Minutes To Midnight
by Linkin Park
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6.8

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  1. PaulK
    Jun 7, 2007
    2
    The whole album is a huge disappointment. I found only three tracks worthy of keeping on my computer and none worthy of my ipod. They have changed to sound more like the horrible pop we hear all the time on the radio.
  2. 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~!"
  3. JimboH
    Jun 9, 2007
    5
    The variety on the CD favors buying the tracks individually after you listen to a preview because there are only 2 nu-metal songs, a couple songs that sound like a few of the other songs you hear this year, some that sound... different, and one thats not really much of a song. Definately a more mature sounding CD, but maybe thats not what everyone is listening for.
  4. BernS
    Jul 16, 2007
    8
    I didn't like this the first time I heard it because it wasn't more of the same which is what I was hoping for. Thankfully I gave it a chance and although there are only 3 or so really heavy songs, they do all of the 'new' stuff well (don't remember even hearing a guitar solo on their previous albums). Just make sure you give Valentine's Day a skip whenever I didn't like this the first time I heard it because it wasn't more of the same which is what I was hoping for. Thankfully I gave it a chance and although there are only 3 or so really heavy songs, they do all of the 'new' stuff well (don't remember even hearing a guitar solo on their previous albums). Just make sure you give Valentine's Day a skip whenever it comes along, because that is the one embarrasment in there.… Expand
  5. SidS
    Jul 20, 2007
    7
    It is a great change LP have brought to themselves.I liked Hybrid Theory,Meteora was great.But MTM is very very different.This Album consists of variety of genres.Bleed it out,What ive done,Shadow of the Day and Leave out all the rest are the key tracks of the album and these are the tracks that got MTM a 7 from me.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. CaddyC
    Jul 4, 2007
    8
    To be honest,I HATE Linkin Park.I hate their whiny bullshit genre,I hate their over-the-top anthems like Numb or Crawling,and I hate the feeling you get from them that they consider themselves underground or hip.They are not,and Meteora and Hybrid Theory are pieces of garbage.I still believe that after hearing MTM,but I at least no longer believe they can't right a proper song to To be honest,I HATE Linkin Park.I hate their whiny bullshit genre,I hate their over-the-top anthems like Numb or Crawling,and I hate the feeling you get from them that they consider themselves underground or hip.They are not,and Meteora and Hybrid Theory are pieces of garbage.I still believe that after hearing MTM,but I at least no longer believe they can't right a proper song to save their clean-cut hides.This album is,at times,truly explosive and original.Given Up,Leave Out All The Rest and The Little Things Give You Away are masterclasses in the writing of commercial pop music.There are slips back into their old angst-ridden nu-metal days-like on No More Sorrow,and at times the cheesiness is to much to bear-Hands Held High is vomit-inducing.Overall,though,this is a huge improvement over their woeful early work and Minutes To Midnight will stand as a testament to them that they were not afraid to give their hourdes of angsty teen fans a sharp shock with some real songwriting.… Expand
  9. JoshK
    Jul 7, 2007
    10
    This album rules. It's different but absolute;y amazing!!!!
  10. wesc
    Aug 1, 2007
    5
    it isnt all that great coming from a band like Linkin Park
  11. Damian
    Aug 20, 2007
    7
    It's an OK album but it's nowhere as good as Meteora or Hybrid Theory.
  12. 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.
  13. DrewG
    Aug 5, 2007
    5
    i've only listened to 5-6 of the songs and, quite honestly, i don't really want to listen to more. i enjoyed "what i've done" the first few times, but after overusing it in transformers tv spots, it got kind of annoying. "bleed it out" is all right, only because it's quite different than the others. other than those two, the cd's a load of garbage. get What i've only listened to 5-6 of the songs and, quite honestly, i don't really want to listen to more. i enjoyed "what i've done" the first few times, but after overusing it in transformers tv spots, it got kind of annoying. "bleed it out" is all right, only because it's quite different than the others. other than those two, the cd's a load of garbage. get What I've Done and Bleed it Out as singles, but do not buy this cd!… Expand
  14. lilb
    Aug 6, 2007
    8
    A Bands music is entitled to change however they see fit. It is not the job of the band to please you and only you, infact many artists do not wish to please any of there audience, only to themselves enjoy the music they create for its meanings to them. If you enjoy there music, follow them with their journey, if not, dont bother complaining on how it has or hasnt changed. there are A Bands music is entitled to change however they see fit. It is not the job of the band to please you and only you, infact many artists do not wish to please any of there audience, only to themselves enjoy the music they create for its meanings to them. If you enjoy there music, follow them with their journey, if not, dont bother complaining on how it has or hasnt changed. there are plenty of artists out there and im sure we can all find something we like without asking others to change. =]… Expand
  15. NicS
    Aug 9, 2007
    10
    Brilliant CD, great changes and development of a great band is evidenced here.
  16. Henry
    Sep 29, 2007
    8
    I actually like this album because I didn't want Linkin Park to put out another Hybrid Theory.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Jack
    Feb 26, 2008
    9
    The album is excelent.
  20. 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..
  21. SalikK.
    Mar 2, 2008
    10
    Very good... deserves more than 10 !!!
  22. JohnnyR.
    Apr 5, 2008
    3
    I was a huge Linkin Park fan. When I heard that Linkin Park was recording a new album, I was pretty excited. The fact that they were going to be 'introducing a new, more mature sound' really stoked my interest as well. I listened to 'What I've Done' when it was released, and got pretty disappointed, but still shrugged it off, simply telling myself that the other I was a huge Linkin Park fan. When I heard that Linkin Park was recording a new album, I was pretty excited. The fact that they were going to be 'introducing a new, more mature sound' really stoked my interest as well. I listened to 'What I've Done' when it was released, and got pretty disappointed, but still shrugged it off, simply telling myself that the other songs on the album would be better. Was I ever mistaken. I listened to the CD in my friend's car, and I had to ask her whether she put in the right CD. Only a few songs, like Bleed it Out, were good. The others could be thrown in the garbage. I'm glad I didn't buy the new CD. One thing that really pissed me off about this new direction that LP is taking was the completely useless cursing. No doubt about it, LP has grown and changed. But, in my opinion, not for the better.… Expand
  23. JosephP.
    May 6, 2008
    1
    I used to love linkin park, hybrid theory and meteora were epic as was Collision Course...but this just sucked, the only song i liked was Bleed It Out because it was catchy, they need to go back to their roots.
  24. MarkK
    Jun 20, 2008
    7
    We've heard the same nu-metal style before on their previous albums. It's sounds good and still as agressive as ever, but this band needs to try and break away what seems to be becoming a little old-fashioned already. This is truly only for the fans, but it still has some gold and silver amongst the gold with songs such as 'What I've done' and 'Leave Out All We've heard the same nu-metal style before on their previous albums. It's sounds good and still as agressive as ever, but this band needs to try and break away what seems to be becoming a little old-fashioned already. This is truly only for the fans, but it still has some gold and silver amongst the gold with songs such as 'What I've done' and 'Leave Out All The Rest'.… Expand
  25. BenF
    Feb 9, 2009
    6
    Ok, could have been better by a lot because it is more boring than their previous albums because it has less metal and rap to it. I love "Given Up" and "Bleed It Out". "What I've Done" is okay but the sound is not very good or exciting. Meteora and Hybrid Theory are a lot better.
  26. 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
  27. dukhyunk
    Oct 22, 2007
    10
    awsome~!!
  28. [Anonymous]
    May 12, 2007
    2
    Definately not their best material.
  29. MichaelB
    May 14, 2007
    10
    This is going to be a good album.
  30. decklinw
    May 14, 2007
    3
    no more rap-rock.... instead they give you half-baked emo-rock! gimps
  31. KayKay
    May 14, 2007
    8
    Maybe not their best album, but a good change. A record to be enjoyed more and more, each time you listen to it.
  32. TuanL
    May 15, 2007
    8
    It may be different, but after a few listens, you'll find that there is much depth in the lyrics and that this effort, although not what we all expected, has shown growth and maturity in the band's sound.
  33. BrentA
    May 15, 2007
    5
    I am fairly dissapointed with "Minutes to Midnight". They abandoned their old style and it just doesn't sound like them anymore. I also don't like how they've used more explicit content and Bush Bash.
  34. rafaelc
    May 15, 2007
    8
    i actually like the album most of the songs are great, i just like hybrid theory and meteora better because i like those kind of music, theres not lots of heavy tracks and also i think linkin park was trying to please the critics more instead of the fans....i hope that that linkin parkwill make another album but a mix of this kind of songs and their old ones..linkinPARK RuLEs
  35. AndrewN
    May 15, 2007
    7
    It will grow on me. I am not that impressed for all the recording time the said that they did. The album seems more emotional than their last albums, but I wish that it had some heavier songs.
  36. Air1M
    May 15, 2007
    8
    Bottomline....The album is Intense with melody! Beware!!! There is a fake promo floating around for those downloaders. So Im sure many of the naysayers are hearing the fake. This one is Linkin Park and yes with rap, intense screaming and crunching metal riffs!!!! There are a a few ballads but its perfect for variety! I asure all readers this one is their best!
  37. ChrisH
    May 15, 2007
    5
    The album is not very good. Too much singing. There isn't a good favorite on the cd. I hope it becomes an aquired taste.
  38. timc
    May 16, 2007
    7
    i wanted to hear linkin park. not the chester bennington experience..
  39. 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
  40. dukhyunk
    May 16, 2007
    10
    awsome~!!
  41. Busted...
    May 16, 2007
    4
    Not what I was expecting. I thought a heavier sound was in the line up. The electronic beats just aren't as powerful as before; they all seem composed of borrowed sounds. A little too U2 for me
  42. BradL
    May 16, 2007
    10
    How did this album get such a low score? It's amazing!
  43. mattg
    May 16, 2007
    4
    I hate all the people that say this is a result of the band maturing... What putting out a cd that (except for like 3 tracks) emo ,put you to sleep tunes ?They even include politics throughout the cd which i felt was a big mistake and brings it down. LP strayed far from its style and alienated like 80% of its fanbase with this cd.. Pure disappointment...
  44. jasont
    May 16, 2007
    0
    this is worse than the kevin federline record. a 0/0 is still too high for an atrocious record like this one.
  45. VinceP.
    May 16, 2007
    4
    First off, everyone please skip Bill K's review because it honestly made absolutely no sense whatsoever and he sounds like one of those typical hardcore linkin park fans who just give the new album a good review because they're his favorite band. Now, just listen to some of the lyrics in the 2nd track after the pointless UNORIGINAL intro track one (like that hasn't been First off, everyone please skip Bill K's review because it honestly made absolutely no sense whatsoever and he sounds like one of those typical hardcore linkin park fans who just give the new album a good review because they're his favorite band. Now, just listen to some of the lyrics in the 2nd track after the pointless UNORIGINAL intro track one (like that hasn't been done before over and over again). It sounds like some suicidal note left by a twelve year old kid over some Limp Bizkit "Results May Vary" guitar riff. Why Linkin park took so long to come out with this record is beyond me and my understanding. The songwriting is bad and the style of music on every track is inconsistent. The band is completely all over the place with the style of music for each song. It sounds like they couldn't agree on a new sound together and just had a deaf family member pick from the one hundred so called demos they wrote for the track listing of Minutes to Midnight. It's so sad that they actually think this is maturity and growth as a band because honestly it's not. It's filled with childish lyrics-wise and for God's sake why must every horrible band release a non original Bush-Bash track. Linkin park fell into the Limp Bizkit category with this album....boring immature rock/fort minor influenced CRAP! This album doesn't deserve to be released.......actually I correct myself, I am glad it was released to show that Linkin Park has done what all bad bands do....dig their own grave!… Expand
  46. 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
  47. octavianm
    May 16, 2007
    5
    i tried to like this album i really did but the fact is it just doesnt do justice for the 4 years of waiting. they said they produced 100 demo tracks but then why did they put in only 12, most of which dont sound very special anyway? i understand the concept of trying to reinvent yourself but linkin park already invented a whole music genre, so the fact that they chose to "go back" to old i tried to like this album i really did but the fact is it just doesnt do justice for the 4 years of waiting. they said they produced 100 demo tracks but then why did they put in only 12, most of which dont sound very special anyway? i understand the concept of trying to reinvent yourself but linkin park already invented a whole music genre, so the fact that they chose to "go back" to old school music instruments is the very oposite of reinvention. i really hope they try to go back to their roots and do something really great on their next album. if u happen to like this one, then great, but for me it just really doesnt say anything at all… Expand
  48. Disappointed
    May 16, 2007
    2
    'A move away from their established rap rock sound' is a move away from everything that made them interesting and fun in the first place. Without it, they're just a generic mainstream band. Papa Roach pulled this same crap with Getting Away With Murder (and this album even borrows from that one in parts) and it really annoys me. EW got it right on the money when they said 'A move away from their established rap rock sound' is a move away from everything that made them interesting and fun in the first place. Without it, they're just a generic mainstream band. Papa Roach pulled this same crap with Getting Away With Murder (and this album even borrows from that one in parts) and it really annoys me. EW got it right on the money when they said 'every new effect sounds borrowed'. LP, cutting and pasting a day's worth of commercial radio does not equal growth. Please put some effort into your next album.… Expand
  49. RC
    May 16, 2007
    2
    These guys sucked ALL ALONG. You fans that are so shocked at this record must not have been listening in the first place. DREADFUL.
  50. jesses
    May 17, 2007
    4
    Not the old Linkin Park, and for the worse. They have declined in musical maturity and have turned to the same emo/political oriented songs as other artists. They throw around obscene words just to draw attention with little or no purpose at all. They are only going down hill from here.
  51. 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
  52. AleksK
    May 17, 2007
    10
    No More Better
  53. TamiH
    May 17, 2007
    5
    I gave this a 5 because I only liked 1/2 of the songs. The songs that rock, really rock, but the slow songs - way too many slow emo songs. In an album that only has 11 songs (I don't count the minute-and-a-half instrumental), that sucks. I was so looking foward to this album - all I can say is that I'm disappointed. As another user said, I miss my old Linkin Park.
  54. 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
  55. chrs
    May 18, 2007
    8
    At 1st i was disappointed as the last 2 albums have been excellent and i loved thier rap rock style. but the more i have listened to this album the more it has grown on me. their are a few songs i have to skip but most off them will be added to my play list. still i would love another album like hybrid theory
  56. 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!!!
  57. PepperR
    May 19, 2007
    5
    I feel so betrayed. I am such a LP fan... and this is what I get for waiting so long for the album to be released??? Yawn. After I listened to it, I went back to other albums and compared notes. The songs on the new album are a tease, never building to any climax and lack the intensity of old LP. There are no real heavy hooks. The album seems to have been made for thirteen year old emo I feel so betrayed. I am such a LP fan... and this is what I get for waiting so long for the album to be released??? Yawn. After I listened to it, I went back to other albums and compared notes. The songs on the new album are a tease, never building to any climax and lack the intensity of old LP. There are no real heavy hooks. The album seems to have been made for thirteen year old emo kids. This identity crisis has taken away the blend of rap, electronic accents and heavy, angsty rock that made them so good. Better to be the best at one style than mediocre at a few. I hope this album gets re-mixed somehow... or this is a very late April Fool's joke.… Expand
  58. cleopatraj
    May 19, 2007
    1
    wow. i mean, linkin park was pretty terrible fm schlock before, but this shit is laughable.
  59. 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.
  60. 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
  61. 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.
  62. JaymeeB
    May 19, 2007
    4
    Im just a little disapointed with this album i luv linkin park but this it's linkin park what happened to hard rock like the ablum Meterora? Minutes to Midnight is a good album but needs to be more harder than softer
  63. CarlB
    May 19, 2007
    8
    Minutes to midnight shows linkin park trying to progress, much in the same way bands like incubus have. Seemingly Ditching there more metal roots for an alt. rock sound and whilst minutes to midnight shows a step in that direction it doesnt compare to previous efforts. There is a great deal of potention on this album which is let down by an overall poor production value.
  64. Qiang
    May 19, 2007
    3
    The album is stupid. Hey above! You should try some shit to eat. You may love it! And after the meal, plz give a "10" and two thumbs to it.
  65. 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.
  66. Daniel
    May 19, 2007
    4
    This band, instead of moving forward, has devolved. This album is not as good, or anywhere near as good, as Hybrid Theory (or even Meteora) in any aspect. Do not buy this.
  67. 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
  68. BillyK
    May 21, 2007
    0
    Damm! this album is like an incredible piece of trash mixed with some kind of unsense voices of chester b.I was amazed thinking that this was going to be 2007 album of the year. but man!Now I really hate this people,now I´m thinking suicide,their new name should be linkin trash,yes this is what defines this kind of album or whatever u want to determine it is,In definitive if you Damm! this album is like an incredible piece of trash mixed with some kind of unsense voices of chester b.I was amazed thinking that this was going to be 2007 album of the year. but man!Now I really hate this people,now I´m thinking suicide,their new name should be linkin trash,yes this is what defines this kind of album or whatever u want to determine it is,In definitive if you want a real embolia and waste 40 $ that you could use to buy a ticket to an avril laviigne show you should buy it… Expand
  69. DennisW
    May 21, 2007
    1
    This is awful.......Linkin Park has jumped from one trend to another, They've always been devoid of any organic sound and any depth, and they try too hard for both here. The paint by numbers music of the past has been replaced by scribble.
  70. 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
  71. JoaquinC
    May 20, 2007
    6
    The record itself its not bad. The songs are not bad. But I can assure you that it is not made by Linkin Park. What happend to their own style??? I can hear from U2, Tool, Slipknot and some Emo-crap bands in this CD! And what happened to the whole "we don't swear" policy, that was so original nowadays? And what is with the whole "Amen!" chorus in "Hands held high"? When did they The record itself its not bad. The songs are not bad. But I can assure you that it is not made by Linkin Park. What happend to their own style??? I can hear from U2, Tool, Slipknot and some Emo-crap bands in this CD! And what happened to the whole "we don't swear" policy, that was so original nowadays? And what is with the whole "Amen!" chorus in "Hands held high"? When did they start using religious content? This is NOT Linkin Park. You may or may not like the songs, but you will not get Linkin Park in this CD. Its a shame, I loved LP, they were original.… Expand
  72. 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
  73. ClayS
    May 22, 2007
    3
    Track #6 is the midpoint on a slide from mediocre Linkin Park to simply unlistenable. I would rather listen to Barry Manilo then the last 6 tracks. couldnt even pawn this thing off to a hardcore Linkin Park fan for $5!
  74. JackL
    May 20, 2007
    3
    They were "ok" before. I got a fair amount of enjoyment out of Hybrid Theory and Metora, but enough is enough. They're just playing the same old songs but with different notes. Time to branch out a little, and maybe read a book or two so you can write some intelligent lyrics.
  75. 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
  76. 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.
  77. MarlonL
    May 22, 2007
    8
    Honestly, it's tough listening to a LP album and actually skipping tracks. All in all, I'm a Linkin Park fan at heart and they did enough for us with their prior albums. If this is what they want I will support them. Chester still has an amazing voice, and his ability to hold the note on track 2 is simply amazing. Go ahead linkin Park. You related to me in 2000, I will relate to Honestly, it's tough listening to a LP album and actually skipping tracks. All in all, I'm a Linkin Park fan at heart and they did enough for us with their prior albums. If this is what they want I will support them. Chester still has an amazing voice, and his ability to hold the note on track 2 is simply amazing. Go ahead linkin Park. You related to me in 2000, I will relate to you now.… Expand
  78. Nick
    May 23, 2007
    2
    didnt work for me.....not at all
  79. Marc.D.
    May 23, 2007
    4
    Two important questions come to mind when you approach the topic of a new Linkin Park album. 1) Are they still clinging to the marketable 'clean' nu-metal which was their claim to fame? and 2) If so...are they anything more than listenable? The answers to both lie somewhere in between. With the band attempting a genre makeover in the hopes of riding the emo wave which has Two important questions come to mind when you approach the topic of a new Linkin Park album. 1) Are they still clinging to the marketable 'clean' nu-metal which was their claim to fame? and 2) If so...are they anything more than listenable? The answers to both lie somewhere in between. With the band attempting a genre makeover in the hopes of riding the emo wave which has gripped the music world since 05...the band serves to alienate it's existing fanbase while simultaneously blocking off new fans with their limited abilities at emulating the source material from other styles. Simply put...it's not horrible. There's worse...but in an age of easy downloads and sampling before purchases...this album is going to rot on some shelves.… Expand
  80. angela
    May 24, 2007
    8
    This album is great. Although, it might take some time for the less open-minded LP fans to appreciate the change their sound has gone through. When I first heard the "What I've Done" chorus that was released to create anticipation a few months back, I was all "What the heck?! Where's the nu metal sound?!" I would've rated the album 2 or 3 on that very minute on-the-spot if This album is great. Although, it might take some time for the less open-minded LP fans to appreciate the change their sound has gone through. When I first heard the "What I've Done" chorus that was released to create anticipation a few months back, I was all "What the heck?! Where's the nu metal sound?!" I would've rated the album 2 or 3 on that very minute on-the-spot if it were released by then. But I kept listening to it and eventually became open to LP's changes in their music. I guess ya'll should do the same. Try listening to it a little more to understand it They can't play nu metal forever. They gotta try something new and fun all at the same time. They didn't change their sound for the sake of it. Though, I must admit that I liked the old LP better. But that doesn't mean that I want them back. This album is nothing short of awesome. :)… Expand
  81. ToddW
    May 24, 2007
    2
    My children think these guys are gods. And you would hope that having Rick Rubin behind the board would bring out the best in these schizophrenic songsters. Uh, nope. They still suck. It just goes to prove the old adage that you really can't make chicken cordon bleu out of guano.
  82. Maar
    May 27, 2007
    0
    This CD is utter garbage. Makes an ok drink coaster for my computer desk.
  83. KevinC
    May 28, 2007
    1
    I've been a LP fan since the beginning, and this is absolute crap. The only track worth listening to is Bleed it Out. They tried to do something different but ended up sounding like every crappy alternative rock band out there. nothing interesting going on. why did I buy this?
  84. LaurenB
    May 28, 2007
    10
    i love linkin park
  85. LaurenB
    May 28, 2007
    10
    i love linkin park
  86. LaurenB
    May 28, 2007
    10
    i love linkin park
  87. LucyWang
    May 28, 2007
    0
    I HATE Linkin Park
  88. LPLover
    May 28, 2007
    0
    The sound of a dog getting his nuts chopped off sounds more exciting than listening to this album. This album has one of the... no, scratch that - THE WORST lyrics I've ever heard ("filthy mouth, no excuse"? you have got to be kidding me). A vomitting cat has better vocals than Chester, and Mr. Fart Minor is the worst rapper I've ever heard, with Kevin Federline close behind in The sound of a dog getting his nuts chopped off sounds more exciting than listening to this album. This album has one of the... no, scratch that - THE WORST lyrics I've ever heard ("filthy mouth, no excuse"? you have got to be kidding me). A vomitting cat has better vocals than Chester, and Mr. Fart Minor is the worst rapper I've ever heard, with Kevin Federline close behind in second place. Even a little help from Rick Rubin couldn't help the band from sounding like an even shittier version of Creed. No further explanation needed for why Linkin Park IS truly THE most hated in the universe. This album doesn't deserve to be anywhere above a -10/100.… Expand
  89. LaurenB
    May 28, 2007
    10
    i love linkin park
  90. RichS
    May 29, 2007
    0
    As someone who's loved LP for as long as they've been around, and even counting the days until the CD was released, but all this CD makes me do is laugh at how bad they sound because they went from good rock/rap emo to something that just sucks.
  91. RodrigoP.G
    May 29, 2007
    8
    A new music style, better than the terrible Collision Course. Anyway, Hybrid Theory is the better yet.
  92. APerson
    May 31, 2007
    2
    You know, if LP stuck to their old rap-rock sound, this would be one of the most different sounding and risky albums of 2007. The non-album track 'QWERTY' showed they could still do it. Unfortunately, this album has gone the way of every other rap-rock band- instead of being truly non-mainstream and just playing their music, they would prefer to dump their old style and adopt You know, if LP stuck to their old rap-rock sound, this would be one of the most different sounding and risky albums of 2007. The non-album track 'QWERTY' showed they could still do it. Unfortunately, this album has gone the way of every other rap-rock band- instead of being truly non-mainstream and just playing their music, they would prefer to dump their old style and adopt the latest 'genre of the month'. Seriously, this album is so bland, generic and cookie cutter. It's like a greatest hits of emo bands from the past 3 years, not to mention the massive U2 influences. There are some songs where they try stuff just for the sake of trying it, like on In Pieces they have a really boring guitar solo just so they can have a guitar solo. Also, Valentine's Day is pathetic, such a whiny load of crap, the chorus will either make you burst into laughter or burst into singing 'Forever' by Papa Roach (same riff but PR's version has a better melody). Also, what is with all that stupid hand clapping? It makes Given Up almost unlistenable. The two best songs are probably Bleed It Out (coz it actually has some ENERGY, even though the lyrics are brain dead) and The Little Things Give You Away because it has some pretty well-written lyrics about Hurricane Katrina (however, the bit at the end where Chester sounds like Bono makes me wanna hurl).… Expand
  93. john
    Jun 1, 2007
    8
    this was a good turn...better than the last two albums by far. And sounding likle U2 is always a compliement...
  94. zelisia21
    Jun 18, 2007
    5
    I was expecting something really good...but this time LP let me down!!Where is the old hard sound of guitar?Why all this pop thing?Money?Shit..my favorite group turned into a greenday-SoaD-coldplay album.''No more sorrow'' and ''Wake'' are worth listening..Guys I want LP back!NO MORE POP ! THAT'S ENOUGH..
  95. 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
  96. MysteriousNJ
    Jun 21, 2007
    5
    i have been a great fan of linkin park and i loved their image and style they had before .their lyrics were amazing but now some songs in this album are nonsense and they sorta turned out to be like other bands that makes u wonder if they are listening to what they are singing.Their music is still rocking and i supprt their antiwar thing.i like only 6 songs from this album that's i have been a great fan of linkin park and i loved their image and style they had before .their lyrics were amazing but now some songs in this album are nonsense and they sorta turned out to be like other bands that makes u wonder if they are listening to what they are singing.Their music is still rocking and i supprt their antiwar thing.i like only 6 songs from this album that's it.this album is just good not excellent not the best.… Expand
  97. varuns.
    Jun 23, 2007
    9
    its something different...it simply rocks.
  98. 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.
  99. SMS
    Jun 4, 2007
    8
    It's about time LP did something worth listening too, other than that mess of synthetic, dry sounding crap they've been pushing out for years. They've stripped away all the extra baggage, and have started to become something much more. They're not quite there yet, but they are on the right track. They've developed a much deeper, more mature sound musically, and It's about time LP did something worth listening too, other than that mess of synthetic, dry sounding crap they've been pushing out for years. They've stripped away all the extra baggage, and have started to become something much more. They're not quite there yet, but they are on the right track. They've developed a much deeper, more mature sound musically, and lyrically they've never been better....or even close to what they've achieved in M2M. Of all the things they've done, the most important things are: A much cleaner, more natural, organic (though not completely so) sound, intelligent lyrics (just listen to Hands Held High), real, MUSICAL lines (the guitar solo in "In Pieces" is undoubtedly the best guitar work they've ever put out) , and a lesser focus on Shinoda. One thing that has become evident, is that Linkin Park is Chester Bennington. Shinoda is still needed, though sparingly, to add some depth to the material, and what he does in M2M is far better than what he has done in the past, but it's still obvious that LP is all about Chester.… Expand
  100. jpblais
    Jun 6, 2007
    9
    very very interesting some of the songs are old lp and some are a new style. Very Good Album
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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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