Today I'm continuing with Linkin Park album reviews, and typing reviews at the last minute. I really need to start these early. Today I'm reviewing the band's fifth album "Living Things" which was released in 2012. Here's my track by track review:
1) Lost in the Echo: Initially titled "Holding Company", this song was the second single from the album. The song talks about a friendship that started out well but as time when on the relationship began to dissolve. The video was an interactive video where people who logged on from their facebook accounts would see pictures that they had posted. I tried it and it shocked me a little bit. 10/10
2) In My Remains: I love that the ending has a military feel to it with the drums. I'm not sure how interpret the song but I still really like it. Wish it had a video. 10/10
3) Burn It Down: The first single from the album. The song was originally called "Buried at Sea". The song is about a relationship (whether it be romantic or friendship) that goes back and forth. My favorite part of the song is Mike's rap. 10/10
4) Lies Greed Misery: The song had two working titles that were "Piledriver" and "Breaking Point". You can feel the anger on this song and it's fun to listen when you're having a bad day. It should've been a single. 10/10
5) I'll Be Gone: This song was almost the second single from the album but "Lost in the Echo" was released instead. The song is about leaving a relationship that has failed. It took me awhile to like this song. 9/10
6) Castle of Glass: The third and sadly final single from the album. This is my favorite song on the album, so when I heard it would be a single I freaked out in excitement. The song was used to promote the video game, "Medal of Honor: Warfighter". The video showed a family in mourning. It's hard to watch. 10/10
7) Victimized: While it's barely two minutes long, I'm choosing to review this song. It's very in your face and my only negative is that the song is too short. 10/10
8) Roads Untraveled: Like "Castle of Glass" this song is a ballad. It has a different kind of vibe than the rest of the songs on the album. It's about not dwelling on the past. 9/10
9) Skin to Bone: This song is kinda boring. I don't think I've listened to the full song. Maybe I'll listen to the full the song in the future, but for now I give the song a 5. 5/10
10) Until It Breaks: I ignored this song for awhile until I heard the ending of it. The ending is sung by the guitarist, Brad Delson. His vocals are awesome but the beginning of Mike's rap in the first verse sounds weird. 9/10
11) Tinfoil: Every Linkin Park album has an instrumental and here it is. It's pretty good and the ending leads perfectly to the last track. 9/10
12) Powerless: This song was released as a digital single from the "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter soundtrack". The song has a somber feel to it and showcases Chester's amazing vocals. The video for the song was used not just not promote the film but also promote "Music for Relief". 9/10
"Living Things" debuted at number 1 in the U.S., selling just 1,000 more copies than "Maroon 5's" album "Overexposed". I love all the songs on the album. Out of 120 points I give the album 110 points which is 91%, an A. Thank you for reading this review!
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