This isn't the Linkin Park from old, actually this isn't the Linkin Park from when I was in middle school, it's more my parents version of Linkin Park.
In the last five years, we've seen bands like Blink 182, Green Day, New Found Glory and more, grow out of the styles of music that made them popular, and begin creating the music they want to make, as the musicians that they are. Im sure when LP started the band, they never thought it would get as huge as it has become, nor did they probably dream that they be playing as long as they have. Like any musician that cares about their music, they progress and grow. This band has grown from nu-metal rapping, and mosh guitar licks, into a piano driven power rock band.
It's hard to even pin-point the kind of music this is, but it reminds me of a radio friendly post-hardcore band, except Linkin Park is ANYTHING but post-hardcore.
I seriously think most music fans could fall in love with this record, and if you would have aske me even half a year ago, I would have told you that it would be virtually impossible to do so.
This record is flat out brilliant. Because of the musicianship, the production, or the songs in general, no, not really, but the story that Linkin Park has layed out. What they were, and what they have become, is a beautiful spectacle to watch, and it shows in their new record.
This record is more politically driven, as well as backed behind singing, as opposed to rapping. While vocalist Mike Shinoda does showcase his rhyming ability, it's tastefully done, and his writing is phenomenal.
I don't do this alot, but this record deserves it.
FINAL GRADE: A+
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