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Post by Jinkxx on May 23, 2017 12:56:06 GMT
I was also a huge fan with their first 2 albums but after that I didn't felt the songs anymore. I must say I ordererd One More Light without listening to it first cause I'm going to see them live in June (I always wanted to see them live someday). And when I heard they came to Holland I was like: This is my chance!! So that's why I ordered the new record and to my surprise, I really like it! It's not the LP I used to know but the lyrics are extremely good (to me) and I can relate like amazingly to the songs!! I just see them a bit as a different band. But they've grown a lot as a band with their songwriting. And if you think about that it's really great a band has a different sound with each record so you can see and hear the growth!
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Post by NowISee on May 23, 2017 15:49:37 GMT
I've loved almost all of their albums - even Reanimation and Recharged. If I'd had to single out their best work, I think it can be found from Hybrid Theory and Living Things.
But this newest one is just a pale image of what Linkin Park has been. The lyrics sounds like some Disney-artist made them. The melodies and Chester's voice are weak. I honestly can't believe they could make these kinds of songs, an album full of b-sides or sounding like that Chester's side project (the other band, can't remember the name). It's such a shame for a long time fan who has appreciated the slight changes during the different records. But this one is full 180, especially if you listen to The Hunting Party, which was really loud guitars and drums. (a bit too loud for my taste, but still better than this)
I think it's also weird how they'll tell you that the live shows are still the same, as there are strong guitars, drums etc. But why they took them out of the records?! Well, if I'd ever listen to the newest album again, it's going to be through a live recording.
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Jinkxx
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Post by Jinkxx on May 30, 2017 8:49:21 GMT
I think they wanted to experiment with a new sound. I must agree with you NowISee with the fact Chester's voice is weak compared to what he can do with his voice. That's true. But I really like the album, but as I said, I don't see them as the LP thet once were. But if you are a a long-time-fan I can imagine this isn't your cup of tea. I'm curious about their live show cause I have tickets for their concert June 20th in Holland. I wonder if they'll play a lot of new stuff or more older material.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2017 18:36:39 GMT
I just saw Linkin Park yesterday at the iDays Festival and I got to say, they were incredible!! They really know how to put out a good show for their fans.
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Post by Avengium on Jun 20, 2017 18:38:45 GMT
New stuff or older material?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2017 20:57:01 GMT
New stuff or older material? They did both! But the majority of fans mainly knew their classics than their recent ones. Everyone at the concert sang along when they played "In The End" and "Numb".
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Post by Avengium on Jun 20, 2017 21:47:21 GMT
Classics are the reason they are known.
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Post by Jinkxx on Jun 23, 2017 13:04:01 GMT
I saw them live June 20th 2017! They were indeed amazing live! They're so thankful and put all of their emotion and energy in the concert!! The setlist was mixed very good with old and new songs! If I get the chance to see them live again I definitely go again!!
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Post by katy on Jul 20, 2017 18:55:15 GMT
RIP Chester. Absolutely gutted.
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Post by Neil on Jul 20, 2017 19:03:35 GMT
Yeah, RIP. One of the defining bands of my middle/high school years
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Post by Devilfish on Jul 20, 2017 19:26:57 GMT
Shocked... a part of my youth died with him. One of the greatest vocalists in one of the best bands. Rest in Peace Chester
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Post by Avengium on Jul 20, 2017 19:35:11 GMT
So sad. I'm crying.
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Post by katy on Jul 20, 2017 19:37:51 GMT
We went to see blink in Birmingham on the 7th July - linkin park were playing the same venue the night before but I talked myself out of seeing LP because we had an early morning flight on the 8th and I'd be too tired. Kicking myself now, incredible singer. So so sad.
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Post by thyarchery on Jul 20, 2017 20:24:33 GMT
I just saw it on Facebook...not gonna lie, never been a Linkin Park fan-nor did I hate them, actually I like a bunch of their songs but not as many as to call myself a fan-but they were doubtlessly one of the most influential bands of our generation....just how came...
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Post by Becky on Jul 20, 2017 20:34:25 GMT
RIP
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