s explosive screams. 10. Forgotten • Fast-paced and dynamic, with an intense blend of rap and rock. • Overlooked but a hidden gem of the album. 11. Cure for the Itch • An instrumental showcase for DJ Joe Hahn’s skills, filled with scratching and sampling. 12. Pushing Me Away • A melodic and emotional closer about broken relationships and regret. • Highlights the duality of vulnerability and strength. Hybrid Theory is a masterpiece that blends rap, rock, and electronic elements seamlessly. Do you have a favorite track or want to explore its themes more deeply?
Some really cracking hits, but some misses too.
In the End will always be a banger.
decent record not my cuppa
Actually very enjoyable. I believe early Linkin Park has been subject to a critical reassessment in recent years, as the 20-year nostalgia cycle hits the 00's. In my view, this has always been quite the good album, although I prefer their sophomore record Meteora. There are several great tracks on here and admittedly Linkin Park made some of the better Nu Metal, a genre infamous for being pretty bad. Key tracks: One Step Closer Crawling In the End
Early 2000s Linkin Park. Consistent style but not very interesting. Average album.
I feel like it’s best when it embraces dynamics, but a lot of the music is just flat. But Cure for the Itch was a huge surprise. I’d definitely listen to a Linkin Park trip hop album. Favorite Song: In the End Least Favorite Song: Forgotten
10/10 for the nostalgia, but didn’t remember so much filler.
Linkin Park is a band that I should enjoy based off other bands I listen to. My school friends were fans and would suggest me songs. I'd hear all the hype about them. But they've never really clicked for me no matter how much I try! In The End is an absolute banger, but the rest were kind of meh? I recognised a few songs but I probably wouldn't listen to the majority of it again Wasn't bad at all - just not clicking! 3 ⭐️
This is like that tail-end of the nu metal era pop sound that younger me would’ve found incredible in a WWE Smackdown vs Raw game. I didn’t expect it but it was genuinely enjoyable through out, giving it a three cause I found myself not caring to finish (after exiting my car even though I enjoyed it mostly) but forcing myself to.
I’m not really a fan, but I listened to this coming off not listening to Kid Rock, so it probably gets an extra point.
Nice but something bothers me I think
Hver gang det hender at jeg hører på noe fra Linkin Park, blir det alltid litt prega av all den nylige kontroversen rundt det nye medlemmet deres, og det etterlater en litt sur smak. Uansett, det er mye fett (og så klart veldig kjent) på dette albumet, men det blir liksom litt vel dramatisk og aggressivt for min smak. Beste sanger: Crawling, In The End
Eh, the songs I like on here I really like, but that’s pretty much limited to singles and the rest wad more meh for me. Respect the talent though just not a personal fave
+1 for honesty but i dont like it too much
Sip. Realmente Linkin tiene mejores propuestas
I'm impressed that this album did *that* well commercially - "In the End" has 2.3B plays, and almost every track on the album has 100M plays. I dig the style, the mix of rock / rap / etc. But I only ended up liking two tracks, and after a while the songs felt a little repetitive. I would call this a high 3.
The fact that I'm giving this 3 stars is a testament to the power of "In The End" given that Linkin Park and other Nu Metal bands were the butt of many jokes for me and my Grunge-loving friends in College. But, in hindsight, if I was 5 years younger, maybe this band would have been my Alice In Chains.
Eh it was ok.
Correcto
J'ai quand même aimé cet album, mais je m'attendais à un peu plus. Pour sûr c'est de loin supérieur à plusieurs contemporain (Korn ou Limp Bizkit), mais il manque un petit quelque chose pour rendre ça vraiment impressionnant. Le style de composition est un peu redodant. Ça reste un bon petit album plaisant. 7/10
Teenage me liked this album a lot more than middle aged me
That‘s Not mine, sorry.
idk it’s just not rlly my thing.. i also feel like it’s aggressively y2k. just didn’t age super great imo highlights: with you, crawling, pushing me away (feb 26 2026)
Really solid album. Not their best but definitely shows their progression.
Enjoyable.
Not fan
7/10
It was okey
Classic. Super under valued in the grand scheme of metal. Some songs work better than others
It's one-dimentional and hasn't really aged that well in terms of the soundscape it creates, but there's something about it that still feels satisfying. Its raw energy mixed with the easy song structure makes many of the songs still very enjoyable. Best song: Crawling Worst song: Be Myself
Some interesting deeper cuts including break beat
Sounds outdated in today’s standards, but classic album for someone raised in 00s
Really enjoyed this one, but like Rage Against the Machine but with butter melodies, nice
I didn't really enjoy this but it does deserve to be here. Personal enjoyment: 3/5 Relevance to this list: 5/5
I actually considered giving this 4 stars, for a short while, then my senses came back to me (and this album doesn't have "Numb" on it).
I used to listen to albums like this a lot in middle school. Not so much anymore but it's still decent
Pretty good, 2 year old me would have loved this
Not terrible. Some songs are definitely overplayed on the radio. Ah, here we go with the shitty rapping. CRAWLING IN MY SKIN! Not bad, but not great. 3.5/5, rounded up to 4.
I’m just not into it. Too aggressive. Would have appealed more to me as an angsty teen
It's not horrible. I kind of like their unique sound.
not really my type of music but get it was iconic
pre: I am not really looking forward to this I forgot that Linkin Park is rap-rock. In my memory they're Rock With Very Heartfelt Lyrics that the Singer Feels So Hard He Can Barely Get Them Out(tm). It's hard for me to take this genre seriously. I liked some of the music, less of the singing, and almost none of the rapping. If someone else put this on I wouldn't complain, but I wouldn't choose to listen to this again
I'm a bit ambivalent when it comes to Linkin Park. Some good stuff, some not so good stuff. This album has three of their most popular singles. 'Crawling' and 'One Step Closer' being two of them and they are easily the best tracks. Could be partly down to nostalgia. They had a lot of airplay in the early 2000's on Kerrang which I watched a lot. The other single 'In The End' contains what I think is the biggest problem about the band. The rapping. I know it's Nu Metal and it's part of the music, but Mike Shinoda is definitely a weak point in my opinion and makes songs worse. He's so basic in his rapping. Chester Bennington on the other hand is a very good vocalist. Less Mike, more Chester please. 'With You', 'Runaway' and 'Pushing Me Away' are the standouts that aren't singles. 'Be Myself' is a bit of an assault on the ears. The guitar just screeches and Chester must absolutely blow his vocal chords to bits with the screams he does. It's pretty good but gets a bit tired towards the end. I always preferred Limp Bizkit anyway.
Edgy :) I never really cared about Linkin Park. I should have since I'm a 90's kid. Are they a good band? Yes. Is this album good? Yes. Is it in my taste? Inconceivably, no.
Not as good as Meteora, but a great combination of rap and rock!
Inte min stil men kul att dom är med.
No my thing but they are super talented
Im sure this is a great album for thus genre but its not for me. Its a little to much of the metal and screaming. But when that is a little less than i liked the songs alot! Best song: In The End
An approachable toe-dip into nu-metal. Almost every track sounds the same but I think I like that sound.
Lots of screaming, whispering, and angst. Probably would have listened a lot in middle/high school if I had been more angsty.
5/10….
In The End is good, a few of the others are ok, and there’s a couple that miss the mark completely
Track 1: Papercut (6/10) Decent enough opening track. The outro is the best part cause Chester is actually singing. Track 2: One Step Closer (9/10) Very nostalgic and fun to listen to. Might not be a technical marvel but I love Chester'a voice and the chorus is so catchy. Track 3: With You (6/10) Good little track that sounds on par for this era of Linkin Park. Mike's raps are hit or miss for me but this one was okay! Track 4: Points of Authority (7/10) On the other hand, his rapping is the worst part of this song. Love the vocals and everything else sounds the same as he rest. Track 5: Crawling (5/10) Even when I was super into Linkin Park's singles, this was one that never got much of a reaction out of me. Not bad, but nothing special. Track 6: Runaway (5/10) I'm starting to get really bored of their formula. There's not much variety and I think they figured things out better on later releases. Track 7: By Myself (6/10) Chester's screams are so fire. Everything else is meh. Track 8: In the End (9/10) This is easily the best song on the album due to the piano intro and the chorus. I even love Mike's parts. Track 9: A Place for My Head (5/10) I liked the intro and it all went downhill from there. Track 10: Forgotten (4/10) The most straighforward nu-metal song on the album. Not a fan. Track 11: Cure for the Itch (5/10) Instrumental track that goes by quick and makes me feel nothing. Track 12: Pushing Me Away (4/10) This is a worse version of Crawling and I already don't enjoy Crawling. Overall: 5/10 For nostalgia's sake, I wanted to rate this a 6 but it's not a good album. It probably sounded slightly different to everything else at the time but it isn't unique enough to be interesting and there's truly no diversity on the album. The only song that differs from the formula even a little bit is In the End. I love Chester's voice but nothing else about these guys really grabs me anymore. Very thankful for their existence though as High School me had a great time with them. Fav Song: In the End Least Fav Song: Forgotten
Very Linkin Park, but a good sound overall. Some good songs I’ve never heard at the top of the album and a couple meh songs at the end
Nu-metal was a bit of a bust genre for me - I was more of a blues rock / heavy rock / heavy metal / thrash metal kind of guy, and so was very judgy about it. This is OK, not my thing but not awful, and the singles are OK. It's short, too, which always helps when you're not a big fan.
One of the songs were vaguely familiar, but not more. I do recognize the style from more modern albums though. I think I might relisten to some of the songs, as they are catchy. Forgotten is one of them.
Not my favourite genre of music but as it goes, this is not half bad.
Seemed to be the only one who didn't like them growing up, and I still don't really. But the good tracks are better than I remember them being
I now understand why when I was in high school the kids whose parents wouldn't let them listen to rap were really into this.
nothing special. very coworker core, but there’s a few good songs on here
was great in the day. Doesn't translate today
Je ne connaissais Linkin Park que par le morceau 'Shadow of the Day' que j'ai été amené à jouer. Cet album est vraiment très différent, dans un style que j'apprécie ... sauf Cure for the Itch --- où il ne reste rien du 'Metal' des autres morceaux. Plutôt intéressant donc, mais Il ne rejoindra probablement pas ma collection (dans le même genre il existe d'autres groupes plus créatifs, par exemple Deftones). =>3/5
I'm really on the fence with this one. I guess the whole nu-metal kind of got a bad rap. I think it isn't too bad but not as good as the proponents make you think. It was definitely massively appealing looking at album sales and the continued popularity. In The End it doesn't really matter.
Heavy
É um bom som, uma sonoridade interessante. Mas além de "In The End" achei o album meio mediano.
It's fine. 3/5
This is another one that was played a good bit around the house by the kids. I like it all right, but it's the kind of album that didn't have a lot of lasting power with me.
Some good stuff.
This album. I like it but i wish I could like it more than I do. The lyrics are poignant but therenis something about the sound a delivery I find is tough to stick with over the course of the whole album. Parts of the album come across as pure catharsis and angry. But, I guess that is the point. Notable songs include "In The End" and "By Myself".
Has its moments.
Banger. A classic from my childhood edgy days
I am old enough that I was past my angsty teen stage when this came out. Probably would have had a better memory of it if I was maybe 10 years younger. As it is, it was nice and nostalgic remembering all the hits from this album, but there's nothing really good about it.
Alright, I enjoy the intensity, but not big into screaming in music most of the time.
It's the "easy listening" version of hard rock (yes, that sounds like an oxymoron). It rocks fine, but it's also the type of thing that appeals to the least common denominator, thus the large sales. It appeals to a wide range of people. But it's not great. Not awful, but not great.
Ah yes, the days when Drop D, rap interludes and every band having a DJ ruled rock. Can’t say I miss this era. But LP was definitely better than some of their peers and hold up much better as well.
Very catchy, I see why this was such a big hit. Still I don't consider it a great album, merely good.
I've never been a huge Linkin Park fan (they aren't bad, sound just doesn't do much for me), but my sister owned this album on CD back in the day so I've heard it many times. Listening to it again for the first time in probably close to 20 years brought back a lot of memories! In the End still slaps.
remember life before 9/11? this album will take you back.
Hardcore. One step closer and crawling especially hype. Actually enjoyed the album as a whole, now onto cure for the itch which is left field for LP and a very welcome shift to the tracklist. Combination of enjoyment and appreciation 3.6
El primer disco de Linkin Park sienta las bases del rap-metal que caracteriza toda su discografía. Contenido de altura más allá de la a gustia generacional, e incursiones en la electrónica atmosférica culminados con algún que otro gancho pop. Me gusta el sencillo "One Step Closer", un mensaje de resiliencia frente al caos de la vida que abruma al autor. En la misma línea de rimas e interpretación agresiva destacan "By Myself" y "A Place for My Head". Pero los temas que personalmente más me gustan son "Pushing Me Away", sobre las relaciones fallidas, y la ganadora del Grammy "Crawling", sobre la lucha contra los propios demonios y adicciones.
No es tan buen disco como recordaba pero it hits por la nostalgia fr
The songwriting hangs together well, it just really really really sounds like an album that was made in 2000. Which is, canonically, one of the worst times for music. This was the mashup era, and it shows.
I always thought I hated it, so it gets points for me not hating it. I don’t really have that kind of angsty screaming emotional side—or maybe I’m just repressing it—but either way, it doesn’t speak to me. Still, reading about the lead-up to Chester’s suicide while listening helped me appreciate the vibe more—at least in that moment.
Such a sad angry album. I want to give them all a hug.
Herrie Niet slecht 3/5
Almost every song sounded the same and used this weird combination of rap and rock that doesn't really work. After hearing one song, there's not really a reason to keep listening to generic Y2K whiny rock. Then again, 'In The End' hits hard.
oh man. This is cringey as hell. BUT I also remember loving it at the time and it all seemed so cool. It is pretty silly stuff but you have to admire that it was pretty different from a lot of stuff at the time and definitely felt like a 'new genre' for teens, even though it probably wasn't, they just threw some disc scratching and rapping into some rock.
Alot of people might get annoyed if I call the sound of this album nostalgic, but it came out when I was five, so sue me.
Didn’t make notes throughout A lot of teenager angst in the lyrics A lot of corny rap bars Production throughout is simple but effective Vocals are iconic
Good album, not much variation. Classic Nu-Metal. Probably wouldn't listen again.
I've never really been tempted to give Linkin Park a chance, the snippets I've heard before did nothing for me. I was pleasantly surprised by this album, don't get me wrong as I don;t feel like I've missed out on much over the last 20ish years, but it was a lot better than I expected.
Never a big fan, but I enjoyed it.
My first time listening to this band,kiddie metal laced with rap. Not my thing but It was tolerable
The soundtrack so 14 year old angst and anger at the world. But there are worse things in the world than that. Plus Chester was always a fantastic vocalist. The rapping and turntables have aged like milk though.
Cant hate this album, pure edge (for those who like this sort od stuff). 3.0
Musical junk food
3.5 Naruto fan flash
It's fine.
One really long, long song. Don't know why they keep putting pauses in it though.
#276. Man, this did not age well, huh? I remember really liking this when I was 13, but like other things I liked as a child like the Power Rangers, or the movie Ferngully, somethings should just be left in the past and not revisited. Because it simply doesn't hold up. If you want to revisit that middle school teenage angst, go listen to Pantera or something, because this'll just make you cringe. 3/5: for nostalgia sake alone, not because it's any good.
Really not for meeeeee
Very nostalgic
Local Atlanta group Stuck Mojo was the first rap-metal group I knew of in 1992 (aware that "Epic" was a one-off styling for Faith No More); I thought it was innovative, and over time 311, Limp Bizkit, Korn, Rage Against the Machine, Papa Roach, Kid Rock, P.O.D., Bloodhound Gang, etc. saturated that market for me with varying degrees of appreciation. Kurt Cobain killed grunge with a single shotgun blast, rap hit a golden era, and in the wake of any good rock and roll by 2000, boy bands emerge with their spiked, bleached tips and Ramen-noodle-hair to the delight of teenage girls and their mothers everywhere. Somewhere between rock, rap, digital, analog, Incubus turntables, and spiked colored hair of questionable fashion, we ended up at Linkin Park. Hybrid Theory, indeed. I remind myself to push that aside and just listen to the music. They do what they do really well: on-note screams, syncopated raps, power chords, and scratching vinyl, ALL LIVE. Nice work. The three hits are the best songs on here. Although some of the tracks do seem like filler material, "By Myself" and "Forgotten" were nicer deep cuts. "Cure for the Itch" gives the programming and DJ a platform to shine. In all, I find most of album good with some songs still trying to find its footing. In trying to make my own smaller list of "100 albums you must hear before you die," it is harder to fill in than expected; there are plenty albums that I think are great but only a few that I love wholeheartedly. If I had to expand the list to 1001, I'd have some placeholder albums that I know will eventually come off the list in time. Good, but not great through and through. I expect Hybrid Theory to be removed from the 1001 list in time. For now, perhaps it belongs.
I've got a 3-year-old who's really got a set of lungs on him. From the moment I open my eyes each day to the moment he closes his at night, I'm likely to hear him screaming about one thing or another. These days, I live for those fleeting moments in the evening after everyone is in bed and the house is finally quiet. Maybe I can decompress with a nice cocktail and even have a conversation with my husband. Ahh...peace at last. So the last thing I'm looking for these days is a bunch of harsh screaming, and yet that's what this album gave me, in spades! With lyrics like: Shut up!! Shut up!! 🤬😠💢 SHUT!! UP!! 💢😠🤬 ... I felt like I had really been put through the wringer after this listen-through. This is another band from my youth that sort of passed me by, other than their singles that were everywhere. Maybe if I had been a few years younger when this came out I would have gotten into it at the time. At this point it's hard for me to really relate to the themes much, but I can imagine this album providing some much needed catharsis for some. Musically it is very slickly produced, with a ton of elements packed in. It's almost so perfectly crafted that it loses the human element a bit somehow despite all of the emotion it's trying to convey; it feels very "digital" in every sense--calling to mind that cold, empty, futuristic Y2K vibe. It's explosive but not in a wild, unbridled way--it feels very controlled, which adds to the tension. The tracks are heavily layered and there are a lot of interesting electronic and hip hop textures, but the density of it all paired with anger and melancholy just feels like an onslaught at times. I need a little room to breaaaathe. A song like "In The End" shows how beautiful Chester's voice can be, delivering a solid melody with a bit more space, and it is these moments I find myself favoring. These guys are clearly talented. I like the dual-frontman format, and similar to Nick Hexum/S.A. Martinez, Chester and Mike compliment each other by contrasting melody to rap, higher pitch to lower pitch. Despite any misgivings, I think it is a hell of a debut album; they sound like seasoned pros, fully developed in style and delivery, and I can see why this album made a big impact. 3.5
I know that Linkin Park is the light and acceptable version of all those super heavy metal bands, but they are sometimes a bit too harsh for me nowadays. I remember when I heard of In The End for the first time when I was in school, and I also really hard very heavy metal at some point, but then I grew out of it because it was very repetitive and didn't really have that much variety in the tune. This was nice, overall a bit meh but good.
The best way to listen to this is listening while watching low resolution Naruto or DBZ clips. Rage did the rap rock thing much better.
Better than some
Better than I expected. Not really my style of music, but solidly created and I'm glad I gave it a chance.
A product of its time. Influential for the genre. A singer that left us early.
Some classics, and I know the talent is there. I've just never been that tortured of a soul.
Exactly what I expected from a linkin park album
More innovative than other numetal, and def influential, but still kinda cringe
"I tried so hard and got so far But in the end, it doesn't even matter..."
It did its job
Hit: In the End.
first listen part of me recognizes this feels trashy and as a genre hasn't aged well, and part of me remembers fondly other bands i was into in the 00s in the nu/alt metal scene
In the realm of nu metal, Linkin Park was the moodiest. There's no denying that Hybrid Theory resonated with so many angsty teens that desired angry, modern music. In this sense, Linkin Park was an overwhelming success in tapping into the consciousness of a generation that had heard nothing like it before. With a slight industrial rock influence, a lot of this album sounds like an honest attempt to merge the rap rock and nu metal music of the late 90s without the bro styings of Limp Bizkit. Distinctly, nothing on Hybrid Theory overstays its welcome, which means middling songs never stick around for too long and the great songs are much too short. Truthfully, there aren't that many great songs, but the ones that are great showcase the strongest elements of the band: hard-hitting riffs, excellent textural use of turntablism or synths, and natural integration for the raps. This last point is particularly rare due to Mike Shinoda not quite fitting in on many songs. I have a weird amount of respect for this album despite the hangups. I think this is one of the better examples of nu metal and even then it's just good. Never quite great except for One Step Closer, than song slaps.
3/5
This band has always had a stigma against them and generally, I’ve agreed with it and have not ever liked the corny or cheesy rap-rock sound they produce. Regardless, I still listened to this album in its entirety to stay true to this project and give it a chance. Although I’m still feeling the same about what I think of the music, I have some respect for the lead singer (RIP) given his story and how he carried himself through life, as I read his Wiki while listening, specifically when interacting with fans. I likely won’t ever listen to this record again, but I’ll give it 3 stars as it wasn’t as unbearable as I thought it might and the humans that make up the band seem like decent folks.
Don’t emotionally connect with this. But if you do, I’m sure it’s cool.
Pure angsty emotion, set the tone for so much 2000's rock. I enjoyed it, sometimes it can feel corny or a bit much but the emotion behind it is palpable and the songs rock.
Didn’t hate it, felt like it’s actually aged quite well. A lot of the time though I felt like I just wanted to hear some of the meteora hits. 2.8/5
Was not looking forward to listening to this but it was a pleasant surprise. Best tracks Papercut, In The End and a real hidden gem in Cure For The Itch 3/5
Better than we expected but still not really us and we were glad when we had finished it. Extreme early 2000s vibe.
Solid album. Great nostalgia bomb. Songs are competent and well done, if a bit simple in their construction. Hard to separate out the nostalgia for the talent, although teenage me loved this album. Adult me enjoyed it, but there is a reason I dont return to this album like I do a lot of other bands from that era.
One of the few nu metal albums that isn't an embarrassment 3*
Not my kind of music, but I can appreciate that it’s a good version of whatever that is
While not new when I first heard it, Linkin Park was a popular band during my youth. Songs like "in the end" and "crawling" likely would have gotten a thumbs up from me on my pandora station. I think the sound has aged better than I expected and the drama of it feels nostalgic rather than stressful. Of industrial rock hip hop fusions this one has a strong identity. These songs wouldn't make it on many playlists, but a workout playlist or some throwbacks for a crowd of angsty teens.
Actually not as bad as I thought. I disliked Limp Bizkit much much more
Not my thing but I can understand why people like these guys.
This album was huge when I was younger. Had its angst and appeal at moments. Now that I’m older it’s a little like woahhh is this what was going into the younger generations brain? Catchy songs, sweet vocals, I like the guitar mixing but damn it’s a bummer album
I've never knowingly listened to LP, but I didn't hate this album. It's VERY slick and is like RATM/311/NIN formed an emo band. The songs don't really speak to me, but it was almost like watching an action sequence (these songs could totally score one). Also, super tragic story about the lead singer.
I can understand why this album is on the list (although I guess some of the other reviewers don’t) but the style isn’t really for me. I just can’t really listen to rapping in nu-metal without it feeling kind of silly. I do think what the band set out to do was executed well though.
Part of my late teenage years, was not super fun (I prefered more Korn, Limp Bizquit). But deserves at solid 3/5.
Not my bag
I never really liked them when this came out which was weird because I liked the big metal of the time and I think I know why now. They are way to intense. And singular in what they sing about. It tends to come off as over the top and just not for me. But they are good at what they do.
far from the worst in the rap metal genre (probs the best band to come out of that tbh). not my thing tho 2.5-ish
I thought I was angry, then I heard Linkin Park. Mix in angst, adolescent self doubt and you have the lyrics. There wasn't really a melody you could hum, but I guess that wasn't the point. They had some song about toss grenades (Bleed It Out) that I loved it wasn't here. 3*
legenda
Never really considered the music of Linkin Park all that much to be honest. It was fine, but not really interesting to me. 3.5
This album polarizes everyone it seems like. People either love it or hate it. The early 2000s was probably the weakest/worst rock music ever made. The whole rock/rap thing was bad. I’m so glad that’s done. Linkin Park’s songs all sound the same. It’s cool the first time and then gets really lame afterwards. I’m not siding with anyone.
After two listens I can understand why this album is on the list. Linkin Park took the nu-metal formula and added in some solid riffs mixed with a combo of melodic singing and wailing which spoke to a lot of folks in the late 90’s. 3/5
Again youth sentimenten
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It's fine but I would never listen to it on my own.
Nostalgia 5. Actual album probably a 3. I understand why it’s here. As an early 2000s album, it was fairly impactful.
Un rollo enérgico y pegadizo pero un poco cringy, muy hijo de su tiempo. 3
classic moment
Oddly well paired with Hysteria. Linkin Park may have been the peak of the nu-metal pop cross over. Album is slickly produced and there are a solid 3-4 singles on the album. It feels dated, but a lot of that ties back to me and my age when this album came out. It's well done but derivative and that makes it a little inoffensive, which felt counter to the movement. Honestly, not a terrible showing from the nu-metal era though
Probably inspired by Lincoln Park, Chicago. I can totally see it.
I didn't realise at the time how derivative of korn this was
Me gustó el disco, destaco papercut y pushing me away, tiene el tema clásico de esta banda que es in the end, le doy un 2.5 /5 s
I think there’s way too many 1-star reviews of this album on here! This thing isn’t high art, but it’s a great example of the merging of nu-metal and pop. There’s great production and a TON of hits on here. It’s very easy to listen to. It’s not exactly my thing, but it does feel important to me, and I understand why it’s on this list!
I wasn't a fan of this when it came out in 2000 and not a fan in 2024. I hate the rap element of this album, never enjoyed Benningtons screechy vocals, overproduction and oversaturation. Comes off as the edgy rock version of the boy band era. I get why this appeals to people, but just doesn't do it for me.
Pleasant surprise. Thought it would be a little heavy for my taste.
One Step Closer and Runaway - good rock tracks In The End - the obvious, recognisable track from the album. Good song. It's close to a 4, but the fact that most songs are the same makes it a 3
I do like a lot of of this, but the yelling ruins it.
Liked this more than I was expecting and no doubt Linkin Park are good at getting your toes tapping. I much preferred the songs where the singer was singing rather than shouting
Shows depth.
J'ai toujours confondu les groupes Linkin Park et Simple plan. Malheureusement, faire le ménage dans mon cerveau ne fait pas partie de mes résolutions pour 2024.
J'attendais avec impatience de pouvoir enfin débloquer Linkin Park, après 3 ans de sevrage, c'est maintenant chose faite.
Enjoyed this. I have a few of their albums in my library, but not this one. I don't think that I'd actively seek it out again.
Haven't heard this one in a long time.
Decent album. One of the better nu metal offerings of the day
Lot to like about this album.
I thought that we left this behind in the aughts.
I have to admit I knew a few songs- making my twin brother in 2000 proud.
So I def told people 'this is SHIT!' back in the day without really ever listening to it, so I'll cop to that. That said its... okay. I didn't mind listening to it but there wasn't really any part that grabbed me super hard. I feel like its very much of an era.
Good singles
It's a more approachable version of other popular groups around that time like, Korn, Papa Roach, etc. It was definitely the sound of an era for a lot of people, myself included.
It’s actually better than I expected it to be. It aged pretty good for a nu metal record.
I liked this more than expected, still a bit too heavy and monotonous in parts. Favorite songs: Papercut - relatable, goes hard By Myself - suprisingly, I really like the rap in this track, my favorite on the album (aside from In the End) A Place for My Head - the rap is really doing the trick for me in this album! Almost but not quite there songs: With You - the "It's true" is delicious Least favorite songs: Forgotten - not for me, I barely got through the song I was so bored
Holds up about as well as a nu metal album can. Second only to Toxicity. Second half of the album begins to wear out.
First listen to this. Good hard rock sound. I like several songs. it is a good listen. I will listen to it again.
These guys were not my scene, but they were huge at the peak of my teen years. I did somehow end up seeing them in concert, in 2014, on the Carnivores tour with 30 Seconds to Mars, and they were entertaining. This was a nostalgic listen, and actually the first time I’ve listened to one of their albums all the way through. It’s fine, but still not my jam.
Crossover also. Wenn etwas weniger geschrieen würde, fände ichs noch besser. Aber durchaus treibend.
This pure, unfiltered corny nu metal and I don’t think I can even give this a nostalgic/ironic 4. All of the lyrics are so self serious and edgy and even as a teen when I first listened to linkin park I thought it was a bit much. In the end and crawling are both still great; one step closer didn’t age super well for me; and everything after in the end is what keeps this from getting a 4. It was so bad compared to what came before it and a place for my head literally sounds like it would have been designed for guitar hero
J'aime bien certaines chansons de Linkin Park, mais ce ne sont pas particulièrement celles-ci
Undoubtedly, Linkin Park has some eternal bops; In the End, Crawling, and One Step Closer among them. There were a few fun surprises on this, but most of the album blends together in my opinion. Runaway and a Place For My Head were pretty good.
I don't know what to do with this. Unique genre blend and obviously was giant at the time but has become a little cringe with the years.
Couple really good songs. Cohesive sound
I’m almost certain that I’m in the minority of millennials who never were into Linkin Park in the ‘00s. Listening to this album didn’t change that. Some songs really stood out…others sounded too similar to each other. Overall, decent listening experience but I have no interest listening again in the future.
There are a couple of good, recognizable songs in this album for anyone who was a teenager around the year 2000. Outside of these songs though, the rest of the album feel quite bland and rinse and repeat. If I listened to the full album when I first heard this song I'm sure I would have really liked, if not loved, it. Now though, while it's not a bad listen, I would rather listen to straight up rap, metal, grunge, hip-hop etc. than an album that includes those elements but doesn't do enough with them.
This could only be considered cool in the early 2000s, because nowadays it sounds dated as shit. That said, I'll still scream along with In The End every time I hear it though
Like this better than I thought i would after 20 years.
One Step Closer slaps "Get out of my room!!!" vibes High energy, pretty good album for working out
Good stuff.
I recently got "My December" and it was perfect for the playlist I wanted it for (though apparently that's not on this album? At least not the version I found on YouTube). But their sound is silly, with that over-the-top emoting and the squeaky turntable sound effects and whatnot. Yet another one that blends into itself.
A few songs from the album are alright - the whole album was too much
Album irregular, tiene una de mis canciones favoritas, pero otras muchas de relleno.
Not bad, not great.
Pleasantly surprised by this. I’ve always kind of rolled my eyes at Linkin Park. There have been enough memes and things to make me feel that way. But their music was coming out during my formative years and I’m glad this popped up. It sort of fills the hole in my understanding of that era of rock/alternative music. That being said…it wasn’t really my thing. Like with Metallica before them (a few albums ago), Linkin Park’s music has a very specific, aggressive sound that, to the naive, untrained ear, can make all the songs sound the same. So I did feel that some of the songs sounded very similar to each other. That isn’t a knock on the album, just a comment on my own unfamiliarity with the genre and the band themselves. It’s an intense sound, and you really need to meet it at its level in order to fully appreciate it. That could probably be done with further listens. Standout tracks: One Step Closer, Crawling, Runaway, A Place for My Head, A Cure for the Itch
I have a hard time separating the album from the time of my life I listened to it (17/18).
Tight playing. Good record. I can do without the vocals, common to me with this genre. I added a cut to a playlist though.
Rock potente con fuerza. Le ha faltado algo. La voz, buena. O demasiado estridente en ocasiones. Un poco decepción
not my cup of tea
I recognized "my skydiving song" and I like that one for sentimental reasons (In the End), but the rest of it was not my favorite style. I kept wondering why this album was on the list. However, much of it reminded me of Jordan and her need to "cry out" so I don't know if I was impacted by the sadness for Jordan or just the awareness that without Jesus, this kind of anger and frustration and crying out won't have any solutions. That makes me a bit sad. I probably shouldn't have started my morning with this one.
It was okay. The only one I truly liked and saved to my personal playlist was “Cure for the Itch.”
I used to like this album a lot when I was younger. But it's average now 6/10
It kinda sucks but in a way that's cool not sure how else to describe it
3.8 - A musical Big Mac. Every element is engineered meticulously, arranged predictably, in order to deliver satisfaction. I do love Bennington's vocal performance on "Crawling" - operatic in a good way.
Not my kind of music. Too loud & harsh.
this sucks, but in a way that's charming and makes me like it. End of the day though, if I were being made listen to this kind of thing, I'm probably reaching for Evanescence first (and *really*, I'd ideally try to make a case for Nightwish, but that'd probably be too much of a genre stretch (in this hypothetical (their version of shouting is too melodic)))
ist OK aber nicht das Beste von Linkin Park wie ich meine.
Was never to my taste but certainly a definitive album.
This brought back memories, the rap flavoured rock songs were better than the rock flavoured rap songs if that makes sense
There is an imbalance that isn't rectified by the end of the album. In the scope of metal it lacks the musicality and creative heaviness of bands like SOAD. As far a rap is concerned they aren't even close to RATM (or their rythem section for that matter). I think the beauty of this bands debut album lies in 1) when you hear it and 2) appreciating that it is in fact band still getting there bearings on not just one, but at least 3 genres. It doesn't always work, and the sound becomes repetitive, but it would be a disservice to disregard the emotion in which Chester delivers his verses. Younger me in screaming every lyric to songs like "crawling" and "by myself" and older me is just happy that I had those moments.
Power Rock. Energy Max. For my taste too much IN YOUR FACE
I've heard In the End before. Like many albums on this site, I don't necessary find the music off-putting. I just don't think I would enjoy listening to it in most cases, and in this case, it's just a little too intense for me. Fav Track: In the End
It’s ok.
Not my kind of music but still well done.
Good effort. That sound has since become cliché.
Dat viel me niet tegen. Typisch zo’n band die ik altijd wat links heb laten liggen.
Stiekem toch wel een guilty pleasure. Niet alles is even memorabel, maar zeker de eerste helft zijn het toch wel echt kneiters.
For old times’ sake dan maar.
Hit: In the End.
The nostalgia from the singles hit me hard. It's got some great highs like In The End, Papercut, or Crawling, but the rest tends to blend together or end up quite a bit lower in terms of quality. It's not my favorite genre, but I'm never offended when I hear something like this album come on.
Not really my thing - but imagine live could be good! Favourite track 'In The End'
A seminal album of my youth, I listened to this on repeat over and over again: coming out when I was 11 but discovering it closer to 13 or 14, it’s aggression, general angst, and anti-authority vibes appealed to my adolescent malaise. Listening to it now, and knowing a little about Chester Bennington’s difficult childhood and early drug use, the lyrical content really has little to do with me and my life, then or now. But boys will be boys and it’s controlled anger and outlet for aggression was like candy to me. For a nice-metal album, it still rocks, even if it’s a bit juvenile in approach and content. Not something I’ll play but for nostalgia’s sake.
Some songs make you think about why Linkin Park’s haters are wrong. Others remind you of why they are right.
Some bangers! Some not!
So classic. Wish I could give a 3.5 bc it wasn’t really my jam but I appreciate what it did.
I used to play this album on repeat. Listening to it now, I think it's aged OK. It definitely sounds of a time. There's no doubt this caused nu-metal to blow up into the mainstream for better or worse (probably worse). Still, it's a mostly fun and angsty short album with some catchy hooks.
Ok wegen der Erinnerung
Some chunky guitar riffs, but still mostly feels like music aimed at the maladjusted 13 year olds of the year 2000.
Of all the nu metal albums, this was easily the best one. Mainly because they don't just sound like self-centered frat boys. That's not a high bar. I haven't listened to it in a long time and wasn't sure how it would hold up. And it does a little. It's not my favorite album or even within my top 100 albums, but it still has some nostalgia value. It's still infinitely better than their contemporaries from the time.
high school album. People are so crazy about this album.
More iconic songs than I expected.
初高中生爱听，还是最喜欢numb和in the end
Nu metal. Huh. I basically like the metal part, but the Hip Hop is hard to bear. And the singing (if it comes to that) is overly full of pathos. 2.5/5
Has some of their big hits definitely a solid album
I cringed when this came up. It was so overplayed and made fun of back in the day. It’s very nu metal / rap rock, but is at least a little better than the Limp Bizkit album that was on here. Chester has a good voice for the style. The production is alright, very nu metal. 2.5
It’s a fun emo angst album. I’m still digesting it but there are some songs that I really like - papercut, one step closer, crawling, be myself, in the end are all great songs. After some time i think it’d probably be a 4/5 but as of now it’s a 3.
Takes me back
Not my thing but I could tell that this was done well and is probably excellent if it’s what youre into.
I wasn't really into this one. I like metal and this sounds like something I should be into, but I wasn't feeling it today. I might have to listen to this on a different day and maybe it will hit different.
Amazing. Not in a way of being the best album ever made, but Hybrid Theory just gets me hyped up every time I listen to it.
linke pa
Paper cut - sounds like one I’d consider for a ‘cool feeling’ playlist. Quite grungy. One Step Closer - I’ve actually heard the main line from this but never knew it was Linkin Park. Not too into it so far. With you - felt kinda sameish, not convinced. Points of Authority - maybe the best so far? Can’t really remember Crawling - best intro so far. Falls off with the angry screamy vocals, but the normal vocals are much better. Favourite so far. Runaway - pretty repetitive. Be myself - good verse, pretty odd sounding chorus. In the end - another one that I knew beforehand but didn’t know was them. This one sounds pretty good. A place for My Head - I realise I like the fast paced vocals, but the screechy vocals really take away from the album Forgotten - literally sounds like the last one. Cure for the Itch - the glitchy sounds are cool. I like that this one is more instrumental. The piano is a welcome change. Pushing Me Away - the chorus isn’t as screamy as usual!
3.75
Ugh, I really have a hard time with Linkin Park. Yes, even Hybrid Theory and Meteora. Chester Bennington obviously had some incredible emotional vocals, but besides 'Crawling', 'In the End' and 'Pushing Me Away', the tracks just blend together in this awful early 00's production. One star for each of those songs.
"Hybrid Theory" is the debut album by American rock band Linkin Park. Nu metal, rap metal, alternative metal, rap rock and alternative are the referenced genres. That's about right. The lyrics deal with lead vocalist Chester Bennington's problems experienced during his teen years with drugs and alcohol and the constant fighting and the divorce of his parents. Other members of Linkin Park include Rob Bourdon (drums), Brad Delson (guitar, bass), Joe Hahn (turntables, samples and synth) and Mike Shinoda (co-lead and rap vocals, keyboards, programming and guitar). The album had generally positive reviews and commercially hit #2 in the US and has sold 32 million copies. Woah! "Papercut" starts with an electronic beat and then the metal guitar and drums kick in. This is pretty much every song. There's scratching. Shinoda is rapping. Bennington comes in with the chorus and screaming. It's about paranoia. Keys go into the metal music in "One Step Closer." Nice vocal interplay by Shinoda and Bennington. Bennington is actually singing in "Points of Authority." This has kind of a funky metal groove. Here, he goes into the effects of child abuse. "Crawling" has a similar musical format as the previous songs but uses the synth more. Bennington addresses his lack of control with drugs and alcohol. Piano keys starts their big one, "In the End". This is their best co-lead. Both singers are emotional and bring it. Catchy chorus. The music nicely follows the lyrics. And maybe their deepest lyrics on the album as they talk about the lie that if you just work hard that's enough and gives you opportunities. Nu metal is one of my least favorite genres. Period. However, in that category, this has to be one of the best examples. Most the songs are formulaic with some sort of soft opening which kicks into metal. The co-lead vocals do work for me. The lyrics are strong and emotional especially now when you know what happened to Bennington (2017 suicide). I'd never recommend any nu metal but if you feel need, this is a good place to go.
some bangers some bores
I didn't want to like it because I don't like angry music, but I must admit this one is certified *okay*
I only knew one song from the album which was Crawling that I quite enjoyed. The rest of the album felt quite similar, an okay album but not one I'd revisit.
1. Papercut - i kinda like this one. 2. One Step Closer - this one was ok 3. With You - i kinda liked this one 4. Points of Authority - not my favourite 5. Crawling - i like the sound of the intro and the verses, don't love the chorus. 6. Runaway - this one is ok too. 7. By Myself - not that memorable for me 8.In the End - obviously have heard this before, one of their hits. 9. A Place for My Head - i quite liked this one, the verses were interesting and worked well with the chorus. 10. Forgotten - this was ok, but not my favourite. 11. Cure for the Itch - interesting sound, a little different to the other songs, especially since it was mostly instrumental. 12. Pushing Me Away - i actually really like the lyrics of this one, one of my faves on the album. Overall, I don't mind this album but some of the songs were a little screamy for me, but enjoyed when he sang in a different style (often on verses) and think he had a good voice. I liked the sound of a lot of them and the music, the lyrics were ok too, but I don't always like the singing style. I also didn't realise there was a bit of a rap influence on some of them, so that was interesting.
I used to play this and call it my angry music. I'm just not that angry anymore!
My favs from this album: Crawling & in the end. Not a huge rock fan but these songs had a great melody and I enjoyed listening to a genre that’s usually not my go-to one.
Idk
I never was a huge Linkin Park fan. They're ok.
In theory I appreciate Linkin Park. In reality, it's just too much yelling for me. Also, we need to yell once in a while.
Charged
Nostalgic, it has a few stinkers on it. Will I listen to again: 50%