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 July 5, 2006
the best band in the world. they combine all sorts of emotions and genres that create an amazing sound with amazing meaning behind every word. every one of their albums seem to have a different genre, but that just shows how talented they are. they don't stick to just one genre, they explore all genres, which is very difficult to pull off, but they successfully do it. their lyrics aren't just aimed toward "angsty teens". they're aimed toward everyone experiences the things they sing about. they have heart and soul and depth in their lyrics, something the rest of today's music lacks.
by Phunkie July 27, 2011
A band that started off with my love and respect, but then lost it when i realised that they were just releasing re-done after re-done single and even re-done albums just to make cash! Honestly, how many times can you listen to one song be re-made? I was a huge fan of Linkin Park - i loved their lyrics - Chesters way of interpretating is amazing, and he is extremly talented - but enough of the re-releasing already - give us something fresh! And also - collaborating with Jay-Z, what were they thinking? The collaborationg with Marilyn Manson and such artists as him were the gold tracks - but Jay-Z - thats disappointing - another money maker!
Linkin Park - OK, now we have done the hard work of establishing this HUGE fan base - lets re-make all of our songs again and again to make some cash and that way we dont have to come up with anything original for a while!
Jay-z - Yo! I'll be in that. What a combination - people will buy this record - H-to-the-Izzo! money, money, money (he says rubbing his hands together)
Jay-z - Yo! I'll be in that. What a combination - people will buy this record - H-to-the-Izzo! money, money, money (he says rubbing his hands together)
by Was LP Fan September 11, 2005
After years of intense research, it has been shown, contrary wise to the vocalized convictions by numerous definition givers, Linkin Park fans is in fact, not an overrated band whose fan base predominantly consists of 12 year old girls, gay little people, or angsty emos who shop at hot topic. It is suggested that perhaps not all fans are sadistic posers, or blinded teens, as such fans have already been attracted by emerging pop bands, such as ONE DIRECTION! The reminder of sane teens now focus on quality of music, depth of lyrics, and soul of band. Hit singles such as 'Numb' is found to be relatable to many teens all over the globe. Have you ever felt pressured? Bullied? Made to be someone else?
As teens are not mindlessly swooning over Linkin Park's good looks, but rather immersing themselves in the unique music style, they are actually enriching their lives. There is only a certain of amount of partying, love songs, heartbreaks, drugs, drinking, etc etc a teen can take before exploding, or switching to bands similar to linkin park.
As teens are not mindlessly swooning over Linkin Park's good looks, but rather immersing themselves in the unique music style, they are actually enriching their lives. There is only a certain of amount of partying, love songs, heartbreaks, drugs, drinking, etc etc a teen can take before exploding, or switching to bands similar to linkin park.
* Kesha, Florida, JB, 1D playing 24/7
= Sane teen to go insane
Linkin park and such playing= equals sane teen, adult,or genuinely oppressed people to be calm and soothed .
= Sane teen to go insane
Linkin park and such playing= equals sane teen, adult,or genuinely oppressed people to be calm and soothed .
by bdjerhjfefcsec December 9, 2012
The death of all true rock bands, daring to take up the genre of "rock" on your ipod, the band that you'll never tell your black friend about, and one of the two reasons you will never let your sister on your computer. The band who's new album both you and your twelve year old sister downloaded illegally off lime-wire as-well as the only known musical connection between arabs and white poeple.
While walking the streets of San Francisco you might here the following conversation:
"Yo, dawg you hear that new beat hitting the streets man"
"Hey man all i got going on up here is my Linkin Park hits man its da shet"
*Loud gunfire ensues*
*If you can not tell this was written by a white boy*
"Yo, dawg you hear that new beat hitting the streets man"
"Hey man all i got going on up here is my Linkin Park hits man its da shet"
*Loud gunfire ensues*
*If you can not tell this was written by a white boy*
by Harry the Potthead February 7, 2009
A mediocre to terrible band that loves to sing about running away from things. This is not opinion, as I have true proof that they love to talk about running away, shown under examples.
In The End: Saying its over, running away from the past
Crawling: Crawling away
Run Away: Self-explanatory
Place In My Head: Trying to run away from voices in his head, possibily even his own head. The singer has yet to discover that it is impossible to run away from something attached to your head.
Somewhere I Belong: Singing about running away to somewhere he belongs.
These are only a few examples of many Linkin Park songs.
Crawling: Crawling away
Run Away: Self-explanatory
Place In My Head: Trying to run away from voices in his head, possibily even his own head. The singer has yet to discover that it is impossible to run away from something attached to your head.
Somewhere I Belong: Singing about running away to somewhere he belongs.
These are only a few examples of many Linkin Park songs.
by Jotgga91 October 3, 2006
An undeservingly popular rock/hip hop hybrid. Mostly popular amongst teenagers who are under the illusion that their music is edgy, hardcore, or even dangerous. Consists most notably of at least two DJs, a very bad rapper, and an almost worse singer.
Linkin Park is a rolla-coasta... While at first it may seem dangerous, it is actually very safe as long as you are over 48 inches tall.
by EBM June 5, 2005