One More Light
by Linkin Park
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  1. Kostas_Spirou
    Aug 1, 2023
    7
    Genuinely pretty good, every single song is catchy, and I really enjoyed it.
  2. Malivday
    Nov 30, 2021
    3
    It's not a bad album, but it's just not good either. Linkin Park attempts a more pop approach and fails to deliver the message
  3. Valim
    Nov 30, 2021
    3
    It´s a good album with very deep and sad lyrics. But the pop attempet, although brave, goes wrong. It´s not bad, it just doesn't wronk.
  4. Mellowry
    Aug 18, 2021
    4
    I agree 'One More Light' is a masterpiece, 'Heavy' is also quite interesting since LP never put out a style like that, but it is mostly not my thing, the whole record is too maroon 5 ish for me, tries too much to be dramatic and the instrumentals sometimes don't quite fit Chesters neither Shinodas voices and verses. Every LP album had some reason for me to buy it, this one at least justI agree 'One More Light' is a masterpiece, 'Heavy' is also quite interesting since LP never put out a style like that, but it is mostly not my thing, the whole record is too maroon 5 ish for me, tries too much to be dramatic and the instrumentals sometimes don't quite fit Chesters neither Shinodas voices and verses. Every LP album had some reason for me to buy it, this one at least just doesn't, it barely has anything that is satisfying and catchy to me, though i can understand why people like this record, it just doesn't hit the right spot for me.… Expand
  5. Codeling
    Aug 7, 2021
    7
    It's a good album but it has some songs that are average or below average.
    Best songs: One More Light
    Worst songs: Sorry for Now
  6. shoma-
    Apr 25, 2021
    7
    Простенький лайтовый альбом, "Talking To Myself' "Heavy" - мои фавориты
  7. Skydog
    Jan 13, 2021
    0
    Worst album by them. The only reason it has a lot of streams is because the youth thought they'd finally check the band out after Chester's death and only like the poppier side of Linkin Park which is this.. which is f-ing terrible.

    One of the worst albums actually to come out in the last 10 years from a "band".
  8. Martinvj200
    Jan 10, 2021
    9
    Me parece un muy buen disco,el efecto del disco será el mismo que el de A Thousand Suns, pero los críticos atacarán (ya atacaron) al disco por el sonido pop actual,la música de Linkin Park siempre fue una fusión de influencias, si en sus primeros discos parecían más Rage Against the Machine, ahora son más como Depeche Mode.
  9. Oliviero
    Aug 1, 2020
    9
    Raga a me è piaciuto sto album, i linkin park hanno per una volta cambiato genere usando un buon pop ma nonostante a me non piaccia il pop questo mi è piaciuto. Non capisco tutto questo odio
  10. Lhorkaven
    Jul 23, 2020
    0
    Whatever happen in Chester's mind when he record this album? Bands evolving their sounds? Maybe. The Result? Turd. Why don't they go to easier alternative rock instead of freakin POP.
  11. MusicLeo
    May 22, 2020
    2
    Pathetic album by LP. Never expected a disaster from them. Pop didn't suit them
  12. TheCynicalAutis
    May 8, 2020
    6
    The album continues Linkin Park's trend of trying different sounds and experimenting with writing techniques, which in itself is a very respectable thing an artist or band can do. Unfortunately, the problems arise in the sound of the album. Whilst a few songs in particular stand out (at least to me), such as 'Nobody Can Save Me' and the titular track, which is one of the best things theThe album continues Linkin Park's trend of trying different sounds and experimenting with writing techniques, which in itself is a very respectable thing an artist or band can do. Unfortunately, the problems arise in the sound of the album. Whilst a few songs in particular stand out (at least to me), such as 'Nobody Can Save Me' and the titular track, which is one of the best things the band has written in their whole history, the experimentation aspect makes the album sound like the majority of what was coming out during the mid 2010s. It's really ironic, considering just three years prior, Mike spoke out against the state of the current rock scene, resulting in the release of 'The Hunting Party' which showed real promise in the band's progression. I can't hate on the album too much, though. It's not bad to listen to, it's very easy going and works well as background noise, but had Chester and Mike not been on the vocals, it really would've had almost nothing that would make it stand out against the competition.

    Hopefully their next release will revitalise the band and give them new light. Mike himself already showed more promise in his own album 'Post Traumatic', which was a lot more varied and overall had a better song line-up, so I have high hopes.

    Song ratings:

    Nobody Can Save Me - 8/10
    Good Goodbye - 6/10
    Talking To Myself - 7/10
    Battle Symphony - 8/10
    Invisible - 8/10
    Heavy - 5/10
    Sorry For Now - 4/10
    Halfway Right - 7/10
    One More Light - 10/10
    Sharp Edges - 5/10    … Expand
  13. ty92
    Mar 23, 2020
    6
    Nobody Can Save me 6.5/10
    Good Goodbye 9/10
    Talking To Myself 9/10
    Battle Symphony 3/10
    Invisible 9/10
    Heavy 7/10
    Sorry For Now 5/10
    Halfway Right 2/10
    One More Light 7/10
    Sharp Edges 3/10
  14. Doom40
    Jan 8, 2020
    5
    Linkin Park May be my favorite band but this is a big step down from there other works and sadly this is the last one with Chester,Rest in Peace...
  15. Kai82
    Jan 5, 2020
    5
    It is by no standards a bad album! It is a break off in style from all previous albums and something no one expected. I will try to explain this in two examples: 1. Its like going to a vegan restaurant and they have an all you can eat beef week there (Real beef!). 2. Ed Sheeran is more metal than Linkin Park. For me it took a while to get used to it by my local radio station. I did notIt is by no standards a bad album! It is a break off in style from all previous albums and something no one expected. I will try to explain this in two examples: 1. Its like going to a vegan restaurant and they have an all you can eat beef week there (Real beef!). 2. Ed Sheeran is more metal than Linkin Park. For me it took a while to get used to it by my local radio station. I did not replay the album in moths. So how could I rate something I did not expect (or wanted?). It is a brave move and should be praised for that. On the other hand it is also a failure even if the music is good. I decided to give 5 of 10 points and a salute for bravery to Linkin Park.… Expand
  16. Alyne
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. one of the best albums I've ever heard, has a good message, and has helped me a lot… Expand
  17. Kalabala
    Oct 26, 2019
    8
    for his last days this album was just perfect to describe how he felt before Chester takes his own life
  18. BeckettT
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    This album is together with Hybrid Theory the best albums of Linkin Park, a pop masterpiece, with beautiful and emotional themes, an extremely underrated album, most of the criticisms come from those old Linkin Park fans who could never evolve with the band and they were stuck in the past with Hybrid Theory and Meteora, part of a band is to evolve and show something new and not stay in theThis album is together with Hybrid Theory the best albums of Linkin Park, a pop masterpiece, with beautiful and emotional themes, an extremely underrated album, most of the criticisms come from those old Linkin Park fans who could never evolve with the band and they were stuck in the past with Hybrid Theory and Meteora, part of a band is to evolve and show something new and not stay in the past, and this album shows that Linkin Park has evolved in an excellent way, if you are a big fan of the Pop music this album is recommended

    Best Themes: Nobody Can Save Me, Battle Symphony, Invisible, Heavy and One More Light    … Expand
  19. GexNic
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    A different sound, but it is great. Linkin Park's seventh studio album manages to be very enjoyable due to its deep and meaningful lyrics and different style. You want rock? Then you have Talking to Myself. You want pop? Then you have Heavy. We have to remember that LP have always said since day one that they do not like staying in one genre, they are constantly changing their sound butA different sound, but it is great. Linkin Park's seventh studio album manages to be very enjoyable due to its deep and meaningful lyrics and different style. You want rock? Then you have Talking to Myself. You want pop? Then you have Heavy. We have to remember that LP have always said since day one that they do not like staying in one genre, they are constantly changing their sound but what really makes Linkin Park, Linkin Park is their lyrics because they always mean something important. Solid album… Expand
  20. uvauvauva
    May 22, 2019
    10
    It is a pop album, and it successfully delivers everything you expect from a pop album. A band should not stick to the genre they started. in the words of Mike Shinoda "You are supposed to change". This is what Linkin Park genuinely was at the time and wanted to release, and I'm here for it.
  21. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    1
    This album is the worst thing LP has ever done... which is actually very sad if you'll think about it. Chester's death is tragic and it's a damn shame that we won't hear his voice again. There are some people that think, that it's "us", people that hated this album and made Chester want to kill himself because of it, but I think that's bulls***. Depression is not a joke, people... but thisThis album is the worst thing LP has ever done... which is actually very sad if you'll think about it. Chester's death is tragic and it's a damn shame that we won't hear his voice again. There are some people that think, that it's "us", people that hated this album and made Chester want to kill himself because of it, but I think that's bulls***. Depression is not a joke, people... but this album certainly is. If it weren't for good vocals by Chazzy this album would be nothingness... a complete zero. The "music" here doesn't exist, I'm not even sure if all the band members took part in the process of making it. I think it was just Mike and Chazzy and the rest of the band were just at home playing Halo or something. Someone should rework this album into a nu-metal album, because the vocal hooks and lyrics are great... the rest of this is not. Do not buy this, mourn with Hybrid Theory instead. Pickens condemns!… Expand
  22. Jay_Pickens
    Jul 25, 2018
    1
    This album is the worst thing LP has ever done... which is actually very sad if you'll think about it. Chester's death is tragic and it's a damn shame that we won't hear his voice again. There are some people that think, that it's "us", people that hated this album and made Chester want to kill himself because of it, but I think that's bulls***. Depression is not a joke, people... but thisThis album is the worst thing LP has ever done... which is actually very sad if you'll think about it. Chester's death is tragic and it's a damn shame that we won't hear his voice again. There are some people that think, that it's "us", people that hated this album and made Chester want to kill himself because of it, but I think that's bulls***. Depression is not a joke, people... but this album certainly is. If it weren't for good vocals by Chazzy this album would be nothingness... a complete zero. The "music" here doesn't exist, I'm not even sure if all the band members took part in the process of making it. I think it was just Mike and Chazzy and the rest of the band were just at home playing Halo or something. Someone should rework this album into a nu-metal album, because the vocal hooks and lyrics are great... the rest of this is not. Do not buy this, mourn with Hybrid Theory instead. Pickens condemns!… Expand
  23. SKSK
    Jul 22, 2018
    8
    We need to accept it as it is. It's a great pop album with a great melody. It shines in its simplicity.
  24. PlugInBaby
    Jun 22, 2018
    3
    Really, Linkin Park? If you had to go to pop music, does it have to me the most overdone cookie-cutter genre electropop? The album's not terrible throughout, with the Coldplay-esque 'Talking To Myself' being the top track but you've got Chester's awful vocals in the excellently terribly-acclaimed 'Heavy', the cringe mess 'Good Goodbye' and the pure tropical noise of 'Sorry For Now'.Really, Linkin Park? If you had to go to pop music, does it have to me the most overdone cookie-cutter genre electropop? The album's not terrible throughout, with the Coldplay-esque 'Talking To Myself' being the top track but you've got Chester's awful vocals in the excellently terribly-acclaimed 'Heavy', the cringe mess 'Good Goodbye' and the pure tropical noise of 'Sorry For Now'. Regardless of Chester's death it's still hot garbage.… Expand
  25. NoWelLNC
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Amazingly.Only people who don't understand music as such say bad things about this album.It's stupid.Thank you,Chester!
  26. TheEternalStar
    Mar 13, 2018
    6
    This album got too much hate, why? Because while it might have been weak compared to past Linkin Park albums, we can agree that the music on this album meant a lot to the band. Now my only two problems with this album is that: 1. It doesn't sound like Linkin Park band wise, & 2. This album could get a bit boring. Other than that, when I listened to it for the first time I didn't think itThis album got too much hate, why? Because while it might have been weak compared to past Linkin Park albums, we can agree that the music on this album meant a lot to the band. Now my only two problems with this album is that: 1. It doesn't sound like Linkin Park band wise, & 2. This album could get a bit boring. Other than that, when I listened to it for the first time I didn't think it was bad, just ok. I respect how much this album meant to the band, & that they did something that was right to them, but to me, it's a pretty solid pop album, I've have that opinion since the album came out, there were songs that stand out on this album, and others that were decent, but the music wasn't anything awful or bad.… Expand
  27. MysticManiac
    Mar 10, 2018
    6
    Is it Linkin Park's worst studio album to date? Probably. But is it a bad album? Not really. There's still some good stuff to be enjoyed here and I still think it's worth checking out. A lot of the criticism it's getting is kind of unjust.
  28. KryoYmir
    Mar 6, 2018
    6
    Linkin Park has undeniably making their own brand of music since the beginning. Founded in 1996, the band started with an odd yet satisfying blend of metal and rap, spawning smash hits like Crawling, Papercut, In The End and more. Even when they moved on to a more appealing style of rap metal, they were incredibly unique, something die-hard fans and unrelentless haters alike can agree on.Linkin Park has undeniably making their own brand of music since the beginning. Founded in 1996, the band started with an odd yet satisfying blend of metal and rap, spawning smash hits like Crawling, Papercut, In The End and more. Even when they moved on to a more appealing style of rap metal, they were incredibly unique, something die-hard fans and unrelentless haters alike can agree on.
    One More Light throws all of that away.
    From the first synths of 'Nobody Can Save Me,' it becomes brutally clear this is going to be a textbook-definition pop album. Blinded by the unfortunate passing of Chester Bennington, fans have flocked en masse to defend this album.
    For a pop album, it's a well-written gem. But unfortunately, other genres of music exist, and Linkin Park was born and raised in them. A few well-made jewels shine in the murky depths of this excruciatingly dull experience, and the title track is one of the best Linkin Park songs to date. However, the highs of this album are only highs in the context of it, and are still lows compared to previous Linkin Park works.    … Expand
  29. MilesW1998
    Mar 3, 2018
    4
    Linkin Park delivered a lackluster electro-pop album that abandons the sound that gave them an identity for more mainstream success that failed regardlesss and will only be remembered for their frontman's death/final album.
  30. SuperAquaLuigi
    Feb 8, 2018
    5
    While this album isn't outright bad, a big reoccurring issue is the lyrical content of the songs not matching the generally upbeat instrumentals, and Chester's voice often being too soft to convey them properly. The title track however, One More Light, is an exception.
  31. MegamanExecute
    Dec 22, 2017
    9
    If you just listen to this album without comparing it to Hybrid Theory or Meteora, it's an amazing album. Not everything has to remain the same. With this album included, if you play all the Linkin Park albums in shuffle, you'll get such a wide variety of music from very soft to very loud and everything in between and each song is amazing.

    Most of the reviews bashing this album are just    If you just listen to this album without comparing it to Hybrid Theory or Meteora, it's an amazing album. Not everything has to remain the same. With this album included, if you play all the Linkin Park albums in shuffle, you'll get such a wide variety of music from very soft to very loud and everything in between and each song is amazing.

    Most of the reviews bashing this album are just complaints that it's not like the earlier albums. That's good because 'One More Light' is not supposed to live up to those. It's supposed to be an emotional album and it does an amazing job at being one. I'm not going to name it but I'm just currently listening to one of the highest rated emotional albums this year as I write this and I can tell you it doesn't hold a candle to 'One More Light'.

    And for people calling them a sellout, I'd suggest watching the "Linkin Park reacts to Teens React to Linkin Park". Besides "Heavy", none of the other songs sound like any other popular songs. People just label them a sellout just because they got a female singer for one song and it just annoys me to no end that people are so quick to judge and dismiss good music just like that without thinking. "Heavy" isn't my favorite track on this album either but stop judging the entire album with such prejudice.

    Give this album a go, I guarantee you'll love it.    … Expand
  32. guitarmaniac004
    Dec 22, 2017
    4
    Chester's death is tragic and heartbreaking. I feel it does add some context to some moments on this album, but growing up with linkin park and being so used to their style, this album does fall flat on it's face a lot. For me, it doesn't compare to meteora, hybrid theory or even half of what minutes to midnight had. It's a disappointing yet tragic finale to this band.
  33. MrDoge
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    This album isn't pop -- this is an experiment by the band. I enjoy the album, and to those who say this album sucks, then you're not a true LP fan. I've listened to every album and I enjoy them all, no matter how the music sounds. This is a step in the right direction for the band, and even if Chester is gone, this band can still kick ass. I don't think it's good for Linkin Park to makeThis album isn't pop -- this is an experiment by the band. I enjoy the album, and to those who say this album sucks, then you're not a true LP fan. I've listened to every album and I enjoy them all, no matter how the music sounds. This is a step in the right direction for the band, and even if Chester is gone, this band can still kick ass. I don't think it's good for Linkin Park to make new music because of Chester, but I'd love to see something new soon, to see if they can keep making music. R.I.P. Chester Bennington, we as TRUE LP fans miss you; you've helped us get through a lot of crap over the years, and you should be remembered as the best lyricist of all time.… Expand
  34. os390
    Nov 17, 2017
    8
    Its sad that negative commentaries can make someone prejudice against this album. It's not bad!
    There are some interesting lyrics and melodies, but of course if you've stuck in early 2000 (im not blaming anyone but those who rate 0's) you might not like this "pop-trash".
    Personally i loved hybrid theory and meteora when i was teenager. Rebellious, high paced, aggressive, edgy. So perfect    Its sad that negative commentaries can make someone prejudice against this album. It's not bad!
    There are some interesting lyrics and melodies, but of course if you've stuck in early 2000 (im not blaming anyone but those who rate 0's) you might not like this "pop-trash".
    Personally i loved hybrid theory and meteora when i was teenager. Rebellious, high paced, aggressive, edgy. So perfect for that time, so perfect for that age. Now im a grownup and I see world around me more like "One More Light".
    Don't read comments, check it yourself, and please don't rate 0 in case you wouldn't like it.    … Expand
  35. Clint_Eastwood1
    Nov 9, 2017
    0
    Ужаснее завершения карьеры для некогда культовой рок группы Linkin Park.Совсем не понятно для кого был сделан этот альбом.Попытка изменить звучание очень неудачное:куча нелепых моментов на альбоме,фиты тоже непонятные.Жалко , что такая группа закончила вот таким альбомом в котором нет просто ни одного плюса и который в то же время поставил крест на группе даже до смерти солиста группы.Ужаснее завершения карьеры для некогда культовой рок группы Linkin Park.Совсем не понятно для кого был сделан этот альбом.Попытка изменить звучание очень неудачное:куча нелепых моментов на альбоме,фиты тоже непонятные.Жалко , что такая группа закончила вот таким альбомом в котором нет просто ни одного плюса и который в то же время поставил крест на группе даже до смерти солиста группы.
  36. Recon97
    Oct 9, 2017
    7
    People treat this album like a complete trainwreck. I think that's a little unfair. It has nice production, decent vocals, and ok lyrics. The only thing I hated was the fact they got Selena Gomez copy #249 Kiiara to sing on a song!! But still, solid project. 7/10
  37. Nanogon
    Sep 13, 2017
    0
    My previous review utilizing ironically reworked lyrics of "Heavy" was deleted, so I have to write a new one. Well, I don't have much to say (do I have to?). This. Album. Sucks. Ass.
    Just like always, it's fun to see some praise for this record from people who panned it before Chester's death. What a savage hypocrisy.
  38. Migueltorres
    Aug 25, 2017
    9
    Linkin Park go pop and personal on 7th studio album, the second self produced. Higlight are the super emotional title track and the super fun Halfway Right, They proved again that they can do everything.
  39. Carvier
    Aug 19, 2017
    8
    It's a good album at the end for a rock band trying the pop world. People can't expect that they stay the same after years on this industry. If they don't explore new sounds y'all are going to talk sh*t anyways.
  40. Epik_Ninnja
    Aug 13, 2017
    8
    I was very skeptical when this album came out, having heard the pop singles and not even liking Battle Symphony but it turns out that's the only song I don't like on the record. Pop or not, this is good music in my opinion. It offers a lot more soul and better lyrics than the stuff you might see in the top 40 (plus a few tunes are still rock at their core). It's nothing like what they'reI was very skeptical when this album came out, having heard the pop singles and not even liking Battle Symphony but it turns out that's the only song I don't like on the record. Pop or not, this is good music in my opinion. It offers a lot more soul and better lyrics than the stuff you might see in the top 40 (plus a few tunes are still rock at their core). It's nothing like what they're most known for but it's still an example of very good pop music.… Expand
  41. saad_am11
    Jul 27, 2017
    10
    There is no way one can hate this album. The transition they have shown after Hybrid Theory and Meteora is totally amazing and shows that they are getting mature with their ages. When I was a teenager, HT and Meteora totally described by emotions and now I am close to hit my 30s, building up my maturity level then their these lyrics are exactly describing my present emotions. With noThere is no way one can hate this album. The transition they have shown after Hybrid Theory and Meteora is totally amazing and shows that they are getting mature with their ages. When I was a teenager, HT and Meteora totally described by emotions and now I am close to hit my 30s, building up my maturity level then their these lyrics are exactly describing my present emotions. With no offense, those who only want to see LP as Nu Metal/Metal, they were only the fan of their music not the fan of the band. 9/10 ratings from my side.
    Peace!
    #RIPChester    … Expand
  42. bloomwarhol
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    This is a pretty good album. Not as good as their old albums, but all this hate is nonsense. The album is not horrible. Linkin Park is not a genre of music. RIP Chester
  43. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    3
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  44. ZMUSIC
    Jun 26, 2017
    2
    I waited for a month or so to listen to this album. There was feeling inside of me that this album would not only be more of a miss than a hit for Linkin Park, but would finally show a fundamental shift not only in genre, but in their distinct style of music. Unfortunately, I was even more correct than I feared.

    During their musical journey from nu metal to alternative rock, and even in    I waited for a month or so to listen to this album. There was feeling inside of me that this album would not only be more of a miss than a hit for Linkin Park, but would finally show a fundamental shift not only in genre, but in their distinct style of music. Unfortunately, I was even more correct than I feared.

    During their musical journey from nu metal to alternative rock, and even in their single-album foray into electronic rock, Linkin Park has maintained a sound style that was, if not unique, a staple of the band since their foray from Nu Metal. The use of abstract background sounds, powerful piano melodies and guitar riffs, and, most importantly, experimental and consistently changing vocals, created a sound that allowed for change and shifts in musical direction - and kept its fans coming back even to albums that strayed from its rock beginnings.

    This style changed drastically with 'One More Light'. The powerful guitar riffs and electronic melodies are gone, along with a lot of the drums. The broad range of vocals seen in previous albums are replaced by a consistent, light vocals with none of the heaviness and emotion seen in albums such as 'Minutes to Midnight', 'The Hunting Party', or 'Living Things'. This creates an album that is mostly without vocal variety between songs. While other albums had heavy and light, as well as fast and slow tracks, this one has solely light and slow tracks. And it has an effect - I honestly could not tell in the first few songs that I had moved onto a new song.

    Other reviews had called out Linkin Park for turning decisively into a pop band in this album. I agree, but I think the album is not a boring, forgettable album because of that reason. It is because Linkin Park could not bring any of their old experimentality and unique style to the album. It is not that Linkin Park cannot make a good pop song - “Shadow of the Day”, I would argue, is a pop song, but the powerful vocals, well developed guitar riff, as well as good musical mixing, create a song that is distinctly Linkin Park - but has mass appeal. In this album, however, Linkin Park brought none of their old experimental spirit, which leads to the album sounding like anything else on the popular music scene right now. This lack of experimentality from the normal is highlighted by their handling of collaboration with other musicians in the album. While in other albums, the collaboration with artists of different styles (such as with Rakim in ‘Guilty All the Same’), or with Jay Z, led to a merging of musical genres that, in my opinion, furthered the genre as a whole, their collaboration with artists in ‘One More Light’, such as in ‘’ has little effect on the song. If the song already sounds like something the artist would make, what’s the point of having a collaboration anyway?

    But the sad truth is I think that, underneath the flat melodies and similar-sounding tracks, there really was a foundation that could have been turned into something more than a forgettable album. The song ‘One More Light’ felt like it should have been developed from a light song into a hard-hitting guitar riff and chorus halfway through, but instead kept the same quiet tone throughout. ‘Talking to Myself’ was the opposite - it had a more interesting instrumental part, but was held back by lacking lyrics. ‘Good Goodbye’ felt far too repetitive, but had generally decent vocals.

    In ‘One More Light’, Linkin Park not only left behind its distinct style. It also left behind its individuality. And that may be the sad legacy of this album, if the band does not change course after this disappointing album.    … Expand
  45. n3Kro
    Jun 23, 2017
    3
    It is hard to write bad review for long time my favorit band but lets try:
    If You are old linkin park fan / nu metal / rock then you will find nothing in this album absoluty nothing it is 100% pop music. If you like pop then 3 maybe 4 points there are better singers/bands in this category.
  46. Brotelho
    Jun 13, 2017
    4
    This album encompasses all varieties of modern day pop, from Kygo to Years & Years to Milky Chance.
    But never actually do a good job at either. Most songs are boring and predictable. However, the drum beats are catchy, but that's where the buck stops. 3 out of the 10 songs are decent, but never really hit the mark. I feel like this album should have been a spin-off as they've done before    This album encompasses all varieties of modern day pop, from Kygo to Years & Years to Milky Chance.
    But never actually do a good job at either. Most songs are boring and predictable. However, the drum beats are catchy, but that's where the buck stops. 3 out of the 10 songs are decent, but never really hit the mark. I feel like this album should have been a spin-off as they've done before with Hybrid Theory/Reanimation and Living Things/Recharged. It would have been a good supplement rather than a full release. But at least it is more palatable than the Hunting Party, which I struggled to listen to in one play-through. Don't want to be too harsh, so 4 out of 10 stars is more than what this album deserves.    … Expand
  47. Divioy
    Jun 11, 2017
    10
    Most people see this album as a commercial stunt, that LP is looking to set a new standard which is more widely accepted. I don't see One More Light as a such. The major of LP's previous albums and tracks picture a narrator that is very discontent with their life and their problems. With One More Light, that narrator is now realizing that change is possible and they can make a differenceMost people see this album as a commercial stunt, that LP is looking to set a new standard which is more widely accepted. I don't see One More Light as a such. The major of LP's previous albums and tracks picture a narrator that is very discontent with their life and their problems. With One More Light, that narrator is now realizing that change is possible and they can make a difference in their life. This album sounds different because it comes from a different perspective, yet is still the LP we know and love.… Expand
  48. amoryblue6
    Jun 11, 2017
    2
    A long time Linkin Park fan (aren't we all) checking in. Allow me to begin my experience with One More Light in full by going back a few records. Hybrid Theory was the first CD I ever purchased and holds a special place in my heart. Since that record, I have enjoyed every effort LP has released. I listen to all their works from beginning to end and easily can get lost in the simple, catchyA long time Linkin Park fan (aren't we all) checking in. Allow me to begin my experience with One More Light in full by going back a few records. Hybrid Theory was the first CD I ever purchased and holds a special place in my heart. Since that record, I have enjoyed every effort LP has released. I listen to all their works from beginning to end and easily can get lost in the simple, catchy music LP is known to put out. Their music just flat out rocks. Even when it comes to their softer every fforts, my heart is in it 100%. Fast forward to early 2017 and the song Heavy is released for fans to praise or rage about. I praised Heavy and even the later released Battle Symphony. LP stuck to their arena rock sound and put some pop flavor in it that went down very well in my opinion so I was still looking forward to One More Light. When the album was finally released, I was disappointed in all the other tracks. The album was drowned in all the post production horrors that make most of the modern day pop music unenjoyable for me. LP lost their crunch and lost their minds. I see that their heart was in the music and they don't want to put out the same music each and every time. I can respect that; they have plenary of music in their catalogue that I can enjoy until the day I die. I won't be revisiting One More Light any time soon.… Expand
  49. joseairiza
    Jun 9, 2017
    0
    This is not about the evolution of a band. This is all about trying to make more money. Sad how this band sold themselves, and for worst, is not even a good pop album.
  50. samwich21
    Jun 9, 2017
    8
    This album isn't as bad as everyone says. Sure, it's not like Linkin Park's other records, but it doesn't need to be. It may not be the best Linkin Park album, but it is a pretty heckin' good pop album. If you aren't a fan, LP already has a huge catalog, so I hope this doesn't muddy your day.
  51. DaveBanbury
    Jun 6, 2017
    8
    Did not like at first. Have now listened a number of times, and, just like any LP album, I love 4 tracks, and the rest are average. This is so different to other LP music, but all bands move on. There will only ever be one Hybrid Theory so we should not expect that to be bettered unless we allow them to change. Who liked A Thousand Suns at first, Many years later, for me The CatalystDid not like at first. Have now listened a number of times, and, just like any LP album, I love 4 tracks, and the rest are average. This is so different to other LP music, but all bands move on. There will only ever be one Hybrid Theory so we should not expect that to be bettered unless we allow them to change. Who liked A Thousand Suns at first, Many years later, for me The Catalyst is possibly the best thing LP ever did. Accept change, move on and enjoy some excellent music.… Expand
  52. longjetty7
    Jun 2, 2017
    8
    Honestly I don't understand all the hate for this album. Granted, this is the first Linkin Park album I listened to so I went into it with no expectations. I've since gone back and listened to their other albums, so I can see how it's quite a shocking change for them, but hey, we had 6 albums of hard rock/nu metal/whatever, so why wouldn't they try something new? They've always writtenHonestly I don't understand all the hate for this album. Granted, this is the first Linkin Park album I listened to so I went into it with no expectations. I've since gone back and listened to their other albums, so I can see how it's quite a shocking change for them, but hey, we had 6 albums of hard rock/nu metal/whatever, so why wouldn't they try something new? They've always written very melodic, catchy songs, but they were always obscured by a rough exterior. With One More Light, they're letting their strong songwriting skills truly shine, and just having fun making a pop record because they can. I can see how this might not be everyone's cup of tea, but as a pop album, this is one of the stronger efforts I've heard in a while.

    Standout tracks: Nobody Can Save Me, Battle Symphony, Sorry for Now    … Expand
  53. guitargamery
    Jun 1, 2017
    1
    this is so bad..what can o say? Justin bieber fans probably are liking ity but for LP true fans this is actually a joke...after getting millionaire these artists just cant do music anymore ..they get stupid or just dont give a f*** anyways im done with LP this has nothing to do with a change because changing is a good thing..the problem is..they change the music style so...they will needthis is so bad..what can o say? Justin bieber fans probably are liking ity but for LP true fans this is actually a joke...after getting millionaire these artists just cant do music anymore ..they get stupid or just dont give a f*** anyways im done with LP this has nothing to do with a change because changing is a good thing..the problem is..they change the music style so...they will need new fans fore sure, because i liked them because of the music and not of their faces… Expand
  54. Zinc
    May 31, 2017
    6
    Should you listen to it? If you're a Linkin Park fan, yes! It gives you more insight into what mostly Mike and Chester are going through. Tracks like Talking to myself, Sorry for now, Invisible are really personal, though I would like if they would have more lyrics. I really like Chester's performance on Heavy. It's nice to see him weak for a change. If he can be brave enough to do it, soShould you listen to it? If you're a Linkin Park fan, yes! It gives you more insight into what mostly Mike and Chester are going through. Tracks like Talking to myself, Sorry for now, Invisible are really personal, though I would like if they would have more lyrics. I really like Chester's performance on Heavy. It's nice to see him weak for a change. If he can be brave enough to do it, so can I. And the first verse feels like they read my mind and know how I feel right now.… Expand
  55. riepar
    May 29, 2017
    10
    Its amazing and awesome music changes for Linkin Park Band, Personally, either in these new songs and albums, are indeed very different. I myself even feel like being Linkin Park released an album debut. Very enthusiastic, and so can do which is different from the previous
  56. Seth_07
    May 29, 2017
    5
    Linkin Park try to inovate with a more comercial style. If they least could wrote something in the album more creative than ''what dosen't kill you make you stronger'' this reviews could be completely different.
  57. Music_Observer
    May 28, 2017
    3
    The mind-numbing melodic pacing and extremely ugly synthetic textures summed up a disastrous attempt to sound fun and market friendly. My Score: 61/180 (Bad) = 3.4/10
  58. tesshaki
    May 28, 2017
    4
    Listened to this album for the first time and I don't know what to think. I guess I was hoping they would have returned to the hard angst of their first couple albums. This album just seems so soft and sleepy, so far from where they started and nothing like what drew me to them. Not saying it's horrible but if I need that does of Linkin Park I will be going back to their earlier stuff thatListened to this album for the first time and I don't know what to think. I guess I was hoping they would have returned to the hard angst of their first couple albums. This album just seems so soft and sleepy, so far from where they started and nothing like what drew me to them. Not saying it's horrible but if I need that does of Linkin Park I will be going back to their earlier stuff that made me fall in love with them in the first place.… Expand
  59. TheKritikonCo
    May 27, 2017
    6
    John - This was an interesting listen. First of all, I don't by any means think this was a bad album. There were a few tracks that could've done with not being on there, Sorry For Now being one of them - purely because they were just incredibly forgettable - but for the most part I enjoyed One More Light. The production was a bit hit and miss, but the lyrical content was good mostly, and IJohn - This was an interesting listen. First of all, I don't by any means think this was a bad album. There were a few tracks that could've done with not being on there, Sorry For Now being one of them - purely because they were just incredibly forgettable - but for the most part I enjoyed One More Light. The production was a bit hit and miss, but the lyrical content was good mostly, and I actually quite liked the majority of the instrumentals, which I wasn't expecting at all. The highlights were Heavy, Good Goodbye, Battle Symphony and Sharp Edges, the latter being the best on the album for me. Chester Bennington's vocals are as good as they've ever been, and this is very much demonstrated by his versatility on different tempo tracks. Overall, I'm pleasantly surprised by One More Light. It's definitely not a perfect album - especially not when compared to some of their best work - but it's not a bad effort either.

    Tilly - I'll be the first to admit that I know very few songs by Linkin Park. Of course, I have the obvious ones all on my rock playlist, but aside from those, I know next to nothing about them. One More Light was probably an odd place for me to start delving into their extensive discography but it surprisingly wasn't a bad place. Sure, it's certainly more poppy than what I know of their music, but the decent lyrics and catchy chorus' are still very much a part of their new sound. Heavy and Good Goodbye were the highlights and obvious single choices, whereas songs like Sharp Edges and One More Light felt like potential gems dragged down by a multitude of unfortunate lyrics. It was still a really cohesive and enjoyable listen, and I wouldn't be opposed to adding all of the songs to one of my playlists - bar Sorry For Now - to see if I end up liking it more than I feel like I do right now.    … Expand
  60. Rtheom
    May 26, 2017
    7
    This feels like a farewell album from a band that knows they're time is pretty much up; and as a fan since the release of Hybrid Theory, I'm okay with this. I've basically grown up with Linkin Park and both of us have changed a lot in that time. It's actually pretty interesting how their albums basically reflect an individual going from rebellious youth with nothing to lose into aThis feels like a farewell album from a band that knows they're time is pretty much up; and as a fan since the release of Hybrid Theory, I'm okay with this. I've basically grown up with Linkin Park and both of us have changed a lot in that time. It's actually pretty interesting how their albums basically reflect an individual going from rebellious youth with nothing to lose into a bedraggled adult with responsibility.

    Overall, a much better album than the horrible mid-life crisis mess that was Hunting Party, but super low energy compared to just about everything else they've made. I would be okay if they decided to call it quits here.    … Expand
  61. Ginger_Elvis
    May 26, 2017
    1
    This is what happens when you take a sound from 2 years ago, play it off as "new" and then say it's great, anyone saying otherwise has no sense of criticism. This is a bad album fully deserving of a 1 out of 10, with 1 or maybe 2 slightly redeeming tracks. It is completely bland, has a very 2015 Avicii feel to it, and feels like an album a band pumps out when they don't care about theThis is what happens when you take a sound from 2 years ago, play it off as "new" and then say it's great, anyone saying otherwise has no sense of criticism. This is a bad album fully deserving of a 1 out of 10, with 1 or maybe 2 slightly redeeming tracks. It is completely bland, has a very 2015 Avicii feel to it, and feels like an album a band pumps out when they don't care about the music and only the sales. The album has a "we checked all the boxes" vibe to it, heavy is your typically young adult angst, sharp edges is wake me up, they didn't even try. good goodbye is the look at us we are new and different so get used to it song. everything else is pretty forgettable… Expand
  62. SchroederRock
    May 25, 2017
    6
    The hard rock is completely gone, Mike Shinoda is nearly absent from the whole album, and Linkin Park seem to be ripping off pop juggernauts like Chainsmokers every other track. It's confusing and it's not Linkin Park as usual. That being said, One More Light has a moment or two that rises above the otherwise middling pool of pop and reminds you that this band, though void of its callingThe hard rock is completely gone, Mike Shinoda is nearly absent from the whole album, and Linkin Park seem to be ripping off pop juggernauts like Chainsmokers every other track. It's confusing and it's not Linkin Park as usual. That being said, One More Light has a moment or two that rises above the otherwise middling pool of pop and reminds you that this band, though void of its calling card, can still write good music.… Expand
  63. AlexZedKawa
    May 25, 2017
    8
    Nobody Can Save Me - C

    Good Goodbye - A+

    Talking to Myself - A+

    Battle Symphony - B+

    Invisible - B

    Heavy - C-

    Sorry For Now - D

    Halfway Right - D

    One More Light - A

    Sharp Edges - B+

    Overall - B-
  64. Hectic101
    May 25, 2017
    1
    I have been listening to Linkin Park since they first stormed onto the scene. I've had many debates with people who hated them for whatever stupid reasons. But I can't defend this. I'm all for bands trying new things with their sounds, and I would have been perfectly fine with them trying for a more "pop" sound, as long as they had something interesting to do with it, or if they infusedI have been listening to Linkin Park since they first stormed onto the scene. I've had many debates with people who hated them for whatever stupid reasons. But I can't defend this. I'm all for bands trying new things with their sounds, and I would have been perfectly fine with them trying for a more "pop" sound, as long as they had something interesting to do with it, or if they infused their style with more of a pop sound. But nope, this is a strictly modern pop album, and a very dull one at that. I swear, I've heard more than 50% of this album on the radio in the past year or two from other artists. They have brought nothing new or interesting to the table. So as a "different album" for a band, this feels lazy and uninspired.

    Looking at it as a Linkin Park album, and this goes waaaaay further down. They've thrown everything that made them unique out the window. No screaming from Chester, only a couple of rap bits from Mike. The guitar riffs are either completely absent or are buried underneath all of the pop sounds. As a Linkin Park album, this is far and away their worst.

    I HATE using the term "sellout" and never thought it would be applicable to Linkin Park (as they've been pretty mainstream throughout their career), but it is HARD to listen to this album without thinking that. Because it literally sounds like they were listening to whatever pop music has been big in the past year or two and just copied that. They even brought in help with writing songs from people who wrote for Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. You don't do this stuff without wanting your music to be just like whatever's trending at the time, and that, to me, is selling out. I know how much Chester hates hearing that (as his response to being called that was pretty miserable), but how do you make an album like this, especially following Hunting Party which was a pretty heavy album (and one that I very much enjoyed), without thinking about how people could perceive this?

    I've loved every single Linkin Park album since they started, but this is a bad album. Through and through. There are a couple parts which are ok here and there, but it's hard to differentiate a lot of this album from each other, so those parts get lost. Like I said, I'm all for bands doing what they want with their sound, but that doesn't mean I have to be on board with what they choose. They have brought nothing new or unique to the genre and abandoned the things that made them unique in the process. Terrible album from a good band, hopefully they go back to the drawing board after this.    … Expand
  65. rajnaimesh007
    May 25, 2017
    10
    Instead of comparing the album to previous ones, just listen to it at whole new one,
    Yes it, kinda pop but has amazing songs similar to iridescent, roads untraveled.
  66. AbbySkywalker
    May 24, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Creo que es un buen álbum, quizá perdieron el estilo que caracterizaba su sonido, pero a mí me gustó mucho y están en su derecho de cambiar de género las veces que quieran.
    Las letras no son malas, pero me he dado cuenta que muchos fans se van por generalizar que por sonar pop, ya es basura, lo siento pero Linkin Park no tiene la culpa de que todas las canciones que suenan en la radio suenen "igual".
    ¡Felicito a LP por este nuevo álbum!    … Expand
  67. onaangenaam
    May 24, 2017
    10
    I bought the album after I saw them perform One More Light on Jimmy Kimmel. Chester had so much emotion in his voice that, to me, it seemed like an obvious purchase. It may have been a bit hasty to buy an album after hearing one song, but after listening to the first three songs I knew it was worth every cent. This album has a sense of emotion and a feeling that the songs were written withI bought the album after I saw them perform One More Light on Jimmy Kimmel. Chester had so much emotion in his voice that, to me, it seemed like an obvious purchase. It may have been a bit hasty to buy an album after hearing one song, but after listening to the first three songs I knew it was worth every cent. This album has a sense of emotion and a feeling that the songs were written with thoughts that were very personal to the band, and they are written in such a way that you feel what they feel. Quite simply it's my favourite Linkin Park album since Minutes to Midnight. Admittedly 2017 Linkin Park is a far cry from 2000 Linkin Park, but a band's music evolves as the band matures and ages; it's just the way it is.… Expand
  68. Souvec
    May 23, 2017
    2
    Complete trash. This barely carries the iconic sound of Linkin Park. I have nothing against an artist trying to diversify their sound.... but this is straight up POP. This new album is a middle finger to it's core base that supported them throughout the years. They have completely left the genre that MADE them in its entirety.

    The sad thing its not even a good POP album... the only    Complete trash. This barely carries the iconic sound of Linkin Park. I have nothing against an artist trying to diversify their sound.... but this is straight up POP. This new album is a middle finger to it's core base that supported them throughout the years. They have completely left the genre that MADE them in its entirety.

    The sad thing its not even a good POP album... the only thing selling this album is legacy of their name.    … Expand
  69. royben14
    May 23, 2017
    2
    One More Light is the worst album of the band... Battle Symphony is bearable but all the other songs are horrible, it has no redeeming factors. the bands hypocrisy is so abnocious and it hurts the albums experience even more. its not that i only like their old stuff, but the newest album and the 2 remix albums i loved all of their album. the album and the bands attitude towards the fansOne More Light is the worst album of the band... Battle Symphony is bearable but all the other songs are horrible, it has no redeeming factors. the bands hypocrisy is so abnocious and it hurts the albums experience even more. its not that i only like their old stuff, but the newest album and the 2 remix albums i loved all of their album. the album and the bands attitude towards the fans following this album killed Linkin Park for me.… Expand
  70. No1Livz4ever
    May 23, 2017
    0
    3/10 as sh*ty generic pop band's album, 0/10 as new LP's album. Every next album was worse and worse, and now the bottom is reached. Congrats everyone.
  71. Garfield_LP
    May 23, 2017
    3
    Is it LP ? Is it music ? I want to see more guitars please , don't destroy your group , plese ........................................................
  72. shashwatnaidu
    May 22, 2017
    10
    this is the best pop album. What has happened to others. Seriously guys. this is awesome. Pls linkin park continue this kind of songs in next album. Talking to myself , nobody can save me , sharp edges and others are all excellent. keep it going LP
  73. SirFaulty
    May 22, 2017
    2
    Absolutely terrible album. Added it to my iPhone through Apple Music to stream in the car on the way to work. Didn't even make it past song 3 before I deleted the album in quiet disgust. The trite lyrics were what got to me the most (feels like they were written by a overly dramatic twenty-something year old and not what I expect from guys into their early forties). Also, even by popAbsolutely terrible album. Added it to my iPhone through Apple Music to stream in the car on the way to work. Didn't even make it past song 3 before I deleted the album in quiet disgust. The trite lyrics were what got to me the most (feels like they were written by a overly dramatic twenty-something year old and not what I expect from guys into their early forties). Also, even by pop standards, this is a piss poor attempt.

    Time to go back to the drawing boards fellas or hang-up the mike and put away the guitars and drum set and retire before you make complete fools out of yourself (although I think with this album the damage is already done).    … Expand
  74. Soupman1226
    May 21, 2017
    8
    I think that it was a pretty decent album... There were some flat songs though, but i think people are blowing the huge "Pop **** thing out of proportion. Music is all about evolution and Linkin Park did a great job at doing that. It was a good album, but for sure not their best album. I think in order to keep their old fans and gain new fans, Linkin Park needs to make an album kind ofI think that it was a pretty decent album... There were some flat songs though, but i think people are blowing the huge "Pop **** thing out of proportion. Music is all about evolution and Linkin Park did a great job at doing that. It was a good album, but for sure not their best album. I think in order to keep their old fans and gain new fans, Linkin Park needs to make an album kind of like Minutes to Midnight and have some kind of poppy songs with some rap and some screaming at the top of your lungs songs. That's the kind of album I'm looking for in Linkin Park! All in all it was a good album and people should just realize that the whole "Pop **** is called evolution!!… Expand
  75. joebuehrer
    May 21, 2017
    4
    The problem with this record isn't that it's Linkin Park trying to be pop, it's that it's Linkin Park trying to be pop while forgetting that they're Linkin Park. The band has always ventured off into different territory. Since the release of Minutes to Midnight they've delved into multiple different styles and genres but still maintained that sound that makes them unique. That sound thatThe problem with this record isn't that it's Linkin Park trying to be pop, it's that it's Linkin Park trying to be pop while forgetting that they're Linkin Park. The band has always ventured off into different territory. Since the release of Minutes to Midnight they've delved into multiple different styles and genres but still maintained that sound that makes them unique. That sound that makes them Linkin Park. This record on the other hand, feels like a half baked attempt to try something out of their comfort zone. There are 2, maybe 3 really good songs on this thing. One More Light and Sharp Edges are some of the best songs I've heard from the band. The rest feel like they really didn't care and just mixed and mashed a bunch of synth beats together to create some generic paint-by-numbers EDM anthems. It's not the complete disaster I was expecting it to be, but it still ranks as one of the worst albums that Linkin Park has made in their career. 4/10.… Expand
  76. Avi4metacritic
    May 21, 2017
    10
    Try to listen it open minded and unbiased. applaud for their boldness and innovative ways. Score distribution by me- 5 for music, 2 for standing out from latest pop culture, 2 for bravery, 1 I love LP.
  77. heisenbergsfan
    May 21, 2017
    0
    Nothing wrong with turning to pop, just don't suck at it. Paramore did it this year and they created a great record. This record is uninspired and unbelievably bland. Horrendous lyrics sung by Chester and Mike's shaky vocals and backed by flat, synthetic synth farts and lame beats. I can't believe anyone with any self respect can like this.
  78. m5_s1207
    May 21, 2017
    3
    bad goodbye to old Linkin Park and hello to this new Pop trash band
    so weak, so boring,wasted time & money,
    weak & disappointed & flat
    i surprise why they choose this slow pop style
  79. BrushedRed
    May 21, 2017
    1
    I really don't think any of us should be surprised that this album sucks. Linkin Park hasn't released anything good since Minutes to Midnight. The Hunting Party did have its share of good tracks, but it still wasn't as good as their glory days of Hybrid Theory or Meteora, but it was better than anything else since Minutes to Midnight. Strangely, after that album and claiming to beI really don't think any of us should be surprised that this album sucks. Linkin Park hasn't released anything good since Minutes to Midnight. The Hunting Party did have its share of good tracks, but it still wasn't as good as their glory days of Hybrid Theory or Meteora, but it was better than anything else since Minutes to Midnight. Strangely, after that album and claiming to be returning to their roots, it's quite strange and awkward for them to take this approach.

    This is straight bubblegum, top-40 pop. This is not some experimental album. This is not art. I have no problem with an band evolving, and I do not expect to hear the same sound for almost 2 decades. This album is bad because it could really be seen as a companion album to The Chainsmokers new album. It's just so simple-minded, cliched, and derivative, and even for pop music, it's pretty bad. Chester's vocals don't even sound right and most of the songs sound similar. And even for a pop record, it never even comes near anything fun. It's all kinda mellow and slow and this theme recurs through every single track here, making it an extremely dull and boring listen, almost like listening to a country-pop album.

    Now, I'm not bashing anyone for liking this. If you love it, that is great, but for me, I just can't make it through another listen. It's just absolutely terrible. The last track is alright, so therefore I won't give it a 0, but it's pretty darn close.    … Expand
  80. alberto027
    May 21, 2017
    9
    Most of the negative reviews are from fans who are ironically saying that those who like what isn't Hybrid Theory aren't "true fans", which is just preposterous.

    Anyway, Hunting Party was absolutely terrible. That deserves harsh criticism but One More Light is way better than that. Normally, I'd rate it 8/10 but I'm overcompensating for all you negative Nancy's out there. The lyrics    Most of the negative reviews are from fans who are ironically saying that those who like what isn't Hybrid Theory aren't "true fans", which is just preposterous.

    Anyway, Hunting Party was absolutely terrible. That deserves harsh criticism but One More Light is way better than that. Normally, I'd rate it 8/10 but I'm overcompensating for all you negative Nancy's out there.

    The lyrics are typical Linkin Park but the approach is different. That's the point. In my opinion, they do a very good job with this new feel. Well done.    … Expand
  81. kingofthewknd
    May 21, 2017
    2
    Disappointing, especially after a solid record like The Hunting Party. While I'm relatively open minded to musicians experimenting with different sounds and musical styles, LP's foray into a more mainstream pop soundscape only manages to come off as forgettable, awkward, and at times unbearably bad. The songs on this record lack character and personality, and there's nothing minacious orDisappointing, especially after a solid record like The Hunting Party. While I'm relatively open minded to musicians experimenting with different sounds and musical styles, LP's foray into a more mainstream pop soundscape only manages to come off as forgettable, awkward, and at times unbearably bad. The songs on this record lack character and personality, and there's nothing minacious or edgy about this record, qualities that seemed omnipresent in the band's catalogue. Hopefully they can recover from this misstep, ASAP.… Expand
  82. metzwalker
    May 21, 2017
    10
    Holy sh*t. This is wonderful. Wonderful? Am I joking? This is an absolute EPIC. Who would have known that Linkin Park can make such good pop music? I mean, Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles are gonna cry a river now. Their arena is taken. As it sweeps charts all over the world, we can say that there is still hope left for the pop genre... Best songs: OML, Talking to Myself, Sharp Edges, Invisible.
  83. TravisOnergraad
    May 21, 2017
    10
    Well, surprise, surprise! When I first heard that Linkin Park was releasing a pop album, I was like, disappointed. i was like, "How can they make pop? This album will suck". Boy, how wrong I was...
    This album, is by far, the best pop album EVER. Not bubblegum pop, real, true meaningful pop that you can connect with personally. It has redefined pop. Outstanding album by the undisputed    Well, surprise, surprise! When I first heard that Linkin Park was releasing a pop album, I was like, disappointed. i was like, "How can they make pop? This album will suck". Boy, how wrong I was...
    This album, is by far, the best pop album EVER. Not bubblegum pop, real, true meaningful pop that you can connect with personally. It has redefined pop. Outstanding album by the undisputed kings of music, Linkin Park.    … Expand
  84. WillTusk
    May 21, 2017
    10
    These guys are absolute LEGENDS... I mean, they just go and make a pop album for the first time, and it turns out to be the best best pop that there is! Seriously, this album kicks ass. Amazing. Just wonderful. Just hope other pop artistes start making pop like this...
  85. JacobRiveria
    May 21, 2017
    10
    A very strong and top-notch album by Linkin Park. They have sealed their place as the most versatile music band of all time with this one. An amazing album.
  86. Nobilis1984
    May 21, 2017
    0
    The worst up to now this volume.
    If one was a fan from the outset and one loved her hard sound, now one must look surprised on cover.
    What has become only from Linkin a park. This is only a unity pop music.
    The album belongs for me directly in the garbage.
  87. cuberank
    May 21, 2017
    7
    Yep, as expected, Linkin Park has come out with a new album and a lot of hate is directed towards it. Having said that, is it a bad album. It's for sure not their strongest effort. It's definitely not rock or metal. It has way more electronic and synth instruments in it and as a result, sound closer to pop. If you look at the album without the name "Linkin Park" associated with it, it'sYep, as expected, Linkin Park has come out with a new album and a lot of hate is directed towards it. Having said that, is it a bad album. It's for sure not their strongest effort. It's definitely not rock or metal. It has way more electronic and synth instruments in it and as a result, sound closer to pop. If you look at the album without the name "Linkin Park" associated with it, it's not a bad album. In fact, some songs are really great. For example, "One more light" is one of the strongest LP songs to me in a long time, right alongside very underrated "The messenger" and "Powerless". Most other songs are at best 5/10. "Good Goodbye" is grime and rap with Mike and is pretty decent. Enough has been said about "Heavy". The talk about genres is getting old. The album is decent at best with some standout songs for me in "One more light" and "Sharp Edges".… Expand
  88. CobainCantDie
    May 20, 2017
    3
    I wanted to like this album so badly. I grew up with Linkin Park, their first three albums being a large part of my early experience of music. So I won't deny that I am among the crowd who would love another Hybrid Theory. That said, I recognize that that is an unreasonable thing to ask of LP. I respect their desire to explore new territory, but their new sound just feels so limp. WhenI wanted to like this album so badly. I grew up with Linkin Park, their first three albums being a large part of my early experience of music. So I won't deny that I am among the crowd who would love another Hybrid Theory. That said, I recognize that that is an unreasonable thing to ask of LP. I respect their desire to explore new territory, but their new sound just feels so limp. When Thousand Suns came out, I liked most of the album, but was furious that they chose to end the album with an acoustic guitar song, something I would say seemed severely out of place on that album. LP seems to have continued in that direction, considering that so much of OML has such a slow, soft sound to it. I want to like this, but I just can't. It is lacking in personality, the only album that I remember liking whatsoever was Sorry for Now, which is a 7 at best. I wish that if LP has to change their sound so drastically, at least let it be fun. Fine, don't give me another album to headbang to, but at least give me something I could dance to and have fun with. One More Light is an album for when you want to sit around and contemplate stuff, and I can't imagine being more dissapointed in LP than getting a short album (only 35min, 10 songs) that is so lacking in personality. It doesn't rock, it isn't fun, the only word I'm left with is limp.… Expand
  89. WickedlNl
    May 20, 2017
    1
    I am not even going to talk about why this is an all Pop album instead of rock/metal. Problem is their pop songs sound so bland and boring and they are going against heavy hitters in the pop industry who keep spitting out hot singles 24/7. This album, these songs will be forgotten in a years time. Some rock stations arent even playing the new singles because....well this isnt rock and ifI am not even going to talk about why this is an all Pop album instead of rock/metal. Problem is their pop songs sound so bland and boring and they are going against heavy hitters in the pop industry who keep spitting out hot singles 24/7. This album, these songs will be forgotten in a years time. Some rock stations arent even playing the new singles because....well this isnt rock and if they are going after the top 40 pop chart, good luck. Korn likes to experiment, they did a dubstep album and guess what it sounded great. If LP made all songs in the style of In The End, no problem if they want to go softer. But this record is just utter **** This album is great for elevator music in NYC skyscrapers.… Expand
  90. lukaswilson5
    May 20, 2017
    10
    Linkin Park has never been restricted to Hybrid Theory. OML is a strong album, lyrically it recaptures everything they've always been, putting a soft new sound. A couple misses on the album but overall it's another strong release from one of the greats
  91. PixyDustMajyk
    May 20, 2017
    10
    Every time these guys release a new album, i am amazed... it always strikes a chord... they are outside of any box imaginable... how i aspire to live my life... creative!y beautiful!! I can't stop listening... the soundtrack to my life... simply why I've never regretted having LNKNPRK as my license plate... Best band Ever!!!
  92. mmorris777
    May 20, 2017
    6
    I've been a fan of Linkin Park because they saved my life back in the year 2000 with Hybrid Theory. I would listen to the album for hours and hours on repeat, especially at times when I felt depressed and even suicidal. The energy from the music help me to overcome my severe depression. I felt like it was made for me at that point in my life. I would brag about LP to ALL my friends, andI've been a fan of Linkin Park because they saved my life back in the year 2000 with Hybrid Theory. I would listen to the album for hours and hours on repeat, especially at times when I felt depressed and even suicidal. The energy from the music help me to overcome my severe depression. I felt like it was made for me at that point in my life. I would brag about LP to ALL my friends, and blast their music in my car because I wanted them to be financially rewarded for how AWESOME their music was and wanted to get the word our about them.
    With every LP album, I listen it from start to finish at least 10 times to really get a good feel of what I think of the album. One More Light has beautiful songs and meaningful lyrics, but it is MISSING THE PASSION & FIRE that makes LP different than other bands. The passion in Chester's voice was so powerful that it would give me chills from every song when I would listen to his lyrics and his passionate voice. In OML, where's the passion?
    The reason HT and Meteora worked so well was because they brought the NEGATIVE lyrics with the POSITIVE UPBEAT INSTRUMENTALS. That may have been totally unintentional, but it worked and made you different than any other band out there. It was beautiful how Chester would hold his chord, and Mike would rap behind his voice.
    I know we are past those days, but come on guys, do what you're good at.
    1. Chester, you have an Incredible voice filled with passion and power that gives people strength when listening to it - so use it. You have I'm incredible ability to scream for long periods of time that gives people chills!
    2. Mike, you are an extremely talented rapper who has an incredible ability to flow and make the music rhythmic so that we can bob our heads to it and smile. Also, I love the piano playing.
    3. Mr. Hahn - you are super talented at the turntables, that makes me want to freestyle - so use your skills bro.
    4. Rob you're talented at the drums and bringing in the solid beat.
    5. Dave, slap the bass bro - we need to hear you. Brad, keep bringing in the sound and energy - I know it's there - you're very talented on the guitar - so let's hear it!

    Lastly, I just want to say that WE ARE DYING for you guys to create an album using your natural talents (that I listed above). Make an album FOR US (YOUR DIE-HARD FANS) who LOVE your music and sound that we grew to love. I've been anticipating this album for years but it didn't meet my expectation because of the lack of POWER and BURNING PASSION! I like when you introduce new instruments to each album, but PLEASE BRING BACK the sound that we've grown to love and appreciate. I'm not talking about nu-metal - I'm just talking about having PASSION in your songs, and beats that we can bob our heads to (so that we can play the album anywhere from the gym to our car to sitting alone in our room.

    OML has good beats, cool instruments, but mostly it is TOTALLY LACKING Chester's passion, and Mike's incredible RAPPING SKILLS - PLEASE bring that for the next album - do it for your DIE-HARD FANS, like myself.    … Expand
  93. TheGreatGonzo12
    May 20, 2017
    10
    Excellent album!! The song One More Light is destined to become one of their greatest songs to date. Mike's voice just keeps getting better and better, and Sorry For Now and Invisible are definitely his best performances yet! I love the lyrics and stories in this album, which is what they wanted it to be about. The music may be a bit different, but the vocal melodies are amazing. IExcellent album!! The song One More Light is destined to become one of their greatest songs to date. Mike's voice just keeps getting better and better, and Sorry For Now and Invisible are definitely his best performances yet! I love the lyrics and stories in this album, which is what they wanted it to be about. The music may be a bit different, but the vocal melodies are amazing. I don't understand everyone's shock when they told us going in that this was what the album would be like. And to everyone saying there are no guitars on this record, do you have ears? They may not be as in your face as A Line in The Sand, but they are definitely there and definitely real. I love the subtle but strong lead guitar on OML, especially the bridge which matches Chester's tone perfectly. As LP said themselves, the music was built to "support" the vocals which is exactly what happens here. I hope that people continue to give this album a chance, because if you can manage to get past style change you will surely see the beauty in this music. Keep up the great work guys!! Those who appreciate great music know Linkin Park strive to produce it.

    I suppose everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but every time I hear an idiotic and untrue claim that the band has "sold out" it pushes me one step closer to the edge and... well, you know the rest..    … Expand
  94. ProfessorMundy
    May 20, 2017
    8
    What people fail to remember about Linkin Park, is that every single album has been unlike the last. Whether you're a "Hybrid Theory and Meteora are the only good ones" fan or you've listened to every album multiple times the contrast is there. The same can be said for "One More Light." While this album does not take the big risks that "A Thousand Suns" did back in 2010, it provides anWhat people fail to remember about Linkin Park, is that every single album has been unlike the last. Whether you're a "Hybrid Theory and Meteora are the only good ones" fan or you've listened to every album multiple times the contrast is there. The same can be said for "One More Light." While this album does not take the big risks that "A Thousand Suns" did back in 2010, it provides an overall better listening experience than their previous release of "The Hunting Party"

    "One More Light" fades away from the usual heavy musical and lyrical notes for a softer, more emotional feel in what may easily be the band's best lyrical compositions yet.

    That said, if you're on the side of the fandom that feels Hybrid Theory and Meteora are what the band should have "stuck with" and not allow the band to evolve as musicians, I would recommend leaving this album on the shelf.    … Expand
  95. Augusta90
    May 20, 2017
    1
    wow, I just listened to this and I'm now ready to resell my tickets to their Citi field concert. I loved Hunting Party, don't know how they came up with this garbage, sounds like a poor Pop band.
  96. Redcapnyc
    May 20, 2017
    4
    Back in 2003, after just having heard the then fresh Meteora my thoughts were "This is a great album, but one more record like this and HT will be wrong". And ti appears, the band had a similar understanding. Ever since then they have been "evolving". They kept on mixing different genres, whether pop/rock on MTM or indie/rock on ATS. And it did work for them more often than not.
    This    Back in 2003, after just having heard the then fresh Meteora my thoughts were "This is a great album, but one more record like this and HT will be wrong". And ti appears, the band had a similar understanding. Ever since then they have been "evolving". They kept on mixing different genres, whether pop/rock on MTM or indie/rock on ATS. And it did work for them more often than not.
    This album needs to be taken for what it is: a mediocre pop album.
    The first point: it is a pure pop album. In no way it is an experiment or an "evolving". No mix of genres here either. If you don't call it using the most tiresome pop music elements.
    The second point: it is hard to review a pop album without being deep into the genre. However, this is at no point in its short 35 minutes close to Madonna, Sting, George Michael or whatever decent pop artist comes to mind. Just a pack of summer relaxing songs that are sure to be forgotten sooner than later.    … Expand
  97. Willow2003
    May 20, 2017
    2
    Wow. I an honestly say I am gutted/disappointed/sorry for this album. We all know that LP like to evolve their style, but this is 100% a ppo album! I have a huge range of music that I like but One Direction isn't part of that group. Very sad
  98. Decim
    May 20, 2017
    6
    The problem is that the only great song from this album is the title track, there are some good songs (Talking To Myself and Sharp Edges for example), but the rest of the songs is nothing of special and Heavy is quite embarrassing
  99. twmangold
    May 19, 2017
    1
    Knowing that Linkin Park likes to evolve and change with each album, I have always tried to listen with an open mind every time they come out with new material. Unfortunately, One More Light does almost nothing for me.
    The biggest complaint I have is two-fold. First, the album is completely filled with slow- and mid-tempo songs. Nothing here has any kind of drive or force. Normally this    Knowing that Linkin Park likes to evolve and change with each album, I have always tried to listen with an open mind every time they come out with new material. Unfortunately, One More Light does almost nothing for me.
    The biggest complaint I have is two-fold. First, the album is completely filled with slow- and mid-tempo songs. Nothing here has any kind of drive or force. Normally this in and of itself wouldn't necessarily be bad. However, and the second problem, is the songs don't feel overly new. I've heard these sounds from other artists already, so nothing feels fresh.
    I understand they are trying to get a more pop-oriented sound, but at least make it feel innovative and new, instead of sounding like a rehash of other bands.    … Expand
  100. Aleland
    May 19, 2017
    0
    Linkin Park sacrifice all musical integrity in pursuit of mainstream commercial success.
    Not even a few seconds into the album you hear the pitched vocal effect aka “chipmunks”, a desperate plea to fit in within the trendy pop music quo. “Ohh Ohh Ohh” vocal choruses that sound like One Direction, 808 synthetic drums just like every other pop track, and the overused EDM sidechain volume    Linkin Park sacrifice all musical integrity in pursuit of mainstream commercial success.
    Not even a few seconds into the album you hear the pitched vocal effect aka “chipmunks”, a desperate plea to fit in within the trendy pop music quo. “Ohh Ohh Ohh” vocal choruses that sound like One Direction, 808 synthetic drums just like every other pop track, and the overused EDM sidechain volume pumping effect on a LP record.. who would have thought? This is not innovating or being creative, this is simply following what is popular to try to become popular. But even after sacrificing their integrity for popularity, they cannot pull it off correctly. The songs end up falling flat, boringly generic and unmemorable. Should’ve hired Max Martin.    … Expand
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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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