A great rock/alternative rock band. Some of their songs include "Numb", "In the End", and "Breaking the Habit".
Guy 1: "I just got Linkin Park's new CD, Meteora!"
Guy 2: "Dude, they have a newer one with Jay-Z. It's called Collision Course. Dumbass."
Guy 1: Damnit all!
Guy 2: "Dude, they have a newer one with Jay-Z. It's called Collision Course. Dumbass."
Guy 1: Damnit all!
by jc4u June 8, 2005
"The biggest misconception about us is that we're just a rock band," describes Linkin Park's guitarist Brad Delson. "We think our music is a cross-section of many genres; a hybrid of what the six of us have grown up on." The title of the band's debut album and its original band name, Hybrid Theory, describes both the six-piece's artistic goals and its approach to making music. Linkin Park's sound, a melting pot of heavy alternative rock, hip-hop, and electronic flourishes, is utterly their own, an accomplishment strengthened by the band's remarkably powerful, organic songwriting. But almost everything about Linkin Park has been unforced, including their Southern California origins.
by ashleyll June 2, 2005
Originated in South California. A band made up of six hard working musicians, (Mike Shinoda, Chester Bennington, Brad Delson, Joe Hahn, Rob Bourdon, and Dave Farell, AKA 'Phoenix') . These six men created two multi-platinum albums, the first being 'Hybrid Theory', including the well-known tracks, 'One Step Closer', 'Crawling', and 'In The End'. Their sophmore album, 'Meteora', contains the hits, 'Somewhere i Belong', 'Numb', 'From The Inside', and 'Breaking The Habit'. Their music contains heavy guitars, talented drum beats, nicely put together deejay skills, incredible lyrics, and two diverse, yet compatible vocalists.
by Sibel May 26, 2005
A talented band that is in the center of the conflict between whether certain genres of music are "tasteful" and what aren't. It is sad that there is all this arguing over whether certain bands are talented, or whether they are "shitty" compared to the likes of other bands because their style of music became popular to a particular audience (which I think is completely unfair to say; does being played on MTV automatically make a band bad?). If you like how it sounds, than what does it matter how popular they are, or the stereotypes hung over their fans?
by Music Lover November 26, 2005
*Awesome band that is often criticised by losers.
*Listened to by many different types of people.
*The bands original name was Hybrid Theory
*Listened to by many different types of people.
*The bands original name was Hybrid Theory
Me: "Nah... I don't really like Linkin Park"
A girl: "You should try listening to them, they are great!"
Later on I "acquired" some songs and was hooked, they started my obsession for music.
A girl: "You should try listening to them, they are great!"
Later on I "acquired" some songs and was hooked, they started my obsession for music.
by Jon Smith from HHS May 12, 2005
Definition: Rock band formed in 1996, in California. Initially named Xero, and was composed of 6 members: Mark Wakefield (vocals), Mike Shinoda (second vocals, rapping), Brad Delson (guitars), Joe Hahn (DJ, turntables), Dave Farrell a.k.a "Phoenix" (bass) and Rob Bourdon (drums). In 1999, Wakefield left the band to search for other projects, and Xero recruited then, the current vocalist of the band, Chester Bennington. They would rename their band to "Hybrid Theory", and later, "Linkin Park"
The same year, they managed to sign a deal with Warner Bros. Records after various failed attempts. After signing the deal, they released their first album in 2000, "Hybrid Theory". It became an instant success and launched LP into mainstream. Some songs that became popular in the album were: "Crawling" and "In the End".
Came 2002, after a long time touring around the US, they worked on a new album, and finally released it, under the name "Meteora". Although less successful than the first album, it still managed to sell a lot and make the band's popularity grow even more. Some songs that stood out were: "Faint", "Numb", "Somewhere I Belong" and "Breaking the Habit".
After the second album's success, Linkin Park continued to tour and help in charity work. It kept going like this until 2006, where the band released their 3rd and newest album, "Minutes to Midnight", That marked a departure from the band's old rap/rock style. Now the lyrics contained some profanity and were more politically charged, although Mike still rapped in few songs. Another new thing was that Brad put a few guitar solos in some songs as well. The song that stood out the most in the album, becoming its pilot single, was "What I've Done", but songs such as "Bleed It Out" and "Shadow of the Day" had relative success.
They are still active today, but there are no previews of a 4th album. Their musical style is best defined as "nu-metal", due to the interplay seen between Chester's singing and Mike's rapping.
Opinion: I won't say LP is the best band in the world cause I haven't listened to all the rock bands in the world to judge it. But they are worthy of the success they make, and their sound is very good. An excellent band all around.
The same year, they managed to sign a deal with Warner Bros. Records after various failed attempts. After signing the deal, they released their first album in 2000, "Hybrid Theory". It became an instant success and launched LP into mainstream. Some songs that became popular in the album were: "Crawling" and "In the End".
Came 2002, after a long time touring around the US, they worked on a new album, and finally released it, under the name "Meteora". Although less successful than the first album, it still managed to sell a lot and make the band's popularity grow even more. Some songs that stood out were: "Faint", "Numb", "Somewhere I Belong" and "Breaking the Habit".
After the second album's success, Linkin Park continued to tour and help in charity work. It kept going like this until 2006, where the band released their 3rd and newest album, "Minutes to Midnight", That marked a departure from the band's old rap/rock style. Now the lyrics contained some profanity and were more politically charged, although Mike still rapped in few songs. Another new thing was that Brad put a few guitar solos in some songs as well. The song that stood out the most in the album, becoming its pilot single, was "What I've Done", but songs such as "Bleed It Out" and "Shadow of the Day" had relative success.
They are still active today, but there are no previews of a 4th album. Their musical style is best defined as "nu-metal", due to the interplay seen between Chester's singing and Mike's rapping.
Opinion: I won't say LP is the best band in the world cause I haven't listened to all the rock bands in the world to judge it. But they are worthy of the success they make, and their sound is very good. An excellent band all around.
Current Linkin Park members:
. Chester Bennington (vocals)
. Rob Bourdon (drums)
. Brad Delson (guitar)
. Joseph Hahn (turntables)
. Dave Farrell a.k.a Phoenix (bass)
. Mike Shinoda (emcee, rapping)
Albums:
. Hybrid Theory (2000)
. Meteora (2002)
. Minutes to Midnight (2006)
Some popular songs
. Crawling (Hybrid Theory)
. In the End (Hybrid Theory)
. Faint (Meteora)
. Numb (Meteora)
. Somewhere I Belong (Meteora)
. Breaking the Habit (Meteora)
. What I've Done (Minutes to Midnight)
. Shadow of the Day (Minutes to Midnight)
. Bleed It Out (Minutes to Midnight)
. Chester Bennington (vocals)
. Rob Bourdon (drums)
. Brad Delson (guitar)
. Joseph Hahn (turntables)
. Dave Farrell a.k.a Phoenix (bass)
. Mike Shinoda (emcee, rapping)
Albums:
. Hybrid Theory (2000)
. Meteora (2002)
. Minutes to Midnight (2006)
Some popular songs
. Crawling (Hybrid Theory)
. In the End (Hybrid Theory)
. Faint (Meteora)
. Numb (Meteora)
. Somewhere I Belong (Meteora)
. Breaking the Habit (Meteora)
. What I've Done (Minutes to Midnight)
. Shadow of the Day (Minutes to Midnight)
. Bleed It Out (Minutes to Midnight)
by Mat.L April 13, 2008
Since I've seen that the last person who tried to write a Linkin Park article without adding their opinions did exactly the opposite, I'll take the liberty of doing it properly.
Linkin Park, previously known as Xero and Hybrid Theory, are an Alternative Metal band from Southern California, consisting of vocalist Chester Bennington, Drummer Rob Bourdon, Guitar player Brad Delson, Bass player Dave Farrell, DJ Joe Hahn, and rapper Mike Shinoda. They have released three studio albums, all of which sold very well, with the possible exception of their latest release, Minutes to Midnight. Most of their popular singles came from the previous two albums, Hybrid Theory and Meteora. Their lyrics often follow a theme concerning teen angst or a feeling of alienation, occasionally touching on relationship troubles. They have been known to add samples and scratching to many of their songs.
Linkin Park, previously known as Xero and Hybrid Theory, are an Alternative Metal band from Southern California, consisting of vocalist Chester Bennington, Drummer Rob Bourdon, Guitar player Brad Delson, Bass player Dave Farrell, DJ Joe Hahn, and rapper Mike Shinoda. They have released three studio albums, all of which sold very well, with the possible exception of their latest release, Minutes to Midnight. Most of their popular singles came from the previous two albums, Hybrid Theory and Meteora. Their lyrics often follow a theme concerning teen angst or a feeling of alienation, occasionally touching on relationship troubles. They have been known to add samples and scratching to many of their songs.
Guy : What do you think of Linkin Park?
Dude: GOD I HATE THEM BLARGBLARG-
Guy: Let's not get into this argument again.
Dude: GOD I HATE THEM BLARGBLARG-
Guy: Let's not get into this argument again.
by Plurt March 16, 2009