Minutes To Midnight
by Linkin Park
User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 733 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 494 out of 733
  2. Mixed: 107 out of 733
  3. Negative: 132 out of 733

Review this album

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. JonM
    Jun 6, 2007
    0
    Complete and total garbage. It is nothing but Emo trash. The whole album is a total rip-off, especially the political remarks. Wow, maybe they should tour with System of a Down and spew that cliche, mindless garbage together. They are just sell-outs to the Emo and anti-war cultures. Total disappointment.
  2. NourezR
    Jun 7, 2007
    6
    I was expecting a radical change from LP previous work when I listened to this album for the first time, so I was not surprised by the poppy, emo feel of this album, but thats not my largest gripe with M2M. I enjoyed this album to an extent, and some of the songs are really quite good. But the albums problem is that there is an abysmal lack of variety. Think of My December with every I was expecting a radical change from LP previous work when I listened to this album for the first time, so I was not surprised by the poppy, emo feel of this album, but thats not my largest gripe with M2M. I enjoyed this album to an extent, and some of the songs are really quite good. But the albums problem is that there is an abysmal lack of variety. Think of My December with every possible set of lyrics and you have a general idea of what this album is about. That is not to say that all of the songs are rewritten My Decembers. Given Up is a good song that is more in the classic LP vein, and their older fans will definatly enjoy this song. There are also two songs with mike rapping, but they sound a hell of a lot more like fort minor that classic LP, so you may or may not ejoy them. My final gripe about the album is the truly pointless swearing. I will state right now that I have nothing against profanity in music if it has a PURPOSE (an example of this for me would me My Chemical Romance's "Mama"), but this CDs swearing is so pointless at times you feel that the profanity was added just for the sake of getting a lyric warning on the cover of the CD in order to attract a teenage audience. I mean, given up has more f-bombs than I can count, but they really don't add anything to the song, really pushing the limit of how far LP can venture from their old work. But in the end (pun not intended), M2M provided a decent listening experience if you want a simple, average album to listen to when you have no real reason to listen to anything else, or you just want to practice you swearing singing along to Given Up. Definaty Listen to Valentines Day and Given Up, the only truly great songs on the album.… Expand
  3. ExLPFan
    Jul 18, 2007
    0
    Anyone who thinks this album is great or even mediocre needs to find better music.
  4. WootforAlternative!
    Jul 29, 2007
    7
    A great album! I do not see what's wrong with it. Sure, unlike the previous two albums, some tracks are bad (Shadow of the Day, In Between and Little Things Give You Away) but the reast are pure gold. Given Up and No More Sorrow are two of their best songs ever. While I prefer the other two albums to this, this is till aowrthy purchase if you're an LP fan
  5. EthanP.
    Jul 5, 2007
    8
    I grew up listing to linkin park and always loved them. but this album has something different that is fun and at the same time they seem a little more mature and honest and some of the songs that just rock your face off!. What i've done is by far their greatest song(next to from the inside),the first time i heard that song i knew it was going to be good. My biggest beef is al the I grew up listing to linkin park and always loved them. but this album has something different that is fun and at the same time they seem a little more mature and honest and some of the songs that just rock your face off!. What i've done is by far their greatest song(next to from the inside),the first time i heard that song i knew it was going to be good. My biggest beef is al the curseing! i wish they would have cut that out,and that would make the album a 10 in my vote.all around its a great album.KEEP IT UP LINKIN PARK!!!!!!… Expand
  6. HelenK.
    Jul 9, 2007
    10
    Different from their previous work but still terrific.
  7. ixata
    Aug 14, 2007
    0
    first things first, to andrew v, the reason that this album is hated by much(n it shud be) is because the fact that the album SOUNDS LIKE the predecessors... n 4 me, after listening to this album(had to listen it, my girl asked me to. we broke up now :) ) its proved that this one is pure shit. the shitetst of the hittest. lame, overused, cliche, boring, typical... LP is so overrated, n first things first, to andrew v, the reason that this album is hated by much(n it shud be) is because the fact that the album SOUNDS LIKE the predecessors... n 4 me, after listening to this album(had to listen it, my girl asked me to. we broke up now :) ) its proved that this one is pure shit. the shitetst of the hittest. lame, overused, cliche, boring, typical... LP is so overrated, n people who say that LP is genius are lame, one-dimensional, boring morons. listen to white stripes instead… Expand
  8. EricC.
    Aug 14, 2007
    0
    Heard the whole thing with my brother in his car. God awful. It's like all they are trying to do is end up in a soundtrack for a Michael Bay movie (which they did). One horrible rock ballad after another. They try so hard to be thoughtful and emotional, but ends up being a sob session for guys who probably realize they suck, and just want someone, anyone, so like them.
  9. 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
  10. YashR.
    Aug 17, 2007
    8
    This album is not really as bad as ppl reckon it is... I really enjoyed it.. Really shows the band's maturity.I'm really happy they are reducing the rap.
  11. mikeb
    Aug 2, 2007
    6
    I think LP's new album is more creative than thier last, seeing that they added a few songs that were slower and some more political, but they strayed to far from thier roots to far...its an ok album
  12. sarisc.
    Aug 2, 2007
    0
    progression. reinvention. evolution. linkin park is unessential. this album is imitation. it is filth that dulls the minds of the many who listen to it. we as a human race must evolve past this garbage. or remain stupid. and continue to de-evolve.
  13. 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!
  14. InsertNameHere
    Aug 4, 2007
    5
    The album is very different from the previous albums and a lot of the songs are...quieter, not what I expected from a new Linkin Park album and the first time I listened to it I was disgusted at the vast majority of the CD, but No More Sorrow, What I've Done, Given Up, and Bleed It Out give an otherwise horrible album some life.
  15. keitho.
    Aug 9, 2007
    0
    reekin krap, the world's worst band in the woooooooorld!
  16. Jimmy
    Sep 10, 2007
    8
    Lyrically improved but not musically.
  17. DaraghL.
    Sep 17, 2007
    8
    Different to their stuff, but a good album no matter what the critics say.
  18. BlakeL.
    Sep 18, 2007
    0
    The first album I ever bought was Meteora. I waited 4 years for a new album and they come out with this...change is fine, but ditching everything that made you great as well as the powerful lyrics and melodies behind all good rock for the sake of change is just stupid and makes me regret every penny I spent on this album. No More Sorrow is one of the few half-decent songs on there besides The first album I ever bought was Meteora. I waited 4 years for a new album and they come out with this...change is fine, but ditching everything that made you great as well as the powerful lyrics and melodies behind all good rock for the sake of change is just stupid and makes me regret every penny I spent on this album. No More Sorrow is one of the few half-decent songs on there besides What I've Done, and it was political. Huh? This is Linkin Park. Maybe they do have some supporters for this album, but I guarantee you that not one of these songs will be played a year or two from now. I just hope Linkin Park learns from this mishmash of an album. Please.… Expand
  19. 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.
  20. Dave
    Sep 8, 2007
    7
    It's different but not bad. It's softer and slower than previous releases but if you're a pretty open-minded music fan, you'd like this album.
  21. 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
  22. WillA.
    Jan 7, 2008
    8
    i love this album think of it this way they are are making themselves a rememberable band with this you see i love their old stuff but face it they would eventually disapper from the spotline with that this way they can do stuff that will keep them famous like metallica but yes they didnt have some of the best stuff they couldve done but man bleed it outr and given up are alsome!!!
  23. ChrisD.
    Apr 12, 2008
    3
    Very, very disappointing...who is this? There's nothing wrong with bands changing styles to fit with changing tastes in music, but you have to be careful not to suck when you do that. As a huge fan of both Hybrid Theory and Meteora, this album is a failure. I don't even recognize this band's sound anymore, they totally turned away from what made them what they are. Whether Very, very disappointing...who is this? There's nothing wrong with bands changing styles to fit with changing tastes in music, but you have to be careful not to suck when you do that. As a huge fan of both Hybrid Theory and Meteora, this album is a failure. I don't even recognize this band's sound anymore, they totally turned away from what made them what they are. Whether you ever liked nu-metal or not, you have to admit that this album is an enormous departure from their roots, and the sound suffers because the album is horribly disjointed with no unifying sound (I found the transition from Leave Out All The Rest to Bleed It Out to be most jarring).… Expand
  24. SimonB
    May 13, 2008
    4
    No. Just no. I was looking for some hard-edge music the other day. So I got myself Minutes to Midnight. What I got was a serenade to ... well, Chester in general. How come in the last few years, pop culture has been able to make bands rise to fame, only to have said bands fuck everything over in a swift attempt to do a complete make-over? I'd like this album if it didn't have a No. Just no. I was looking for some hard-edge music the other day. So I got myself Minutes to Midnight. What I got was a serenade to ... well, Chester in general. How come in the last few years, pop culture has been able to make bands rise to fame, only to have said bands fuck everything over in a swift attempt to do a complete make-over? I'd like this album if it didn't have a few things I despise: Songs often including the word "Dark" for the sake of being dark. I'm giving it a four because of the main single, Bleed It Out and Given Up. Two points go to Given Up's salivating 17 seconds shriek which somehow makes my teeth grit in positive rage. I really feel his anger there. Bleed It Out was what I like Linkin Park to be, with its slightly more garage sound and rough lyrics. While What I've Done is a very good example of transition. Even though it sounds very pop, I admit that I love it thoroughly. If more songs had been like those I mentioned, I think I would have liked this album more. Instead, it's just Linkin Park flirting with Emo.… Expand
  25. 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.
  26. joelW
    Jun 11, 2008
    0
    Soooo disappointing! i wanted a album just like meteora or hybrid theory, something to rock out to. they dropped the rapper for the most part, put way less special effects in there, and put in enough ballods to make anyone bored to death. i hope that they can bring back the fire of there old albums in their next album.
  27. 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
  28. MikeR
    Sep 24, 2008
    10
    The band totally reinvented themselves for this album, and the music works so well.
  29. BrandoS.
    Sep 29, 2008
    7
    This was disappointing, but at the same time I realized that it was no secret they were chaning their sound. Releasing their single What I've Done basically summarized what they were doing. "In this farewell, there's no blood, there's no alliby. Because I've drawn regret to the truth of 1000 lies. So let mercy come and wash away what I've done. I've faced This was disappointing, but at the same time I realized that it was no secret they were chaning their sound. Releasing their single What I've Done basically summarized what they were doing. "In this farewell, there's no blood, there's no alliby. Because I've drawn regret to the truth of 1000 lies. So let mercy come and wash away what I've done. I've faced myself, to cross out what i've become." True Linkin Park fans would know about this change, and would still like Linkin Park. They showed if they want to do pop, they do pop, if they want to do nu-metal, they do it. If they want to do soft rock, or rock, they do it. If they want to talk about politics, they do it. You need to realize Linkin Park is way more then just Nu-Metal. NU-METAL IS DEAD. This album could've been better, but I'm sure the next one will be very good. You need to get off their ass and realize that Linkin Park has changed.… Expand
  30. 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
  31. OlegV.
    Jul 29, 2009
    1
    When previous their albums was almost listenable this one is really a piece of sh*t.
  32. 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
  33. TimD.
    Dec 2, 2007
    2
    Two points for the two songs that sound like what Linkin Park fans actually want, (notably the two released singles) The rest of the points are lost to the Nickleback/Limp Biskit mashups that make up the rest of the songs (notably, the ones NOT released as the singles...) The new sound is weak, and the proof is in how they hide it with the two "old style" singles.
  34. Tyler
    May 12, 2007
    0
    Trash. But what did you expect?
  35. v1nc3
    May 13, 2007
    7
    I think the CD is good, the rapping from Mike Shinoda is missed a lot in the album. Making this LP album cliche and similar to the other rock bands out there.
  36. ChrisW
    May 13, 2007
    2
    What happened to my favorite band? From a band that looked like they could do no wrong... countless hits, CD's with not a single bad track... an effortless flow, side projects that were groundbreaking... comes this? I feel so ripped off! OK, there's a couple good tracks that stand alone... but this CD has NO flow. It's just single tracks thrown together in no particular What happened to my favorite band? From a band that looked like they could do no wrong... countless hits, CD's with not a single bad track... an effortless flow, side projects that were groundbreaking... comes this? I feel so ripped off! OK, there's a couple good tracks that stand alone... but this CD has NO flow. It's just single tracks thrown together in no particular order. And what's with the hand clapping on Bleed It out? How do you call a song "Bleed It Out" and make it sound happy with screaming? That's just the biggest trainwreck of a song I have ever heard. And Chester sounds as soft as a Backstreet Boy on Leave Out All The Rest, while Mike Shinoda seems to have used all of his rhymes that he left off of Fort Minor for this album... or maybe he just had writers block? I really hope these guys make another album... and make it quick! This was supossed to be the band to "Rock the Next Decade"... but if this is what their going to put out... we will have to find someone else to carry the torch.… Expand
  37. bryonm
    May 14, 2007
    0
    this band is just plain terrible.
  38. 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
  39. NebB
    May 15, 2007
    1
    Unfortunately, they have chosen to sound more like Fall out Boy then a real rock group, it seems that most bands are doing that nowadays. Which is odd, because Fall out boy doesn't really classify as music, more like pain... agony too, can't forget agony. I think if I started listening to Fall out Boy, my ears would rebel from my head and start riots and the such. Same with this Unfortunately, they have chosen to sound more like Fall out Boy then a real rock group, it seems that most bands are doing that nowadays. Which is odd, because Fall out boy doesn't really classify as music, more like pain... agony too, can't forget agony. I think if I started listening to Fall out Boy, my ears would rebel from my head and start riots and the such. Same with this CD. They should now be known as Fall out Park, Linkin Boy, or some other catchy mixture of the two. That will be about as much fun you will have with this cd, might I add. 1/10… Expand
  40. ScottT
    May 15, 2007
    3
    What is going on? I know bands progress and people grow up, but this is ridiculous. The first tune sounds like something a high school band put together in their garage. I have nothing against them taking steps forward and chaning who they are, but this is a drastic, drastic step in a weird direction. You will not get rocked out, just lulled to sleep to a place of emo-wannabe dreams
  41. nicb
    May 15, 2007
    4
    I believe that linkin park has left their hybrid theory and meteora fans behind in alienation. Their new cd is weak and should only be heard in elevators. I only hope that the pleas of the LPU nation will be heard. I miss my old linkin park.
  42. KeoT
    May 15, 2007
    2
    Two good songs on it. The rest just plain stink. At least I have something to throw at my cat now. They could have rocked without going boring.
  43. mikem
    May 15, 2007
    1
    rip linkin park. This is soft mellow pop/soft rock. Everything that made lp great is now gone to mainstream garbage that you hear every day on the radio. R.I.P. - you guys were the best
  44. 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.
  45. MattF
    May 15, 2007
    4
    I waited a long time for this album and i just don't know what happened. "What i've done was amazing and after hearing the sinlge on the radio i was expecting new but great things. This was not what i expected. Its like re-animation all over again please no more.
  46. EricB
    May 15, 2007
    4
    Interestingly enough, the challenge it was to pick a rating for this album is a good indication of how confusing this album is to Linkin Park fans. I have loved Linkin Park ever since Hybrid Theory and this album was a big shock. I want to say it was a disappointment but we were warned that it would be a new style with a lot of experimenting. As music, it has a lot of good material. Some Interestingly enough, the challenge it was to pick a rating for this album is a good indication of how confusing this album is to Linkin Park fans. I have loved Linkin Park ever since Hybrid Theory and this album was a big shock. I want to say it was a disappointment but we were warned that it would be a new style with a lot of experimenting. As music, it has a lot of good material. Some cool vocals, some decent instrumentals, and even some sentimentality and depth to the lyrics. But where it really misses its mark is as a Linkin Park album. With all due respect, growth doesn't necessarily mean a band has to change its genre completely. I agree with all the fans who say, "I miss Linkin Park." Hopefully, this album reflects the band's interest in experimenting and they pull it together and make a more "LP" album the next time around. They need to consider the atmosphere at their concerts! This album sounds like a sit down concert to me and I don't go to those.… Expand
  47. 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.
  48. 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
  49. CSchroeder
    May 16, 2007
    8
    No they didn't take that evolutionary step forward, but Linkin Park did make strived forward in the direction that they should. The problem with "Minutes to Midnight" is not that the rock doesn't rock, but that there's too many things held back. It's too much 30 Seconds to Mars meets Evanescence instead of Linkin Park. Mike Shinoda's smaller presence here also No they didn't take that evolutionary step forward, but Linkin Park did make strived forward in the direction that they should. The problem with "Minutes to Midnight" is not that the rock doesn't rock, but that there's too many things held back. It's too much 30 Seconds to Mars meets Evanescence instead of Linkin Park. Mike Shinoda's smaller presence here also seems to strike a negative mark on the album. Shinoda is the brains behind LP. His lyrical genius about oppression, overcoming adversity, and the way he vents is just so much more interesting than Chester screaming. If anything, they should have included perhaps a little more rap in the album, otherwise they should have just gone all out metal. The dancing in between is what cuts this album off. But in the end, you look back and say "that was actually pretty good". It's just not what we all were hoping for.… Expand
  50. ACDCritic
    May 16, 2007
    8
    I've been a Linkin Park fan for a while. While I'm not a huge fan, I've always liked their music and found their past CD's to have some really good songs on them. (I also thought a lot of it was pretty much filler.) Minutes to Midnight is different. It sounds entirely different. Had Linkin Park simply made this CD yet another clone of Meteora and Hybrid Theory it just I've been a Linkin Park fan for a while. While I'm not a huge fan, I've always liked their music and found their past CD's to have some really good songs on them. (I also thought a lot of it was pretty much filler.) Minutes to Midnight is different. It sounds entirely different. Had Linkin Park simply made this CD yet another clone of Meteora and Hybrid Theory it just wouldn't have been anything to get excited about. This new CD is quite a bit slower, (Although there are still some rocking songs,) and there's very little rap/rock in the same songs. (Usually it's one or the other.) Linkin Park fans will not necessarily enjoy this CD at first; as I said, it's entirely different and they may need to get used to it. But I hope they give it a chance because this is a very good CD. Would it have hurt the band to have thrown some Meteora/Hybrid-like songs on there? No, I guess not, and maybe they should have (at only 11 songs on here, it easily could have used more anyway,) but what is here is very good. After a couple listens it's pretty much my favorite CD in a while. Nice job, guys.… Expand
  51. rk
    May 16, 2007
    8
    This album is a welcome change from their previous efforts, I am a huge fan of Hybrid Theory and Meteora but its time for a change and I think they knew it to...no matter what they'll always be ppl who say its just right or either say they changed too much, can't please everyone.....I do miss their harder, electronic heavy tracks like 'Papercut' and This album is a welcome change from their previous efforts, I am a huge fan of Hybrid Theory and Meteora but its time for a change and I think they knew it to...no matter what they'll always be ppl who say its just right or either say they changed too much, can't please everyone.....I do miss their harder, electronic heavy tracks like 'Papercut' and 'Crawling'....but this album is a HUGE step in terms of lyrical content and melody... in this case, change for the most part..is a good thing… Expand
  52. SteveM
    May 16, 2007
    7
    Starts slow, but really kicks in once the rap portion of the rap/rock band does...not what you would expect from linkin park, but not altogether bad. There are very few stand-out radio songs (it definitely could have used some more songs like What I've Done and No More Sorrow), but have some patience and listen to this thing in order. Very meaningful, you tell they put a great deal Starts slow, but really kicks in once the rap portion of the rap/rock band does...not what you would expect from linkin park, but not altogether bad. There are very few stand-out radio songs (it definitely could have used some more songs like What I've Done and No More Sorrow), but have some patience and listen to this thing in order. Very meaningful, you tell they put a great deal of time into the song writing.… Expand
  53. Max
    May 16, 2007
    2
    I just don't know what happens!??! It's not Likin Park anymore, I almost though it was U2 sometimes...Very bad, what can I say more...The single wasn't that bad but the rest of the album is just terrible, there are maybe 2 or maximum 3 highlights and that's it, the rest of the album is just good for garbage...Sorry guys, Meteora was way much better!
  54. BitBurn
    May 17, 2007
    7
    Linkin Park are getting older and you can hear that everywhere on the album, so that is good cuz you can't stop natural evolution although there
  55. 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)
  56. MartyD
    May 17, 2007
    4
    All Music Guide was right when they gave this 2/5. This album is not as good as their other works, and only has a couple of good songs.
  57. RandyM
    May 17, 2007
    4
    Completely unexpected.....in a bad way. I miss the old Linkin Park
  58. Punti
    May 17, 2007
    5
    5 is just bcos its linkin park n Bcos of hybrid n meteora ..... not all tracks r bad but this LP NO !!!! .... with rick n mike producin i was really lookin 4ward to this album .... im disappointed after meteora this is wat u come out with ... i get experimentin with sound but they sound ntn like LP ..LP Rec'ed 100 hrs of music 4 this album ... i guess they selected the wrong 1 hr 4 5 is just bcos its linkin park n Bcos of hybrid n meteora ..... not all tracks r bad but this LP NO !!!! .... with rick n mike producin i was really lookin 4ward to this album .... im disappointed after meteora this is wat u come out with ... i get experimentin with sound but they sound ntn like LP ..LP Rec'ed 100 hrs of music 4 this album ... i guess they selected the wrong 1 hr 4 this album ..… Expand
  59. FredT
    May 17, 2007
    0
    You'd have to be some kind of idiot, or a teenager, or both, to take any of this band's output seriously.
  60. AKitchel
    May 17, 2007
    4
    I went out to buy the cd after hearing only one song, assuming it was going to be as great as previous ones, I was wrong... dead wrong. I'll love Linkin Park till the end of time but this cd is BAD. They sound like everyone else and it felt like i was stabbed through the heart. I miss Chester's hard rock voice, and I don't want this... crap. One word. Unbelievable. And not I went out to buy the cd after hearing only one song, assuming it was going to be as great as previous ones, I was wrong... dead wrong. I'll love Linkin Park till the end of time but this cd is BAD. They sound like everyone else and it felt like i was stabbed through the heart. I miss Chester's hard rock voice, and I don't want this... crap. One word. Unbelievable. And not in the good way.… Expand
  61. RamzeezeBlujay
    May 17, 2007
    4
    I loved Hybrid Theory and Meteora but this cd is quite different. i love linkin park but this cd is actually dissapointing. I had high hopes because i kind of like "What I've Done" and i listened to some of the other songs im like "what the heck is this?" it was linkin park. they should forget the new stuff and go back to the rap metal.
  62. Zacd
    May 18, 2007
    9
    Recommended! A great one...
  63. JosephA
    May 18, 2007
    8
    I think these guys worked really hard to make this album and I think it came out great. It's unfortunate that such negativity is being thrown their way because in the end, after gettting past the new direction/sound, and not comparing MTM to HT & M, the album sounds really good, and it's got some seriously excellent melodies. I love it.
  64. Cris
    May 18, 2007
    2
    Give me a break. Usually first impressions and guess are correct. So, if you had to play it over and over again to like it, go back to your first time listening to it, when you said, "Man, this sucks."
  65. MikeL
    May 19, 2007
    4
    The first song Given Up is a fairly accurate description of what this album sounds like. A weak attempt from a band burnt out of ideas. More political lyrics and swearing doesn't make this a more mature album, it's a devolution if anything. I liked the single What I've Done, but I'm still to find another song I enjoy at all here, they range from average to abysmal. The first song Given Up is a fairly accurate description of what this album sounds like. A weak attempt from a band burnt out of ideas. More political lyrics and swearing doesn't make this a more mature album, it's a devolution if anything. I liked the single What I've Done, but I'm still to find another song I enjoy at all here, they range from average to abysmal. Hopefully not the end of Linkin Park, but they'll need to do much better next time to get back any credibility from me.… Expand
  66. DerickA
    May 19, 2007
    10
    I found the compact disc very legal was not very a thing that I waited plus this Òtimo
  67. AssmasterX
    May 21, 2007
    0
    Damm! this album is like an incredible piece of s**t mixed with some kind of gay voices of chester b ass.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 crap,yes this is what defines this kind of album or whatever u want to determine it is,In definitive if you want Damm! this album is like an incredible piece of s**t mixed with some kind of gay voices of chester b ass.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 crap,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 of ping pong XP you should buy it PD: Bill K. buy yourself a dildo and get a funnier experience than listen to this Oh Yeah! Amazing LP!!!… Expand
  68. Chester'HamFistedRaps'
    May 22, 2007
    0
    Hey kid's were selling out!! And you can buy this for the low price of a £10
  69. JasonH
    May 22, 2007
    1
    Linkin Park changed for the worse. Not even close to what LP sounded like and built their fanbase on in the past. Just terrible...
  70. 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.
  71. JuanCarlosM
    May 24, 2007
    10
    This album is the best linkin park's record
  72. 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
  73. JamieL
    May 27, 2007
    8
    Linkin Park brought me into the Rock scene and i've been a die hard fan for several years after listening to this album i thought "is that it?" but after listening to it again i found that this is a good step forward. Althought this album is diverserly different from both Hybrid Theory and Meteora it serves itself on a whole different plate. Linkin Park have grown to become more than Linkin Park brought me into the Rock scene and i've been a die hard fan for several years after listening to this album i thought "is that it?" but after listening to it again i found that this is a good step forward. Althought this album is diverserly different from both Hybrid Theory and Meteora it serves itself on a whole different plate. Linkin Park have grown to become more than just a Nu-Metal group that fades away along with the genre itself. Personally i believe the album has some amazing tracks (a majority of them) and some flops but you got that with the last two albums aswell. Embrace change, because it's good.… Expand
  74. JoeA
    May 27, 2007
    5
    Linkin Park has improved the lyrical and thematic elements on their music, but in their effort to craft something beyond their nu-metal niche they have lost the excitement and energy that mad e their previous studio albums so much fun. The album is alright, but most Linkin Park fans will be (and, as far as I've seen, are) disappointed.
  75. LaurenB
    May 28, 2007
    10
    i love linkin park
  76. FrederickS
    May 29, 2007
    6
    This could have been a lot better. Only a few good tracks. It seems like they didn't know how to maintain a style in any particular track, either.. It changed too often. Seemed a little unstable, but worth a few listens... and that's it.
  77. CoreyG
    May 31, 2007
    7
    It's a good change, but it might turn some off
  78. let-y
    May 31, 2007
    2
    of course, just like all our hero's, they all disapate. Sorry, for Linkin Park's lost, but they used ti be good!
  79. GeorgeG
    Jun 14, 2007
    0
    worst album EVER!
  80. DanielO
    Jun 17, 2007
    7
    Needed more rap!!!!!!!!!
  81. 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
  82. TheDyingLPFan
    Jun 22, 2007
    2
    I give this a 2 because thats the number of good songs on this cd. I was a diehard LP fan, and they give me this??? Where the hell is mike shinoda? Why he is he missing from most these songs? Most these choruses are so un-LP, all they've learned and done well was thrown out the window. As they said in the interview, they tried not to do something similar to their old songs, and that I give this a 2 because thats the number of good songs on this cd. I was a diehard LP fan, and they give me this??? Where the hell is mike shinoda? Why he is he missing from most these songs? Most these choruses are so un-LP, all they've learned and done well was thrown out the window. As they said in the interview, they tried not to do something similar to their old songs, and that was their biggest mistake. Everyone loves LP for Meteora, and especially Hybrid Theory, and so the people who loved to listen to that do not easily transfer to this music. I hear clapping (wtf?) and a majority of chester. i love chester, but why the hell does he have to sing the ENTIRE song alone? Where is the great rapper that we had in Mike, and where are his fast and great lyrics? Chester is not a ballad singer, so why is he trying? If I wanted ballad and happy songs I'd listen to Josh Groban or Backstreet Boys, but no, I want LP!!! They need to go back and do what they were good at. Even the cover of the new CD turned me off... their old artwork and appeal is now all gone with a boy-band like cover. guys standing on a beach... i mean, come on, how cliche. Linkin Park, you may just have killed the fan in me. I hope next time you don't spend so much time making something so disappointing. I'll be waiting for that next album that converts me back to the religion that was the great LP. I'll always remember Numb, In the End, With You, Forgotten, Faint, Breaking the Habit.... and more great songs, but I'm pretty sure I'll remember only one song from this album, and that's cuz they play it so much on TV.… Expand
  83. Mysterym.
    Jun 26, 2007
    1
    I cant belive the reviews I am reading. Linkin Park was my favorite band. This is not only the WORST Linkin Park album but it is probably one of the worst albums of the year so far. WAY too much pop. When I heard they matured I was excited. You call this maturity? I think they took one week to write these lyrics. I dont know what to say. How can there be so many good reviews? Even a 56 is I cant belive the reviews I am reading. Linkin Park was my favorite band. This is not only the WORST Linkin Park album but it is probably one of the worst albums of the year so far. WAY too much pop. When I heard they matured I was excited. You call this maturity? I think they took one week to write these lyrics. I dont know what to say. How can there be so many good reviews? Even a 56 is pretty high compared to this album. The best track is "Wake" which is the opener. They curse for no reason. Linkin Park had a distinct sound now they threw that away for crap. Why? This album has no depth whatsoever. To tell you truth this motivates me in making my own album. If so many people like this stuff then imagine my music. It will blow their minds. Anyway, this album gets a 19/100 for me. Listen carefully and think about life then tell me if this album is good or not. There is no brilliance to this. Its just pop music. I knew I was going to be disappointed but this is horrible. I am giving Linkin one more chance to make a good album. If there next album sucks then I will call it quits for this band. For all the mature people please listen to this stuff and tell me if you like it. I am so disappointed.… Expand
  84. AydinA
    Jun 27, 2007
    10
    Meteora > Hybrid Theory > Reanimation > Collision Course > Minutes to Midnight.
  85. zackm.
    Jul 14, 2007
    0
    it sucked Meteora hybrid theory was great but MTM sucked just what i think
  86. GrahamH
    Jul 14, 2007
    5
    Average album that is surprisingly selling very well. I guess people are buying beofre hearing it. I did. Hopefully next time they try to combine the good elements of this sound with there old sound
  87. 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!!!
  88. alexf
    Jul 25, 2007
    0
    I love Linkin Park because they are so creative but this album was anything but that. I am so disappointed. A HUGE let down. It just might be the worst album of the summer.
  89. 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
  90. 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!!
  91. 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
  92. DavidC.
    Aug 11, 2007
    7
    This is far from crap. I can see why most people are calling it that but you gotta understand that Linkin Park can't put out yet another album similar to Hybrid Theory. They decided to take a different route and came out with this. This album is indeed too soft for a lot of the older fanbase to listen to but if you can get past that, this is a very enjoyable record.
  93. JamesC.
    Aug 13, 2007
    0
    Chester Bennington tries to break away from being Shinoda's sidekick, and fails miserably. The album is trash, i'm glad I didn't buy it the first day it came out, because that'd be one of the most expensive coasters i've ever bought. Next time i'm craving some Linkin Park, i'll queue up "The Rising Tied".
  94. ToddH.
    Aug 17, 2007
    1
    Linkin Park is to Minutes to Midnight as Def Leppard is to Slang.
  95. 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)
  96. John
    Sep 15, 2007
    10
    I think it's not as good as HT but it's a much more interesting than Meteora.
  97. 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
  98. James
    Sep 29, 2007
    8
    Different but still good.
  99. KATHYxx
    Nov 2, 2008
    8
    Good, not hall of fame material, but good. The band needed to change, and the third album was the time to do it. The result is a pleasant album covering a range of ideas and sounds. And it innovates, unlike its predecessor Meteora which showed little artistic growth and creativity. All the songs, sans the uninspired Given Up, are great to listen through.. it's main flaw is that Good, not hall of fame material, but good. The band needed to change, and the third album was the time to do it. The result is a pleasant album covering a range of ideas and sounds. And it innovates, unlike its predecessor Meteora which showed little artistic growth and creativity. All the songs, sans the uninspired Given Up, are great to listen through.. it's main flaw is that Linkin Park's new identity removed everything unique about them and it blends into the mainstream. Interestingly, the biggest problems are simpleton fans who will only listen to the same thing rehashed over and over, making this album a bit underrated.… Expand
  100. 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
Page:

Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Most Discussed Album of 2007
16
#16 Most Shared Album of 2007

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
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).
    Read full review
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    50
    Amid the stabs at growth, every new effect sounds borrowed.
    Read full review
  3. The New York Times
    50
    As you might imagine, the band’s emo makeover doesn’t always go smoothly.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »