Meteora
by Linkin Park
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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 749 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 28 out of 749
  3. Negative: 40 out of 749

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  1. julia
    Feb 23, 2004
    9
    dis cd rox! esp e drumming...whoa rock on dudes!
  2. BladeBlack
    Mar 10, 2004
    9
    so cool
  3. Drako4439
    Mar 14, 2004
    10
    Very Nice Job. Keep it up
  4. colec
    Apr 27, 2004
    10
    its really really good rocknroll and every insturment they play they play the best i have ever heard!!!!THE CD IS AWSOME
  5. billyp
    May 13, 2004
    9
    its a great cd linkin park a good band but too many song numbers but no music or words plus songs to short but a good cd non the less ah who am i kidding great cd
  6. shaneg
    Jun 23, 2004
    10
    Dude its linkinpark and they cant get any better there just #1 i've been listing to them sence they came out none stop and thats how good they are this cd is the best
  7. LaurenC.
    Jun 8, 2004
    10
    love linkin park there the best in the world and my frined likes them to so go us!!!
  8. timh.
    Aug 1, 2004
    10
    Closest thing to perfect i've ever heard Linkin Park's the best!
  9. HarrisonB
    Aug 8, 2004
    10
    I am huge Linkin Park fan. I've been listening to them since they came out. Every CD they make is awesome. This is my second favorite of all the Linkin Park CDs. My favorite is the live version. Then Meteora, then Hybrid Theory, then Reanimation. This is a great CD. I love Linkin Park, and I loved this CD. AWESOME!!!
  10. Rhonalea
    Jan 8, 2005
    10
    In my opinion, this is by far the best LP cd yet. Chester has the most amazing pipes, the way he sings blows me away. Keep up the good work guys, I'm ready for more!!!
  11. ArtF
    May 21, 2005
    10
    My favorite album
  12. toms
    May 26, 2005
    10
    best album of 2004
  13. JM
    Jul 7, 2005
    9
    I like this more than their firt album, because of songs like, numb, faint and somewhere i belong. My only compaint is that is is way too short at 36 min
  14. Jack
    Aug 26, 2005
    10
    the best album, i like it better then the first
  15. PatH
    Sep 16, 2005
    10
    Linkin Park is the sexiest most heart pumping trio of gut-wrenching eye candy that angsts the sexy lady out of my skin! I really like it when the one guy does this whispery angsty rapping and then out of nowhere the other guy comes out with all the devil screaming like a huge anger buffet. If that's what it sounds like I want to go there and stay there 4evr. Forget that I am from Linkin Park is the sexiest most heart pumping trio of gut-wrenching eye candy that angsts the sexy lady out of my skin! I really like it when the one guy does this whispery angsty rapping and then out of nowhere the other guy comes out with all the devil screaming like a huge anger buffet. If that's what it sounds like I want to go there and stay there 4evr. Forget that I am from Minog, baby! i am totally all over this american rarap revolutoin RokK! I really wanna write something more but I juss feel all embarrassed about how much i luv it all !Rokk on, dudz! And if you ever play in fargo gimme a holla!… Expand
  16. BOREFEST
    Jan 23, 2006
    0
    If I could give this album a really high negative number, I would. What is this? The rap mixed in with the rock sucks. It doesn't make a good combination at all. BOO!!!!!
  17. KellinaS
    Jan 26, 2006
    8
    Keep up the good work!
  18. alanb
    Feb 24, 2006
    10
    WOW - great album....i love it...raw and rocking and...erm....mellow! (....and so does my mum!)
  19. chrisj
    Mar 31, 2006
    10
    pure gold even though its so damn short
  20. andrewg
    Apr 11, 2006
    10
    you have to go into a linkin park cd with an open mind and some class, or else youll be spooked by the fusion of hip hop and rock. perfecto!
  21. APereira
    Apr 18, 2006
    0
    really creative lyrics, really innovative!! "lot's of agression????" auhauhauhauh maybe for my 7 yrs daughter! geez...
  22. MichaelM
    Jul 4, 2006
    3
    A group that has potential, but ends up tossing it away. Simply put it, I bought this album back when I had very little knowledge of the music world, and I enjoyed it. Now, a few years later, I pick up this CD again, and listen to it. Now, after having listened to such treats to the ear as Grand Funk Railroad, the granddaddies of hard rock, The Guess Who, Lighthouse, and a few more A group that has potential, but ends up tossing it away. Simply put it, I bought this album back when I had very little knowledge of the music world, and I enjoyed it. Now, a few years later, I pick up this CD again, and listen to it. Now, after having listened to such treats to the ear as Grand Funk Railroad, the granddaddies of hard rock, The Guess Who, Lighthouse, and a few more classic rock bands, not to mention a huge selection of Indie/Alternative rock, including the clever and witty Barenaked Ladies and the eclectic musical saint Andrew Bird, Linkin Park, espescially Meteora, looses its charm. Instrumentally, they've got plenty of potential. Sort of a Punk Rock/Electric/Metal vibe going on, and I can dig that. But once you start listening to the vocals, specifically lyrics, all impressive traits begin to disappear. Vocals are simple, the singing elements are particularly lacking in melodic value, and although the yelling fits perfectly in some places, it is very overused. Lyrically, this album is a joke. Really. Just sounds like a bunch of whiners, talking about how no one cares about them and their life sucks. Something a bit deeper or at least more metaphoric than songs like "Easier To Run", a song about fleeing from your problems rather than facing them, "Don't Stay", telling someone just to get the heck outta their lives. Not impressing me. And as much as I'd love to like this album and be able to justify how much I paid for on the first day it was released, I can't. If you aren't a musician and listen to other simplistic and lacking albums, you'll most likely love Meteora. If you have better taste in music, you probably won't won't. Simple as that.… Expand
  23. kadhirsa
    Aug 24, 2006
    10
    hello everybody.,linkin park's meteora is above reviews.The album just rocks and rocks and rocks.Can 'Numb' ever be matched.no way.you are SHIT if you dont wanna listen to it..
  24. CavlinD
    Sep 17, 2006
    10
    Above music.
  25. Dude
    Jan 10, 2007
    9
    maybe the whole album isnt as great as expected, but there are several good songs on it. its a little softer and with more hiphop than hybrid theory and also has more electronica, but i think you should let ppl who listen to this type of music judge bands, not some narrow minded media people. you could just gather everyone who doesnt listen to a type of music and give a band under that maybe the whole album isnt as great as expected, but there are several good songs on it. its a little softer and with more hiphop than hybrid theory and also has more electronica, but i think you should let ppl who listen to this type of music judge bands, not some narrow minded media people. you could just gather everyone who doesnt listen to a type of music and give a band under that type and give them a horrible score. Linkin Park is still very popular today and the next album is about to drop. itll sound completely different from the last two, at least it should be.… Expand
  26. AndrewC
    Jan 12, 2007
    9
    A great album, but, admittedly, it's not for everyone. You will either love it or hate it.
  27. Jerry
    Oct 6, 2007
    9
    This is an amazing album. I don't get why some people hate it for being "fake-metal". Linkin Park never said they were metal. Meteora fits better under rapcore or alternative.
  28. DamienP
    Feb 9, 2007
    9
    The funny thing is that Linkin Park is problably the biggest rock band right now on earth.. so to read some guy say that this band may not have a future is quite funny ! I think this is a really great album : the riffs are all beautiful, plus their sound is so unique... that's what makes Linkin Park a great band : they're recognizable from the first second on... I wish all the The funny thing is that Linkin Park is problably the biggest rock band right now on earth.. so to read some guy say that this band may not have a future is quite funny ! I think this is a really great album : the riffs are all beautiful, plus their sound is so unique... that's what makes Linkin Park a great band : they're recognizable from the first second on... I wish all the bands could say so… Expand
  29. Kat
    Apr 13, 2007
    10
    all around amazing album
  30. OrganS
    May 3, 2007
    2
    Pure pimple picking preteen piss...
  31. DanielO
    Jun 17, 2007
    9
    An almost perfect release except for track 11.
  32. alexf
    Jul 25, 2007
    10
    Love Linkin Park sooo much! This album was awsome!!
  33. DaltonH
    Jul 30, 2007
    9
    makes up for its lack of distinctiveness with hooks and a strong sense of effort
  34. David
    Aug 11, 2007
    9
    Awesome record! Forget what some of the critics say because they are biased against most nu metal bands. It is true that this album is similar to Hybrid Theory from beginning to end. However, HT was also a great album and if you duplicate a great album, you'll get another great album.
  35. JoelW.
    Jun 11, 2008
    10
    Awesome stuff! this album keeps it heavy and has just the right amount of rapping and special effects.
  36. WesM.
    Jun 23, 2008
    1
    Yes, Lamar, people do complain about AC/DCs uniform subject matter and progressions, even so, it doesn't absolve Linkin Park's sinfully trite lyrics and exchangeable hooks. Lowest common denominator stuff for people who simply don't want to try good hip hop, substituting it with this garbage.
  37. GarryL
    Aug 12, 2008
    2
    Radio-friendly garbage listened to by a deluded fanbase.
  38. SydneyO.
    Aug 5, 2008
    10
    Great album!
  39. BenF
    Feb 10, 2009
    9
    Superb. I cannot believe this CD is so f**king underrated. What the hell is wrong with you critics? This is way better than you think. "Numb", "Faint", "Breaking the habit" etc. are very good songs.
  40. MirandaS
    Nov 10, 2003
    10
    This album is by far one of the best albums I own. However, it doesnt' compare to the classics and the "Top 100 albums of all time". It is an album that I can play over and over again and not get sick of it like the other "hit" music that is released today.
  41. BreannaR
    Nov 18, 2003
    9
    I love Linkin Park. I love this CD and i also love Hybird Theory. My favorite songs on this CD are dont stay, easier to run, breaking the habit, numb, and nobody's listening. The rest of the songs are great, just like this CD!!!!!
  42. chelsea
    Nov 8, 2003
    10
    its awesum!!!!!!!!!!! i luv them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  43. chelsea
    Nov 8, 2003
    10
    its awesum!!!!!!!!!!! i luv them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  44. teemu
    Dec 15, 2003
    1
    Unfortunately this is still boy-band music with heavier sounds calculated to impress the kids as it seems to do. And as with the lyrics, life really must suck for these youth angst filled "street" kids with 1000 dollar clothes and bleached hair.
  45. JenniC.
    Dec 4, 2003
    10
    I give this a 10 because the Cd is awesome..If you don't think so then oh well..the dvd for Live in Texas was really Great!..and btw..I love Mike Shinoda..he's amazing! :)
  46. theimminent26
    Mar 27, 2003
    9
    When I first heard somehwere I belong I thought it was a great song but the main thing that worried me was has linkin park gone softer for the radio, I mean its not like they needed it but I was just worried. As soon as The first track don't stay played I knew it was false. Then Lying from you just with its heavy opening to great chorus was just superb. Faint Is a bit away from the When I first heard somehwere I belong I thought it was a great song but the main thing that worried me was has linkin park gone softer for the radio, I mean its not like they needed it but I was just worried. As soon as The first track don't stay played I knew it was false. Then Lying from you just with its heavy opening to great chorus was just superb. Faint Is a bit away from the normal but definetly not bad with its faster beat. Breaking the habit while lacking guitar power one can't help but to not like. But the final track numb was close to being my favorite song by this band with its great lyrics and nice sampling. My only arguments are length, and some of the ryhmes or lyrics on Nobodys listening where kind of ....lets just call them dumbfounded … Expand
  47. OliverIgnatius
    Mar 27, 2003
    0
    We've been dooped again. What a SHITE band.
  48. [Anonymous]
    Mar 29, 2003
    10
    this is just as good as hybrid theory if not better
  49. VidM
    Mar 31, 2003
    7
    On March 25, Linkin Park released their second all-new album. Hybrid Theory, Linkin ParkÂ?s debut album, put the band on the map and installed a large fan base for the group. With that, of course, came frenzied calls for another album with very high expectations. Last year LP released Reanimation, made up of remixes of the Japanese release of Hybrid Theory. This quasi-new album was On March 25, Linkin Park released their second all-new album. Hybrid Theory, Linkin ParkÂ?s debut album, put the band on the map and installed a large fan base for the group. With that, of course, came frenzied calls for another album with very high expectations. Last year LP released Reanimation, made up of remixes of the Japanese release of Hybrid Theory. This quasi-new album was met with mixed reviews. Meteora, however, is all new and has had a better reception from the music community. While Hybrid Theory is just a fun album to listen to, Meteora has a grittier, darker feel. This album features harsher sounds and makes Hybrid Theory look upbeat even. This is not, however, a bad thing. Linkin Park could have easily made a CD filled with a bunch of Â?newÂ? tracks along the same vein as Hybrid TheoryÂ?s songs and met with much success. Instead, Linkin Park decides to try some new things and succeeds. MeteoraÂ?s vocals seem to be less dominated by Chester Bennington than Hybrid TheoryÂ?s vocals. Mike Shinoda plays a larger part of Meteora than he did in the bandÂ?s first album. At first, I was a bit disappointed, until I realized that Shinoda seems to have grown in his abilities. With Hybrid Theory, I like BenningtonÂ?s Â?man-child howlingÂ? (E! Online) and pretty much just tolerate Shinoda. However, Meteora has brought me to like both vocalists equally. Hybrid Theory did a good job of maintaining a consistent and awesome feel throughout the entire album. Though LPÂ?s debut album features the singles Â?One Step Closer,Â? Â?Crawling,Â? and Â?In the End,Â? many other of Hybrid TheoryÂ?s tracks could have been singles. Meteora features the single Â?Somewhere I Belong,Â? which many of you have probably heard with its all of its airtime on the radio. In my opinion, Â?Faint,Â? Â?NobodyÂ?s Listening,Â? and Â?NumbÂ? are better tracks, and I hope they will draw as much attention as Â?Somewhere I Belong,Â? as good as it is. Meteora does not do as good of a job as Hybrid Theory in maintaining the pace set by its singles. There are no bad songs on Meteora, but there are several mediocre ones. Meteora should meet fan expectations if not make as big of a splash in the music world as Hybrid Theory did. BOTTOM LINE: Listeners new to Linkin Park will want to start with Hybrid Theory, but LP fans are going to want to do themselves a big favor and pick up Meteora as soon as possible. SCORE: 7 OUT OF 10, GOOD* *Before a bunch of LP fans jump down my throat, I should say that on my rating scale 5 is average. … Expand
  50. aaaaaa
    Apr 12, 2003
    0
    it sucks
  51. AndyG
    Jun 13, 2003
    6
    Decent enough for what it is. It's got the same hooks, the same lyrics, and the same middle-class snarl of the debut, but there are signs that Linkin Park can branch out and be a musically interesting band. The surface has only been scratched of what they can do with samples and a DJ, and Reanimation shows they are capable of more than repetitive radio metal. If they'd stop Decent enough for what it is. It's got the same hooks, the same lyrics, and the same middle-class snarl of the debut, but there are signs that Linkin Park can branch out and be a musically interesting band. The surface has only been scratched of what they can do with samples and a DJ, and Reanimation shows they are capable of more than repetitive radio metal. If they'd stop over-producing and over-writing their songs and let one feel loose and natural instead of forced and contrived, they'd be here to stay.… Expand
  52. beng
    Jun 16, 2003
    10
    I thought the album was better than the first one, but this album was the shit.
  53. MarcW
    Aug 24, 2003
    7
    This is a deeper and more complex album than their debut. However, the tracks lack the overall energy of the earlier pieces like 'Papercut'. However, credit is due for the more natural meshing between Bennington's vocals and Shinoda's MCing.
  54. RyanR
    Aug 25, 2003
    8
    This is by far Linkin Park's best album to date. Reanimation was a joke and Hybrid Theory seemed like a mass of songs clumped together in one hot and steamy pile (ahhhh...). This album had flow, had a meaning, and ditched the screamfest for some skilled vocals and music. Yes there is screaming but not to the extent of Hybrid Theory. Don't get me wrong, I loved Hybrid Theory but This is by far Linkin Park's best album to date. Reanimation was a joke and Hybrid Theory seemed like a mass of songs clumped together in one hot and steamy pile (ahhhh...). This album had flow, had a meaning, and ditched the screamfest for some skilled vocals and music. Yes there is screaming but not to the extent of Hybrid Theory. Don't get me wrong, I loved Hybrid Theory but this is my new love. I gave it an 8 because on the second day of me owning it I listend to some Pink Floyd to calm myself. If I don't listen to somting else within a week of buying an album that means it is a flawless peice of work. Another plus to Meteora is the booklet and 17 min. movie. They both tell about how the album was made. My personal favorite is "Breaking the Habit". The booklet says the song was 6 years in the making. It shows. So in conclusion, go buy this cd and enjoy the best of Linkin Park.… Expand
  55. BenW
    Sep 14, 2003
    9
    We've heard it before, songs all about betrayal and deep psychological and mental anguish and inner pain; that's what Meteora is, so basically, it's Hybrid Theory, but even if we HAVE heard it before, Linkin Park can still make it fresh, fast, edgy, and catchy as hell. So is it really such a bad thing?
  56. badguymanbadguy
    Oct 18, 2004
    10
    i want to see that album againt
  57. bob11
    Feb 17, 2004
    10
    its live
  58. LuciAC
    Feb 23, 2004
    10
    Wow they blew me off again they are sooo tight I mean *claps claps* really Linkin Park Rock's they are my Fav. band and to all of them keep doing what ur doing !!!!!!
  59. AlexR
    Mar 21, 2004
    10
    Best CD ever!! It rocks.
  60. haileyg
    Mar 25, 2004
    10
    its their best cd yet!!! :)
  61. JEROMEC
    May 18, 2004
    10
    this is the best record i have ever heard in my entire life thats real blood fa sho
  62. BobB.
    May 19, 2004
    3
    Overhyped, overplayed, talentless, tastless, simple minded, and is just plain catchy nu-metal mallcore garbage.
  63. SamJ
    Jul 13, 2004
    10
    This CD is so F!$#&*#G awsome! some of the best music ive ever heard. i think the only thing that tops it is Bling 182s new album
  64. SOADFan
    Sep 16, 2004
    7
    This is definitely a huge improvement over Hybrid Theory, which just plain sucked, except for the first 4 tracks. Breaking the Habit, Numb, Somewhere I Belong, Faint, and the opening are all catchy, enjoyable and have fantastic beats. I also like the instrumental they did.
  65. kylea
    Nov 11, 2005
    10
    LP is my favorite band and i love all there songs definetely get this cd. dont listen to the people that gave low scores cuz they dont no what real music is. 10 out of 10
  66. Old>New
    Dec 24, 2005
    0
    Oh yes, I don't know what "real" music is because I don't like LP. Let me tell you some real music: Anyting by: Pink Floyd and Zeppelin. Or if you can't stand old music, go listen to Radiohead. Now I don't bear animosity, I used to be like you. Fortunately, I managed to change my ways by listening to the afore-mentioned bands, and there is still time to save yourself. Oh yes, I don't know what "real" music is because I don't like LP. Let me tell you some real music: Anyting by: Pink Floyd and Zeppelin. Or if you can't stand old music, go listen to Radiohead. Now I don't bear animosity, I used to be like you. Fortunately, I managed to change my ways by listening to the afore-mentioned bands, and there is still time to save yourself. There's product endorsements in the jacket, wtf is up with that!? If that's the only way they can make money, that's just pathetic. If this is the best album that you have ever heard, than you REALLY need to listen to more music. Oh, and here's a note to Chester: STOP WHINING!! Your life isn't that bad, you're a mutlimillionaire! Now stop whining about these "wounds that will not heal" (Which he never gives any explanation for, how did he get these wounds? Why won't they heal?), and take the effort to write REAL lyrics that are meaningful and require REAL TALENT.… Expand
  67. William
    Feb 14, 2005
    0
    Not that they don't have any technical skill, it's just that they don't have very much. Come on guys, a trained chimp with a down-tuned guitar could play these riffs. There's little here that isn't simply a rehashing of the tired nu/rap genre not to mention a rehashing of their own previous album. Want some real American metal? Check out the new albums by Lamb of Not that they don't have any technical skill, it's just that they don't have very much. Come on guys, a trained chimp with a down-tuned guitar could play these riffs. There's little here that isn't simply a rehashing of the tired nu/rap genre not to mention a rehashing of their own previous album. Want some real American metal? Check out the new albums by Lamb of God and Shadows Fall.… Expand
  68. TheKilla
    Aug 29, 2005
    10
    This is a truly great CD, as great as reanimation and hybrid theory. LP are my favourite band.
  69. RamzeezeBlujay
    Feb 25, 2007
    10
    one of the best albums ever created.
  70. JosephA
    Mar 13, 2007
    8
    This is a really good album, The best song is definately Numb but all the songs are seriously good
  71. JamesA
    May 28, 2007
    10
    As much as I'd like to pretend to be balanced and fair and give about a 7, this album, simply put, rocks. It combines many familiar elements of the previous album, but innovates and improves on them to create exciting new sounds. The tracks are energetic and powerful, with heavy, dramatic lyrics. True, they're not lyrics that everyone will relate to or even like, but that alone As much as I'd like to pretend to be balanced and fair and give about a 7, this album, simply put, rocks. It combines many familiar elements of the previous album, but innovates and improves on them to create exciting new sounds. The tracks are energetic and powerful, with heavy, dramatic lyrics. True, they're not lyrics that everyone will relate to or even like, but that alone is hardly a reason to reject a tightly recorded, well polished and well produced album such as this. Five #1 singles on the US Modern Rock Tracks, anyone?… Expand
  72. RichS.
    May 29, 2007
    10
    Great CD! All the songs sound similar in style, but are all unique in their own way.
  73. DeaB
    Dec 23, 2003
    10
    I have been a fan from the first, and always will be!! I love the album!!
  74. suvam
    Dec 28, 2004
    10
    this album is simply excellent... the songs in it are just incredible.... i just love them alot.. escpecially chester...
  75. axelkoch
    Aug 12, 2013
    4
    In my opinion, Meteora is just as indifferent as its predecessor and Linkin Park’s debut album, Hybrid Theory. Not only because both albums received the exact same average when I rated each song separately, but because their style didn’t change at all between those two albums. They put out some catchy and well-written singles that are also the best parts of the album, but re-used too manyIn my opinion, Meteora is just as indifferent as its predecessor and Linkin Park’s debut album, Hybrid Theory. Not only because both albums received the exact same average when I rated each song separately, but because their style didn’t change at all between those two albums. They put out some catchy and well-written singles that are also the best parts of the album, but re-used too many of the things they’ve already sung about on their first record. It’s mostly fun to listen to Meteora once or twice and maybe play songs like Numb or Breaking the Habit some times more, but the band didn’t provide enough new or unique things too persuade me into liking them. I’m not touched by the aggressive and emotional lyrics because, luckily, I’m neither addicted to drugs, nor was I ever bullied, nor was I ever abused. And if you’re looking for different themes than those on Meteora, you’ll have a bad time. As I’ve said in my review for Hybrid Theory, their style is better than practically every other nu metal band, however, nu metal is a genre and Linkin Park couldn’t make me enjoy it either. Mike Shinoda can’t rap really well and Chester Bennington isn’t especially good in the screamo parts and therefore, I depreciate Meteora just as much as Hybrid Theory.… Expand
  76. ricco94
    Mar 8, 2013
    5
    Better than Hybrid Theory, but it's not enough. There are good songs (Numb, From The Inside, Breaking The Habit, Somewhere I Belong), but also bad tracks (Hit The Floor, Lying from You, Session) and Foreword that is absolutely useless. The others are OK.
  77. yehdatguy
    Oct 24, 2015
    9
    very edgi xddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
  78. Nanogon
    Nov 18, 2016
    3
    That point from were Linkin Park went completely wrong was neither A Thousand Suns nor Minutes to Midnight. It was Meteora. If this album doesn't prove that they've sold out - then I don't know what does?
  79. metzwalker
    May 21, 2017
    10
    Amazing album! Great rock, a bit emo, but it's really great. Totally recommended. k k
  80. dante_finn
    Aug 5, 2014
    6
    This album talks about very many subjects with the power of fusing different musoc genres. The lyrics are agressive with a attitiude to it. And the style is so distinct. But in some of the songs the vocals are "melodic". But the sounds and structures make it unconventional in not a good way but they do have some nice inspiration music genre "layered" on the songs. The rock instrumentalsThis album talks about very many subjects with the power of fusing different musoc genres. The lyrics are agressive with a attitiude to it. And the style is so distinct. But in some of the songs the vocals are "melodic". But the sounds and structures make it unconventional in not a good way but they do have some nice inspiration music genre "layered" on the songs. The rock instrumentals are really cool though.… Expand
  81. Aijixe
    Sep 24, 2015
    8
    Linkin Park may prefer style over substance on Meteora, but who says style can be a bad thing? Abundant with hooks and heavy riffs to satisfy the casual metal listener.
  82. eXadrian
    May 19, 2017
    9
    This and Hybrid Theory are one of the best albums. Great songs that are timeless. Especially the songs Somewhere I Belong, Numb, Faint and Breaking the Habit. This album was a great follow up for HT.
  83. Samwich
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Linkin Park's Hybrid Theory threw them into mainstream stardom in 2000, and it's not surprising. Their profanity-free yet hard-hitting songs were simple, yet effective and extremely catchy. Meteora manages to capture all this but contains enough elements to make it even better.

    FOREWORD - a simple intro to the next song, 'Don't Stay', although it's fitting, with the sound of distant rumbling thunder foreshadowing the anger to come and glass smashing filling the 13-second intro.

    DON'T STAY (7/10) - the riffs are simple but fit with Chester's howling vocals. It's nothing special but grabs your attention and holds it for the rest of the album.

    SOMEWHERE I BLEONG (7/10) - Mike's rapping is well-paced against the interesting electronic sounds that layer this single. Again, Chester's vocals are a welcome addition to this song. They're more contained than 'Don't Stay,' but feel more mature too.

    LYING FROM YOU (7/10) - Quite similar to 'Don't Stay' but contains Shinoda's rapping. I admire Shinoda as his lyrics are clear and easy to understand, something I think a lot of rap lacks. Nothing special from Chester but he still gives a good performance.

    HIT THE FLOOR (6/10) - Probably my least favourite song from the album. I enjoy the vocals and the guitars but this one didn't contain anything that really stuck out to me.

    EASIER TO RUN (8/10) - I often forget how much I like this song. Its relatable lyrics with Chester's flawless vocals, Mike's thoughtful lyrics, and simple instrumental makes it one of the better forgotten LP songs.

    FAINT (9/10) - This is a powerful 2 minute song. The unmistakable electronic backing track mixed with the guitar riffs works extremely well. Chester and drummer Rob Bourdon really give it their all in this one and it shows.

    FIGURE.09 (8/10) - I often find myself bobbing my head to this one. It's riffs are quirky but work well with Bourdon's beats.

    BREAKING THE HABIT (10/10) - This is Linkin Park. This is what I love Linkin Park for. An emotional blast of a song with simple riffs and heavenly strings, it's all topped off with an outstanding vocal performance by Chester. He puts every ounce of emotion into the lyrics. He genuinely sounds desperate. I feel no other LP song conveys emotion better than this one. Hats off to LP.

    FROM THE INSIDE (8/10) - Another stellar performance by Chester with great guitar segments and a wonderful bridge.

    NOBODY'S LISTENING (7/10) - I like the simplicity in this song. It's not loud or in your face like some of LP's early stuff, but it's a nice change with it's tribal sounds.

    SESSION (7/10) - an instrumental track by Shinoda containing electronic sounds and turntables. Shows off the essence of Meteora very well.

    NUMB (8/10) - I love the lyrics in this one. Chester belts out thoughtful lyrics to that iconic melody, making this track a great closing song to a great album.

    Meteora is like a grown-up Hybrid Theory, as it feels more mature and more thoughtfully developed. It's my favourite LP album and likely will be for the rest of their career.    … Expand
  84. JoaoGrilo
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Basicamente o album da minha vida.
    Um disco com Faint ; Somewhere I Belong ; Breaking the Habit ; Numb ; From the Inside;
    É quase impossivel Chester e Mike ganharem uma nota que não seja dez
  85. blum
    Apr 15, 2016
    10
    Their best album. I found all the songs catchy and the lyrics are pretty good. I love "Numb", "Somewhere I Belong", "Breaking The Habit" and "Easier To Run" those are so nostalgic for me.
  86. Gamesearcher1
    Aug 30, 2019
    8
    After listening to this album, isn’t it obvious why fans begged for the band to re-do their early sound up until Chester’s tragic suicide? I love so many aspects of this album, everything from the aggressive guitar riffs, to Chester’s and Mike’s absolutely great harmony. It adds a note of aggression to their nu-metal sound, but I tend to enjoy the slower moments even more. I’m not sureAfter listening to this album, isn’t it obvious why fans begged for the band to re-do their early sound up until Chester’s tragic suicide? I love so many aspects of this album, everything from the aggressive guitar riffs, to Chester’s and Mike’s absolutely great harmony. It adds a note of aggression to their nu-metal sound, but I tend to enjoy the slower moments even more. I’m not sure why, maybe because the writing on those songs aged a whole lot better. It has it few downs, but this a consistent and unforgettable album, that was one of the few of my favourite albums to click with me immediately.
    Favourites: Easier to Run, Breaking the Habit, Somewhere I Belong
    Least Favourites: Session (Still pretty decent.)    … Expand
  87. Bryano
    Jan 3, 2017
    9
    Hybrid theory was a masterpieces, with no one bad track at all, and this album is a successful follow up. All singles tracks are awesome and could be classified as classic of nu metal genre, while songs like Figure.09, Nobody's Listening, or Don't stay are getting boring with the time : anyway, that's the same trend for any album of any genre, so it is already great that 9 tracks from thisHybrid theory was a masterpieces, with no one bad track at all, and this album is a successful follow up. All singles tracks are awesome and could be classified as classic of nu metal genre, while songs like Figure.09, Nobody's Listening, or Don't stay are getting boring with the time : anyway, that's the same trend for any album of any genre, so it is already great that 9 tracks from this album are enjoyable even after a decade.… Expand
  88. weskergamer
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    the best linkin park album ever and for that rason the best nu metal disc ever. Viva Numb, Breaking the Habit, and for ever FAINT. Awesome,the best songs ever
  89. Sockenbart
    Jun 27, 2017
    10
    I really love this album and its one of my all-time favorites.
    A little bit better than Hybrid Theory and better than everything Linkin Park released after Meteora.
  90. Screamager
    Jul 21, 2017
    6
    A worthy follow up to a nu metal classic.

    At the time of writing, Chester Bennington, lead singer for Linkin Park has died. When such events occur I feel inclined to revisit the major works the individual was involved with. Meteora was released 3 years after Hybrid Theory, the biggest selling nu metal album of all time and one of (if not THE) biggest selling albums of the decade, so    A worthy follow up to a nu metal classic.

    At the time of writing, Chester Bennington, lead singer for Linkin Park has died. When such events occur I feel inclined to revisit the major works the individual was involved with.

    Meteora was released 3 years after Hybrid Theory, the biggest selling nu metal album of all time and one of (if not THE) biggest selling albums of the decade, so naturally expectations were high for the follow up. In many ways, Meteora is Hybrid Theory Part 2: it is a continuation of the themes presented on their first album (angst, broken homes, drugs et al.) but with more polish. For these reasons it would be easy to state that Meteora is a lesser album, but this is not entirely true.

    It has been my opinion for some time that the first two Linkin Park albums are, quite possibly, the best sounding metal albums in terms of their production values. Nu metal has always been a controversial topic amongst metal fans, but there is no denying that Linkin Park simply sounds fantastic - all the members show their respective skills and create a layered sound where each element can easily be identified, and the electronics are no gimmick either (see the Grammy nominated "Session" for proof).

    However the album isn't as direct as Hybrid Theory, with only a handful truly standing out - such as "Somewhere I Belong", "Breaking the Habit" and the instantly recognisable "Numb" (a song later reworked by the band in collaboration with Jay Z to even greater success). The most significant part of the song is obviously the vocal work of Bennington and his interplay with Mike Shinoda. With "Numb" he displays a great deal emotion in the verses before erupting into his usual shouting style in the chorus, whilst with "Breaking the Habit" his delivery is more understated than other songs on the album. For a brilliant example of Shinoda and Bennington's trading of vocals, the aforementioned "Somewhere I Belong" and "Hit the Floor" show off Shinoda's rap style that juxtaposes Bennington's shout.

    Regardless of your opinion on Linkin Park, one cannot deny that they were a huge success for the much reviled nu metal genre and arguably the best sounding of the artists in that category. It was obvious that they would never match the behemoth that was their first album, but Meteora is a good enough attempt, but let down by the fact that many of the songs sound too similar to each other.

    As an album, it stands as one of the best in Linkin Park's catalogue.    … Expand
  91. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    7
    good album.....................................................................................................................................................
  92. Recon97
    Oct 9, 2017
    10
    10000000000000000/10. This is the perfect album. Everything about it is perfect. The production, the lyrics, the singing and rapping, EVERYTHING!! If you are a fan of rock, you need to pick up this album. It is one of the only albums I've bought, instead of listening to Spodify. This is my favorite album of all time. Thank you, Linkin Park. RIP, Chester Benington. 11/10
  93. LUKEOPERCOUP
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    Meteora is an step foward for Linkin Park from their debut album...Their best album with losts of memorable songs and rhyms, the production is better then again than their predecessor. it's Remarkable the way the band put out their feelings into their songs and makes you feel less alone, accompained and understood
  94. MysticManiac
    Mar 10, 2018
    9
    Although might seem like a redo of Hybrid Theory, this album tries a lot of new things and succeeds much more than Hybrid Theory and has aged much better too. Don't Stay is an awesome opener, Numb is a brilliant closing track and deserved the success it's gotten and other tracks show Linkin Park at their best like Hit the Floor, Nobody's Listening, From the Inside and Easier to Run.
  95. clem666
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Nothing is comparable to Linkin Park's impressive firepower and fighting spirit. Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda together form one of the most iconic duets on the music scene in the 2000s.

    Meteora saw the birth and experimentation of the fusion of the most popular genres of the time: rap, rock and metal, in the direct continuity of their 'Hybrid Theory' project. The band offers us    Nothing is comparable to Linkin Park's impressive firepower and fighting spirit. Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda together form one of the most iconic duets on the music scene in the 2000s.

    Meteora saw the birth and experimentation of the fusion of the most popular genres of the time: rap, rock and metal, in the direct continuity of their 'Hybrid Theory' project. The band offers us an intense immersion of the depth we were all waiting for. The rhythms are frenzied, Chester's voice still carries his emotions and inner conflicts, the riffs are incredible and Mike's verses are incisive. Each track perfectly precedes the next one.

    Even though the formula of Mike's rapping verse and Chester's chorus starts to burn out and begin to show its first flaws, the band still manages to deliver poignant, catchy and visceral songs. They timidly push the experiment a bit further by daring to offer us a totally instrumental piece (without counting the introduction 'Forward'), 'Session'. This piece demonstrates all the rage and work on the edge of the abyss established by the group.

    It is extremely complex to describe the variety of phases through which this album takes us in spite of ourselves. In some songs Chester is quite self-effacing and sings more than he screams, while in others he lets himself go and indulges his demons. It goes the same way for Mike Shinoda. The instruments also know how to subtly alternate between the soft, the screaming and the powerful.
    First time I give a ten out of 10 to an album on Metacritic. 'Meteora' totally deserves it, it is an unwavering true love.    … Expand
  96. bjweemsyt
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    best album I've ever heard i love it so much i love linkin park i love this
  97. Codeling
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. One of my favorite albums of all time.
    Best songs: Numb, Breaking the Habit, Somewhere I Belong, Faint, Lying from You, From the Inside, Easier to Run, Don't Stay
    Worst songs: -
  98. banzar
    Feb 24, 2020
    8
    Meteora bietet eine interessante Mischung aus Metal, elektronischen Sounds und HipHop-Elementen. Dabei findet es eine Balance zwischen ruhigen Versen und explosiven Refrains, die zwar mit verzerrten Gitarren und Schreien aufwarten, aber trotzdem melodisch und eingängig sind, sodass sie hohes Pop-Appeal mitbringen. Die Lieder behandeln meist klassische Emo-Themen wie Selbstzweifel,Meteora bietet eine interessante Mischung aus Metal, elektronischen Sounds und HipHop-Elementen. Dabei findet es eine Balance zwischen ruhigen Versen und explosiven Refrains, die zwar mit verzerrten Gitarren und Schreien aufwarten, aber trotzdem melodisch und eingängig sind, sodass sie hohes Pop-Appeal mitbringen. Die Lieder behandeln meist klassische Emo-Themen wie Selbstzweifel, Weltschmerz und dem Gefühl nicht verstanden zu werden. Schwachpunkte des Albums sind die Sterilität des Hochglanzstudio-Sounds und die "aufgesagte" Rap-Performance von Mike Shinoda. Insgesamt ist Meteora eine gelungene Genre-Mischung, die energiereichen NuMetal mit Elementen anderer Stile zusammenfließen lässt und in einem mainstreamtauglichen Paket abliefert.… Expand
  99. Destlay
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    Моя любимая группа и однин из лучших альбомов. Слушаю до сих пор.
    My favorite band and one of the best albums. I've heard it so far.
  100. NERo0o
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite albums of all time, this is the album that made me a Linkin Park fan. Every song in this album is at the very least good, not a single bad tune.
    A true masterpiece. Amazing album!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. E! Online
    91
    Through it all, the guys stay just as tight (translation: radio-ready) as ever, offering up tracks in near-perfect three-minute doses.
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  2. ShakingThrough.net
    50
    Coming from a group whose debut offered a glimmer of hope for the expansion of the genre's boundaries, such creative laziness is all the more disappointing.
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  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    70
    While being as well-crafted, catchy and dynamic as the first one, it leaves you feeling distinctly underwhelmed, as if the band had simply reprogrammed the Pro-Tools machine that they'd made the first album on and changed the lyrics and speed of the songs a bit.
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