LPU 11 Launched! Options

[Xero21]

Robot Boy sounds like the vocals aren't as blended as they were on the album, you can also hear Mike a lot more clearly. The lyrics definitely needed some upgrades though.

[Hahninator]

Pictureboard didn't make it! damn lol

[LGraham]

must...go...to lectures...

want... to find... way to...listen...to...tracks...

[rav0k]

Soon, the Aztec moon will heat my room... HEAL MY WOUNDS!

[adaminator1]

Pictureboard didn't make it! damn lol

Here's pictureboard.

[Geki]

Anybody besides me love Chester's vocals in Slip? So grungy... such nu-metal style... I love HT.

[jurhiat]

The fckin In The End Demo is really awesome! Love all the LPU11...

[Hahninator]

LOL @ the booklet saying the tracks weren't edited in any way. I like it.

Name in the CD booklet is badass.

[Xero21]

Alright, I've listened to the whole thing, here's a quick review:

1. Yo - Some of you probably remember this from the Linkin Park - Monster Energy promotional bit back in 2008, you could download a low quality loop of this song as a ringtone called "Brad's Yo." Pretty basic stuff, simple beat with some piano and synth towards the end. Very plain.

2. Slip - As I said before, musically very different from Hybrid Theory. For that, I'm a fan. Otherwise, very passe. Mike raps aggressively, Chester sings the chorus, yada yada we've heard it plenty of times before. But, the music is fairly unique for a HT demo.

3. Soundtrack - Interesting. The chord progressions and pacing of this song remind me of a purely rock band. Like a band like Switchfoot wrote it. I can see why Mike said they thought the demo was "too poppy." But it's still interesting to hear Linkin Park's take on the basic rock sound. The verses sound nice, an electronic beat with a quick-paced guitar riff and moody piano. Sounds like it was written for MTM.

4. In The End - Not much to say about this, not much different from what we already have at least upon first listen, other than the higher quality of course.

5. Program - Definitely a stand-out. The song is pretty bi-polar in that it contains a soft section (what would be the verses I assume) that have an interesting electronica sound, strings, and a clean-toned guitar riff, and of course the staple chorus section with big guitar chords. The verses sound really nice, I wish the song didn't have the power chords and was finished was just the music from the verses.

6. Bang Three - Not much to say about this either. Strings in the verses are much more noticeable, there's a slight change in the piano during the intro, and the bridge doesn't have the guitar solo.

7. Robot Boy - As I said before, the different vocal parts are more clearly distinguishable, and the lyrics are not nearly as good as they ended up being on the album (except for one or two lines).

8. Broken Foot - Your basic distorted guitar song. Nothing too special about this, if you love jumping around in your room to heavy guitars, you'll love it.

9. Esaul - Same demo we've known about I think, just in higher quality. Good to have.

10. Blue - WOW. This is definitely the most unique of the CD to me. Blue has a, well...blues-y sound to it. Almost jazzy, and grunge-y. Chester's melody is very bluesy. Reminds me a lot of Grey Daze. When you listen to this, you could imagine them playing it at a small bar. VERY different for a Hybrid Theory demo.

All in all, Slip, Soundtrack, Program, and Blue are the most interesting listens. They definitely make me wonder what Linkin Park's earlier music would have sounded like had Warner Bros. not tied their hands creatively.

[Xero21]

Anybody besides me love Chester's vocals in Slip? So grungy...

Definitely the most notable thing about the HT demos. His vocals in Slip and in Blue both sound very grunge. The use of harmony in Slip and the melody in Blue.

[rav0k]

4. In The End - Not much to say about this, not much different from what we already have at least upon first listen, other than the higher quality of course.

6. Bang Three - Not much to say about this either. Strings in the verses are much more noticeable, there's a slight change in the piano during the intro, and the bridge doesn't have the guitar solo.

9. Esaul - Same demo we've known about I think, just in higher quality. Good to have.

In The End is a completely different mix that we have not heard before. Bass riff is different. There are existent ambient sounds that we haven't heard before. However, the lyrics seem to have been heard in previous leaked demos.

Bang Three has a different intro entirely. The different piano parts are still in the final mix, but during the chorus instead. The bridge is completely different. It was changed in the final mix to incorporate the guitar solo.

The Esaul on this edition is the first studio version we have heard of the Frat Party jam.

(Not trying to be an ass, just adding more detail for anyone that is interested in purchasing.)

This post has been edited by Skr1tch : Nov 16 2011, 03:40 AM

[Xero21]

In The End is a completely different mix that we have not heard before. The lyrics have been heard.

Bang Three has a different intro entirely. The different piano parts are still in the final mix, but during the verses instead.

The Esaul on this edition is the first studio version we have heard of the Frat Party jam.

I should have clarified- by "quality" I essentially mean "mix." As in the quality of the mixing, as well as the quality of the sound of the song itself.

Bang Three does not have a "different intro entirely." It's slightly different. And yes, that piano part is during the verses of the final version of WID. But not in the intro, as I was stating. I guess the bridge does qualify as "completely different," but only the chord progression is different. It's not like it's some surprisingly new bit of music.

Yes.

This post has been edited by Xero21: Nov 16 2011, 03:38 AM

[rav0k]

Bang Three does not have a "different intro entirely." It's slightly different. And yes, that piano part is during the verses of the final version of WID. But not in the intro, as I was stating.

No reverse effect on the guitar, a lack of the digital 'dirty drums' and an extended intro that incorporates the chorus piano parts is enough for me to call it entirely different.

Forgive me.

[Xero21]

No reverse effect on the guitar, a lack of the digital 'dirty drums' and an extended intro that incorporates the chorus piano parts is enough for me to call it entirely different.

Forgive me.

Well nit-pick why don't you!

[MacGyver]

Damn! I want to hear those fcking songs!!! D:

[555dawer555]

I think this is brand new Esaul demo

[rav0k]

Well nit-pick why don't you!

My pleasure.

I think this is brand new Esaul demo

Yep!

[adaminator1]

*F5's the hell out of the regular place due to not being able to wait till tomorrow to purchase the CD ;;*

Also, am I the only one who thinks you should get the digital version as well if you purchase the CD?

This post has been edited by adaminator1: Nov 16 2011, 03:55 AM

[rav0k]

Also, am I the only one who thinks you should get the digital version as well if you purchase the CD?

That would be reasonable, but it's not going to happen because of $$$.

Physical copy = Patience.
Digital = Impatience.

Impatience earns the cash.

Impatience + Patience = Even more cash.

This post has been edited by Skr1tch : Nov 16 2011, 03:59 AM

[lp_faint43]

this sounds awesome would really love to hear the LPU cd but cant afford it at the moment