With its 27 million copies sold (record of the decade) and its Grammy, Linkin Park’s first album not only democratized nu metal: it itself symbolizes the 2000s
Because if the big brothers Korn (above all metal) and Limp Bizkit (hip-hop) retained their original DNA, LinkinPark has always been careful not to lean to any side… What could be more normal, then, to find here the mainstream producer Don Gilmore (Sugar Ray, Good Charlotte, Avril Lavigne…) and the experienced Andy Wallace (Nirvana, Slayer, Alice Cooper…). Why be sweet or salty when you can be both?
If the album had been the subject of an Asian reissue in 2002 (with live performances, an unreleased track and a remix), that of the 20th anniversary is pharaonic: 5 CDs, 3 LPs, 3 DVDs, a cassette, an 80-page book, a poster, 3 lithographs, a pass and obviously unreleased items (including the long-requested “Pictureboard”). A super-deluxe version even includes a box set of 3 vinyls and 2 CDs in addition. It’s Byzantium!
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The WECB editorial team offers you a top 3 of the best songs fromHybrid Theory :
“Papercut”
This is the first track on the disc. The song, which was never considered a “radio” single, built a good reputation among fans. At the time of its release, the song still reached number 14 on the UK singles chart, surpassing the highest position of the two previous singles, and left the ranking after 6 weeks. A habit at Linkin Park: the song deals with paranoia, a recurring theme throughout the record.
“Crawling”
The song, considered one of the band’s biggest hits, won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2002. This time, the group talks about abusive relationships – particularly in the marital context – and pays tribute to women persecuted by violent men.
“A Place for My Head”
This song addresses the point of view of someone who can’t relate to those around him, who wants to be in a place where people won’t try to manipulate him. This is one of the most personal pieces written by Chester Bennington and his band. A title that takes on a new dimension, especially since the singer’s death in 2017.
