Reanimation
by Linkin Park
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 214 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 156 out of 214
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 214
  3. Negative: 25 out of 214

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  1. asylumspadez
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Easily the worst they have ever put out. A completely pointless remix album that does nothing but butcher and ruin classic LP songs for no reason at all.
  2. JG
    Aug 19, 2002
    0
    Let's take a mediocre, uncreative rock album, and strip away the hooks. We'll add a bunch of noise, spell everything wrong, and sell it back to our fans. it's not new, but it's kinda new! what crap.
  3. RyanR
    Aug 25, 2003
    2
    This sucks. This is a sad attemt to make a few bucks and hold fans until Meteora comes (came) out. If that was really their thought I would be suprised if anyone buys Meteora. Figuring out what songs are on the cd is a nightmare. Rnw@y? What the hell? I gave this a 2 because my favorite songs from Hybrid Theory (Papercut and In the End) don't suck as bad as the rest. I think My This sucks. This is a sad attemt to make a few bucks and hold fans until Meteora comes (came) out. If that was really their thought I would be suprised if anyone buys Meteora. Figuring out what songs are on the cd is a nightmare. Rnw@y? What the hell? I gave this a 2 because my favorite songs from Hybrid Theory (Papercut and In the End) don't suck as bad as the rest. I think My December (notice my proper grammer) is the original but if it isn't then the remix is damn good for a remix. In conclusion; don't waste your 15 bucks on this. Either get Meteora or Hybrid Theory now.… Expand
  4. InsertNameHere
    Aug 22, 2007
    1
    Not COMPLETELY horrible but after listening to Hybrid Theory and then listening to this you realize just how good Hybrid Theory is. Do yourself a favor, ignore this and buy Hybrid Theory.
  5. MattP
    Dec 14, 2003
    0
    Crap on a plate. The only way to describe Linkin Park's man-child whining and over pretentious guitar rifts. I offically dub Linkin Park as the worst sound to ever come out of anything.
  6. FredW.
    Aug 7, 2002
    1
    Remixed crap. Won't ever buy another L.P. CD on faith. Very disappointing, especially considering how great the Hybrid Theory CD was. Techo-remix crap!
  7. KellyO
    Oct 11, 2005
    0
    Simply put: this is the worst C.D. I own, have ever owned, and probably will ever own. I am ashamed to own it. I can't believe I wasted a CD-R on this. A "0" rating is low enough.
  8. MattP
    Dec 14, 2003
    0
    Crap on a plate. The only way to describe Linkin Park's man-child whining and over pretentious guitar rifts. I offically dub Linkin Park as the worst sound to ever come out of anything.
  9. MattP
    Dec 14, 2003
    0
    Crap on a plate. The only way to describe Linkin Park's man-child whining and over pretentious guitar rifts. I offically dub Linkin Park as the worst sound to ever come out of anything.
  10. Kai82
    Aug 10, 2014
    3
    Awful remix album. It nearly killed everything which made Hybrid Theory great. Only 1 track (pts.of.athrty // Jay Gordon) is good, maybe slightly better than the original. It is the only Linkin Park album (If a remix album counts) that I regret buying.

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#16 Most Discussed Album of 2002
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#62 Most Shared Album of 2002

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    On the one hand, the results are more varied than the monochromatic ''Hybrid Theory.'' On the other hand, the remixes at times obliterate one of the band's most distinctive characteristics -- the vocal interplay between singer Chester Bennington and MC Mike Shinoda, a blend that allows their pop tendencies to poke through from time to time.
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  2. Dot Music
    30
    The dominant sound is of flickering sequencers and heavy-handed synth-pomp which showcases Linkin Park's keen interest in the work of Depeche Mode, but also often leaves them sounding about as cutting-edge and dangerous as Jesus Jones.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    The music isn't exactly groundbreaking, and none of the remixes improve on the Hybrid Theory originals, but the boyish energy of Reanimation has its own appeal, and it's not too far emotionally from the tried-so-hard spirit of "In the End."
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