Single LP/Double Gatefold. Alterna-Rock band's 2007 album. 'Rick Rubin asked US what we wanted this album to sound like. We wanted to create something that maintained the integrity of the band's personality, but pushed our boundaries. Rick challenged US that no boundaries should exist whatsoever in our creative pursuit.' Minutes to Midnight is rock's most anticipated album of the year. Four years since the release of Linkin Park's quadruple-platinum, #1 smash Meteora and after more than a year of musical experimentation Minutes to Midnight redefines one of today's most adventurous, accomplished and acclaimed bands. 12 tracks.
After a multi-platinum debut, Grammy nominations, a successful sophomore album, sold-out tours, and a collaboration with Jay-Z, the pressure was on for Linkin Park to deliver the goods with their 2007 release, MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT. Interestingly, the alternative metal outfit, best known for mixing rap, rock, and electronic touches, deviates from their aggressive, angst-filled sound on their third outing--opting instead to dabble in moody, atmospheric rock.
Opener "Wake" establishes the ethereal, synth-driven feel that characterizes much of the disc. Crunching electric guitars are few and far between, and most of the swirling, electronica-textured tracks weigh in at mid-to-downtempo. There are still moments of rock intensity, such as "Bleed It Out" (featuring one of rapper Mike Shinoda's few appearances), but the overall mood seems better suited to pensive bedsitting than a festival mosh pit. Co-producer Rick Rubin makes the dreamy soundscapes gleam, but longtime fans may miss the fist-pumping energy of early Linkin Park. Still, the new sonic palette of MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT shows a band willing to push past their own tried-and-true formulas.
Linkin Park: Chester Bennington, Dave Farrell , Rob Bourdon, Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Joe Hahn.
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: Rock
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Tracklist
| A1 | Wake | 1:40 |
| A2 | Given Up | 3:09 |
| A3 | Leave Out All The Rest | 3:29 |
| A4 | Bleed It Out | 2:44 |
| A5 | Shadow Of The Day | 4:49 |
| A6 | What I've Done | 3:25 |
| B1 | Hands Held High | 3:53 |
| B2 | No More Sorrow | 3:41 |
| B3 | Valentine's Day | 3:16 |
| B4 | In Between | 3:16 |
| B5 | In Pieces | 3:38 |
| B6 | The Little Things Give You Away | 6:23 |
