Linkin Park is a band that developed a huge fan base around 2000 with the hit single "One Step Closer". Many dismissed the band at first, but the few that did listen, pushed it on their friends, and those that listened to the whole CD, were awe struck with the different emotions the band could bring out.
From the "raps" Mike Shinoda threw down in "Place for My Head" to the wave of fans that were drawn by the voice of Chester Bennington in "Crawling", Linkin Park could appeal to every fan in the world. They became a music phenomenon, that quickly became amazing. Hybrid Theory, their first album, contained 12 tracks.
Re-Animation, their next album, remixed all 12 songs, and was released the next year. Many other artists appeared on the CD, working with the band to make the songs the fans loved, that much better. Some fans didn't agree with the decision, simply hoping for a new album, and disregarded it immediately.
Meteora was released the following year in 2003, and the fan base just grew more and more. The song "Somewhere I Belong" grabbed most fans, but some again disregarded them as an "emo" band.
{"Emo" had become a popular and stupid term around the time, as every single "new" band seemed to come out with the same tired LP wanna-be songs, that screamed and yelled the WHOLE song, and had nothing to offer.}
Regardless, the fans stuck to the band they loved. The song they released next was called "Faint". This song was nowhere near 'emo' and was not even close to be considered a failure. The band literally took off even more with this intense, fast paced song. Many people were drawn in because of this song.
The next song that came out nearly killed the band: "Breaking the Habit". What should have been an incredible song, was immediately turned into an out-cry of LP-Haters calling the song and the band 'emo'. As depressing as it sounds, and as petty as it is, the fan base started to slip. Meteora was and IS one of the most incredible CD's released in the world, and listening to it, will never fail to impress you. The final song they released to date is "Numb" bringing their song releases on one CD to 4! Numb, too, was another outcry of 'emo', but fans saw by that, listening to the lyrics, and not the people who hated them.
You will literally find yourself listening to each album so many times you'll learn the lyrics without ever looking them up.
The "unfortunate" next CD to be released was a collaboration with Jay-Z. Because many fans of LP didn't like rap/hip-hop, the collaboration seemed horrific and stupid on the part of the band. Some believed it was a desperation move to regain fans or get money.
The CD (Which remixed the songs: Lying From You/Dirt Off Your Shoulder, Papercut/Big Pimpin', Faint/Jigga What, Numb/Encore, In The End/Izzo, and Points of Authority/99 Problems) was decent to many fans. Some believed it was amazing, others believed it was an utter disaster.
Today, the band is on a bit of a "vacation". Chester is currently working on a side project, but rumor is he is going to hold off on that until the next LP CD is done. Mike Shinoda started the band Fort Minor as a side project, and the CD "The Rising Tied" is yet another amazing job well done, which gained not only much of the LP fan base, but a whole new base of rap/hip-hop supporters!
Their next CD is due...and news on websites is that they're working hard, coming up with bits and pieces for songs and putting them together to come up with a CD that is Linkin Park, and something entirely new. It should be amazing after 3 years of wait. It took two for Meteora, and that was considered very much emo, so LP fans are hoping for a CD that turns EVERYONE'S heads, not just their own.
--(As of July 2006)
From the "raps" Mike Shinoda threw down in "Place for My Head" to the wave of fans that were drawn by the voice of Chester Bennington in "Crawling", Linkin Park could appeal to every fan in the world. They became a music phenomenon, that quickly became amazing. Hybrid Theory, their first album, contained 12 tracks.
Re-Animation, their next album, remixed all 12 songs, and was released the next year. Many other artists appeared on the CD, working with the band to make the songs the fans loved, that much better. Some fans didn't agree with the decision, simply hoping for a new album, and disregarded it immediately.
Meteora was released the following year in 2003, and the fan base just grew more and more. The song "Somewhere I Belong" grabbed most fans, but some again disregarded them as an "emo" band.
{"Emo" had become a popular and stupid term around the time, as every single "new" band seemed to come out with the same tired LP wanna-be songs, that screamed and yelled the WHOLE song, and had nothing to offer.}
Regardless, the fans stuck to the band they loved. The song they released next was called "Faint". This song was nowhere near 'emo' and was not even close to be considered a failure. The band literally took off even more with this intense, fast paced song. Many people were drawn in because of this song.
The next song that came out nearly killed the band: "Breaking the Habit". What should have been an incredible song, was immediately turned into an out-cry of LP-Haters calling the song and the band 'emo'. As depressing as it sounds, and as petty as it is, the fan base started to slip. Meteora was and IS one of the most incredible CD's released in the world, and listening to it, will never fail to impress you. The final song they released to date is "Numb" bringing their song releases on one CD to 4! Numb, too, was another outcry of 'emo', but fans saw by that, listening to the lyrics, and not the people who hated them.
You will literally find yourself listening to each album so many times you'll learn the lyrics without ever looking them up.
The "unfortunate" next CD to be released was a collaboration with Jay-Z. Because many fans of LP didn't like rap/hip-hop, the collaboration seemed horrific and stupid on the part of the band. Some believed it was a desperation move to regain fans or get money.
The CD (Which remixed the songs: Lying From You/Dirt Off Your Shoulder, Papercut/Big Pimpin', Faint/Jigga What, Numb/Encore, In The End/Izzo, and Points of Authority/99 Problems) was decent to many fans. Some believed it was amazing, others believed it was an utter disaster.
Today, the band is on a bit of a "vacation". Chester is currently working on a side project, but rumor is he is going to hold off on that until the next LP CD is done. Mike Shinoda started the band Fort Minor as a side project, and the CD "The Rising Tied" is yet another amazing job well done, which gained not only much of the LP fan base, but a whole new base of rap/hip-hop supporters!
Their next CD is due...and news on websites is that they're working hard, coming up with bits and pieces for songs and putting them together to come up with a CD that is Linkin Park, and something entirely new. It should be amazing after 3 years of wait. It took two for Meteora, and that was considered very much emo, so LP fans are hoping for a CD that turns EVERYONE'S heads, not just their own.
--(As of July 2006)
Me: I know almost every lyric to every Linkin Park song...it's all Reanimation's fault. Too much rapping to keep up.
Friend: Loser.
{Later that Day}
Me: *mumbling* I can't feel the way I did before...
Friend: *Half paying attention playing games* Don't turn your back on me, I won't be ignored...
Me: Loser.
Friend: Okay, okay. Linkin Park rules. But Fort Minor still sucks.
Me: *Punch*
Friend: X_X
Friend: Loser.
{Later that Day}
Me: *mumbling* I can't feel the way I did before...
Friend: *Half paying attention playing games* Don't turn your back on me, I won't be ignored...
Me: Loser.
Friend: Okay, okay. Linkin Park rules. But Fort Minor still sucks.
Me: *Punch*
Friend: X_X
by KJohn September 4, 2008
Get the Linkin Parkmug. A truly brilliant band with 7 studio albums, 6 members (including a singer who passed away, r.i.p), the most meaningful and relatable lyrics in the world and a great fandom. They're badass.
"Linkin Park suck."
"You're a crusty dick sock if you think that. Chester and Mike are brilliant singers and the instrumentalists are just as good."
"You're a crusty dick sock if you think that. Chester and Mike are brilliant singers and the instrumentalists are just as good."
by Wiesh August 9, 2021
Get the Linkin Parkmug. The most successful band in the world that combines rock, rap and electronic music. I love them and if you actually listen their lyrics they really do describe a lot of real emotions.
Unlike the people who classify themselves as a rap artist because they string a few words together and are surrounded by half naked woman and weed in their videos. Real rap artists are eminem, tupac, dr dre etc.
And please ignore the musically obnixous twats on here who classify linkin park as 'emo' because the lead singer isn't a sex addict who objectives women and smokes weed all day long doing fuck all, and making money from it.
Phew, had to get that off my chest :D
Unlike the people who classify themselves as a rap artist because they string a few words together and are surrounded by half naked woman and weed in their videos. Real rap artists are eminem, tupac, dr dre etc.
And please ignore the musically obnixous twats on here who classify linkin park as 'emo' because the lead singer isn't a sex addict who objectives women and smokes weed all day long doing fuck all, and making money from it.
Phew, had to get that off my chest :D
Complete twat: OMG LYK LINKIN PARK ARE SO FUCKING EMO, PASS ME THE WEED.
Other twat: IKR RITE, THE LEAD SINGER DOESN'T EVEN CHEAT ON HIS WIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Normal person: wtf?
Other twat: IKR RITE, THE LEAD SINGER DOESN'T EVEN CHEAT ON HIS WIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Normal person: wtf?
by LpRandomperson July 9, 2011
Get the Linkin Parkmug. The best band ever and despite contrary belief, a very talented and succesful band.
Their name is a deliberate misspeling of a famous monument where they grew up.
Before Linkin Park signed with warner brothers they were known as Hybrid Theory because of their hybrid between rap, rock and elctronica. This is now the name of their first released album.
Before the band Hybrid Theory there was Xero which was more focused on Hip Hop.
They play to real life problems and put on the best live show ive ever seen at download 07.
Their latest album, Minutes to midnight, wasnt as good as their other albums but still, its brilliant.
So far they are the only band to have successfully combine three styles as different as rap, rock and elctronica and appeal to most audiences.
The band consists of:
Chester Bennington - Lead Vocals
Mike Shinoda - Keyboard, Rhythm Guitar, Emcee, Vocals
Joe Hahn - Turntables
Brad Delson - Lead Guitar
Dave 'Phoenix' Farrell - Bass
Rob Bourdon - Drums
Their name is a deliberate misspeling of a famous monument where they grew up.
Before Linkin Park signed with warner brothers they were known as Hybrid Theory because of their hybrid between rap, rock and elctronica. This is now the name of their first released album.
Before the band Hybrid Theory there was Xero which was more focused on Hip Hop.
They play to real life problems and put on the best live show ive ever seen at download 07.
Their latest album, Minutes to midnight, wasnt as good as their other albums but still, its brilliant.
So far they are the only band to have successfully combine three styles as different as rap, rock and elctronica and appeal to most audiences.
The band consists of:
Chester Bennington - Lead Vocals
Mike Shinoda - Keyboard, Rhythm Guitar, Emcee, Vocals
Joe Hahn - Turntables
Brad Delson - Lead Guitar
Dave 'Phoenix' Farrell - Bass
Rob Bourdon - Drums
"Hear me out now, you're gonna listen to me like it or not right now" Clearly singing about arguing, a common thing...
Lyrics from Faint by Linkin Park
Lyrics from Faint by Linkin Park
by AxxeMaster November 12, 2007
Get the linkin parkmug. Linkin Park are the best band ever! I am completely obsessed, I think all the members are really talented. Also they are NOT an emo band! My fave member is Mike, he's really talented as he can sing, rap and do guitar and keyboard, oh and paint :D
All the people that have made entries calling Linkin Park crap or other lies need to get a life. It's sad to go to the trouble to write an essay about a band you don't even like. You aren't going to achieve anything. It's not like all LP's fans are gonna see some sad person complaining about them and suddenly stop being a fan. People need to think about what they are doing before they waste 5 minutes of their life.
All the people that have made entries calling Linkin Park crap or other lies need to get a life. It's sad to go to the trouble to write an essay about a band you don't even like. You aren't going to achieve anything. It's not like all LP's fans are gonna see some sad person complaining about them and suddenly stop being a fan. People need to think about what they are doing before they waste 5 minutes of their life.
LP fan: I love Linkin Park! ^^
Hater: What?!! They suck!
LP fan: Actually they are extremely talented, really nice guys,they have thousands of fans all over the world. Just beacuse you don't like them doesn't mean they are a bad band.
Hater: I know that, but I have nothing better to do with my time because being such an idiot I have no friends...
Hater: What?!! They suck!
LP fan: Actually they are extremely talented, really nice guys,they have thousands of fans all over the world. Just beacuse you don't like them doesn't mean they are a bad band.
Hater: I know that, but I have nothing better to do with my time because being such an idiot I have no friends...
by LinkinParkFan4Life September 30, 2007
Get the linkin parkmug. One of the latest pop sensations. Linkin park are not dissimilar to other boy bands like the backstreet boys. All of their songs are about their parents in one way or another and how they are so angry at them. Their genre has been called such things as rock metal rap ect, however they have started a reasonably new genre called angry parent rock because all they do is scream about their parents.
The fans of these bands 14 year old skanks and boys of all ages because they think its hardcore alternative shit. In defense of liking this utter tripe they say things like 'each to their own' and "if you don’t like it shut the fuck up" This is expected from Linkin Park fans because it is generic and they have no mind of their own just like the band they blindly worship.
The fans of these bands 14 year old skanks and boys of all ages because they think its hardcore alternative shit. In defense of liking this utter tripe they say things like 'each to their own' and "if you don’t like it shut the fuck up" This is expected from Linkin Park fans because it is generic and they have no mind of their own just like the band they blindly worship.
Linkin Park Singer: I AM ANGRRRRY AT MYYY PARENTS!!!!!!!!!!
Linkin Park fan: You fucking rock! I said fuck! i listen to linkin park! I am the most hardcore badass dude in teh world!!!
human being: why dont you just dance along to 'hit me baby one more time'
Linkin Park fan: You fucking rock! I said fuck! i listen to linkin park! I am the most hardcore badass dude in teh world!!!
human being: why dont you just dance along to 'hit me baby one more time'
by AngryLiam March 15, 2005
Get the Linkin park.mug. pioneers of a new form of metal (nu) and possibly one of the least emo metal bands out there. they use rap to appeal to most people. they dont sing about sad love songs and killing people (songs no1 cares about)and i can relate to alot of the songs. specially when im pissed at some1. i <33 linkin park
Linkin Park (Runaway)- i wanna runaway never say good bye i wanna no the truth instead of wondering why i wanna no the answer no more lies i wanna runaway and never say goodbye.
Alot of teenagers going threw tough times with there parents and school etc can relate
Alot of teenagers going threw tough times with there parents and school etc can relate
by Sarah Greenberg April 3, 2008
Get the linkin parkmug.