One More Light
by Linkin Park
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  1. iamapoeticgirl
    May 19, 2017
    0
    Here's the big miss that people can't seem to understand from the outrage of fans - this is not the same Linkin Park. Their Nu-Metal rage equated to deep base, hard guitar riffs, and intense vocals coupled with moments of screaming. 17 years in one general-ish direction of the rock genre comes with a lot of expectations. Sure they experimented, but their sound stayed true to theirHere's the big miss that people can't seem to understand from the outrage of fans - this is not the same Linkin Park. Their Nu-Metal rage equated to deep base, hard guitar riffs, and intense vocals coupled with moments of screaming. 17 years in one general-ish direction of the rock genre comes with a lot of expectations. Sure they experimented, but their sound stayed true to their heritage even as it evolved.

    One More Light has none of those elements. It is, straight up, a pop-electronica album meandering with the wrong voices. What's worse, One More Light is the exact clichéd, empty, fake-sythesized, auto-tuned sound that rock fans tended to turn away from. Most rock audiophiles want the depth of the distorted guitar play, the rhythmic drumming, and the strained vocals that matched the emotional strain of the lyrics. But Shinoda and Beddington's voices simply do not have the prowess to encompass what Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons, Ryan Tedder of One Republic, nor Isaac Slade of The Fray do by sheer vocal talent. Shinoda and Beddington's voices are stale and flat. Therefore, their pop sound becomes stale and flat - like every Chainsmoker song ever created but without the saving grace of being an Indie outlet.

    If the article by the Toronto Sun (http://www.torontosun.com/2017/05/17/linkin-park-take-a-take-a-dive-into-pop-with-eclectic-new-lp-one-more-light) reveals anything, it's that Shinoda and Beddington are in a different place in their lives from Hybrid Theory and Meteora; now they feel they need to be apologetic for their emo-teenage angst past. I get that Shinoda wants to support Beddington as he recovers from addiction. I even get that the entire band has become more family oriented, tempering their pulsating anger, and leading the musicians to want to create the kind of music that their kids would listen to. Yet, sacrificing a quintessential rock sound under the Linkin Park brand was a bad move. Those kids will become teenagers one day and will appreciate their parent's discography once they are pumped with the same angst all the teenagers of 2000 had when Linkin Park first came on the scene.

    Let's establish a little good will: there is nothing wrong with stripping away the harder edges of rumbling guitar jams and bellowed screams in light of attempting to be more mainstream. Innovation is paramount in an industry that has become utilitarian. The main problem, though, is that too much has been stripped away, as Classic Rock Magazine acknowledges. One More Light, plain and simple, does not even deliver as a pop album. The songs are deficient of the uniqueness that has long defined the Linkin Park musical movement. Accusations that the band's sound was always so similar seems ironic here. I charge, instead, that Linkin Park's sound has dissolved into the very music their catalog had rebelled against. They now sound like everyone else. Sell outs for commercialized and deadening melodies in the same way that the Goo Goo Dolls have disintegrated into a unnerved pop band, never to return to their prime realized from Dizzy Up the Girl. Linkin Park has transformed but it is not for the better.

    There is no place of redemption here. Instead, disappointed fans will move on to other alternative rock bands who are up and coming and ready to fill the void Linkin Park has left to give their rock audiences the sound they are looking for.    … Expand
  2. eXadrian
    May 19, 2017
    5
    I have been a fan of Linkin Park from the moment I heard "in the end" when it was released, They brought me into they rock/metal genre. And even though they have changed their sound from time to time I still liked what they put out. From Hybrid Theory to the Hunting Party, each album had some good songs. But this album is a real disappointment, rock/metal has been completely replaced byI have been a fan of Linkin Park from the moment I heard "in the end" when it was released, They brought me into they rock/metal genre. And even though they have changed their sound from time to time I still liked what they put out. From Hybrid Theory to the Hunting Party, each album had some good songs. But this album is a real disappointment, rock/metal has been completely replaced by commercialized pop songs. I wouldn't have minded if they were really good, but most sound really dated to me. This album sounds like a different band to me, I hear mostly Chester Bennington singing, and almost no Mike Shinoda. They have lost their own original sound, and now sound like many other pop groups. When the single Heavy came out I was already a bit worried for the direction they are going, and this cements my fears. The conclusion, a subpar outdated pop album.… Expand
  3. worldisaduck
    May 19, 2017
    0
    As already said, the issue here is not that the band changed their music direction, problem here is that this album is 100% commercial pop project: 5 singles before release, commercial of $250k Mercedes in music video about life problems?(why everything so heavy, waaat? you promoting luxury cars in your videos), band members visited all of the most popular youtube shows for kids, lots ofAs already said, the issue here is not that the band changed their music direction, problem here is that this album is 100% commercial pop project: 5 singles before release, commercial of $250k Mercedes in music video about life problems?(why everything so heavy, waaat? you promoting luxury cars in your videos), band members visited all of the most popular youtube shows for kids, lots of interviews on radio and magazines in a lot of different countries etc. music itself is really week and arranged using most obvious and mainstream pop effects(high pitch voice, lots of reverb etc), lots of "I" in lyrics which is also generic pop move. and almost for every song you could find a similar track already written by another pop artist.… Expand
  4. weskergamer
    May 19, 2017
    5
    well, let's talk about One More Light. It/s a great album but it is not a great Linkin Park album. I never thought that I would see my idols doing something like that. Nobody Can Save Me is the worst song Linkin Park has ever made in his entire career. The 4 songs they showed before the release of the album are saved a little(except Invisible) but they arrive a moment to which they arewell, let's talk about One More Light. It/s a great album but it is not a great Linkin Park album. I never thought that I would see my idols doing something like that. Nobody Can Save Me is the worst song Linkin Park has ever made in his entire career. The 4 songs they showed before the release of the album are saved a little(except Invisible) but they arrive a moment to which they are bored. The best song is definitely Talking to Myself. It is of all the more rock has, good drum and good rhythm. By the way let's talk about something important: the drum. In this album, Rob, the drummer of the band, work as little as possible and I think now I miss him. Something that I also miss are Mike's f....ng raps. A single rap in the whole album and only lasts 30 seconds. The previous record that less rap had was Minutes to Midnight that had 2 songs with rap but those 2 songs were complete rapped by Mike. But LP forget that they have one of the best djs in the world and use him to be electronic pop junk. In a world where Mike and Mr. Han were doing songs like Lost in the Echo, With You or Waiting for the End are some of my favorites, the they arrive and they make me feel disappointed with them. Sorry for Now Mike sings it and does it very well as in songs like Roads Untraveled, A line in the Sand or Castle of Glass but completely destroys the song with stupid electronic pop music mix and a Chester rap, resembling the second part rap of Waiting for the End, that does not do it badly but we didn't need it, not even when they have one of the best rappers of the world. Halfway Right and Sharp Edges look like a Disney Channel and Nickelodeon songs. One More Light ends up liking me because its lyrics but I would have liked more that they would have tried harder to make a rock ballad or something like that and not what looks like an acoustic version of Iridescent . I never though I would criticize my idols so hard but if I do it is to realize that this album isn't good for them or for their greatest fans. I admit it, I like it, but I didn't like the things have turn. I like it, but prefer A Thousands Suns, Living Things or even Recharged that One More Light. I appreciate the effort they did but I would appreciate them to go back to rock and forget the pop or whatever that be that no ones likes. LARGA VIDA A LINKIN PARK… Expand
  5. Jesusb29
    May 19, 2017
    9
    Great sounds, great lyrics and great vocals, all you need to make a great album, whether it's their style or not they made a good job, It's not a strong nu metal/rock album like some others, but that was not the purpose in the first place. the only problem that i have with the album is that almost all the songs are at the same level, the only song that stands out is ''One More light'Great sounds, great lyrics and great vocals, all you need to make a great album, whether it's their style or not they made a good job, It's not a strong nu metal/rock album like some others, but that was not the purpose in the first place. the only problem that i have with the album is that almost all the songs are at the same level, the only song that stands out is ''One More light' which is the album title, but still that ''same level'' it's pretty good.… Expand
  6. CristobaL
    May 19, 2017
    5
    The album of one song. One more light — the main track from this album will be written in memories. All other tracks is just like casual pop music. Meh
  7. ivimaster96
    May 19, 2017
    6
    Well... the first 5 songs are actually very good. I'm glad that they decided to take a new direction and make something different.

    But the last 5 are terrible. Not just common pop songs, but actually bad pop songs, the ones that make you change the station when you hear them on the radio because you listen 5 seconds and already hate them. That's why i give it a 6. It's not garbage    Well... the first 5 songs are actually very good. I'm glad that they decided to take a new direction and make something different.

    But the last 5 are terrible. Not just common pop songs, but actually bad pop songs, the ones that make you change the station when you hear them on the radio because you listen 5 seconds and already hate them.

    That's why i give it a 6. It's not garbage but it's not good though.

    As a faithful LP fan i have to admit that it takes courage to do something like this, knowing what kind of criticism you are going to receive. But on the other hand I enjoyed The Hunting Party a lot and I hope that the next album will bring that sound back.    … Expand
  8. MiddleDark
    May 19, 2017
    9
    Another great take on a genre, Linkin Park shines with beautiful tracks that all seem to be about moments of realization, along more with more uplifting tracks than previous albums where songs were just relatable.
  9. dahling91
    May 19, 2017
    10
    I don't know why some people are hating. If you look Linkin Park has always tried out new things on each album. They haven't ever had a defining sound! Like Mike Shinoda in the song when they come for me says, "'cause even a blueprint is a gift and a curse 'cause once you got a theory of how the thing works Everybody wants the next thing to be just like the first And I'm not a robot, I'mI don't know why some people are hating. If you look Linkin Park has always tried out new things on each album. They haven't ever had a defining sound! Like Mike Shinoda in the song when they come for me says, "'cause even a blueprint is a gift and a curse 'cause once you got a theory of how the thing works Everybody wants the next thing to be just like the first And I'm not a robot, I'm not a monkey." These same people would be complaining if this album sounded the same as the others. People are just haters.… Expand
  10. mthssntno
    May 19, 2017
    4
    Linkin Park brought us one of the most uninspired records ever made. A lot of The Chainsmokers, "Indie be like" and non remarkable songs over the ten album tracks, 4/10.
  11. Maervok
    May 19, 2017
    3
    Opinionless sheep support whatever LP puts out and then they call themselves "true fans" / Open-minded people who don't listen to only one kind of music judge this fairly regardless of their previous music style. / Haters are just gonna hate it no matter what. / Personally, I think it has some decent catchy songs, however it's nowhere near as unique and well-rounded as some of theirOpinionless sheep support whatever LP puts out and then they call themselves "true fans" / Open-minded people who don't listen to only one kind of music judge this fairly regardless of their previous music style. / Haters are just gonna hate it no matter what. / Personally, I think it has some decent catchy songs, however it's nowhere near as unique and well-rounded as some of their previous albums.… Expand
  12. thesupremekai
    May 19, 2017
    0
    Rather than taking a risk and going in a less commercial / less radio friendly / less accessible direction, Linkin Park have chose to follow the status quo and make a generic pop album. Linkin Park have chose to play it safe by conforming to mainstream music trends. One More Light sounds like any other Billboard Top 40 pop album. The music lacks creativity and shamelessly rips off TheRather than taking a risk and going in a less commercial / less radio friendly / less accessible direction, Linkin Park have chose to follow the status quo and make a generic pop album. Linkin Park have chose to play it safe by conforming to mainstream music trends. One More Light sounds like any other Billboard Top 40 pop album. The music lacks creativity and shamelessly rips off The Chain Smokers, Rihanna, Drake, 21 Pilots and One Direction. Making radio friendly music that sells is not the definition of "taking a risk". Taking a risk would involve sacrificing record sales for artistic expression which Linkin Park have not done. With One More Light, Linkin Park prove they are a brand and not a band. Linkin Park will soon be opening for Justin Bieber.… Expand
  13. Baggie_Saiyan
    May 19, 2017
    3
    Linkin Park a nu metal rock band, that exploded on the scene back in 2000, come almost 20 years later and things couldn’t be much different. Now let me start off this review by saying I do not begrudge them for changing their style or going pop, as I infrequently listen to the Bee Gees so I am no stranger to the pop scene, however the problem lies with the fact that nothing here is uniqueLinkin Park a nu metal rock band, that exploded on the scene back in 2000, come almost 20 years later and things couldn’t be much different. Now let me start off this review by saying I do not begrudge them for changing their style or going pop, as I infrequently listen to the Bee Gees so I am no stranger to the pop scene, however the problem lies with the fact that nothing here is unique at all, there is no flavour, it is too over produced.
    The album opens up with “Nobody Can Save Me” , it sets up what people can expect from the album, it starts off with generic pop sounds and it really does sound like Owl City, not a great start.
    Now we come to “Good Goodbye” perhaps the most frustrating track on the album, genuinely the first half is good, the chorus is quite catchy and Mike’s rapping is pretty good but it only feels like Mike as gotten started when in verse 2 and 3 they decide to get Pusha and Stormzy to rap, totally killing the track. Mike is the rapper this IS NOT Fort Minor he should have done all the verses here.

    Up next "Talking to Myself", the only track where you here the guitar and thus I clinged on to the song as much as I could. Best track on the record but that isn’t saying much.

    “Battle Symphony” is next and it is okay, just a generic beat and a boring chorus really let down the track, the title alone had sooo much potential.

    “Invisible” is up next, it is generic as it gets, just repeating the same word over and over and it is a chorus, yawn, come on LP you are much better than this.

    “Heavy” is next and again is conforming to generic pop trend of getting a female vocalist. Song would be much better with just Chester.

    “Sorry for now” is another frustrating track where the drop of the song is a bunch of annoying sounds like a kid just slamming his hand on a keyboard, again so much potential just RUINED! Lyrics and Mike’s singing are solid just ruined and let down by the drop.

    “Halfway right” again is generic as all hell, nothing gripping here and they now added a bunch of “nananananana’s” again just conforming to generic pop trends.

    “One more light” is a powerful song just ruined in this album, It would have worked MUCH better in an album with hard rock, but in a pop album it just doesn’t work, the song itself is good and solid vocals by Chester.
    “Sharp Edges” is a pretty good track if I am honest no complaints here but just like the title track this would have been a perfect way to end a rock record not a pop-y one.
    Overall vastly disappointing album, Linkin Park have lost their identity, it is like buying your favourite snack brand and then finding they changed how they made it and now it just tastes like all the other brands. Too overproduced, not enough band involvement, lacks unique-ness and memorability, generic beats and cheesy lyrics ruin this album.    … Expand
  14. YT_Guyyy
    May 19, 2017
    2
    Linkin Park hasn't "evolved" they've sold out, but because their fans nowadays are the same people who listen to the Chainsmokers, so they'll eat this up. This is just bad, bland pop.
  15. TheMajin
    May 19, 2017
    4
    Throughout the years LP evolved (mostly in a good way), but with today's release that era is over. Not a single song is packed with the 'monumental' element numerous songs of the past had. You can't come with 'na na na' and hybrid (no pun intended) songs that are a weak mixture of recent top 100 hit songs. The song "Talking to Myself" is the only song that still have a very little portionThroughout the years LP evolved (mostly in a good way), but with today's release that era is over. Not a single song is packed with the 'monumental' element numerous songs of the past had. You can't come with 'na na na' and hybrid (no pun intended) songs that are a weak mixture of recent top 100 hit songs. The song "Talking to Myself" is the only song that still have a very little portion of that uniqueness that once defined them. Good Goodbye Linkin Park and good luck with holding everything together.… Expand
  16. DiSousa
    May 19, 2017
    2
    I've waited until the release to analyse and judge the album with a neutral look on it. And i have to say that is really a shame that Linkin Park decided to tarnish their discography with such a weak album.

    You can't even notice any trace of real instruments being played on the record. Mike and Chester dominated the production of the album and led the group toward a complete pop    I've waited until the release to analyse and judge the album with a neutral look on it. And i have to say that is really a shame that Linkin Park decided to tarnish their discography with such a weak album.

    You can't even notice any trace of real instruments being played on the record. Mike and Chester dominated the production of the album and led the group toward a complete pop direction.

    With electronic beats taking over the guitarist space, short lenghted songs and even multiple featured guests, Linkin Park clearly shows their intentions with a Radio friendly album that was made to sell-out.

    The only radical change made by the band was to give a middle finger to their oldshool fans that made them successful in the first place. They didn't wanted another Hybrid Theory like the group likes to insist. They wanted an original album with a Heavy sound that only them could make.

    You would think that they were walking toward the right direction with the release of The Hunting Party, but in reality all they wanted to be mainstream like everybody else.

    Mike Shinoda says that the Band likes to innovate and experiment new things each album, but this argument totally backfires when you listen to this album. This is not new, this is not original and this sure doesn't seems like innovation to me. Pop nowdays always sounds the same and One More Light is no different. Linkin Park has betrayed their own roots and fan base with the Band's weakest album yet.    … Expand
  17. FFerrario
    May 19, 2017
    0
    Very lack luster album, with weak melody and chord progression. It feels cheap and uninspired. Of course they have talked about these topics before, Take Heavy, for example. That song has the same topics that Breaking the Habit once touched upon, but, obviously, the latter has a better musical structure, along with instruments and unique traits to it. One More Light is forgettable andVery lack luster album, with weak melody and chord progression. It feels cheap and uninspired. Of course they have talked about these topics before, Take Heavy, for example. That song has the same topics that Breaking the Habit once touched upon, but, obviously, the latter has a better musical structure, along with instruments and unique traits to it. One More Light is forgettable and boring, sometimes annoying, with its high pitched sounds. Worst album of the year and of their careers.… Expand
  18. vinnythemax
    May 19, 2017
    10
    I really love what Linkin Park has done. It's a breather to try something different than their usual alternative rock genre. One More Light's songs are very catchy and serve as part of the mainstream. This album is literally very underrated and should deserve better from critics.
  19. NicklasW
    May 19, 2017
    4
    This album has nothing to do with Linkin Park most of the songs have a lame and generic EDM beat with Chester singing over it, I don't hate the Album for being Pop; I dislike it for being bad Pop, with not a single track that really stands out and is as such the most forgetable in their Discography.
    Best Songs: Talking to Myself, One More Light
    Worst Songs: Sorry for Now, Battle    This album has nothing to do with Linkin Park most of the songs have a lame and generic EDM beat with Chester singing over it, I don't hate the Album for being Pop; I dislike it for being bad Pop, with not a single track that really stands out and is as such the most forgetable in their Discography.
    Best Songs: Talking to Myself, One More Light
    Worst Songs: Sorry for Now, Battle Symphony, Nobody Can Save Me
    People who rate this Album 10 compare this to Thriller, Rumours and Jagged Little Pill turn of the Fan boy train and get real.
    People who rate this with 0 compare it to My World from JB or treat it like the worst thing they ever listened to, OML is not good but not that terrible so please rate this Album fair.    … Expand
  20. Shruti123
    May 19, 2017
    10
    "One More Light" is the seventh studio album of the music legends Linkin Park. As is their tradition, Linkin Park has treated this album as a blank canvas, unmarked and uninfluenced by their previous albums. The best way to describe this album would be "melodic and emotional pop". Does that mean it is bad? On the contrary, it kicks ass.
    This is by FAR the best pop album released in recent    "One More Light" is the seventh studio album of the music legends Linkin Park. As is their tradition, Linkin Park has treated this album as a blank canvas, unmarked and uninfluenced by their previous albums. The best way to describe this album would be "melodic and emotional pop". Does that mean it is bad? On the contrary, it kicks ass.
    This is by FAR the best pop album released in recent years - maybe in the whole history of pop. It has got everything that good pop needs - catchy tunes, meaningful lyrics, amazing vocals, and above all, AMAZING songs.
    One of the best albums of the year. Full marks for this album.    … Expand
  21. 101nemesis
    May 19, 2017
    9
    Sorry For Now, Halfway Right, One More Light, Sharp Edges, Talking to Myself are all solid songs and I understand why the band did not release these as singles. They really kept the best for the last.
    There are some down moments in this album. Heavy and Good Goodbye are still poor songs. Every song follows the conventional song pattern without really experimenting in that aspect. The    Sorry For Now, Halfway Right, One More Light, Sharp Edges, Talking to Myself are all solid songs and I understand why the band did not release these as singles. They really kept the best for the last.
    There are some down moments in this album. Heavy and Good Goodbye are still poor songs. Every song follows the conventional song pattern without really experimenting in that aspect. The album opener, Nobody Can Save Me is an average song as well.
    However, almost all melodies in this album is catchy and goes well with the lyrics. Speaking of lyrics, the unreleased songs had the best lyrics the band has ever put out in their career while Good Goodbye and Heavy feature some of their weakest in their career.
    All in all, I'd give this album an 8 but Sorry for Now alone makes me bump it up to a 9.    … Expand
  22. CloudDudette
    May 19, 2017
    0
    Good job! It makes me feel overwhelmed to feel the transition of Linkin Park from the usual nu metal and loud riff they presented in their tunes all these years, to this enticing album. At certain part of the album, they give me some aura of millennial influence yet the taste of that Linkin Park still linger in every single tune especially in Good Goodbye. Keep growing and experimenting, boys!
  23. clinton79
    May 19, 2017
    4
    Linkin Park has been a stable of the music scene since 1998's Hybrid Theory. They have evolved their sound with every album and that's good, it keeps things fresh. They certainly evolved their sound with this album, but in general it's just such a weak effort I can't understand what went wrong in the recording.

    For context, LP lyrically has always been terrible and cliche. The actual    Linkin Park has been a stable of the music scene since 1998's Hybrid Theory. They have evolved their sound with every album and that's good, it keeps things fresh. They certainly evolved their sound with this album, but in general it's just such a weak effort I can't understand what went wrong in the recording.

    For context, LP lyrically has always been terrible and cliche. The actual song writing is average and unimaginative, however they've consistently made good sometimes great albums because they are artists, they're unique, and they pioneer new blends of genres. That's why this album fails. Instead of leading the pack, they're just following current trends. If someone said the Chainsmokers or Coldplay produced the album, I'd believe them.    … Expand
  24. subject_lucy
    May 19, 2017
    10
    First things first, One More Light is an EPIC album by the ultimate genre-bending band, Linkin Park.
    This band is not a run-of-the-mill "rock band", on the contrary, Linkin Park's expertise and talent spans over multiple genres. Its perhaps surprising that their first foray into "pop" is by far the best pop music out there. But then, we have come to expect this from the versatile giants    First things first, One More Light is an EPIC album by the ultimate genre-bending band, Linkin Park.
    This band is not a run-of-the-mill "rock band", on the contrary, Linkin Park's expertise and talent spans over multiple genres. Its perhaps surprising that their first foray into "pop" is by far the best pop music out there. But then, we have come to expect this from the versatile giants of music.
    One More Light is a very meaningful and emotional album, showing us that overload of drums and guitars are not necessary to create an amazing album and to convey the deep feelings within each song. (Though, the phenomenally breathtaking vocals of frontmen Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda surely help.)
    So, they have once again taken a blank canvas and have created an album from scratch, miles apart from its predecessors. It also serves as a timely reminder that these behemoths of world music are very much on top of their game.
    My verdict : 10/10 (it's the highest I can give)    … Expand
  25. okies
    May 19, 2017
    3
    @adunkhan there is nothing wrong with people on the internet.
    They want to go pop, ok i can respect that. i liked all albums thus far. but really be honest and listen to the quality of the poppy songs. its really bad. i forced myself a couple of times out of respect to listen the album back and forth.
    its bad pop music, the annoying high pitched voice sample technique they use in a    @adunkhan there is nothing wrong with people on the internet.
    They want to go pop, ok i can respect that. i liked all albums thus far. but really be honest and listen to the quality of the poppy songs. its really bad. i forced myself a couple of times out of respect to listen the album back and forth.

    its bad pop music, the annoying high pitched voice sample technique they use in a couple of songs is highly annoying.
    LP really needs to reinvent itself after this album, maybe switch record label, get a midlife crisis, anything to do an 180 to get out of this crap.

    gave it 3 points for the guts. should be 1    … Expand
  26. Reza_ab
    May 19, 2017
    1
    The problem with this album is not being pop, the problem is that they are no where near how good they can be. There's no Linkin Park magic in it. It's a lazy work after keeping fans waiting for 3 years. What's worse is that they don't care at all about fan's opinions these days at all.
  27. Brad0908
    May 19, 2017
    8
    Overall, Linkin Park have changed their sound a fair amount but the band still seemed to make an enjoyable and catchy album. I would definitely recommend a listen.
  28. frezer86
    May 19, 2017
    0
    Terrible album, this is coming from someone who's been with band since first single from Meteora, back in spring 2003. I've enjoyed all of their albums past nu-metal era, especially A Thousand Suns (fantastic album). Living Things was much worse, but still better than One More Light. There isn't a single song that I like from new release, it lacks energy, it lacks creativity, it lacksTerrible album, this is coming from someone who's been with band since first single from Meteora, back in spring 2003. I've enjoyed all of their albums past nu-metal era, especially A Thousand Suns (fantastic album). Living Things was much worse, but still better than One More Light. There isn't a single song that I like from new release, it lacks energy, it lacks creativity, it lacks everything. I can't recognize Linkin Park any more, they turned into generic **** pop band using chipmunks voices, clapping, whiny vocals and basically everything that you can hear when you turn on the radio these days. If it wasn't released under Linkin Park name I wouldn't even bother to write this, because what they recorded could be released under any pop star name and no one would notice difference. That's how far they've gone from Linkin Park ''core''. I know they can do way better than that and they proved it in past. Why do they have to destroy everything that made them big and famous ? Why do they feel ashamed of their old music ? Why can't they understand that not every change is good and it can hurt you in the long run. Is it really worth to show middle fingers to long time fans who were still with the band even when their patience and loyalty is put into test with every new album ? It's not about going back to nu metal, it's about going back to making good music again. One more light seems like one more desperate attempt to hit billboard and other pop charts, to attract even more casual, teenage fans who will happily buy everything you shove into their throats. I've lost my interest in this band, but I will come back if they decide to make music instead of this garbage they've been promoting so hard in last weeks.… Expand
  29. adunkhan
    May 19, 2017
    10
    I don't know whats wrong with most of the people on the internet.
    This album is absolutely an Amazing one, way better music than most of the trending music these days.
    Its all about change and evolution of music. And that doesn't mean Linkin Park cannot make what they have made before, its just that they follow change & innovation, these guys could've continued in their old style but the    I don't know whats wrong with most of the people on the internet.
    This album is absolutely an Amazing one, way better music than most of the trending music these days.
    Its all about change and evolution of music. And that doesn't mean Linkin Park cannot make what they have made before, its just that they follow change & innovation, these guys could've continued in their old style but the truth is that they've risked their career for their Fans & the Music heads to feed them something different than before every-time they show up. These guys don't care about the number of albums they gonna sold. They don't release 3 albums a year. They're not mean. They love Change, and that's what Linkin Park is all about.    … Expand
  30. alexandershine
    May 19, 2017
    9
    You cant expect a band to remain musically the same for 17 years, The fact that every album should sound the same is the problem with music these days. Linkin Park is experimenting, and its appreciated. This record is lyrically beautiful, especially songs like Sorry for Now and Battle Symphony. Musically, even though I think the drummer took a huge sabbatical, the vocalists and theYou cant expect a band to remain musically the same for 17 years, The fact that every album should sound the same is the problem with music these days. Linkin Park is experimenting, and its appreciated. This record is lyrically beautiful, especially songs like Sorry for Now and Battle Symphony. Musically, even though I think the drummer took a huge sabbatical, the vocalists and the producers have done a commendable job. Even though there are no screams, no loud drums or heavy guitar riffs, its refreshing music.… Collapse
  31. smasharray
    May 19, 2017
    8
    Most people are expecting something when they hear that a new LP album is coming out.
    I have no expectations for the new albums and i think its a good thing. Because I'm always happy about new music from LP.
    Most people are disappointed because they want the old Linkin Park. But if you, like that Linkin Park is changing over Time, and really listen to the Songs it's a good record.    Most people are expecting something when they hear that a new LP album is coming out.
    I have no expectations for the new albums and i think its a good thing. Because I'm always happy about new music from LP.
    Most people are disappointed because they want the old Linkin Park.
    But if you, like that Linkin Park is changing over Time, and really listen to the Songs it's a good record.
    Outstanding Songs like One More Light, Talking to Myself and Battle Symphony are even in my Top 10 LP songs now. Not forgettable at all. The "Pop-Sound" really does fit Chesters and Mikes Voice while still preserving a lot of the typical Linkin park Sound.    … Expand
  32. ryanuk86
    May 19, 2017
    2
    After listening to the album through 3 times the frustration hasn't gone away. I kinda expected a poor release based on the way the band were really defensive prior to release. The stand out song on the album is the second track, ironically titled Good Goodbye... I understand that bands evolve over time but I can't help thinking that they have taken 20 steps backwards in their attempt toAfter listening to the album through 3 times the frustration hasn't gone away. I kinda expected a poor release based on the way the band were really defensive prior to release. The stand out song on the album is the second track, ironically titled Good Goodbye... I understand that bands evolve over time but I can't help thinking that they have taken 20 steps backwards in their attempt to move forward from the metal/ rock roots that they made their name from. I'll be interested to see them play any of these new tracks live, half the band won't actually have any part to play. Mike Shinoda and Joe Hahn playing on their laptops the whole time... Great show.

    Too late for a refund, but at least I can say I tried to like the album.    … Expand
  33. AndyDXGame
    May 19, 2017
    9
    The evolution of Linkin Park is not for everybody but there's no denying that they know how to write a good song, whatever the genre. "One More Light" is a polished gem of a pop album - approach this album with an open mind and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
  34. Wildest
    May 19, 2017
    7
    Good album and melodies, but, this is NOT Linkin Park that reformulated Rock in America, it's not Linkin Park that does with songs with emotions to the sound of guitars and punk melodies, you do not have access to your origins to the market 90% POP, do it again They did since the first album.
  35. eagleeyeviking
    May 19, 2017
    8
    By reflecting who they are today through experimenting in Pop/Rock instead of delivering exactly what fans want, Linkin Park’s One More Light is a refreshing, catchy, and polished seventh outing for the rap-metal band. What a pleasant surprise.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 3 out of 7
  1. Sputnikmusic
    May 30, 2017
    74
    One More Light sees the band embracing its melodic core, and offering no apologies as they expound upon it.
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  2. Consequence
    May 22, 2017
    33
    A muddled mess of a record from a band that completely abandoned any sense of identity.
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  3. AllMusic
    May 18, 2017
    50
    The issue isn't that it's a pop effort; indeed, they get points for a brave attempt so outside of their wheelhouse. The problem is that much of One More Light is devoid of that visceral charge that previously defined much of their catalog. It's a provocative challenge that ultimately fails to satisfy.
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