Demoncarnotaur
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The chorus is a little simplistic/predictable but I like it. =)
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Linkin Park new single "Burn it Down"
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Demoncarnotaur
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Most probably.
ALBUM COVER IS AWESOME
So much better looking than ATS :lol
Spainkiller
the man who sold the world
Nailed it. Oh, and Reanimation was pretty entertaining as well, I guess.
They dropped the ball so immensely hard afterwards, it's insane. As a nu-metal act, they were undefeatable: they were catchy, hard-hitting, and actually pretty damn original (especially compared to their peers). This poppy crap they've been spouting for three albums isn't even worth to stand in the shadow of their first two efforts.
RIP Linkin Park.
Hydrogen Bluebird
Member
lol
Or at least put out another Fort Minor album.
UnluckyKate
Member
Well that sound like ATS but with instrumental made with an iPad...
I used to love that band.
I used to love that band.
Jzero
Member
The sample sounded like shit but the full song is not that bad. I really like the album cover though.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
I agree that the song is predictable, but I dont think its bad. Also, I think the album cover is metaphor for breaking out of a shell, which is what they seem to be attempting with this album. They keep trying new things rather than making an easy buck, and I respect that.
Plus ATS is a fun album, so if this is similar Im happy.
I agree. I don't think their lead singles have always been the best track. Far from it, actually. Somewhere I Belong, What I've Done, and The Catalyst have all been good tracks, but not even close to being the best tracks on their respective albums.
Edit: Er, to clarify, I actually do like the song, but was more just expanding on the second thought, that their lead singles haven't been the strongest songs on the album.
Agree. They are not bad now, but its very different from the 2 first albums.
scoobs
Member
He raps in this song.
Leeroy3101
Banned
The single sounds like this album's version of "Burning In The Skies". I'm ok with this single. It's better than what I thought it would be. I like those bars before the chorus. They really change up the flow of the tune. The intro is really nice, too. Still digging the electronic work Joe Hahn does.
Still wondering what the rest of the album will sound like. I'm glad they didn't go back to "HEAVY GUITARS!!!" like the majority of fans wanted them to.
Still wondering what the rest of the album will sound like. I'm glad they didn't go back to "HEAVY GUITARS!!!" like the majority of fans wanted them to.
Deified Data
Banned
Fun cover art. I won't listen to a sample I know I'll just end up hating, however.
sounds more like the first two albums than the last few. Which is a good thing.
dunno if I like it, but at least its palatable. If they make a CD full of this, they could really get radio play since all thats on pop radio now is synth and electronica.
real vacuum on the radio of...whatever they classify this now
dunno if I like it, but at least its palatable. If they make a CD full of this, they could really get radio play since all thats on pop radio now is synth and electronica.
real vacuum on the radio of...whatever they classify this now
Red Dolphin
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What is with everyone's love of Meteroa? It's almost a complete rehash of Hybrid Theory.
Love Hybrid Theory and A Thousand Suns even though they're very different.
This song sounds a little generic and radio friendly. However I've usually found that their first single off their new albums are usually my least favourite singles on almost every album release.
They are amazing live too.
Love Hybrid Theory and A Thousand Suns even though they're very different.
This song sounds a little generic and radio friendly. However I've usually found that their first single off their new albums are usually my least favourite singles on almost every album release.
They are amazing live too.
RiccochetJ
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I liked it!
Leeroy3101
Banned
I like to call it the AC/DC effect. People remember AC/DC for a few songs with decent riffs, choruses, and verses. All of these memorable parts of the music are very similar to each other. It's the same power chords, riff structure, and vocal patterns over and over again. Hybrid Theory sort of suffered from this as well but no one cared since it was their first album. People got something very similar with Meteora and the fans were happy.
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
i quite like this song, its not bad.
i like all the transformers songs, though too. i think those are their better songs. there was also that one song they made an animated music video to that was pretty awesome.
i like all the transformers songs, though too. i think those are their better songs. there was also that one song they made an animated music video to that was pretty awesome.
Nope it's In line with the grandma friendly stuff they've been doing lately. Its not aggressive or high energy like the old stuff and Sure mike raps a bit which is nice but there's no instruments to be found, it's all drum machine and samples. I don't understand why they use samples when the drum and guitars could be played by real instruments running through various equipment to get the same sound plus the added dynamic of real equipment.
Ninja Scooter
Member
are they still trying to be U2?
MightyHealthy
Banned
Sounds so phoned in.
awilliams213
Member
Better than the last two albums needs more Shinoda rap aka "Fort Minor" the album and mixtape still so good.
Ken Masters
Banned
This is straight pop, were they always a pop group?
Treefingers
Member
Am I in a club?
Dead Prince
Banned
how can people use this song for Final fantasy videos.
Hydrogen Bluebird
Member
New single's really dancy.
Sounds a lot like the transformers songs but oh well. New album should be a good mix of Hybrid Theory and A Thousand Suns
Sounds a lot like the transformers songs but oh well. New album should be a good mix of Hybrid Theory and A Thousand Suns
Vyse The Legend
Member
I would hardly call that very simple, very sparse set of bars "rapping."
I miss Mike from the Fort Minor and "High Voltage" days of yore.
MentallyCritical
Member
this is "meh" at best, they're depreciating by the day.
I like it and i love their old stuff but as a fan i know that Nu-metal doesn't sell like it used to, all bands have to evolve to stay relevant.
Edit: Wretches and kings is so fucking great. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-qb98G5tvk&feature=related
Demoncarnotaur
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Such a fun CD, I still like it, I used to love the thing. I need to throw it on my phone to listen to some time.
Anyways, I still enjoy this song, but I also think the chorus is fairly predictable and plain, and musically could have used a little more kick.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
I remember loving these guys with their first CD and some of the B Sides most notably:
-My December
-High Voltage
-Carousel
-My December
-High Voltage
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Hybrid Theory was my first albums into music when I was younger along with Incubus. Before I didn't really have an interest, I was a sheltered kid. Can't really listen to it any more though as I have repetition fatigue.
Reanimation is excellent. Especially in high quality + decent headphones once you remove the stupid voice message tracks. Listening to it starting yesterday. Amazing stuff.
Meteora is a great album, not as good as the others but I hold it very high in regard.
A Thousand Suns, I couldn't get into it. I understand they wanted to try something different, I appreciate the attempt as another album in the same vein as Meteora and Hybrid Theory wouldn't have done anything for me I think as it would have been too much of the same stuff.
Burn it Down is a good single in my opinion. I don't think I can listen to it as much as any of LPs previous albums, we shall see though once the new album is out.
Also its worth listening to Mike Shinoda's other track for the raid redemption movie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNTpEkWuyx8
I like it = O
oh and screw the hipsters who loved Hybrid Theory when it came out and now are turning around saying its shit cause "they listened to it too many times OR it went mainstream" May not be occurring in this thread as I haven't checked but I have heard a lot of LP bashing in real life from peeps that use to love it.
Reanimation is excellent. Especially in high quality + decent headphones once you remove the stupid voice message tracks. Listening to it starting yesterday. Amazing stuff.
Meteora is a great album, not as good as the others but I hold it very high in regard.
A Thousand Suns, I couldn't get into it. I understand they wanted to try something different, I appreciate the attempt as another album in the same vein as Meteora and Hybrid Theory wouldn't have done anything for me I think as it would have been too much of the same stuff.
Burn it Down is a good single in my opinion. I don't think I can listen to it as much as any of LPs previous albums, we shall see though once the new album is out.
Also its worth listening to Mike Shinoda's other track for the raid redemption movie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNTpEkWuyx8
I like it = O
oh and screw the hipsters who loved Hybrid Theory when it came out and now are turning around saying its shit cause "they listened to it too many times OR it went mainstream" May not be occurring in this thread as I haven't checked but I have heard a lot of LP bashing in real life from peeps that use to love it.
Leeroy3101
Banned
People can't accept that their tastes have changed.
I proudly admit that I jammed to Linkin Park's first three albums. My tastes have changed over time and I just can't listen to much of the old stuff.
NEOPARADIGM
Banned
So anyone going any of the shows? I'll either be at the Boston or Dallas one, depending on when I start work. Oh, and since I'm LPU and I renewed my membership early, I'll be attending a Meet/Greet, my second one!
08/11 Bristow, VA, Jiffy Lube Live (2011 make-up) (no Incubus)
08/12 Uncasville, CT, Mohegan Sun Arena (2011 make-up) (no Incubus)
08/14 Mansfield, MA, Comcast Center
08/17 Camden, NJ, Susquehanna Bank Center
08/19 Alpharetta, GA, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
08/21 Auburn Hills, MI, The Palace at Auburn Hills
08/22 Cincinnati, OH, Riverbend Music Center (2011 make-up)
08/24 Tinley Park, IL, First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
08/25 Noblesville, IN, Klipsch Music Center
08/27 Dallas, TX, Gexa Energy Pavilion
08/28 Woodlands, TX, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
08/30 Englewood, CO, Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
09/01 Calgary, AB, Fort Calgary - X-FEST
09/02 Edmonton, AB, Edmonton EXPO Center - SONiC BOOM
09/04 Vancouver, BC, Rogers Arena (not a Honda Civic Tour show, but Incubus and MUTEMATH will be playing)
09/05 Tacoma, WA, Tacoma Dome
09/07 Mountain View, CA, Shoreline Amphitheatre
09/10 Chula Vista, CA, Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
08/11 Bristow, VA, Jiffy Lube Live (2011 make-up) (no Incubus)
08/12 Uncasville, CT, Mohegan Sun Arena (2011 make-up) (no Incubus)
08/14 Mansfield, MA, Comcast Center
08/17 Camden, NJ, Susquehanna Bank Center
08/19 Alpharetta, GA, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
08/21 Auburn Hills, MI, The Palace at Auburn Hills
08/22 Cincinnati, OH, Riverbend Music Center (2011 make-up)
08/24 Tinley Park, IL, First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
08/25 Noblesville, IN, Klipsch Music Center
08/27 Dallas, TX, Gexa Energy Pavilion
08/28 Woodlands, TX, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
08/30 Englewood, CO, Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
09/01 Calgary, AB, Fort Calgary - X-FEST
09/02 Edmonton, AB, Edmonton EXPO Center - SONiC BOOM
09/04 Vancouver, BC, Rogers Arena (not a Honda Civic Tour show, but Incubus and MUTEMATH will be playing)
09/05 Tacoma, WA, Tacoma Dome
09/07 Mountain View, CA, Shoreline Amphitheatre
09/10 Chula Vista, CA, Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
SaintMadeOfPlaster
Member
Every time they release a new song, they somehow get worse.
Shinoda's verse is the lamest excuse for rap I've ever heard, and that chorus sounds like every single chorus that they've written starting with Minutes to Midnight.
I can't believe this used to be my favorite band.
EDIT: lol at those lyrics. If you're going to try to write angsty lyrics, at least TRY to make them sound genuine.
Shinoda's verse is the lamest excuse for rap I've ever heard, and that chorus sounds like every single chorus that they've written starting with Minutes to Midnight.
I can't believe this used to be my favorite band.
EDIT: lol at those lyrics. If you're going to try to write angsty lyrics, at least TRY to make them sound genuine.
shanshan310
Member
While I really like linkin park's music, it has become fairly repetitive. I could guess the progression of the song before the lyrics even started. Its feeling less and less inspired with each song I hear. Still, at least its repetition of alright music 
CartridgeBlower
Member
Jeez, this group dropped the guitars almost completely from their songs. Fucking ridiculous. Their guitar player has no fucking shame to put his name to crap like this after showing he can write semi-decent riffs earlier in their career.
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