Linkin Park

[Jamesman42]

Daron > Hamilton > Rakim > Morello

Morello may as well not be on the album, which sucks because I was expecting a lot more seeing his name on there.

Just spun this album again, so fucking good.

[Super Dude]

I skipped frmo page 2 since to the last page. How things change over 4 years.

Okay, new discussion topic: Rank the albums.  I'm gonna include the Hybrid Theory EP, if only because I feel it encompasses a unique sound that allows it to be a separate entity in the LP discography.

1. Meteora - I thought this album was the most "interesting," and very experimental compared to HT's moshfest.
2. Hybrid Theory EP - Same as Meteora, this album strikes me as the most "different" of the early era.
3. Hybrid Theory - Let's face it; most of us wouldn't be fans of LP if it weren't for this album.  The songs are very solid, well-constructed, and in many cases quite catchy.
4. Reanimation - This is definitely the less desirable half.  The remixes are cool, but honestly, they could never have stood alone without the release of HT.
5. Minutes to Midnight - It's pretty bad, but there are a couple of nice songs, like What I've Done and No More Sorrow.
6. Collision Course - The worst thing LP could ever have done was mash-ups with Jay-Z, simple as that.  That's not a comment about either artist; they just don't jive well.

I hate Meteora.

Yes, it really is amazing. Not only that Meteora is one of my least favorites now, but that Reanimation has a permanent place at #2. While I still think Hybrid Theory is a solid album, I now consider the Reanimation versions of those songs by far superior (except in the cases of Points of Authority, Papercut, and One Step Closer).

[npiazza91]

LP used to be one of my favorite bands growing up.  After Minutes to Midnight they went downhill, though, so I rarely listen to them anymore.  I'll rank the albums.

1. Hybrid Theory- Easily one of the best Nu metal albums of all time.  That might not be saying much, but I enjoy this album as much as my other favorite albums by other bands.

2. Minutes to Midnight- Some say their decline started here, and yes, while there's about 3 songs on here I can't stand, most of it is among the best stuff they've done.

3. Collision Course- I know it's not really an album, but this Jay Z mash up was really good, even though I despise rap.

4. Meteora- Overrated.  The songs all sound the same to me, however "Lying From You" might be one of the best LP songs ever.  Some are really good here, but some of it screams filler material.

5. Living Things- Sort of a return to form, sort of not.  Things are started to look good from here.  Hopefully they can get back on track.

6. A Thousand Suns- Mostly garbage, with the exception of Wretches and Kings, which is amazing.

Haven't heard their new one yet, but I'm not really going out of my way to get a copy of it.

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

I understand why someone could hate A Thousand Suns, but I find it easily as one of their top 3. Daring, exciting and totally amazing. I love singing along to Waiting for the End, Iridescent and Catalyst.

[Shadow Ninja 2.0]

ATS is the best them.

[Xenon]

I think it needs no explanation. it's just my opinion.

Albums that i like, in this order:
A Thousand Suns
The Hunting Party
Minutes to Midnight
Hibrid Theory

Albums that don't do anything for me (but have a couple of cool songs)
Meteora
Living Things

[TioJorge]

Whoa.  It's awesome to see the massive difference in opinions over the albums. I think that's a shining point to LP. As I stated earlier, I'm a bit disappointed that I don't like THP all that much, but the next album might end up being my favorite for all I know. It's a double-edged sword to have that kind of diversity, but I really like that aspect of LP even if it's an actual downfall to me personally. It's at the very least more exciting to discuss and to ponder the future projects than to have a stagnant rehash every time.

[Super Dude]

ATS is the best them.

Seriously. It was such a huge step forward for them, and I hope that they'll do the same sort of pushing the envelope with their "new" punk sound.

[Zantera]

ATS might click for me eventually, but like half the album are interlude tracks. And out of the other half, maybe half of those tracks are actually any good. I kinda like the idea of them doing a concept album, but the result could have been better. For me it's probably one of their most cohesive/consistent albums in terms of flow, but if you ask me for standout tracks, I would be drawing a blank real soon. Even from Living Things I could easily name 3-4 standout tracks.

[ariich]

The reason it doesn't have "standout tracks" is that they're pretty much all bloody brilliant.

[Zantera]

The reason it doesn't have "standout tracks" is that they're pretty much all bloody brilliant.

Nah.

[Xenon]

The reason it doesn't have "standout tracks" is that they're pretty much all bloody brilliant.

Nah.

Yeah. 

[Shadow Ninja 2.0]

I always listen to ATS all the way through, so the concept of standout tracks is mostly irrelevant to me.

[PolarizeMe]

I always listen to ATS all the way through, so the concept of standout tracks is mostly irrelevant to me.

So do I, but I think songs like Iridescent and Waiting For The End are high tier tracks on their own.

[Scorpion]

Yeah, ATS is really an album that needs to be listening to in one setting. Though that doesn't mean that it doesn't have standout songs, like The Requiem / The Radiance / Burning in the Skies, Waiting for the End, When They Come For Me or The Catalyst.

[Zantera]

I actually think ATS is a pretty great album overall, I just don't see why people put it on such a pedestal. But it's also quite a weird album. I believe it's the lowest rated LP album on many rating-sites (like Sputnik/RYM) but while it has many haters, the people who like it.. REALLY like it. It's interesting.

[Shadow Ninja 2.0]

Definitely their most controversial album. I actually didn't like it when I first heard it, but it grew on me.

[PolarizeMe]

I remembered when The Catalyst came out as a single, at first I wasn't quite sure what to think. Then a few months later, the Waiting For The End video came out and I remembered loving the video so much that it convinced me to give the album a chance. Once I was able to get a copy of the album, I gave it a listen straight through, and after about three listens, I fell in love with it. I also remembered seeing them for the first and so far only time as a non-festival headliner on that tour, and it was a memorable show IMO with the stage set and live visuals that accompanied the songs on the album, etc.

[Xenon]

Waiting for the end is their best achievment to date. I highly doubt they can do a better song in the future. I hope they prove me wrong.

[ErHaO]

Apparently Chester has commited suicide...

https://www.tmz.com/2017/07/20/linkin-park-singer-chester-bennington-dead-commits-suicide/

R.I.P.

Haven't seen any other reports, but I assume that TMZ (unfortunately) is correct, as much as I don't want to believe this.

[Zantera]

RIP

[Nel]

I hope this isn't true and if it is I hope it's not because so many people were being vicious about their dislike of One More Light. I didn't like the album much either, but people were being absolutely cruel to the band over it.

[MirrorMask]

Saw a link on Facebook on a friend's post - it might be a fake.

[ErHaO]

Saw a link on Facebook on a friend's post - it might be a fake.

I sure hope so... Unfortunately tmz has a very good trackrecord in breaking the news on these type of things I have heard (Prince, MJ, Paul Walker etc.).

[Elite]

What the fuck

[Destiny Of Chaos]

Dude had a wife and 6 kids... feel terrible for them.

[Samsara]

Can rock stars please stop fucking offing themselves?

Mmmkay?

Christ. Condolences to the Bennington family. Just awful

[Ben_Jamin]

If its fake, that's messed up on TMZ's end.

It says he struggled with addiction and was close friends with Cornell (today is his birthday). He must've had a lot in his mind, plus people bashing their new stuff doesn't help at all.

I doubt anyone expected this.

[mikeyd23]

Wow...

[nobloodyname]

It's reported on the BBC's website, too.

[ErHaO]

Yeah, other sources have come up. An LA coroner verified it to the ascociated press it seems... https://twitter.com/AP/status/888106873659969536

 

[kaos2900]

Can rock stars please stop fucking offing themselves?

Mmmkay?

Christ. Condolences to the Bennington family. Just awful

Ditto.

[JayOctavarium]

Jesus fucking Christ.

[The Silent Cody]

Just... I have no words... literally... and I don't believe that happened yet...
 

[ErHaO]

Can rock stars please stop fucking offing themselves?

Mmmkay?

Christ. Condolences to the Bennington family. Just awful

Part of me is angry at these situations for the reason that they leave so many people behind, but I don't think people who commit suicide can still think clearly. Chester was abused as a child, had drug problems, has had several friends in his youth that commited suicide/died, and recently his good friend Chris Cornell also commited suicide (who's birthday was today). I think it is tragic his life went this route, but especially for child abuse victims suicide is not uncommon, so who am I to judge them.