Linkin Park

musicismylife78
musicismylife78 Posts: 6,116
edited August 2012 in Other Music
Does anyone still listen to these guys? I dont myself, Havent listened to them since my high school days. Seemed like they were the biggest band in the world around 2001 and 2002. I appreciate alternative rock radio in 2012 for catchy songs, but thats about it.

I sort of like Chesters voice how he can scream his head off and then also make it vulnerable and delicate like on Crawling.
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  • Attaway77
    Attaway77 Posts: 3,815
    Not anymore, I thought the first two albums were great, I still listen, hell I would still listen to their new stuff but I just can't get into it... It's boring now IMO..
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  • youngster
    youngster Boston Posts: 6,576
    Loved these guys back in 01 through about 06. After that 06 album came out with that U2 ripoff song I kinda threw in the towel.
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  • thefixer9
    thefixer9 Posts: 9,376
    I liked their first album, their second album was good but I really loved and still love their third album, Minutes To Midnight. Everything else is just boring, I've stopped caring about new music from them a long time ago.
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  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,462
    Could never get into these guys. Even after a meet and greet and front row tickets back in 01' at the Spectrum. Nice guys - but just not my cup of tea.
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  • RedPearl
    RedPearl Friesland, The Netherlands Posts: 84
    I've seen them last years at Rock Werchter and this year at Pinkpop...
    Both times walked away... It's not my cup of tea... Friend of my is die-hard LP fan...
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  • I saw them when they supported Pearl Jam in 2007.

    They were boring to be honest. Not bad just boring.
  • liljoey90
    liljoey90 Long Island, N.Y. Posts: 213
    I used to love them back when it was just their first and second album. I still listen to them from time to time. I'm going to see them and Incubus this summer, should be a really good show.
  • smarchee
    smarchee Windsor, Ontario Posts: 14,539
    Crawling, Numb and In The End are solid

    that's about it
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  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,372
    Like most everyone else I liked their first two albums a lot. Third one was a let down, didn't bother picking up their fourth album and most likely won;t be getting their latest album.

    Nobody's Listening is my fav song form them:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-KvzFgw6sA

    Also dig One Step Closer, QWETRY, Bleed It Out, & Crawling
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  • catefrances
    catefrances Posts: 29,003
    Does anyone still listen to these guys? I dont myself, Havent listened to them since my high school days. Seemed like they were the biggest band in the world around 2001 and 2002. I appreciate alternative rock radio in 2012 for catchy songs, but thats about it.

    I sort of like Chesters voice how he can scream his head off and then also make it vulnerable and delicate like on Crawling.

    yes. i have always been a lnknpk fan.. and it is one of the pleasures of my life that i have seen them live more than once and will see them every time they tour oz. i dont care what the naysayers have to say they are one of the best live bands i have ever seen.
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  • LukinFan
    LukinFan Florida Posts: 29,121
    I used to be a fan of their first album. I saw them on the Day-off-fest (Day off from Ozzfest) and they were horrible. Seemed to be one of those groups where they only sound good on their album. Now they just sound like pop-rock. Not a fan
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  • catefrances
    catefrances Posts: 29,003
    LukinFan wrote:
    I used to be a fan of their first album. I saw them on the Day-off-fest (Day off from Ozzfest) and they were horrible. Seemed to be one of those groups where they only sound good on their album. Now they just sound like pop-rock. Not a fan

    whilst i respect your opinion, its not true they only sound good on their albums. perhaps you caught them on an off night(every band has them).
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  • LukinFan
    LukinFan Florida Posts: 29,121
    LukinFan wrote:
    I used to be a fan of their first album. I saw them on the Day-off-fest (Day off from Ozzfest) and they were horrible. Seemed to be one of those groups where they only sound good on their album. Now they just sound like pop-rock. Not a fan

    whilst i respect your opinion, its not true they only sound good on their albums. perhaps you caught them on an off night(every band has them).
    possibly - the one thing that I remember is that their singer sounded horrible
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    2000: Charlotte, Tampa
    2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
    2004: Kissimmee
    2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
    2010: MSG2
    2012: Music Midtown
    2014: Memphis
    2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest
    2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
    2022: Nashville
    2023: Ft. Worth II
    2024: Baltimore
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  • catefrances
    catefrances Posts: 29,003
    LukinFan wrote:
    LukinFan wrote:
    I used to be a fan of their first album. I saw them on the Day-off-fest (Day off from Ozzfest) and they were horrible. Seemed to be one of those groups where they only sound good on their album. Now they just sound like pop-rock. Not a fan

    whilst i respect your opinion, its not true they only sound good on their albums. perhaps you caught them on an off night(every band has them).
    possibly - the one thing that I remember is that their singer sounded horrible

    hmmm i hear this more than i care for.. but i know chester can sing cause ive heard him... lnkn pk's music may not always lend itself to the melodic but i know he can do it. a lot of lnknpk music is angry and perhaps thats why it doesnt come through... but its there. but its ok you dont get it cause if we all liked the same music the world would be as dull as dishwater. ;)8-)
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  • LukinFan
    LukinFan Florida Posts: 29,121
    if we all liked the same music the world would be as dull as dishwater. ;)8-)
    damn good point
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    2014: Memphis
    2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest
    2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
    2022: Nashville
    2023: Ft. Worth II
    2024: Baltimore
    2025: Hollywood II
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,914
    Does anyone still listen to these guys? I dont myself, Havent listened to them since my high school days. Seemed like they were the biggest band in the world around 2001 and 2002. I appreciate alternative rock radio in 2012 for catchy songs, but thats about it.

    I sort of like Chesters voice how he can scream his head off and then also make it vulnerable and delicate like on Crawling.



    Same here. Loved the first 2 albums and saw them live a few times. Haven't really listened to their last 2 albums....the little that I heard was just more of the same.

    Chester does get a bad rap of just screaming his head off, but he actually does have some good vocal range.
  • rick1zoo2
    rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    I have been a fan for a long time. My son also is a big fan, we saw them in Philly last tour, from the very front in the GA section, they sounded great live.

    Their last album, Thousand Suns, I really like a lot, I think it's brilliant, I like listening to the whole album, it all fits together.

    My son and I will be seeing them in Camden next month and doing the LP Summit meet and greet.
  • rick1zoo2
    rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    here are the details I just got by email for the Summit next Friday in Camden:

    Day 2 – August 17
    LPU Main Summit Event
    LOCATION: Susquehanna Bank Center
    TIME: Check in begins at 9am at the Walt Whitman Box Office
    Summit Events:
    -Meet & Greet with Linkin Park
    -Q&A session with Linkin Park
    -Lunch at Hard Rock Café: Busses will take everyone to the Hard Rock Café in Philadelphia for a FREE lunch!
    -T-Shirt Design: Bring your own t-shirt or hoodie and use a heated press to create an LP/LPU t-shirt (cotton or polyester blend shirts/hoodies only!)
    -Opportunity to do one of the following activities: Take a backstage tour, crew bus tour, or another activity TBD. You will sign up for ONE of these activities when you check in at the Summit.
    -LPU Raffle: Photo with the band, backstage tour led by a member of Linkin Park, LP photographer for a day, and side stage viewing at that night's show. Everyone gets 1 free raffle ticket and can purchase additional tickets for $1 each
    -LPU Auction for exclusive and signed Linkin Park merchandise. We will accept credit cards or cash for payment.
    -Watch crew load-in and sound check
    -First entry to the concert venue (concert tickets not included)
    -Meet and hang out with LPU members from the around the world
    Event activities and times subject to change.
    WHAT TO BRING:
    -Signed Waiver (this will be emailed to prior to the event)
    -Print out of Summit Pass (One pass per member. Passes are non-transferable.)
    -Photo ID
    -Cash for raffle tickets
    -Cash/credit card for auction items
    -Camera
    -Wear your favorite LPU/LP gear
  • Dr. Delight
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    Every Song Sounds The Same
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  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,372
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