Nameless Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 On his blog, Mike just answered on some fan's questions about the new LP's record: Posted by rockermeg - Ahh the tension is unbearable! It sounds like you're making great progress, and at quite a good pace. 60 is well below the number you had for M2M. Is that a good or bad thing? M: We wrote roughly 150 demos for MTM because we were at a point where we were redefining how we approached writing a song. We were breaking down rigid, preconceived ideas about how our band "should" sound…we had to experiment with a lot of crazy stuff in order to figure out what the album should sound like. At the end of the process, we all felt like we had pushed outside our comfort zones quite a bit, and we were happy about the new frontiers the process had opened up. I think we're now at a place where there are far fewer boundaries or barriers, and the perspective of the past few years has given us an intense creative momentum, so fewer demos are getting the job done. Quality, not quantity; I don't think we'll need to write that many demos to know that the album is ready. Posted by spraypaintNinkpens - I guess we really shouldn't expect an album in 2010 because you take forever to release a 12 track cd. I wish you'd release a cd faster than 3-4 years because everyone is going to inevitably start to make people lose interest in the band. Lockjaw was made in a day and it's a stellar track. M: Thanks for the nice comment about "Lockjaw." I am writing these updates to assure you that what we've said about putting music out more quickly is our intention, 100%. It is my firm belief that the album will be out in 2010. As for the "3-4 year" comment: we've been saying that for about 6 months. In that short time, here is the new music that has come from our camp: "New Divide," "Lockjaw," my "Gold Guns Girls" remix, my Julien-K remix, my track for Apathy called "Shoot First," and an entire DBS album. Some are more mainstream things, others are meant for various levels of underground fans. We already have other related ideas ("Across The Line" on the LPU9 CD for example) on deck before the next album comes. Then, after the next album, we hope to continue to create and release music faster than we have in the past (3-4 years between studio albums is obviously a long time). The bottom line is: we're trying to be in the studio more than ever, making great stuff that is Linkin Park quality. We LIVE in the studio now. Posted by Rotten - Couldn't you give us more info on your upcoming album please? Like how it's gonna sound, mainly hip hop or rock? Is it gonna be experimental as MTM was? Anyway, i'm confident about the quality since you never disappointed us but i'm afraid you'll be producing an album just because you have to… M: I've been rapping a bit more, Joe has been a little more present, and together we're also doing a lot with the beats. Again, you never know what can happen: we can make 50 songs with rapping, and if the 10 that don't have rapping get picked by the band for the album, then any comment I may have made about rapping is null and void! But we have never produced an album because "we had to," it's all about where the band is at creatively, at the time. Hybrid Theory and Meteora were a time of defining a sound, MTM was a time of destroying that and branching out in many directions. This new album, so far, is a redefinition. Posted by pepper - THANK YOU for the album update Mike!! We kept tweeting Phi for an update, but no go. I guess you are the better man =P (haha as if there was any doubt) Lol I'm so excited to hear about the long songs and that you guys are going through your usual thorough process for selecting the songs for the album. Stay focused and keep rocking on my brothers, I'm so stoked for this album and what 2010 holds for LP! M: Yes Pepper, I am your friend and Phoenix is ignoring you. He is evil, I am good. Thanks for the good words…we'll do our best to make this album great, for you and everyone who is down with the band. Source HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPPanther Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 So long as Mike keeps his word, we WILL have a new LP album in 2010...AWESOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeMinoda Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 thx for the info fabio. the answers by mike are great! i hope really for some more rapping on the new record and maybe mike singing a song again! can't wait to hear the new record! lpu9 is awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpaa9 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 'It is my firm belief that the album will be out in 2010' Just hope we get a official release date. Because you never know with LP;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidOhri Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 i'm always so thankful, when he's posting some updates... what would we do without them?? we'd be really left in ignorance. that's why i love being LP-fan... cause the band cares about us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyesburning Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 M: I've been rapping a bit more, Joe has been a little more present, and together we're also doing a lot with the beats. I hope thats true and we will hear more Mike rapping Actually I don't care when the album will be released as long it is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuben7o7 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) Kudos to the cat who wrote they take too long for a 12 track CD to come out and kudos to Mike for a professional answer. The album PROBABLY will be out in 2010, the question is when. Chester has mentioned June the past few months but I don't see that as being realistic. Maybe this time next year - which is a tremendous amount of time away considering they have been in for already a full year as we speak. Also, I like the subtle "Joe has been a little more present." I'm glad MS realizes Joe is an integral part of the band and just was nowhere to be found on MTM for the most part. Edited November 24, 2009 by Preston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePretender Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I like it that we got this information and not even through a lpu chat. We already have other related ideas ("Across The Line" on the LPU9 CD for example) on deck before the next album comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiman Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 This was a good post. FYI, Joe being more present doesn't necessarily mean scratching. Anyway, I'm stoked for this album. I have a feeling it'll completely destroy the other albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shabanini Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) We already have other related ideas ("Across The Line" on the LPU9 CD for example) on deck before the next album comes. sounds promising M: I've been rapping a bit more, Joe has been a little more present, and together we're also doing a lot with the beats.sounds promising too M: Yes Pepper, I am your friend and Phoenix is ignoring you. He is evil, I am good. Thanks for the good words…we'll do our best to make this album great, for you and everyone who is down with the band. lol, so the war is still on Edited November 24, 2009 by shabanini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphyLP Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Finally a great post by Mike!!! But obviously I don´t agree with him when he mention his remixes. I don´t consider it as a Linkin Park release neither Dead by Sunrise. But it´s great to see that he actually cares... (Sometimes I feel like he is the only one who actually cares ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPPRJKT4 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Lol u guys are a bunch of complainers, Mike just owned all of u! Now wait for the album! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geki Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I love how spraypaintninkpens always disses LP, even on Mike's blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VavourasLP Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 the thing is...will it be out before summer 2010? because another tour supporting(?) M2M would be a disaster... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelbeats Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Now i'm really dying to hear how the album sounds like. Mike does got a point bout putting out more music from his camp. we did got lots of music from them although it's not a full length album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felipeintheend Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 i love how friendly is mike answering the fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spraypaintninkpens Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Kudos to the cat who wrote they take too long for a 12 track CD to come out and kudos to Mike for a professional answer. The album PROBABLY will be out in 2010, the question is when. Chester has mentioned June the past few months but I don't see that as being realistic. Maybe this time next year - which is a tremendous amount of time away considering they have been in for already a full year as we speak. Also, I like the subtle "Joe has been a little more present." I'm glad MS realizes Joe is an integral part of the band and just was nowhere to be found on MTM for the most part. That would be me. Props to Mike being nice to me even though my comment was a little rude; sometimes I just feel like we wait forever for lp to release material. My whole intention of that post was to get Mike to recognize we're dying for new music asap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPPanther Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I don't understand why people still think Joe didnt do much on MTM. Any sound other than guitar, bass, drums, vocals, and strings is him. Listen to it with that in mind and you'll see what I mean. Joe's job is more than just scratching. The problem is for anything but scratching when they play live just equates to him pressing a button to trigger a sample which makes people think he's not doing anything...someone had to record that sample and 9 times out of 10 it was probably Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spraypaintninkpens Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 *fixed well goes to show mike always know how to respond to the fans;) Should a moderator really be calling someone a twat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkramar Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 ... The post has been removed. Any further issues, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZZY Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Great post overall. Nothing to complain about. Stop waiting and complaining for the new album. Listen to other bands/music. Discover new talent throughout this time. Hell work on an album/EP of your own. Shinoda is the only member who doesnt give fuck around answers. He must want to blow up Warner more than me XP Did anyone even watch RTR? So Joe was just standing there? Well i must be some retarded fuck then.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacrid Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 To be honest, I don't know more than before now. But it's nice how Mike answer the questions about the Time of making a CD with "only" 12 Tracks. Looking forward to the album, hope they won't release it too late this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hahninator Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Great update. Hope the new CD has more than 12 tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless_wind13 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Edit - Post has been removed for flaming another user. Please check your PM. - Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nameless Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Great update. Hope the new CD has more than 12 tracks. That would be brand new for them Breaking the LP rule of the 11\12 songs album + the instrumental one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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