Minutes To Midnight
by Linkin Park
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6.8

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  1. SammyR
    Jun 10, 2007
    10
    Fuck any one person that says they hate this perfect album! The Rolling Stone is right/ they tried to change their sound and they did it perfectly! New Musical express and NOW are such dooshbags, they can suck everybody who made comments here's dick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. AaronM
    Jun 2, 2007
    10
    These people giving the album a "0," are pretty pathetic. It's one thing to dislike an album, but to straight up trash it is childish. Anyway, the albums actually pretty good if you listen to it more than once (maybe 3 or 4 times). With such a radical change, it takes awhile to sink in. Good Job LP!
  3. zofied.
    Jul 5, 2007
    10
    loooove it
  4. RaviT.
    Sep 3, 2007
    10
    Shit what the others have said.This is the bestt album I have ever listened.If you have no taste then don't vote!
  5. ThomasL
    Jun 2, 2008
    10
    I absolutely LOVE reading what all the critics thought when the album was first released. Those guys that gave this album a 20, we should all make a note of who they are and make certain to NEVER read their magazines or web sites again. Minutes to Midnight has already touched the lives of so many people that it will be a classic for them forever. These "so-called" professional critics, I absolutely LOVE reading what all the critics thought when the album was first released. Those guys that gave this album a 20, we should all make a note of who they are and make certain to NEVER read their magazines or web sites again. Minutes to Midnight has already touched the lives of so many people that it will be a classic for them forever. These "so-called" professional critics, well, obviously they are so out of touch with what is real they do not deserve our support. I hope the band doesn't waste their time, as i just did, reading the opinions offered by these hacks.… Expand
  6. JohnnyB
    May 11, 2007
    10
    Although a much different style to the other linkin park albums, this lives up to the high expectation presented by the other 2. The first thing to notice is the lack of rapping, but this is made up by the quality of it one the few tracks that this is included and the overall quality of the album
  7. akagloomyakagloomy
    May 17, 2007
    10
    Great!
  8. KyleK
    May 17, 2007
    10
    After being a devout Linkin Park follower for the last few years, I am convinced that this is their best album ever. Sure, they went a completely different direction with this one, but I am glad to see that they don't have to scream to make great music. I am sure that they will probably return to their old sound in the future, but I am mesmerized by this fantastic album.
  9. PeteN
    May 18, 2007
    10
    Amazing
  10. LukeW
    May 21, 2007
    10
    Linkin park is a great band!!! No Matter what any critic says A true Fan will love this.
  11. MartinP
    May 24, 2007
    10
    Once you get past the initial shock of how much they've changed, you'll discover that this is an excellent, excellent album.
  12. RichardO
    May 24, 2007
    10
    This album is not as hard as the previous one but it is still an excellant album. The lyrics are reli gud and a change in style is always good. 10/10 for this album any day.... Linkin Park is the best band ive heard
  13. TimB
    Jun 1, 2007
    10
    Some of these reviews are just plain funny. Mainly because the (professional) reviewers contradict themselves. They say MTM isn't as good as their other albums, which is strange, because if I remember correctly, they've always hated LP. Don;t listen to their biased bullshit this album is really enjoyable if you just give it a chance.
  14. TraceA
    Jun 1, 2007
    10
    Any fan of Linkin Park will honestly tell you this album is there best. It almost matches Hybrid Theory.
  15. jonathans.
    Jun 2, 2007
    10
    Seeing as Linkin Park is my first and favorite band, I have to admit that I literally cannot not like anything they do. I bought the special edition album the second Best Buy opened, and listened to it immediately. Brilliant. Fantastic. Perfect. Et cetera. Yes, they have changed some with Shinoda only on a few songs, but you can still tell it is Linkin Park, and it's really not too Seeing as Linkin Park is my first and favorite band, I have to admit that I literally cannot not like anything they do. I bought the special edition album the second Best Buy opened, and listened to it immediately. Brilliant. Fantastic. Perfect. Et cetera. Yes, they have changed some with Shinoda only on a few songs, but you can still tell it is Linkin Park, and it's really not too different from their other work if you think about it. Just imagine an album where two-thirds of the songs are in the style of "My December" and "Easier to Run". I don't see why people are complaining and saying they want the "old" Linkin Park back-- they're still the best. Every single track on the CD is perfect, not just "What I've Done", and I can't place any above the others. But I do admit taht "Hands Held High" and "The Little Things Give You Away" gave me goosbumps (the first is about the war and is very poignant, while the latter is about Hurricane Katrina). For those looking for the rap-rock sound, only one song on the album follows that style, which is "Bleed It Out". The other two songs that are nu-metal are "Given Up" and "No More Sorrow", which have the kind of energy and screaming from their previous work. Oh, and when you listen to "Given Up", take note of Chester's incredible 17 second scream (remniscent of Maynard's 15 second scream on "The Grudge" from Tool's Lateralus). There's really nothing I can say to explain how perfect the album is, and it was definitely worth the four and a half years it took. And, if people are complaining about how long it took for it to came out, look at how much work they spend trying to make sure us fans get their very best: they spent an entire year doing nothing but making the album (the other years they wre on tour and coming up with some new sounds), and they had 100 song ideas and narrowed it down to 12 (or 13 if you include the separate "No Roads Left (But One)", where Shinoda sings again as in "In Between", and proves he is a good singer and rapper). So all you people who call themselves "fans" and are complaining about the CD, you were never fans of Linkin Park, you were just fans of the sound. Any true fan will love this to death, trust me, I know. Oh, and the band is not a sellout, sellouts are bands who stop making the music they like or change their sound for money or to try and get mainstream-- neither of which Linkin Park did. So please buy this album, don't steal it off a site or anything. Try and have respect for the band and the absolutely incredible amount of work and time they put into this album.… Expand
  16. johnn
    Jun 5, 2007
    10
    Under rated and very good!
  17. tyler
    Jul 3, 2007
    10
    it was a very great album.. the style was different but i enjoyed it very much so. i watched an interview on the band and they were saying that they were sick of the same sound.. many bands have replicated their old sound and they wanted something new..and i agree. great album.
  18. peter
    Jul 30, 2007
    10
    Great sounding album, It's a step back to old fashioned song making in the form of ballads and I have no problem with that
  19. JoshK
    Jul 7, 2007
    10
    This album rules. It's different but absolute;y amazing!!!!
  20. BethB.
    Aug 30, 2007
    10
    There's a reason why the critics are sitting at computer terminals and Linkin Park are out filling stadiums and arenas. They are musicians and they do their particular brand of music very very well.
  21. NicS
    Aug 9, 2007
    10
    Brilliant CD, great changes and development of a great band is evidenced here.
  22. Victor
    Oct 2, 2008
    10
    A far cry from Meteora and Hybrid Theory shows a different side of LP. No "soft" song on this album is any worse or any better than any of their other ballads (My December, anyone?). And saying that the music sounds like it came from a boy band is just asinine, and you should stop plagiarising critics to make yourself seem cooler. SO... 1) The ballads and softer songs on the album are not A far cry from Meteora and Hybrid Theory shows a different side of LP. No "soft" song on this album is any worse or any better than any of their other ballads (My December, anyone?). And saying that the music sounds like it came from a boy band is just asinine, and you should stop plagiarising critics to make yourself seem cooler. SO... 1) The ballads and softer songs on the album are not odes to Bennington, simply something different. And consider the fact that Bennington's voice would not sound half as good if not for Shinoda's backing. 2) Cursing happens. To say that someone is nobler simply for not cursing is dumb. Do you not curse when you're angry? Or when you're hurt? 3) LP never really fit the Nu-metal label, and alternative is too broad a genre (it encompasses too many bands to be a real gauge of a bands sound). LP has had a unique sound since they started, and are simply looking to progress that. 4)The band members are all rich bastards and can do whatever the hell they want. They will always have fans somewhere in the world, so if you don't like them, just don't listen. 5)At least they don't do Christmas albums.… Expand
  23. RobinR
    Feb 22, 2008
    10
    Linkin Park's allusions to important issues in the real world are what make this album so impressive and unique. Even with their melodic sounds within Hands Held High (which happens to be my favorite song on this CD) Linkin Park is still able to keep their hardcore sound from their roots such as Given Up. LP has successfully continued to keep their own sound and mold it into other Linkin Park's allusions to important issues in the real world are what make this album so impressive and unique. Even with their melodic sounds within Hands Held High (which happens to be my favorite song on this CD) Linkin Park is still able to keep their hardcore sound from their roots such as Given Up. LP has successfully continued to keep their own sound and mold it into other sounds that cannot be claimed by anyone else or as anything else but purely and uniquely Linkin Park.… Expand
  24. JustynG.
    Mar 26, 2008
    10
    This is the absolute best album I have ever heard and anyone who say Linkin Park is not music must either be deaf or or have an IQ of 50 or lower Linkin Park is the greatest band of all time and more people should realize that..
  25. SalikK.
    Mar 2, 2008
    10
    Very good... deserves more than 10 !!!
  26. DanM
    Jun 3, 2009
    10
    I actually really liked it. I'm glad they decided to change their sound, I mean, you can't use the nu-metal sound forever, people would eventually get bored of it. Some really good sounding songs here. My favourites are "Shadow Of The Day" and "The Little Things Give You Away".
  27. DeepeshB.
    Jul 16, 2009
    10
    There is no problem linkin park changing genre....its just that in minutes to midnight they showed the people their lyrical depth....as far as political shift is concerned....even people`s beloved green day has also been rebuking the system...capacity crowds in minutes to midnight tour proves dat people loved their third album too.
  28. RanelG
    Mar 30, 2010
    10
    This is an excellent album, listen to it. The haters here on this site just hate this album because they don't like Linkin Park's music. They accuse us LP fans of having poor taste in music, well what do you guys listen to? Exactly.
  29. dukhyunk
    Oct 22, 2007
    10
    awsome~!!
  30. MichaelB
    May 14, 2007
    10
    This is going to be a good album.
  31. MattW
    May 16, 2007
    10
    This is by far better than I expected. After the loss of Nu-metal by Incubus and Lostprophets, I could only expect Linkin Park to do the same. What I love though is that they they did not pick up the emo sound and picked up the hard rock sound. This is why I hate other reviews that say they are "borrowed" because all of emo is borrowed too. They are actually better than most hard rock This is by far better than I expected. After the loss of Nu-metal by Incubus and Lostprophets, I could only expect Linkin Park to do the same. What I love though is that they they did not pick up the emo sound and picked up the hard rock sound. This is why I hate other reviews that say they are "borrowed" because all of emo is borrowed too. They are actually better than most hard rock because of how much depth goes into the songs. Listen to the album a couple of times and you will see how much better they are than before. Face it, Nu-metal and nu-rock is dead. I don't want it to be, but its fading out like disco. LInkin Park has taken the steps to from becoming rememberable to becoming timeless.… Expand
  32. dukhyunk
    May 16, 2007
    10
    awsome~!!
  33. BradL
    May 16, 2007
    10
    How did this album get such a low score? It's amazing!
  34. AleksK
    May 17, 2007
    10
    No More Better
  35. DanA
    May 17, 2007
    10
    Very impressive new direction, hard to compare with the last two albums. the album has a heavier and darker feel. i love the album. coldplay wtf??? similar to deftones or even ffaf in my opinion. love in pieces, in between, valentines day
  36. MimiK
    May 19, 2007
    10
    This cd is amazing; no matter what you critics say, this band has put their upmost effort and love into the making of this cd and have been honest to their band's motivations and standings. If this can't be admired, then you critics just don't have any f'ing loyalty.
  37. DanArtz
    May 19, 2007
    10
    The professional reviews are an outrage. This record proves to easily be Linkin Park's greatest album. The record might not cling to any genres. However, instead it uses every rock genre to show it's own true potential. I respect their move and I highly disagree with Linkin Park copying a band as shitty as u2
  38. TimJ
    May 19, 2007
    10
    Great album from top to bottom Don't listen to the musically challenged reviews. The quality of the music is far better then what they have done before.
  39. JohnP
    May 21, 2007
    10
    why do people say this album's horrible? it's not the old linkin park, but the guitarist has improved a LOT and it's a very ecletic album. a couple hard songs and some great radio-friendly songs. best songs are in pieces and TLTGYA
  40. LeighannaV
    May 20, 2007
    10
    This CD is awesome! So what if the sound is different from their old stuff? It is still good. I was also very happy to find that there is much less rap in MtM than in their previous releases. Why is everyone complaining? You can still listen to Hybrid Theory and Meteora when you want to listen to the old stuff. Why would you expect every album to sound exactly the same anyway? That would This CD is awesome! So what if the sound is different from their old stuff? It is still good. I was also very happy to find that there is much less rap in MtM than in their previous releases. Why is everyone complaining? You can still listen to Hybrid Theory and Meteora when you want to listen to the old stuff. Why would you expect every album to sound exactly the same anyway? That would be boring.… Expand
  41. JordanC
    May 22, 2007
    10
    I absolutely love the change, this is by far my favourite LP album. Who cares what everyone else says LP is still the best
  42. JimmyG
    May 22, 2007
    10
    This ALBUM IS the best i love lp i think they have gone to the top now since their previous two albumsso what if they changed and sound awful to some people i still think lp has it.
  43. LaurenB
    May 28, 2007
    10
    i love linkin park
  44. LaurenB
    May 28, 2007
    10
    i love linkin park
  45. LaurenB
    May 28, 2007
    10
    i love linkin park
  46. LaurenB
    May 28, 2007
    10
    i love linkin park
  47. kylef
    Jun 19, 2007
    10
    wow who sed a leopard cant change its spots. LP hav proven that person wrong, i thiought this album was fukin awesome nd was loads betta than meteora
  48. HelenK.
    Jul 9, 2007
    10
    Different from their previous work but still terrific.
  49. SamS.
    Aug 25, 2007
    10
    This is a fantastic piece of work by Linkin Park, people who are slamming the album need to wake up, the guys have done fantastic and have already sold a load of these albums showing its popularity!
  50. JoshA.
    Sep 7, 2007
    10
    This is possibly the best CD Linkin Park has ever done. Forget those people who hated it, if you want to either rock out or calm down and sleep, then Minutes to Midnight is the right choice for you. "What I've Done" was a success, so that means the album is a very huge success. Don't waste your time thinking about it, just buy it! You'll thank me later.
  51. jakeb.
    Jan 5, 2008
    10
    this is one of the best cds that i've ever heard or owned on a scale to 10 every one of these songs are at least a seven out of ten. The lyrics are better than on other albums and i love the vocals
  52. MikeR
    Sep 24, 2008
    10
    The band totally reinvented themselves for this album, and the music works so well.
  53. MichaelK.
    Jan 22, 2009
    10
    The only reason every one is being critical and negative is because Linkin Park is trying out a new style in their music. Its different, and I like it. And some people complain that they are getting a little political. So what? It is just a few songs that contain suchg content. If you look at the last two Albums Greenday has produced, you'll hear a whiny Emo kid scream about how he The only reason every one is being critical and negative is because Linkin Park is trying out a new style in their music. Its different, and I like it. And some people complain that they are getting a little political. So what? It is just a few songs that contain suchg content. If you look at the last two Albums Greenday has produced, you'll hear a whiny Emo kid scream about how he dislikes the US Federal Government.… Expand
  54. tasha
    Feb 27, 2009
    10
    I loved it, yes different type of direction from the last ones, but all good. great album, people change over years and so do their tastes.
  55. BillK.
    May 15, 2007
    10
    I look at the "professional" reviews above and it reminds me why I am disgusted by reviewers. I wish I could make them pay me back the money for all the crap artsy-experimental CDs I bought over the years from listening to their advice. This Linkin Park CD is amazing. Its less digital sound than the prior two studio albums but that's not a bad thing. They do both styles extremely I look at the "professional" reviews above and it reminds me why I am disgusted by reviewers. I wish I could make them pay me back the money for all the crap artsy-experimental CDs I bought over the years from listening to their advice. This Linkin Park CD is amazing. Its less digital sound than the prior two studio albums but that's not a bad thing. They do both styles extremely well. This album is going to get a lot of playing time from me and I guarantee you will love it as well. Big thumbs up!… Expand
  56. JosephW
    May 15, 2007
    10
    Linkin Park have redefined themselves in a much more melodic and mature way. Rick Rubin has managed to capture the 'raw' sound of LP on this CD, and has allowed LP to step up to a higher level.
  57. PO
    May 16, 2007
    10
    I think it's great! It really curesl! I'm glad they are not afraid to do the things the way they like it and the way they think everything should be. And I'm glad they decided to change their style. Because in old style they have already made there best album and it is Hybryd Theory
  58. DerickA
    May 19, 2007
    10
    I found the compact disc very legal was not very a thing that I waited plus this Òtimo
  59. JenniferM
    May 22, 2007
    10
    This CD is awesome! Who cares if it is different from their other albums? If you people would actually give it a chance instead of complaining about how LP is "selling out" by changing their music style, you'd be able to see how awesome Minutes to Midnight really is.
  60. JuanCarlosM
    May 24, 2007
    10
    This album is the best linkin park's record
  61. JustinS.
    May 25, 2007
    10
    Just totally awesome. i dont care if lp changes their sound. They are too way too freaking awesome to suck. I hate all the haters of this album. just appreciate this and go. PS i ve been a fan of lp since hybrid theory
  62. LaurenB
    May 28, 2007
    10
    i love linkin park
  63. AydinA
    Jun 27, 2007
    10
    Meteora > Hybrid Theory > Reanimation > Collision Course > Minutes to Midnight.
  64. ThechineseDJguyfromLP
    Jul 21, 2007
    10
    I do not understand why are you talking trash about this album! This is the best album ever since the other one!!! pS: Star Wars RulEZ!!!
  65. AndrewV
    Jul 26, 2007
    10
    Why is everyone hating this album, because it's not the same as the other 2? You need to grow up!! I applaud a band who is willing to challenge themselves instead of the same old "if it ain't broke" tactics that most bands use (that includes nickelback, and to the person who said LP is worse than them you need to go examine yourself cause that is the most ridiculous thing Why is everyone hating this album, because it's not the same as the other 2? You need to grow up!! I applaud a band who is willing to challenge themselves instead of the same old "if it ain't broke" tactics that most bands use (that includes nickelback, and to the person who said LP is worse than them you need to go examine yourself cause that is the most ridiculous thing i've ever heard) I really love this album, and am not afraid to admit that I do. I can't force you to like it but don't claim you know what true music is if all you like is generic, cliche, radio-friendly drivel… Expand
  66. EthanF
    Jul 27, 2007
    10
    This was a great album! I like most of the songs on this album. Good job on this album Linkin Park!!
  67. Sparxy
    Jul 31, 2007
    10
    This album is one of they're best in my opinion. they are broadening they're music genre a little and trying new things and they have done a wonderful job with it
  68. John
    Sep 15, 2007
    10
    I think it's not as good as HT but it's a much more interesting than Meteora.
  69. MehraziW.
    Apr 14, 2008
    10
    It's the most fabulous album in the 21 century (with meteora of course!!), the perfect hard rock songs within all somethings that give to you the pleasure to song with him.
  70. JanaF
    May 24, 2009
    10
    I really really really dont think this album is 'emo'. Linkin Park is not like others bands, they create new things and try diferent styles of music. I think these bands that keep the same beat and notes and melody in every album are really boring. Just because emo people enjoy Linkin Park songs doesnt mean that Linkin Park is emo. I am a bigbigbigbig LP fan, I have friends that I really really really dont think this album is 'emo'. Linkin Park is not like others bands, they create new things and try diferent styles of music. I think these bands that keep the same beat and notes and melody in every album are really boring. Just because emo people enjoy Linkin Park songs doesnt mean that Linkin Park is emo. I am a bigbigbigbig LP fan, I have friends that like LP too, and we arent emo. And why can't Linkin Park make some different songs? Just because they started as a x style doesn't mean they cant change it. … Expand
  71. CharlieBetterIs
    Jan 7, 2016
    10
    Não sei como a crítica dá uma nota dessas a um álbum maravilhoso como o Minutes To Midnight. Com certeza, esse é o melhor álbum da discografia impecável da banda, com letras muito bem escritas e instrumental maravilhosa. Com certeza uma bíblia do rock.

    Pontos Altos: In Pieces, Shadow Of The Day, The Litthe Things Give You Away
    Pontos Baixos: Given Up, Wake, Bleed It Out
  72. kappakappa
    May 2, 2017
    10
    The album that got me into Linkin Park when I was around 10 years old. Favorites: Given Up, Leave Out All The Rest, The Little Things Give You Away, What I've Done. And "No Roads Left" from the Tour/Deluxe Edition. Overall an amazing album that I'll remember and love forever.
  73. NERo0o
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite albums of all time, every song in this album is at the very least good, not a single bad tune. Amazing album!
  74. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 10
  75. DarkexMW
    Apr 28, 2023
    10
    Even if the album haves behind some of the greatest LP albums (HT and Meteora), for me its the best LP album ever made, haves some of the hardest LP themes (No More Sorrow and Given Up), underrated bangers like In Between or Valentine's Day and one of the best LP songs for end it (TLTGYA), 10/10, a masterpiece with the best LP themes and great unused songs like No Roads Left or Across The Line
  76. Akshayilovelp
    Jun 5, 2007
    9
    very very interesting some of the songs are old lp and some are a new style rapcore was getting old and well this is a gr8 sound.
  77. NeilL
    May 16, 2007
    9
    This is actually becoming my favorite Linkin Park album pretty fast. Don't listen to these critics. It's an enjoyable, great album to kick off the summer with.
  78. ChiiN
    Jun 8, 2007
    9
    OMGG I Love Linkin Park~!! Their new album is so cool~! I have "What I've Done" playing in my head/or ipod 24/7 I still love "Somewhere I Belong~!"
  79. Jack
    Feb 26, 2008
    9
    The album is excelent.
  80. GavinM.
    Nov 20, 2007
    9
    Me I'm a hard core linkin park fan and i stick by them no matter whot they do this album actually brought a nice change as it has some light hearted songs compared to thier previous works of art the onli song i dont like is 'No More Sorrow' as it stands out fro.m the rest when they sed they would blend them all together plus its too heavy for this album
  81. BradH.
    May 16, 2007
    9
    I've never written a review on here, but Bill K.'s comment hit the nail on the head so hard I had to give him credit. I can't even count how many times I've listened to reviewers on here, Amazon, etc. who told me I would LOVE the new (insert band name only five people have heard of) album. I listen to said album, and can't believe I got duped. Just because you I've never written a review on here, but Bill K.'s comment hit the nail on the head so hard I had to give him credit. I can't even count how many times I've listened to reviewers on here, Amazon, etc. who told me I would LOVE the new (insert band name only five people have heard of) album. I listen to said album, and can't believe I got duped. Just because you listen to something nobody's heard of, it doesn't make you cool, hip or sophisticated. I give Linkin Park a lot of credit for taking the chance to try something different for a change, since their last two original albums sounded way too similar. If they made ANOTHER Hybrid Theory, the the original Hybrid Theory wouldn't be so great anymore. Do you really want the same album again? Let HT & Meteora stand on their own, the same way M2M does.… Expand
  82. DaraghMc
    May 17, 2007
    9
    LP have something to say, but only those with an open mind may chose to listen this time around. In the 4 years since Meteora alot has changed in the world and LP have also evolved. In contrast to leaving the fans behind Linkin Park are trying to bring their fans forward. Change is ever-present and all-encompassing, the album is saying so why not try to be active in the process rather LP have something to say, but only those with an open mind may chose to listen this time around. In the 4 years since Meteora alot has changed in the world and LP have also evolved. In contrast to leaving the fans behind Linkin Park are trying to bring their fans forward. Change is ever-present and all-encompassing, the album is saying so why not try to be active in the process rather than passive. An album which impresses more lyrically and musically with every listen.… Expand
  83. ArpadC
    May 18, 2007
    9
    Being a Linkin Park fan for almost 5 years, I'm so glad that they are brave and try to live up to a higher level. Yes, this album is no rap-metal/nu-metal, but is more mature and deeply-emotional. The lyrics are critical for social, political, and environmental issues. I'm very proud of you, Linkin Park, so keep going!!!
  84. KatA
    May 19, 2007
    9
    its different but its good. the more i listen to it the more i like it. and to the people saying that they sound like fall out boy... fall out boy is actually good. you would know this if you actually listened to them. i hate people that say they hate a band and have never even listened to more than one of their songs. and this cd sounds more like U2 than fall out boy.
  85. MichaelC
    May 21, 2007
    9
    First of all Metacritic, please include more reviews of this album: Rolling Stone gave this album an 80/100. A quick note on the album itself, I can see why many people wouldn't like this album, probably because with back to back (or essentially one big) albums of the same catchy choruses and scream-o hooks that we have all come to associate LP with. They've stepped out of the First of all Metacritic, please include more reviews of this album: Rolling Stone gave this album an 80/100. A quick note on the album itself, I can see why many people wouldn't like this album, probably because with back to back (or essentially one big) albums of the same catchy choruses and scream-o hooks that we have all come to associate LP with. They've stepped out of the box with this album & toned down their style without loosing who they are. It's hit or miss with bands who don't load their songs chock full of layer upon layer of added guitar and what-have-you; people praise Coldplay for their simplicity in every way, but when a band like LP tries to do the same thing they get railed. The trick here is to forget what you know, let go, listen, and by the end of the last track you will be satisfied with an album, and not just a collection of the same song on repeat over and over again.… Expand
  86. varuns.
    Jun 23, 2007
    9
    its something different...it simply rocks.
  87. SamuelB.
    Jun 26, 2007
    9
    Album is incredible. Really did something different that is refreshing and satisfying. Exploring different elements of the human experience than in their previous works as well as trying different styles in their lyric entity, in example "Shadow of the Day". good album. check it.
  88. jpblais
    Jun 6, 2007
    9
    very very interesting some of the songs are old lp and some are a new style. Very Good Album
  89. Seanf
    Aug 16, 2007
    9
    This is a great step forward for Linkin Park...drifting away on some tracks from pure rock/rap like "little things" shows the maturity of the band. Hands hed high is a melodic masterpiece. This is an evolution from Hybrid Theory and Meteora, and people need to understand that albums should never sound the same as the last one. Not to mention, "bleed it out", "givin up", "no more sorrow" This is a great step forward for Linkin Park...drifting away on some tracks from pure rock/rap like "little things" shows the maturity of the band. Hands hed high is a melodic masterpiece. This is an evolution from Hybrid Theory and Meteora, and people need to understand that albums should never sound the same as the last one. Not to mention, "bleed it out", "givin up", "no more sorrow" and even "pieces" truly demonstrate they can still rock and create great music.… Expand
  90. fsl_hero
    May 30, 2008
    9
    Don't listen to the HATERS here - this is still your LP, just a more mature sound, which I personally like. There are always a few haters for something good, so don't just listen to the negativity. Listen to the album yourself and judge.
  91. SG
    Jun 16, 2008
    9
    Overall a great CD; absolutely worth purchasing. The whole album is quieter than Hybrid Theory or Meteora, but who says being quiet is bad? Besides, if you consider MTM from a lyric-wise point of view, you would see that they had matured. They're no longer talking about ex-girlfriends - the lyrics are much, much more deeper than that kind of stuff. *smile* Mike doesn't rap as Overall a great CD; absolutely worth purchasing. The whole album is quieter than Hybrid Theory or Meteora, but who says being quiet is bad? Besides, if you consider MTM from a lyric-wise point of view, you would see that they had matured. They're no longer talking about ex-girlfriends - the lyrics are much, much more deeper than that kind of stuff. *smile* Mike doesn't rap as much as before, but he did a perfect job on "Hands Held High", and he even sings on another track - "In Between". And Chester's 17 second scream on "Given Up" was beyond impressive. Buy it; you won't regret it.… Expand
  92. Bryan
    Dec 19, 2007
    9
    I dont care what the critics are saying. This album is Unique because its different than Hybrid Theory and Meteora. They did a Good Job taking the risk and they got success at doing it. Good Work and keep on trying LP!!!! But why i voted 9 and not 10 is that I did not like the song "No More Sorrow" because its too heavy and did not "blend into" the album....anyway i think this album is I dont care what the critics are saying. This album is Unique because its different than Hybrid Theory and Meteora. They did a Good Job taking the risk and they got success at doing it. Good Work and keep on trying LP!!!! But why i voted 9 and not 10 is that I did not like the song "No More Sorrow" because its too heavy and did not "blend into" the album....anyway i think this album is worth listening and cheering to..God Bless… Expand
  93. CJB
    May 15, 2007
    9
    I thought this album was really a leap forward for LP and shows how they're willing to redefine their style for future albums.
  94. ronaldW
    May 17, 2007
    9
    they have coulple of songs that were questionable but the music is great i love their new sound if they kept on with nu-metal then the band would be shooting themselves in the foot(they wouldnt be getting that many sells)
  95. Zacd
    May 18, 2007
    9
    Recommended! A great one...
  96. Jake
    Jun 18, 2007
    9
    The problem with most people who review this album is quite simple: They try to compare it to the work of the Linkin Park of old. This is not the old scream your balls off band you knew with Hybrid Theory and Meteora. This is a new kind of band, and a new kind of music. Listen to it as such and you will find it to be quite good music. It has its flaws, but what album doesn't? Simply The problem with most people who review this album is quite simple: They try to compare it to the work of the Linkin Park of old. This is not the old scream your balls off band you knew with Hybrid Theory and Meteora. This is a new kind of band, and a new kind of music. Listen to it as such and you will find it to be quite good music. It has its flaws, but what album doesn't? Simply put: this album is great if you ignore the band name stamped on it.… Expand
  97. Darnell
    Sep 13, 2007
    9
    It's a great album and it's not an emo album. Linkin Park actually got LESS emotional with their music. The lyrics have different layers of meanings. Some of it is POLITICAL. (i.e. "No More Sorrow", "Little Things Give You Away", etc)
  98. PhilipH.
    Sep 24, 2007
    9
    I, for one, applaud the band for taking risks. That's what they wanted to do, and I believe they succeeded. Do I like every song on the album? No. But I love almost all of them, and I love the album as a whole. I wasn't sure if I would at first, but I took a chance and was not disappointed. There is a lot more variety on this CD than on their previous two combined. The vocals I, for one, applaud the band for taking risks. That's what they wanted to do, and I believe they succeeded. Do I like every song on the album? No. But I love almost all of them, and I love the album as a whole. I wasn't sure if I would at first, but I took a chance and was not disappointed. There is a lot more variety on this CD than on their previous two combined. The vocals are amazing - who knew the band could actually sing! I highly recommend it.… Expand
  99. MichaelH.
    Feb 24, 2008
    9
    For the first 17 years of my life I never had a band that I felt so passionate about than, Linkin Park. No matter what they make, no matter how harsh other people treat them, which I see that they do get treated badly. They will always be a band of true witty original men who tap into the most basic fundemental issues of society and world affairs. And they show that they are NOT For the first 17 years of my life I never had a band that I felt so passionate about than, Linkin Park. No matter what they make, no matter how harsh other people treat them, which I see that they do get treated badly. They will always be a band of true witty original men who tap into the most basic fundemental issues of society and world affairs. And they show that they are NOT celebrities but true musicians by changing their sound and style to explore music even further than even celebrity trash wouldn't even dare venture (like Rob Williams, Spears or Spice Girls).… Expand
  100. CRL
    Sep 12, 2011
    9
    Minutes to Midnight is a bit disjointed, but it showcases a more focused Linkin Park. This was when they realized the restrictions of their genre, and instead of sending out endless repeats of the same album they decided to change their sound into the more-rock, less-rap, more-sing, less-scream, piano-riff and raw guitar shown on M2M. And it's still undeniably them. Shadow of the Day,Minutes to Midnight is a bit disjointed, but it showcases a more focused Linkin Park. This was when they realized the restrictions of their genre, and instead of sending out endless repeats of the same album they decided to change their sound into the more-rock, less-rap, more-sing, less-scream, piano-riff and raw guitar shown on M2M. And it's still undeniably them. Shadow of the Day, What I've Done, Hands Held High... in the end I think Minutes to Midnight is the most unique they've ever been.… Expand
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56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
  1. The Guardian
    60
    The California rap-rockers are stymied by their decision to stay roughly within the shrieky boundaries of their genre (albeit with less emphasis on the rap).
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    50
    Amid the stabs at growth, every new effect sounds borrowed.
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  3. The New York Times
    50
    As you might imagine, the band’s emo makeover doesn’t always go smoothly.
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