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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 749 Ratings

  • Summary: This long-awaited follow-up to 2000's 'Hybrid Theory' contains 12 new tracks co-produced by Don Gilmore.

Top Track

Numb
I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface Don't know what you're expecting of me Put under the pressure... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Through it all, the guys stay just as tight (translation: radio-ready) as ever, offering up tracks in near-perfect three-minute doses.
  2. A thunderously hooky album that seamlessly blends the group's disparate sonic elements into radio-friendly perfection.
  3. Isn't so much a revelation as it is a ready-made crowd pleaser that delivers on the familiar.
  4. Q Magazine
    60
    Meteora is less an artistic endeavour than an exercise in target marketing. [May 2003, p.104]
  5. The similarity of Meteroa to Hybrid Theory does not only raise the question of where do they go from here, but whether there is a place for them to go at all.
  6. Blender
    60
    Harder, denser, uglier. [#15, p.128]
  7. Mercifully brief but mercilessly repetitive, Meteora is little more than a tolerable rehash of a formula that's been on the wrong side of its sell-by date for some time now.

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Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 21 out of 212
  1. JanaF
    May 24, 2009
    10
    Really good album! As the others LP's albuns, meteora was perfect! Hello from Brazil.
  2. Dec 3, 2020
    10
    Una autentica obra de arte superrecomendada a todo el mundo, temazos como Numb, Breaking the habit o Fainth
  3. MirandaS
    Nov 10, 2003
    10
    This album is by far one of the best albums I own. However, it doesnt' compare to the classics and the "Top 100 albums of all time". It This album is by far one of the best albums I own. However, it doesnt' compare to the classics and the "Top 100 albums of all time". It is an album that I can play over and over again and not get sick of it like the other "hit" music that is released today. Expand
  4. Feb 8, 2012
    10
    By far the best Linkin Park LP ever! I really love every song in it, but my absolute favorite is "Breaking The Habits"! Linkin Park forever...
  5. Sep 6, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Linkin Park's Hybrid Theory threw them into mainstream stardom in 2000, and it's not surprising. Their profanity-free yet hard-hitting songs were simple, yet effective and extremely catchy. Meteora manages to capture all this but contains enough elements to make it even better.

    FOREWORD - a simple intro to the next song, 'Don't Stay', although it's fitting, with the sound of distant rumbling thunder foreshadowing the anger to come and glass smashing filling the 13-second intro.

    DON'T STAY (7/10) - the riffs are simple but fit with Chester's howling vocals. It's nothing special but grabs your attention and holds it for the rest of the album.

    SOMEWHERE I BLEONG (7/10) - Mike's rapping is well-paced against the interesting electronic sounds that layer this single. Again, Chester's vocals are a welcome addition to this song. They're more contained than 'Don't Stay,' but feel more mature too.

    LYING FROM YOU (7/10) - Quite similar to 'Don't Stay' but contains Shinoda's rapping. I admire Shinoda as his lyrics are clear and easy to understand, something I think a lot of rap lacks. Nothing special from Chester but he still gives a good performance.

    HIT THE FLOOR (6/10) - Probably my least favourite song from the album. I enjoy the vocals and the guitars but this one didn't contain anything that really stuck out to me.

    EASIER TO RUN (8/10) - I often forget how much I like this song. Its relatable lyrics with Chester's flawless vocals, Mike's thoughtful lyrics, and simple instrumental makes it one of the better forgotten LP songs.

    FAINT (9/10) - This is a powerful 2 minute song. The unmistakable electronic backing track mixed with the guitar riffs works extremely well. Chester and drummer Rob Bourdon really give it their all in this one and it shows.

    FIGURE.09 (8/10) - I often find myself bobbing my head to this one. It's riffs are quirky but work well with Bourdon's beats.

    BREAKING THE HABIT (10/10) - This is Linkin Park. This is what I love Linkin Park for. An emotional blast of a song with simple riffs and heavenly strings, it's all topped off with an outstanding vocal performance by Chester. He puts every ounce of emotion into the lyrics. He genuinely sounds desperate. I feel no other LP song conveys emotion better than this one. Hats off to LP.

    FROM THE INSIDE (8/10) - Another stellar performance by Chester with great guitar segments and a wonderful bridge.

    NOBODY'S LISTENING (7/10) - I like the simplicity in this song. It's not loud or in your face like some of LP's early stuff, but it's a nice change with it's tribal sounds.

    SESSION (7/10) - an instrumental track by Shinoda containing electronic sounds and turntables. Shows off the essence of Meteora very well.

    NUMB (8/10) - I love the lyrics in this one. Chester belts out thoughtful lyrics to that iconic melody, making this track a great closing song to a great album.

    Meteora is like a grown-up Hybrid Theory, as it feels more mature and more thoughtfully developed. It's my favourite LP album and likely will be for the rest of their career.
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  6. Jun 28, 2012
    8
    A damn fine album that contines the anger and lyrical themes of Linkin Parks first album, Hybrid Theroy as well as using as little swearing asA damn fine album that contines the anger and lyrical themes of Linkin Parks first album, Hybrid Theroy as well as using as little swearing as possible. Expand
  7. OliverIgnatius
    Mar 27, 2003
    0
    We've been dooped again. What a SHITE band.

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