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Minutes to Midnight stands to defend Linkin Park's status as the hardest-rockin' softies in mainstream music. Like its predecessors Hybrid Theory (2000) and Meteroa (2003), Minutes to Midnight flexes plenty of decibel-heavy muscle ("Given Up," "Bleed It Out," "No More Sorrow") and made-to-order, melodic radio fare ("Leave Out All the Rest," "Shadow of the Day," "In Pieces"). But for all its volume, Linkin Park likes to paint its heart openly on its sleeve with suspicious sonic drama, as in the palpably saccharine "Valentine's Day." Fortunately, co-producer Rick Rubin brings all these elements to pinnacle effect with the surprise "Hands Held High." On past efforts, the combination of breezy keyboard, arpeggiated guitar, choral vocals, and a military snare-beat would yield another slab of smarm, here MC Mike Shinoda drops the two best verses of his career, blending vocal styles with singer Chester Bennington for a moving piece that's as welcome a repertorial addition as Linkin Park is ever likely to muster. --Jason Kirk

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"Minutes to Midnight" is rock's most anticipated album of the year. This album redefines one of today's most adventurous, accomplished and acclaimed bands.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   180 of 200 people found the following review helpful: Good, but it won't scratch your Linkin Park itch..., May 15, 2007 By  W. Scott Heitman (Gainesville, Fl United States) - See all my reviews       A good number of my friends look at me with mild disgust when I suggest that Linkin Park owns a unique brand of musical genius. But as someone who listens to large quantities of music from mainstream to indie, I contend that no one has mastered the art of rap-rock like they have (Quarashi is the only band I can think of that even belongs in the same neighborhood). There's an almost mathematical perfection to both Hybrid Theory and Meteora, their first two full, non-remix albums. Ultimately, Linkin Park has offered something that I couldn't find anywhere else. I'm not one to say that bands shouldn't change and mature. But, honestly, I didn't want to see Linkin Park change, because they're already unique. They have changed in Minutes to Midnight, and the metamorphosis isn't a positive one. Upon a first listen, two things are glaring: 1) Mike Shinoda's rapping presence is minimal. I've always preferred Chester's raspy vocals to Shinoda's rapping, but he's so underutilized on this album that you realize that he's an integral part to the Linkin Park sound. The fusion of his rapping and Chester's vocals combined with excellent beats and melodies makes the band. 2) There are a lot of songs that almost qualify as ballads. The good news is, most of them are pretty pleasant. Chester really does have a great voice- even when he isn't screaming and rasping. The bad news is that they take up slots on the album that I wanted to see filled with the rap-rock-electronica-metal that immediately entranced me on Hybrid Theory and Meteora. Undoubtedly, this album is the type that grows each time you play it, but it simply doesn't do what fans of the band wanted it to do. There are a few hints of where the band has been. Stand-outs What I've Done, Bleed It Out, Given Up, and No More Sorrow all convince me that this may actually be Linkin Park and not some evil clone band from Mars. Again, the album isn't bad- I enjoyed it even on the first listen, but most of it doesn't really do anything to distinguish itself from the type of alt-rock that you can find almost anywhere. 3.5 STARS   100 of 126 people found the following review helpful: i'm a big fan of LP, but this doesn't quite make the cut, May 15, 2007 By  Shann Yu "BIOE major" (Rice University) - See all my reviews    Just got my copy on iTunes and I'm disappointed for the most part. I loved every second of Hybrid Theory and Meteora. I loved the heavy guitar riffs, the mix of rap + rock. This album lacks the heavyness that characterized its predecessors. Most of the tracks are soft. Gone is the Points of Authority style headbanging except maybe that guitar solo part of What I've Done. I'm not even talking the peaceful serenity of the Easier to Run or In the End intro segments. This is way softer than all that. If you remember jumping up and down to the LP songs of the old days, use these to put you to sleep at night. What I've Done is probably the only track in the album that still sounds like the old LP. It's got that old feel that distinguished LP from any other rock band. Some other tracks show promise and hints of the old style that endeared LP to the masses of us that rushed to get Meteora, like the intro track (Wake), Bleed it Out, No More Sorrow. In Pieces is an OK track in light of the band's past work. Valentines Day has a decent heavier part near the end but is still quite light and soft overall. But if they did write 50 songs for this album, I wonder how the other 40 or so were like. I'm still a big fan of LP and will continue to be, but I must admit that their intent to sound different did not produce good results. I hope with the next release they can go back to the old days. I feel kinda bad saying this, but unless you liked "What I've Done", you probably should wait for the next release. Interpret my 3 star any way you like. The only reason it's a 3 star to me is I can't decide how low to go. Also, I figure that like one or two tracks I deemed unworthy on the predecessors, some of these tracks seem like they could just as well grow on me. For the meantime, check out RED - End of Silence if you haven't already. The blend of the entire band creates a similar style to LP as we know it without the rapping.   64 of 98 people found the following review helpful: What happened?, May 17, 2007 By  Jason Jenks - See all my reviews    I am reminded of the south park episode of faith+1, and also of listening to nickleback or some other pop-rock band all at the same time. Gone is the angry, angst-filled music of the old linkin park. Instead we have songs about how he was alone on valentines day and that made him sad. This change was not a welcome one, and anyone who loved the first two albums should NOT buy this album. Share your thoughts with other customers:  › See all 630 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews Disappointing I wasn't a Linkin Park fan at all when One Step Closer was released as a single. My roommate played Hybrid Theory so much, though, I started to really dig them. Read more Published 3 days ago by Argy Jr The great bands evolve, and Linkin Park is one of them All great bands evolve, and Linkin Park is no exception. Your average really good band has the same sound over and over again, some good enough where you don't even notice, but... Read more Published 4 days ago by A. Oporto i sware i bought the wrong cd... 4 good songs, suprisingly sounding like their old stuff the rapping has nothing to it like the old albums and they became big for what they do (did)... Read more Published 9 days ago by Mr. Jtl Chapman When did Stinkin' Park become emo? Upon hearing this, it seems like the focus here is more on Chester and less on Mike. To me, Mike is the better vocalist, while Chester sings like Eric Cartman throwing a temper... Read more Published 9 days ago by Michael J. Powell Jr. Linkin Who??? i think its 'bout time i got around to writing a review for their album! i think my review's title speaks volumes in itself. Read more Published 11 days ago by artemestia Horrible...the only word for it I was excited to hear this album because everything that LP had done had been extremely good and I had been waiting so long for their next album. Read more Published 18 days ago by MusicPhan I Never Liked Linkin Park Until Now Having worked in a record store, Linkin Park was like nails on a chalkboard for everyone there. The kids liked them, but every employee there thought they sucked royally. Read more Published 18 days ago by Rubin Farr Very good I have loved linkin park since hybrid theory and I think this is a great CD. People keep saying that its is not hard enough but their are some harder songs. Read more Published 20 days ago by K. Miller Always will love LP For those of you that loved LP's past cd's you will most likely like this one. There seemed to be a different vib to it but all in all a good cd. Published 21 days ago by Janie This is the new Linkin Park? The review by W. Scott Heitman pretty much sums up the album in the best possible light. To say that this album was a disappointment is an understatement. Read more Published 22 days ago by Kristopher A. Thomas Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 630 customer reviews...

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