I don't know if this has been discussed, but was Already Over a decoy all along?
Now that we know Linkin Park are back, and they had been writing songs for a while, I started to wonder if this whole release was planned to let LP remain in the shadows.
Already Over released in October/23, which I believe was around the time Emily was asked to join the band.
Let's not forget the whole "New era of Mike Shinoda music" campaign, including a hair cut and TV appearance.
Then, there were the Already Over Sessions, with some with female singers covering LP songs.
Maybe to also test the waters and confuse people about possible leaks? People went crazy when one of them joked she'd join the band.
What are your thoughts?