2003: The printing was great. After Hybrid Theory, the record executives pushed for a similar success of the sextet's with their new album -METEORA-. What can you say? Despite the immense pressure of the disk group managed the boys a further success plate rauszubringen! From pressure in the recordings ..... nothing to feel! For me, a further point to this band called Outrageous.
2007: In the press had long read -stilwechsel- from before the release. But how exactly is this ultimately sounded / felt no one knew. Long before the release, there was heated debate among fans in this regard. The opinions were divided. If the fans in the Krtitikern in the press.
May 11, 2007: The release of -Minutes to Midnight. Likewise torn by fans and critics. ,, This is no longer LP ,, - ,, to soft ,, - ,, the fans against a cheek ,,
I beg your pardon ???
All I can say who think so: you think too simple, have no background knowledge about the band through the songs and be teiweise even selfish ....
Will you about a new album as Meteora or HT, just so Are you happy with it? Ever thought of it that must be satisfied himself with her work in the first place of / the artist? Definitely not!
Had a third LP HT rausgebracht said it again from all corners ,, The can also otherwise and occur only on a stellle ,,
Of not to mention a lot of work, what one also notices or hears (if one so far is similar in spirit to embrace it) in MtM. Starting with the album title -Minutes to Midnight. Honestly, it know for only a small percentage the importance. It is derived from the Doomsday Clock which displays the minutes to the nuclear world destruction (Midnight). LP also have different view Caucasians in the new album associated with it (If something old is destroyed what new born).
And the lyrics: In a nutshell! Intelligent, resourceful, with history, depth and message. In every song, every Bass, Drum any, even the most insignificant-looking 'noise' precisely timed and coherent set another.
In Minutes to Midnight everything has become noticeably more mature!
Allen vorran Chester Bennington of his voice is full proof. What can he not with his voice? Anyone who has experienced him live will agree with me. This vocal power unit and at the same time this Soulful one to skin! But Mr. Shinoda has emerged in ,, ,, as in Between Great balladeer. He can rap we all know and shows it also (though less frequently)
Among the songs themselves:
Wake: An intro that is clearly successful as -Foreword- which is fun to more 85/100
Given Up: Rough, hard, the first curse scream the band! Chester sings about the time in which a stalker and his wife threats of all kinds (murder, etc.) lies ahead. Who knows looking at the song probably different than before. 95/100
Leave out all the rest: In the studio first sung by Mike with other text. Overwhelmed me at first hearing the verses a chill and goose bumps! Genial breathed Mr. Bennington ^^ 100/100
Bleed it out: Show me a band creates the such Lyrics! The tempo and the style of rap is breathtaking and also the always (wanted) again hollow end Chorus fits excellent! Party! 100/100
Shadow of the Day: U2 are sometimes a type of LP, which can be clearly heard in this song. And contrary to all assertions I find that there is NO 1to1 copy of With or without you is! Very melodic and a dark text. Also awesome. 95/100
(A note to the video for the single: At first you see the alarm clock, which is at 11:55 This is the current state of the Doomsday Clock, the video goes 4min scarce, consequently, it is at the end of the video 1 minute before midnight thinks... short time about it ....;))
What I've Done: First Single and call for the protection of our world which fits to the current issue of climate change. Me personally, this song has really brought to reflect on some 100/100
Hands Held High: Mike Shinoda told me hereby proved that he is one of the most gifted songwriters of our time! A rap attack towards war and of which the estimate for this commodity. Also ,, ,, Amen (here singing all 6 band members) I do not think in terms of the text, like many others, bad. No. Rather even very fit. 100/100
No more sorrow: Quite clear a statement on the current US government, all vorran George W. Bush. A very awesome intro and Chester's screaming in chorus .... already a classic LP! 100/100
Valentines Day: The Song of the beginning could not convince me completely. But now ..... amazing! Ingenious design, deep lyrics! 100/100
In Between: On this song I was particularly excited. Mike Shinoda is his debut in matters seriously Town Council for singing. And what can you say. Direct hit. The song will probably not like from the very beginning, but you can hear him often it unfolds its full potential. A testament to its quality. 100/100
In Pieces: With a little touch reggae one of the songs that move in totally new gefilte .... but that's not bad, on the contrary! Lp show their incredible versatility! Core of the songs the passage is in the Chester about his failed marriage or rather about his ex-wife sings .... profound and honest. PS: I tip my hat to Mr. Delsons solo in the bridge. Respect !! 105/100
The Little Things Give You Away: Yes, what can I say .... announced by Chester as -epic song he zürte in advance some expectations in me! These were far exceeded! If I give myself the catastrophe around the Hurricane Katrina in mind (this topic is in the song) with all their flood victims, to become orphaned children or the people that your children, your family, your belongings have well lost, I get again and again tears in his eyes and a cold shiver runs down my spine. The victims of New Orleans get by Linkin Park a voice that is heard Global! The next moment, then the hatred on the US government piles up again (,, as a nation simply stares! ,,). Mir is not a known song has touched me so. It everything is just right, Chesters fragile voice at the beginning and be angry helpless cry at the end, combined with the unique solo by Brad Delson! MY favorite tracks of MtM, LP, from everything I've heard so far .... and that's a lot!
So, all this is of course -meine- opinion ambiguous theme Minutes to Midnight. And despite all the reviews it's one of the most successful albums avanchiert '07. Quality can be precisely and measure in sales yet. I hope that some who have experienced something in my review on a new LP no longer think so linear, but the album as the aktzeptieren what it is, what it should be: a musical milestone by a band, so full of talent, creativity and versatility as they are not at this time a second time. The courage to change / development had failed where others are (and are!) ... Breaking the Habit! .... A band before they must bow !!! My respect they have !!
Good Night
