One of the most annoying things is that Emily leaves the microphone for the crowd during "One Step Closer" at the bridge section, especially when she is supposed to scream, "Shut up, I'm talking to you." Instead of delivering the line herself, she lets the audience sing it. Chester never did that during his 17 years with Linkin Park.
I have listened to many covers of the song and attended several tribute band performances, and they never leave out that part. It makes me wonder whether Emily is unable to scream properly, struggles to yell with enough power, or simply runs out of breath.In my view, this is a waste of potential. There were other singers who could have been a better choice. Mike has said that talent was not the primary criterion and that camaraderie was more important. If that was truly the intention, then this comeback feels more like an attempt to capitalize on nostalgia than a genuine musical return.Even though the songs are performed in lower keys, she still seems unable to deliver certain screams or hit some of the required notes consistently. She should work on improving her screaming technique; otherwise, I don't think this reunion will have long-term success. If things continue this way, the band could face difficulties in maintaining momentum over the next few years and may be they will part their ways of disband