The Hunting Party
by Linkin Park
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Jun 16, 2014
    83
    Radio bait "Until It's gone" feels limp, but the itchy noise engulfing the bracing "War" and the adenoidal clawing of "Keys To The Kingdom" prove the band still has swagger. [20 Jun 2014, p.64]
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  2. Q Magazine
    Jul 2, 2014
    80
    Excitingly, War's chaotic punk and the frantic Guilty All The Same are as raw as they've ever been, but The Hunting Party is the sound of Linkin Park coming in from the cold. [Aug 2014, p.109]
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  3. Revolver
    Jun 16, 2014
    80
    The result of all these change-ups is an album that is both aggressive and progressive, while still maintaining Linkin Park’s innate pop sensibility.
  5. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Jun 23, 2014
    79
    All of this makes for an interesting listen, even if the record can tend to drag on a little bit toward the end.
  6. Billboard.com
    Jun 19, 2014
    74
    It's not high art, and it won't land them on any year-end best-of lists, but it will sell a load of copies, and it's just the thing for your next lousy day.
  7. Sputnikmusic
    Jun 16, 2014
    74
    Make no mistake--this is the record that Linkin Park know they should have made seven years ago.
  8. AllMusic
    Jun 16, 2014
    70
    Far from sounding as if they're grasping at straws, Linkin Park seem rejuvenated, proving there is value in the cliché of returning to roots.

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#14 Most Discussed Album of 2014
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 362 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 291 out of 362
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 362
  3. Negative: 32 out of 362
  1. bonyjose
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    another great album from a great band,this album is heavy compared to their last few albums,guilty all the same is an awesome song,a must haveanother great album from a great band,this album is heavy compared to their last few albums,guilty all the same is an awesome song,a must have album for all those who loved their first two albums "hbd" and "meteora"..… Full Review »
  2. HauntedDonut
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Initially I was skeptical that Linkin Park could return to their roots and they haven't. If you're looking for another Meteora then you willInitially I was skeptical that Linkin Park could return to their roots and they haven't. If you're looking for another Meteora then you will be disappointed. HOWEVER, this is something else. It's not an album that mashes together a couple of cool sounding tunes and some vocals; it's much more than that. It feels passionate in comparison to an orator who knows their stuff.

    Living Things felt like LP was trying to go for a run after having their legs amputated. The Hunting Party sounds like they got a rocket propelled wheel chair.    … Full Review »
  3. izhakib
    Jul 17, 2014
    10
    A spectacular album with a lot of amazing instrumentals that can blow you away at first listen! Definitely a good addition to Linkin Park'sA spectacular album with a lot of amazing instrumentals that can blow you away at first listen! Definitely a good addition to Linkin Park's discography!… Full Review »
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