Meteora
by Linkin Park
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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 749 Ratings

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  1. Kostas_Spirou
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    My favorite music album of all time, a timeless classic and arguably one of the most iconic albums of the genre.
  2. JCXdsonic
    May 9, 2023
    10
    Perfecto, hermoso y lo mejor de las últimas décadas, se puede reflejar el dolor de Chester Bennington, algo que los "críticos expertos" no les gusta por tontos y por envidiosos de esta obra de arte espléndida. GOD
  3. Quadmusictaste
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow! This album is one of my favorites of all time NO SKIPS! Let's start with the flaws its 160 $ on vinyl the sounds of the riffs and Chester's screams and mike shinoda's flows a rhymes on tracks like "Faint" and "Nobodys listening" are Insaine and the song breaking the habit in my top 5 with the story of attempts of unal8ving and at the end where chester had successfully unal8ved himself sadly and this sing sends chills down my spind because the subject matter and KNOWING how chester passed makes this one of the best of all time FAVORITE SONG: BREAKING THE HABIT
    LEAST FAVORITE SONG: SESSION RATING 10/10    … Expand
  4. NewVural89
    Sep 22, 2021
    9
    It wasn't very good except for numb somewhere i belong just for numb's sake 10/9
  5. Mellowry
    Aug 17, 2021
    9
    I would say this is Linkin Park's best album, slightly better than the predecessor 'Hybrid Theory', which already was really good. The only song that just doesn't seem to grow on me is 'Nobody's Listening'. I know that the variety of instruments on it is very appreciated but it always cringes me with that one line of Shinoda saying "I hate my rhymes but i hate everybody elses more". OverI would say this is Linkin Park's best album, slightly better than the predecessor 'Hybrid Theory', which already was really good. The only song that just doesn't seem to grow on me is 'Nobody's Listening'. I know that the variety of instruments on it is very appreciated but it always cringes me with that one line of Shinoda saying "I hate my rhymes but i hate everybody elses more". Over the 10 Tracks before it was so relateable, like you want people to go because you don't feel well near their presence, or you want to replace pain with something numb, like all the previous songs had some deeper lyrics, while this one is just kind of those "songs you can just vibe to" and the flute quite gets annoyingly monotone over the time too. Also the album has these sort of useless tracks like "Foreword" which could've also just been already attached to "Don't Stay" and songs like "Session" which have that vibe of "take it or leave it", which makes me feel kind of uncomfortable. But overall i think, the band took what made Hybrid Theory successful, evolved it further and two years later "Meteora" was the result. The rest of the unmentioned songs are really well done and also make Meteora one of my alltime favorite albums. Even over 18 years later, the album hits it really hard and if anybody would've put an album out today like this, i would be incredibly pleased.… Expand
  6. 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.
  7. 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: -
  8. shoma-
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    Прекрасный альбом, от моей любимой альтернативной рок-группы. Песни из этого альбома навсегда в моём сердце
  9. Dalmx
    Mar 23, 2021
    8
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  10. Leth99
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    My favourite album from my favourite band. It doesn't have the best songs, but it's the most consistent album and probably the only one that I would listen all the way everytime.

    Best songs in my opinion: 1. From the Inside 2. Breaking the Habit 3. Lying from You 4. Numb - the song I discovered LP in 2006 at just 6 yrs old 5. Easier to Run 6. Somewhere I Belong 7. Nobody's Listening 8.    My favourite album from my favourite band. It doesn't have the best songs, but it's the most consistent album and probably the only one that I would listen all the way everytime.

    Best songs in my opinion:
    1. From the Inside
    2. Breaking the Habit
    3. Lying from You
    4. Numb - the song I discovered LP in 2006 at just 6 yrs old
    5. Easier to Run
    6. Somewhere I Belong
    7. Nobody's Listening
    8. Faint
    9. Don't Stay
    10. Figure.09
    11. Session
    12. Hit the Floor
    13. Foreword    … Expand
  11. Thunder95
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    Best lp album.one of my favorites. Somewhere I belong and faint are the most played tracks I'm my phone
  12. 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
  13. MisteRPrO2000
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    Una autentica obra de arte superrecomendada a todo el mundo, temazos como Numb, Breaking the habit o Fainth
  14. HarveyQ
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    My favorite album from my favorite band. This album features some of my favorite songs from them personally and I never get tired of listening to it.
  15. MusicLeo
    May 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A legendary album with a perfect blend of Vocals from Chester and Mike's rap. A perfect blend of Rock music from Brad, Joe, Farell and Rob. Lp's rock music was never the same after this… Expand
  16. MegaAscension
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    I'm a Linkin Park fan, but an honest fan. This is their best along with A Thousand Suns. This album is special. I love how every track flows into each other. There are no lulls in the tracklist- I don't say, hey, I'm bored when I listen to this. What makes this better than Hybrid Theory is the experimentation that is on display in tracks like Breaking The Habit, Easier To Run, and Nobody'sI'm a Linkin Park fan, but an honest fan. This is their best along with A Thousand Suns. This album is special. I love how every track flows into each other. There are no lulls in the tracklist- I don't say, hey, I'm bored when I listen to this. What makes this better than Hybrid Theory is the experimentation that is on display in tracks like Breaking The Habit, Easier To Run, and Nobody's Listening. Faint makes me want to have a mosh pit in my room when it gets a play on my CD player. If there are any weak tracks, it's Lying From You and Hit The Floor (songs that can cause this album to garner the reputation of Hybrid Theory 2). Oh, and this album closes with the rock classic Numb. Check it out if you haven't already, this album is still spectacular.… Expand
  17. 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!
  18. 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
  19. bjweemsyt
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    best album I've ever heard i love it so much i love linkin park i love this
  20. 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
  21. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    8
    This is an amazing album! It doesn't top Hybrid Theory, but it's a great follow-up to it. If you haven't heard this yet, I don't know where you lived Pick it up! Fav tracks: Lying From You, Hit The Floor, Don't Stay, Nobody's Listening, From The Inside. Pickens approves!
  22. Easyman
    Jul 31, 2018
    10
    Best CD I have ever bought and best Album I have ever listened to!! Chester’s vocals along with Shinoda’s rapping makes it triumph to be one of their best works!!!!
  23. Jay_Pickens
    Jul 25, 2018
    9
    This is an amazing album! It doesn't top Hybrid Theory, but it's a great follow-up to it. If you haven't heard this yet, I don't know where you lived Pick it up! Fav tracks: Lying From You, Hit The Floor, Don't Stay, Nobody's Listening, From The Inside. Pickens approves!
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    7
    good album.....................................................................................................................................................
  29. 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.
  30. metzwalker
    May 21, 2017
    10
    Amazing album! Great rock, a bit emo, but it's really great. Totally recommended. k k
  31. 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.
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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?
  35. Shadow1
    May 25, 2016
    10
    This is the best album from Linkin Park . In this album many amazing and awesome songs, eg Breaking a Habbit, Hit the Floor, Numb and Figure 09 . This album was 2003 and this is the best music album of 2003 and I think this album much better than last two albums and Linkin Park is Alternative Rock and I think all Linkin Park albums is Alternative Rock, but I think Meteora much better thanThis is the best album from Linkin Park . In this album many amazing and awesome songs, eg Breaking a Habbit, Hit the Floor, Numb and Figure 09 . This album was 2003 and this is the best music album of 2003 and I think this album much better than last two albums and Linkin Park is Alternative Rock and I think all Linkin Park albums is Alternative Rock, but I think Meteora much better than all Linkin Park albums because in this album most hit songs and I think this album is one of the best album of all time .… Expand
  36. 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.
  37. Michalis
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    I loved it! This and Hybrid Theory are the best of Linkin Park! All songs are powerful with an amazing nu-metal sound. If you are a metal fan and you loved Hybrid Theory, then get ready for another masterpiece from Linkin Park.
  38. 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
  39. Rishal21
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    Foreword/Don't Stay: 10
    Somewhere I Belong: 10
    Lying From You: 10
    Hit the Floor: 10
    Easier to Run: 12
    Faint: 10
    Figure.09: 10
    Breaking the Habit: 10
    From The Inside: 10
    Nobody's Listening: 10
    Session: 10
    Numb: 11

    All out of 10.
  40. yehdatguy
    Oct 24, 2015
    9
    very edgi xddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. Kai82
    Aug 10, 2014
    10
    A true masterpiece. Maybe even better than Hybrid Theory. There is not one bad track on the entire album. The best tracks for me are Breaking the Habit, Somewhere I Belong and Easier to Run. Hear it and enjoy it is my final advice.
  44. 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
  45. guitarguy001
    Jun 24, 2014
    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. Hybrid Theory already established them as a good band, Meteora established them as one of the best nu metal bands out there. Don't Stay, Somewhere I Belong, Lying From You, Faint, Figure.09, Breaking The Habit & the best song inOne 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. Hybrid Theory already established them as a good band, Meteora established them as one of the best nu metal bands out there. Don't Stay, Somewhere I Belong, Lying From You, Faint, Figure.09, Breaking The Habit & the best song in the album, Numb. I highly recommend this album to anyone who is a rock fan. It is the perfect Linkin Park album.… Expand
  46. Steeliosis
    Mar 16, 2014
    9
    This album borders perfection, with a few details that I didn't personally like, but are no huge issue. Metal, nu metal, electronic, and heavy rock aspects combine to create Meteora, an album reaching out to fans of many different rock genres and aspects. I feel some of the hip hop style dropped the album down a peg, but overall, it is great. Definitely worth a buy to those that have notThis album borders perfection, with a few details that I didn't personally like, but are no huge issue. Metal, nu metal, electronic, and heavy rock aspects combine to create Meteora, an album reaching out to fans of many different rock genres and aspects. I feel some of the hip hop style dropped the album down a peg, but overall, it is great. Definitely worth a buy to those that have not yet done so.… Expand
  47. Cayton32
    Feb 21, 2014
    10
    In my personal opinion, this is the best album that has ever been made in music history. I understand the weight of that statement but it is something that is constantly reaffirmed when I listen to the album a tenth or eleventh time around. Without a doubt, it is the most emotional Linkin Park album produced. Hybrid Theory was a good debut album for them where anger,angst, and a newIn my personal opinion, this is the best album that has ever been made in music history. I understand the weight of that statement but it is something that is constantly reaffirmed when I listen to the album a tenth or eleventh time around. Without a doubt, it is the most emotional Linkin Park album produced. Hybrid Theory was a good debut album for them where anger,angst, and a new musical energy flowed so creatively throughout it. But in their follow up album, they kept all of that and drowned it in beautiful melody. Instead of sounding like whining teenagers, the emotion came from something more and their maturity shined as a band compared to hybrid theory. Meteora spawned Don't Stay, Somewhere I Belong, Lying From You, Easier to Run, Faint, Breaking the Habit, From the Inside, Faint, Nobodys Listening, and the monster hit Numb. All songs that showcased the raw emotion of a band in their prime. I credit this album for peaking my peaking my overall interest into music and still remains the foundation of where my music taste comes from. I recommend this album to anyone and everyone. You will not be dissapointed.… Expand
  48. Lelandskell
    Dec 23, 2013
    10
    I love Linkin Park, and I love every song on this album. They are all amazing, the sound is superb and mysterious. They tried a lot of different things on this album, and succeeded amazingly. This album is tied for my #1 favorite album, keep on rocking Linkin Park, 10/10
  49. Bnhafwents
    Dec 17, 2013
    9
    I consider it an excellent album. it shows much more experimentation in their sound to include effects of industrial metal and electronica.

    never missing the voices of Chester Bennington full of suffering and anger and mike shinoda sinister raps. I give it an 9 because there is a song that does not convince much but the rest of the album is a masterpiece compared to recent projects    I consider it an excellent album. it shows much more experimentation in their sound to include effects of industrial metal and electronica.

    never missing the voices of Chester Bennington full of suffering and anger and mike shinoda sinister raps.

    I give it an 9 because there is a song that does not convince much but the rest of the album is a masterpiece compared to recent projects Linkin Park losing the original aesthetic that us fans want in the band.    … Expand
  50. Andremax
    Dec 12, 2013
    10
    This is their Masterpiece
    incredible Nu-metal linkin park's era work
    i prefer this than hybrid theory, also amazing
    I've been a fan of Linkin Park, but this album still sounds great audible
  51. 3raz3r
    Sep 12, 2013
    10
    Meteora picks up from where Hybrid Theory left off, and manages to be one of the rare albums on which every track is worth a listen. I believe that there is no problem in continuing with a previously used musical style, as long as it is good enough, and Meteora certainly is. The tracks are short and to-the-point, and the music is a stunning blend of rap and nu metal. "Numb", "Faint" andMeteora picks up from where Hybrid Theory left off, and manages to be one of the rare albums on which every track is worth a listen. I believe that there is no problem in continuing with a previously used musical style, as long as it is good enough, and Meteora certainly is. The tracks are short and to-the-point, and the music is a stunning blend of rap and nu metal. "Numb", "Faint" and "Breaking The Habit" are highlights, while "Hit The Floor" and "Don't Stay" showcase the heavier side of the band. Meteora is truly the epitome of the "Classic Linkin Park" sound.… Expand
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. lpfan2000
    Dec 3, 2012
    10
    This album was rap metals Abbey Road, successfully combining hip hops beat with hard rock's beautifully simple guitar cords. The distorted guitars smash into the listeners ears, and leaves you in Linkin Parks version of Aesthetic Arrest. The vocals, as always, are the most noticeable part of Linkin Parks performance. Mike Shinoda, the bands MC, is the bands clear leader and connectsThis album was rap metals Abbey Road, successfully combining hip hops beat with hard rock's beautifully simple guitar cords. The distorted guitars smash into the listeners ears, and leaves you in Linkin Parks version of Aesthetic Arrest. The vocals, as always, are the most noticeable part of Linkin Parks performance. Mike Shinoda, the bands MC, is the bands clear leader and connects everything nicely. Chester Bennington, while not great at any one thing, is amazingly multitalented and can go from singing high notes to screaming two or maybe three at a time. All in all, if your into modern rock, or want to try something different, then Meteora is definitely worth a try. If you are into rap metal, you will absolutely love Meteora.… Expand
  55. squidgee
    Sep 23, 2012
    8
    While not perfect, Meteora is a really great album that I thought was even better than Hybrid Theory. One of very few albums where I actually liked every single song on the album.
  56. mrezafad
    Jul 23, 2012
    10
    awesome! this is the best linkin park album ever. even "figure.09" and "hit the floor" sounds poor, "faint", "numb" and "somewhere i belong" is the song you need to hear before you die.
  57. TJD2
    Jul 2, 2012
    10
    Hands down my FAVORITE Linkin Park album! Their 2003 album Meteora has everything from substance, solid lyrical content, to seamless song to song transition. I can relate to every single song on this album, and whenever I listen to it I usually listen to every song in a row. Meteora isn't as heavy as Hybrid Theory, but it is more balanced which is a good thing. Hybrid Theory is secondHands down my FAVORITE Linkin Park album! Their 2003 album Meteora has everything from substance, solid lyrical content, to seamless song to song transition. I can relate to every single song on this album, and whenever I listen to it I usually listen to every song in a row. Meteora isn't as heavy as Hybrid Theory, but it is more balanced which is a good thing. Hybrid Theory is second best and Living Things comes really close at third in my opinion. Great album!… Expand
  58. Jai11elas
    Jun 29, 2012
    4
    The album has few good tracks that are Somewhere i belong, Numb and Breaking The Habit rest all the album is just a considerable squeal to Hybrid Theory which to me came as mixed record..............they are now being considered a band of fame...................Living Things is Better
  59. Rice303
    Jun 28, 2012
    8
    A damn fine album that contines the anger and lyrical themes of Linkin Parks first album, Hybrid Theroy as well as using as little swearing as possible.
  60. DME
    Jun 27, 2012
    10
    What separates Meteora from other Nu Metal / Rap-Metal acts is it's wonderful ability of being able to survive countless listens and never becoming tired.
  61. GentlemanRick
    Jun 23, 2012
    10
    Omg an 8.3? more like a 12.3. This album is just as good as Hybrid Theory so as many of u (should) know, this album is flippin awsome. Linkin Park has marked themselves as one of the greatest music artist today.
  62. dinoslayer6
    Jun 21, 2012
    8
    88/100
    Here and there songs, but still a very good album. There was three songs that caught me and got it its review now, and those where Numb, Faint, and Somewhere I belong, very good songs.
  63. Trickyeddy9
    Feb 29, 2012
    10
    best **** linkin park album its so amazing and kick ass. if you don't like this album your like gay or something. like all the songs are **** amazing!
  64. JaySupertramp
    Feb 8, 2012
    10
    By far the best Linkin Park LP ever! I really love every song in it, but my absolute favorite is "Breaking The Habits"! Linkin Park forever...
  65. spadenx
    Jan 13, 2012
    9
    IMO its the best Linkin Park album hands down. Every track on here is great, Even the instrumental. I loved this album and it is a must listen for any new fans of LP.
  66. jos95
    Jan 10, 2012
    10
    What Rush of Blood is for Coldplay, Meteora is for Linkin Park - a second album that does not disappoint at all! Normally, I will run from screamo like it's the plague, but it's used really well here when it suits their tracks. To me it seems preposterous rap-metal could exist, but Shinoda is easily one of the best rappers in the business. His rapping style is devoid of so called 'swagger'What Rush of Blood is for Coldplay, Meteora is for Linkin Park - a second album that does not disappoint at all! Normally, I will run from screamo like it's the plague, but it's used really well here when it suits their tracks. To me it seems preposterous rap-metal could exist, but Shinoda is easily one of the best rappers in the business. His rapping style is devoid of so called 'swagger' and it talks to people and not at them. The lyrics are so relatable and meaningful and songwriters like these guys are hard to come by these days. The highlights of the album are Numb (a LP classic I might add), Breaking the Habit and Faint. Looks like I should be hanging out at Linkin Park more often!… Expand
  67. FakeLies
    Dec 31, 2011
    8
    Hybrid theory was just perfect, it was the first piece of music i ever got to own ( a casette recorded by my sister :D) and today after years its still impressive to listen to...meteora is a good album, sad that mtm and ats got to be garbage...the rap and the electro fits perfect, some of their sounds are really tight and just make your body move...but still the texts are far from "picklyHybrid theory was just perfect, it was the first piece of music i ever got to own ( a casette recorded by my sister :D) and today after years its still impressive to listen to...meteora is a good album, sad that mtm and ats got to be garbage...the rap and the electro fits perfect, some of their sounds are really tight and just make your body move...but still the texts are far from "pickly teenage crap", like the little haters with 0-rates say, there is a lot of heart in chesters texts, and his way of shouting his feelings out into the world is great and fun to listen to...a must have album in my opinion, even if it doesnt get to the strength of Hybrid Theory… Expand
  68. asylumspadez
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Hated on so much yet its easily the best album LP has put out. Meteora is a hit from begining to end and it shows just how much you can evole from one album to the next.
  69. snowcold
    Oct 14, 2011
    10
    Is there really something to say about this that isn't perfect? From the beginning, LP does it even better than Hybrid Theory. Ignore the track ''Forgotten'' at the beginning. The whole album is pure art, still, not for everyone. And yes, the album is softer than Hybrid Theory, but better than it.
  70. CRL
    Sep 12, 2011
    6
    This is an album of singles, radio-ready, three minute songs that, while most are enjoyable for fans of the genre, blend together a bit and can leave you wanting something more. Still, there are some that stand out; particularly Numb (simply amazing in every possible way), Easier to Run (great blend of rap and rock), and Breaking the Habit (in my opinion the best song Linkin Park has everThis is an album of singles, radio-ready, three minute songs that, while most are enjoyable for fans of the genre, blend together a bit and can leave you wanting something more. Still, there are some that stand out; particularly Numb (simply amazing in every possible way), Easier to Run (great blend of rap and rock), and Breaking the Habit (in my opinion the best song Linkin Park has ever made), and make Meteora special.… Expand
  71. marian1233321
    Aug 9, 2011
    10
    Second greatest numetal album before hybrid theory of course.Agressive, meaningful lyrics and an amazing voice from chester it really deserved some grammy awards.
  72. solidsnake1994
    Apr 24, 2011
    10
    this albums awesome but still a bit monotonous because theres not much different between Hybrid Theory and it i give it an average review because of the awsome songs and the monotony in it sure you can keep your old sound but come on the same song structures from your previous album that''s to much 6/10
  73. TheQuietGamer
    Feb 20, 2011
    8
    Meteora has some really great songs on it like Numb and Faint, but it has some songs that are just ok like Nobody's Listening and Don't Stay, all in all it seems like there trying to keep some of the heavier style from Hybrid Theory, while trying to make a softer side known, do to this the cd seems kind of like it doesn't know what it wants to be, and it has some less than great tracks,Meteora has some really great songs on it like Numb and Faint, but it has some songs that are just ok like Nobody's Listening and Don't Stay, all in all it seems like there trying to keep some of the heavier style from Hybrid Theory, while trying to make a softer side known, do to this the cd seems kind of like it doesn't know what it wants to be, and it has some less than great tracks, this is still a cd I would recommend if you enjoyed the first.… Expand
  74. DeVr33z
    Aug 17, 2010
    7
    Hybrid Theory was a little bit better, but Meteora is still a very good album. Although many tracks sound similar to each other, I really enjoyed almost all of the songs here.
  75. JanaF
    May 24, 2009
    10
    Really good album! As the others LP's albuns, meteora was perfect! Hello from Brazil.
  76. 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.
  77. GarryL
    Aug 12, 2008
    2
    Radio-friendly garbage listened to by a deluded fanbase.
  78. SydneyO.
    Aug 5, 2008
    10
    Great album!
  79. NaveenK
    Jul 17, 2008
    10
    Critics may not notice....But History will decide.... This is going to be one of the Greatest Metal Albums of All Time. I mean .. why 64? Whats wrong with this album.... There are 0 Bad Songs. Numb, Breaking the Habit are all great songs....what more do you need????? I cant understand you critics... Melody(Tune) first, Music second, Lyrics next, Tits at the Last... but You critics get it Critics may not notice....But History will decide.... This is going to be one of the Greatest Metal Albums of All Time. I mean .. why 64? Whats wrong with this album.... There are 0 Bad Songs. Numb, Breaking the Habit are all great songs....what more do you need????? I cant understand you critics... Melody(Tune) first, Music second, Lyrics next, Tits at the Last... but You critics get it the other way!… Expand
  80. 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.
  81. JoelW.
    Jun 11, 2008
    10
    Awesome stuff! this album keeps it heavy and has just the right amount of rapping and special effects.
  82. JosephP.
    May 6, 2008
    10
    Their second album it continues the quality from the first, definitely a classic
  83. whybother
    Apr 26, 2008
    10
    an incredible blend of rap,rock and pure emotion that only bands such as "the cure" has achieved,while absolutely destroying the new album... I truly think this is the third best album ever, coming after the joshua tree and led zeppelin iv...
  84. CamillaL.
    Jan 29, 2008
    10
    Fantastic album! It's maybe not as heavy as their first album, and more electronical. I especially like Lying From You and Figure.09. The art in the booklet is cool but the cover is not that beautiful. Still this album gets 10 points by me.
  85. Lamar
    Oct 7, 2007
    10
    Quit complaining about LP sounding the same. AC/DC sounds the same on most records but nobody says anything about it..
  86. 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.
  87. Jimmy
    Sep 8, 2007
    9
    Awesome! The production is slamming.
  88. 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.
  89. InsertNameHere
    Aug 4, 2007
    9
    A great addition to any fan of Linkin Parks CD collection, but they should have just named it Hybrid Theory Part 2. Not saying thats a bad thing Linkin Park sounds great but when i listened to both CD's back-to-back i couldn't tell when one finished and the other began (only reason this didn't get a ten).
  90. DaltonH
    Jul 30, 2007
    9
    makes up for its lack of distinctiveness with hooks and a strong sense of effort
  91. alexf
    Jul 25, 2007
    10
    Love Linkin Park sooo much! This album was awsome!!
  92. ChrisB.
    Jun 30, 2007
    10
    Great album, well put together sonically, and a satisfying listen beginning to end.
  93. DanielO
    Jun 17, 2007
    9
    An almost perfect release except for track 11.
  94. RichS.
    May 29, 2007
    10
    Great CD! All the songs sound similar in style, but are all unique in their own way.
  95. 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
  96. SydneyO.
    May 12, 2007
    10
    Great album!
  97. OrganS
    May 3, 2007
    2
    Pure pimple picking preteen piss...
  98. Kat
    Apr 13, 2007
    10
    all around amazing album
  99. JosephA
    Mar 13, 2007
    8
    This is a really good album, The best song is definately Numb but all the songs are seriously good
  100. RamzeezeBlujay
    Feb 25, 2007
    10
    one of the best albums ever created.
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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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