Linkin Park

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Released recently, New Divide is the first we've heard from them for a couple of years. It's the soundtrack for the new Transformers movie, which is apt, as the band also provided What I've Done for the first film in the series. I've always been a big fan of the band and I'm glad to hear they're continuing to experiment with their music.

If you fancy a listen of the new track, watch the video below.

[SystemBlueBob 0]

I liked their early stuff but they seem to becoming a bit too trendy for my taste

Song isn't bad but it isn't something I will buy

[Term-X 7,891]

even though i'm a rap fan i will say hybrid theory is a classic album

other than that meh..

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Prefer Meteora myself, the music is more varied and the lyrics have much more feeling.

I know what you're saying, SystemBlueBob, their sound has become a lot more mainstream now.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

LP's new album leaked this morning - I think most of the songs are now on Youtube. What are your thoughts on it?

I've only listened through once so far, but I really like it. It isn't as good as Hybrid Theory on first listen, but is easily better than Minutes to Midnight and there are some songs such as Wretches and Kings, Blackout, Waiting for the End and The Messenger which are really, really quality songs. There isn't really a bad song on the album in all fairness. Certainly an 8/10 from me!

[BlueLion. 21,491]

My ratings:

1. The Requiem - 8

2. The Radiance - 8

3. Burning In The Skies - 6

4. Empty Spaces - 6

5. When They Come For Me - 8

6. Robot Boy - 7

7. Jornada Del Muerto - 7

8. Waiting For The End - 10

9. Blackout - 10

10. Wretches And Kings - 10

11. Wisdom, Justice, And Love - 9

12. Iridescent - 8

13. Fallout - 7

14. The Catalyst - 9

15. The Messenger - 9

Overall - 8. Ultimately, A Thousand Suns is brilliant. The haunting instrumentals are complimented by a number of brilliant songs such as 'Waiting for the End, The Messenger, Wretches and Kings and the awe-inspiring Blackout amongst others. The only disappointments is the relatively weak Burning in the Skies, which pales in comparison to past album openers. Still, its a bloody brilliant album and ranks amongst their best work.

Album ratings:

Hybrid Theory - 10

Meteroa - 8.5

A Thousand Suns - 8

Minutes to Midnight - 7

[LDN Blue 7,903]

You're generous to rate Minutes to Midnight a 7, I thought it barely reached 5!

Hybrid Theory was one of the best albums of the last decade!

Yet to hear this album though, will do it today for sure!

[Steve 10,227]

Really enjoying this album. Helping me get through some personal stuff at the moment, which is good!

[BRMC 12]

Sounds like they are back on form ill try get it tonight

[BlueLion. 21,491]

If anyone wants a download link, PM me But make sure you buy it when it comes out as well Just to let you know, songs in italics are interludes/instrumentals.

[Becky 67]

My favourites on this album are The Catalyst, The Messenger and Waiting For The End very good album, I've had this and The Script's new album on repeat the last couple days

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Haha me too great album

[BRMC 12]

I got to say im not that impressed so far after a couple of listens, im sure i will start to like it a little better when i get over the fact it isnt the hybrid theory. I realise they want to experiment with their style which is all cool but i dont think this is for me. I preferred them a few years back.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

It's a lot different to anything else they've done - I was quite open-minded when I first heard it because I knew not to expect anything similar to old style LP. I suppose older fans will have to 'learn' to like it...

[James 5,198]

[Wilson 358]

They where the shit back in 2000, me and all my mates loves them. Hybrid Theory was awesome! Meteora was not bad. Lost interest after that album though. I find it hard to keep upto date with music these days though, not just because I'm busy but I have a large range of taste in music lol.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Hybrid Theory remains their best album. Never been the biggest fan of Meteora but there are some massive songs on there... Don't Stay, Breaking the Habit, Numb, Faint...

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Anyone remember Fort Minor? They were a really good group, shame they only made the 1 album though.