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Opener "Wake" establishes the ethereal, synth-driven feel that characterizes much of the disc. Crunching electric guitars are few and far between, and most of the swirling, electronica-textured tracks weigh in at mid-to-downtempo. There are still moments of rock intensity, such as "Bleed It Out" (featuring one of rapper Mike Shinoda's few appearances), but the overall mood seems better suited to pensive bedsitting than a festival mosh pit. Co-producer Rick Rubin makes the dreamy soundscapes gleam, but longtime fans may miss the fist-pumping energy of early Linkin Park. Still, the new sonic palette of MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT shows a band willing to push past their own tried-and-true formulas.
After a multi-platinum debut, Grammy nominations, a successful sophomore album, sold-out tours, and a collaboration with Jay-Z, the pressure was on for Linkin Park to deliver the goods with their 2007 release, MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT. Interestingly, the alternative metal outfit, best known for mixing rap, rock, and electronic touches, deviates from their aggressive, angst-filled sound on their third outing--opting instead to dabble in moody, atmospheric rock.
Linkin Park: Chester Bennington, Dave Farrell , Rob Bourdon, Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Joe Hahn.
Rolling Stone (p.95) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "MINUTES is honed, metallic pop with a hip-hop stride and a wake-up kick."
Rolling Stone (p.112) - Included in Rolling Stone's "50 Top Albums of the Year 2007" -- "[T]heir metallic crunch is as brutal and efficient as ever..."
Spin (p.97) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[T]hey give their sound a dramatic makeover with help from producer Rick Rubin....The arena-emo hooks are still there..."
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Minutes To Midnight Music Review
Average Rating: (3.2 out of 5 stars)    List All 93 Reviews Biggest disappointment of 2007
I found myself skipping songs even before listening to them completely one time. Not a good sign. Way too many soft songs. What happened to the guitars? Too much clapping. I sold this on Ebay less than one week after buying it.
Submitted by DKoplin480 (Franklin, MA)
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 Changes happens you know :)
Hehe, well M2M is just a love or hate album.
If your a realy fan, you'l listen to it and maby give it another Chanse :)
Because like it or not, doe it doesen't realy sound like old LP, it's still a great album!
But, people doesen't like it simpley because it wasn't what they where expecting. But, changes are ghood, Chester Bennington said that he wasn't intressted in an Trology, like, the band meaned kidn of the same, they don't JUST wanna be Lnkin park as we know, they wanted to be more than just LP :)
Wich i understand, it's boaring if a band always plays same kind of songs, so sometimes it's good with a little change, but hey, not everything of the old nu-metal sound is gone, you got WHat I've Done, Bleed It Out, No More Sorrow and Given up :)
And that LP made SLOW songs.. the b-side of hybrid theory (My December) leaked out on the internet + came on the limited edition of hybrid theory, people realy liked it, IT'S GOOD WITH A CHANGE!
It's not good thinking "oh if it doesen't sound like before i don't like them" that's just stupid! you like a band or you don't like a band.
Minutes To Midnight 5 out of 5 REALY GOOD ALBUM!
Submitted by Simon (Andenes, Norway)
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 Great Album
While different from the first two Linkin Park offerings, this album needs to be listened to a few times to appreciate it fully. The album is more towards the rock genre but this is not a bad thing, as it is well executed. Stand out tracks for me include Given Up, Bleed It Out, Shadow of the Day and No More Sorrow.
Submitted by Graham (Sydney, Australia)
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From metal to soft rock......
It's cool to see Linkin Park with trying a new level a sound... but definely one album is awesome... keep up good work.... guys..... see you in LP4..!
Submitted by Melvin (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. linkin park u rule
linkin park are the best group ive ever heard and it was all thanks to one of my best freinds callsd kyle devany
before i knew them he was on and on about them and i couldent shut him up now its vice versa lol lp keep rocking out
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