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SS or it didn't happen.

I have branded Linkin Park as a band that became famous via their fanbase, therefore they should be able to take some criticism from that said fanbase. I never claimed emotion was not necessary. Though, on that note, I would say "emotion" was kicked out of the window when they put finesse into their music to sell records 10 years ago. All of that gets eradicated with pitch correction, tempo alignment and all the other mastering that they accomplished. I'm not the same person I was, at all. However, if I was in a band with as much success as Linkin Park, I would at least consider what my fans would want out of love and respect for them. I don't recall anyone (on these forums) claiming that it was mandatory that the band should go back to their original sound or they should quit. All I have seen is "I wish they would go back to the Hybrid Theory sound", which is a suggestion that the band may take into consideration. You are acting as if they evolved into this Super-Band that fends for themselves. I'm pretty sure you can guarantee that they take all forms of criticism to help define what they want to do as artists. Like you said, art is an expression but there comes a point where you are making it for the sake of loving what you do...or you are making it to share with others and get feedback in the process. When they decided to sign to a record label, it's pretty obvious which choice was taken.

That -really- does not surprise me. I was saying it for giggles but I guess my point was proven.

wut? Maybe Saw 3D will help people relieve their frustration. Then again, it may make it worse for people seeing Chester get mutilated.

That just means that a good portion of the population will be dancing to what appears to be anti-government music.

That's my initial point. Their career is selling music, criticism is to be expected. There are so many fans of this band that make no room for criticism and it really begins to feel like a preschool playground. I personally love ATS so far. I am curious as to what else is awaiting me on this seemingly golden record. Korn returned to their old recording method, not their old sound. Their new album probably would have sounded great if they stuck with the software they had been using. They tried putting an old recording method (8 track) on music that was similar to See You on the Other Side and Untitled. It sounded very bad in my opinion, although I think the first single, Oildale (Leave Me Alone), was awesome.

I have to forget my outside problems when reporting to work every day. I have to satisfy my customers regardless of who I was 10 years ago compared to now. Oh, I forgot. Linkin Park is not human. They are expected to do what they want without getting criticism from their paying fans.

This isn't old news. It was not confirmed until now.

I noticed that myself...strange, indeed.

You stated that you hated reggae for what reason then?

I was referring to the song itself. I haven't really been a big fan of their more upbeat material since Minutes to Midnight. Right when the clip fades out it sounds like it gets pretty interesting and diverse.

Not sure what to think from the clip. My imagination is making me think something good will come out of this, hopefully I am right.

Fair enough. So...I'm ready for some Wretches and Kings multi-track files now.

+9001

You have a problem with everything though, bro.

Mary Jane or Thunder Box?

I think this is a false statement as you can clearly see that the Nü Metal favoring died around the time that Linkin Park decided to "change". To say a band does not sell out is a very undermining statement, as creating and selling music is their career. Obviously, you will not hear a band getting mainstream airplay with a banjo, no pitch correction and recording straight to tape. There are sacrifices bands make to sell more records, such as making something that is new or with the times. This particular album has sparked my interest so far because it reminds me of those roots they once had on Hybrid Theory and Meteora. You will also find that they mentioned this record was not made to sell. Now take into the equation that a good portion of old school fans (myself included) are favoring this record and disliked Minutes to Midnight. I can't pinpoint it, but I wind up really hating the mainstream music on the radio. Minutes to Midnight fit in with all the other mainstream music quite well, it had that mainstream "structure". They gained a much larger fan base with Minutes to Midnight due to the fact that the record was not Nü Metal, Rap-Rock, Rap-Metal or whatever you decide to call it that seemingly died off however many years ago. It was in fact, a modern day easy listening record that a good portion of the world could pick up at a local music store and jam to. With A Thousand Suns, they are taking the time to express they made this record from the soul and not to sell. This could implicate that they are in fact returning to their roots that made them famous to begin with because their trademark sound was an entity of its own. Their "roots" are who they originally were as a band. They were experimental yet easily recognizable because they were one of a kind, just like you hear on Wretches and Kings. You don't hear that so much on Shadow of the Day...

Fix't. By the way, I'm pretty sure the instrumental of Wretches and Kings has guitar in it all the way through (probably edited by computer). I could easily get a sound close to it with my Digitech Whammy, maybe they will play it live soon so we can find out.

Seconded.

I highly doubt it. It's just the usual poor taste of announcing something then having everyone on their toes for hours at a time. I guess you could also consider it a marketing strategy so they can squeeze in some extra pre-orders.

Approximately whatever time Chester had in mind.

I didn't hear it yet. Thanks, kicks major ass.

Sounds like altered guitar to me (like some of the effects on a Digitech whammy pedal) but either way, you make a valid point.

Nice finds. I say it's debunked at this point.

That's why I was wondering if it was 30 second previews coming soon. It's marked private which I find kinda odd if it was just someone fishing for free views.