First of all this is my first post, and I needed to share my feelings about this album which I cannot find the right words to describe it yet.
let me first say that I've been a fan since about 2003 release of Meteora, at which time I was in my teens and absolutely loved to just go nuts to their music. And still do when I need it.
That being said I've always felt they did not use all of their talents. I was certain they could make 'beautiful songs' and not just rock out after rock out track, but they just didn't make them. When I heard the piano live of Pushing me away, it confirmed my suspicion and I thought they were gonna wow me with the release of MTM, but it just wasn't totally 'it', while I still love the album there was something missing.
And now comes A Thousand Suns. And I have to say 'this is it', this is what I want to hear now, at this time in my life. They managed to create something that takes you on a journey where you get treated to one masterpiece after another. With Iridescent, Waiting For The End, The Catalyst as standouts for me. An absolute masterpiece from my band Linkin Park. Top to bottom.
This is it