GlassCastles

So, putting passion in the live show just means playing energetic songs to you? I always thought being passionate about the live show meant putting your all into it, making it an emotional experience/release for the artist, which this set 100% is. But hey, you've got your views. One More Light on Jimmy Kimmel? That's passion Are the sets as energetic as they were a few years ago? No, but I don't think they need to be. They're making a statement. They don't have to rely on HT and Meteora, the band is more than that. They always have been, and I'd rather a set that the band feels passionate about playing than heavy songs for the sake of heavy songs.

Set A 1. Fallout (w/ 'Roads Untraveled' vox) 2. The Catalyst 3. Papercut 4. No More Sorrow (Long Intro) 5. Talking To Myself 6. Faint (Ext. Outro) 7. Lost In The Echo 8. Good Goodbye (Ext. Intro; Live Version) 9. Numb ('Numb/Encore' Intro/Ending) 10. Castle Of Glass (Experience Version; Oppenheimer Outro) 11. Sorry For Now (Piano Intro) 12. New Divide 13. Final Masquerade 14. Invisible (Ext. Intro) 15. Waiting For The End ('Remember The Name' Intro; Wall of Noise Outro) 16. Halfway Right 17. Burn It Down (Stripped Down) 18. One More Light 19. Leave Out All The Rest (2017 Version) 20. Heavy 21. In The End (Intro Pause; Ext. Outro) --------------------------- 22. Nobody Can Save Me (Ext. Intro) 23. What I've Done (2017 Intro; Ext. Guitar Solo Bridge) 24. Bleed it Out (Ext. Intro; Ext. Bridge w/ 'A Place For My Head' v1 + Bridge) 25. One Step Closer (2017 Intro; Ext. Outro) Set B 1. Mark The Graves INTRO 2. What I've Done (2017 Transition Intro; Ext. Guitar Solo Bridge) 3. From The Inside 4. Wastelands 5. Talking To Myself 6. Wretches And Kings 7. Burn It Down 8. Good Goodbye (Ext. Intro; Live Version) 9. Lost In The Echo 10. Invisible 11. Castle Of Glass (Experience Version; Oppenheimer Outro) 12. Halfway Right 13. New Divide 14. Sorry For Now 15. Waiting For The End ('Where'd You Go' Intro; Wall of Noise Outro) 16. Crawling (Piano Version) 17. One More Light 18. Leave Out All The Rest (2017 Version) 19. Heavy 20. Numb ('Numb/Encore' Intro/Ending) 21. One Step Closer (2017 Intro; Ext. Outro) --------------------------- 22. Battle Symphony (Ext. Intro; Transition Ending) 23. Faint (Ext. Outro) 24. Papercut 25. Bleed it Out (Ext. Intro; Ext. Bridge w/ 'No Roads Left' v1 + Chorus; Ext. Ending w/ Guitar Solo) Set C 1. 1stp Klosr INTRO 2. One Step Closer (2017 Intro; Ext. Outro) 3. Lying From You 4. Points Of Authority (Intro w/ 'Dedicated' v1; Outro w/ 'Reading My Eyes' v1) 5. Talking To Myself 6. Burn It Down 7. When They Come For Me 8. Good Goodbye (Ext. Intro; Live Version) 9. Until it's Gone 10. New Divide 11. Invisible 12. Burning In The Skies 13. Nobody Can Save Me 14. Numb ('Numb/Encore' Intro/Ending) 15. Waiting For The End (Apaches Intro w/ 'Hands Held High' v2; Wall of Noise Outro) 16. Castle of Glass (Stripped Down) 17. Heavy 18. Breaking The Habit (A Cappella Outro) 19. In The End 20. What I've Done (2017 Intro; Ext. Guitar Solo Bridge) 21. Bleed it Out (Ext. Intro; Ext. Bridge w/ 'Burning In The Skies' Chorus; Ext. Ending w/ Guitar Solo) --------------------------- 22. One More Light 23. Leave Out All The Rest (2017 Intro) 24. Lost In The Echo 25. Faint (Ext. Outro)

"all these people" All one of them? And it seemed like it was less of a reflection of the quality of the album and more of a spiteful remark towards those who felt the album would flop commercially for whatever reason.

He'd probably play drums like he has for every OML song they've done so far barring the only track to not have any percussion whatsoever...

This was a truly beautiful performance. I've never cried from watching a band play a song live before, but this did it. Watching Chester nearly lose it at the end hurt so much.

Truly devastating. He was probably one of the best rock singers of all time, and his voice being silenced so young is a tragedy. Rest In Peace, Chris

1. Fallout (w/ 'Roads Untraveled' vox) 2. The Catalyst 3. Papercut 4. No More Sorrow (Long Intro) 5. Talking To Myself 6. Lost In The Echo 7. Good Goodbye (Ext. Intro; Live Version) 8. Castle Of Glass (Experience Version; 2017 Ending w/ 'A Place For My Head' v1) 9. Sorry For Now 10. Numb ('Numb/Encore' Intro/Ending) 11. New Divide 12. Invisible (Ext. Intro) 13. Waiting For The End ('Remember The Name' Intro; Wall of Noise Outro) 14. Halfway Right 15. Burn It Down (Stripped Down) 16. One More Light 17. Leave Out All The Rest (2017 Version) 18. Final Masquerade 19. Heavy 20. In The End 21. Bleed It Out (Ext. Intro; Ext. Bridge w/ 'A Place For My Head' v2 + Bridge; Ext. Ending) ---------------------------------- 22. Nobody Can Save Me (Ext. Intro) 23. What I've Done (2017 Intro; Ext. Guitar Solo Bridge) 24. Faint (Ext. Outro) 25. One Step Closer (Ext. Outro)

Hey, can we not talk shit about other sites please? There are fanboys on both sites of both extremes. It's not exclusive to one.

My review: Linkin Park has been known for toying with their sound since 2007's Minutes To Midnight flipped the script completely and the nu-metal rockers delved into alternative rock territory. Since then, we've gotten an electronic concept album, a record that mixes their old sound with their recent experimentation and a hard rock throwback. Now, they've dived headfirst into mainstream pop with a mixed reception. Some love and accept the change, some wish for nothing more than the sound of Hybrid Theory to make a comeback and a bit of everything in between. Their first true foray into pop music was a resounding success, with the band managing to stick to most of the conventions of modern pop but with a fair amount of experimentation here and there to keep it refreshing, all backed by the most personal and honest lyrics the group have ever penned. Opening the album with the revealing and haunting vibes of "Nobody Can Save Me" sets the tone for what's to come very well, with Chester Bennington singing about "chasing out the darkness inside" and how only he can save himself. It's a far cry from the defeatist attitude that plagued the group's earlier albums, instead opting for a more hopeful, optimistic train of thought. This sentiment is echoed in the lead single "Heavy", which features an incredible verse from pop singer Kiiara, who actually outshines Bennington on the track. As the duo discuss how them holding on to the problem is the root of it, they admit and accept that the issue is solvable, and it is up to them to do so, though the former does so much more successfully than the latter. Bennington tells the story of his past on the Broadway-esque "Halfway Right", talking about "getting high with the dead-end kids" and how he "burned too bright", talking about his days of addiction and turmoil as an adolescent. It very much plays out as a discussion between the Bennington of new and old, with the wiser of the two warning the younger of what will become of him if he continues down this path of destruction. It is rather touching, and it's presentation is unlike one Linkin Park has ever attempted. Bennington is not the only one who gets to tell his own stories through this record, though, as Mike Shinoda steps up to lead vocals on the tracks "Invisible" and "Sorry For Now", both of which were written to his children. The former is a song for their future, teenage years, ensuring that, despite conflict and arguments between the two, Shinoda still loves them and never wants them to feel otherwise. The latter, though, is more tongue and cheek, "halfway apologizing" for his frequent absence due to being in Linkin Park. Shinoda has a stellar vocal presence on both tracks, though the latter is far more impressive, with the final chorus being more in line with something Bennington would usually take over for. Instead, though, Bennington raps during the bridge of the track with an interesting filter placed over his voice, all strung together by a fantastic electronic breakdown with guitar layering all over it. It is far and away the most experimental track on the album, and it is done incredibly well. The album reaches its peak, though, with the title track: "One More Light". Written for a close friend of the band who passed away, the track is truly chilling, with the crux of the song being weirdly optimistic instead of dark like many songs of this subject are. As Bennington sings about how unfair this situation is and little things in life that remind you of those who have passed, he ensures the listener that, even if everyone else says one death does not matter in the grand scheme of things, he does care. It is a heartbreaking message that gets more emotional as the song ends, with Bennington's voice cracking akin to the first verse of "Valentine's Day". It is the most human moment on the record, and it is one that exceeded all expectations. One More Light may not be the most technically proficient record to come from the group, and it is not without its little bumps in the road, but it is far and away the most emotional and honest. From the more abstract songs like "Good Goodbye", which features verses from Pusha T and Stormzy, and "Nobody Can Save Me" to the honest stories of "Halfway Right", the album perfectly encapsulates Linkin Park's emotional state during the process: saddened, yet hopeful. Favorite Tracks: One More Light, Sorry For Now, Nobody Can Save Me, Halfway Right Least Favorite Track: Heavy OVERALL: 9.5/10

1. One More Light (10/10) 2. Sorry For Now (10/10) 3. Nobody Can Save Me (10/10) 4. Halfway Right (10/10) 5. Invisible (10/10) 6. Talking To Myself (9.5/10) 7. Battle Symphony (9/10) 8. Sharp Edges (8/10) 9. Good Goodbye (6.5/10) 10. Heavy (6/10) Honestly, album as a whole gets a 9-9.5/10 from me.

I'll write a full review later, but I love it. Third favorite album behind ATS and MTM

I wouldn't say NRL "totally counts" on the album. It was a bonus track, and the song was only ever performed as part of the Bleed it Out bridge outside of rehearsals. Live, it really was nothing more than that.

1. One More Light (live) [10/10] 2. Invisible [9.5/10] 3. Talking To Myself (live) [9/10] 4. Battle Symphony [9/10] 5. Good Goodbye [7/10] 6. Heavy [6/10]

1. Guilty All The Same (Shortened (Intro Only); Transition Ending) 2. Victimized (w/ 'Guilty All The Same' v1 + 'QWERTY' Bridge; Faster Tempo) 3. From The Inside (Ext. Intro; Ext. Outro) 4. No More Sorrow (Long Intro) 5. Wretches And Kings (Ext. Bridge w/ 'Guilty All The Same' rap) 6. Talking To Myself 7. Burn It Down 8. Good Goodbye (Ext. Intro; w/ Demo Verse + 'A Light That Never Comes' v1) 9. Lost In The Echo 10. Battle Symphony 11. Numb ('Numb/Encore' Intro/Outro + v1 Guitar) 12. Castle of Glass (Experience Version; Bridge w/ 'Kenji' v1 + 'Wisdom, Justice, And Love' Speech Samples; 2017 Ending w/ 'A Place For My Head' v1) 13. Sorry For Now 14. Invisible (Ext. Intro) 15. Waiting For The End ('Remember The Name' Intro; Wall of Noise Outro) 16. One More Light 17. Heavy (Piano Version) 18. Leave Out All The Rest (2017 Version) 19. Final Masquerade 20. In The End (Intro Pause) 21. What I've Done (2017 Intro; Ext. Guitar Solo Bridge) 22. One Step Closer (2017 Intro; Ext. Outro) ---------- 23. Fallout (w/ 'Roads Untraveled' Vox) 24. The Catalyst (Ext. Bridge w/ 'The Requiem' Vox) 25. Papercut (Ext. Intro w/ 'Lying From You' v1) 26. Faint (Ext. Outro)

This is my favorite of the released songs, actually. Mike doing lead vocals is really refreshing, and this is by far his best vocal performance (plus he can actually sing it live pretty well). Invisible Battle Symphony Good Goodbye Heavy If we're counting the live tracks that we haven't heard in studio yet: One More Light Invisible Talking To Myself Battle Symphony Good Goodbye Heavy

I feel like we've told you time and time again that LP songs are substantially harder for Chester to sing than the songs he sang with STP or Camp Freddy. He can nail the cover songs because they're more comfortable songs for him to sing compared to something like Mark The Graves or I'll Be Gone.

Would not surprise me if, next cycle, we saw a part of Keys or MTG as part of an interlude. That seems to be the trend.

Wow, the 3 songs we've heard live are the best 3 IMO. One More Light [WIP] lyrics:

The set would be significantly worse if they cut TTM and GG. Those are two of the best parts of the set.

I think you made a typo, then. BTH is already in the set.

There has to at least be a slightly different set, since we know 5 OML songs are getting played. Wouldn't surprise me if we got that last OML song (I'm predicting the title track) and WFTE thrown back into the mix. It's what I do best

"It was over before it's begun" is what I heard

I guess the Sorry For Now chorus thing could be referring to Blackbear essentially completely remixing Mike's vocals into a drop. We'll have to wait and see, I guess. I WANT it to be real, there's some very interesting descriptions in there, but I'm not putting my hopes into it.

It's probably fake. We know the tracklength of TTM now, and it's definitely not 4:04. Also, Sharp Edges was talked about as having layers of acoustic guitars, but this review doesn't even mention them? Blackbear recorded a chorus on Sorry For Now? Yeah, I doubt this is real. It could be, but I definitely have my doubts.