Minutes To Midnight
by Linkin Park
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6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 733 Ratings

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  1. amotherscrime
    Dec 14, 2019
    3
    I remember being so excited for this album. LP was my favorite band around 2000-2005. Their music just spoke to me. It broke so much new ground and it was packed with soul. Angst-y, youthful soul perhaps, but still. Sadly the sound left as quick as it came. I'm guessing that they felt the genre was becoming a joke and decided to strip their music from the embarrassing content and make itI remember being so excited for this album. LP was my favorite band around 2000-2005. Their music just spoke to me. It broke so much new ground and it was packed with soul. Angst-y, youthful soul perhaps, but still. Sadly the sound left as quick as it came. I'm guessing that they felt the genre was becoming a joke and decided to strip their music from the embarrassing content and make it as appealing as possible. Sadly, there isn't much left. Just empty, bland, generic pop-rock. It has no soul or artistic vision whatsoever. But they managed to fool the people dumb enough to go watch Transformers. Even though I can't really enjoy any song off of this album, I can still GET the appeal of songs like "Given Up", "Bleed It Out" and "What I've Done", but everything else is just GOD AWFUL. Those 3 tracks keep this from being 0/10.… Expand
  2. nathanbo
    Jun 22, 2016
    0
    To be honest I've kinda Given Up on Linkin Park. It's not they they constantly produce terrible music; it's the fact they have music has kinda altered to a point that makes me wish the band would Wake up and realize their newer sound isn't working. So this begs the question at what point in time has the mighty Linkin Park fallen, well the answer has finally come clear to me now. May 15,To be honest I've kinda Given Up on Linkin Park. It's not they they constantly produce terrible music; it's the fact they have music has kinda altered to a point that makes me wish the band would Wake up and realize their newer sound isn't working. So this begs the question at what point in time has the mighty Linkin Park fallen, well the answer has finally come clear to me now. May 15, 2007. This album is terrible for a variety of reason and could quite possibly be their worst. To start with the lyrics are so depressing it's boarder line comical, but I've hated the songs on this album before analyzing the lyrics. The sound is stuck In Between annoying screaming and dull emo. It's sounds like the studio wanted them to rush out another album and Linkin Park decided to take their anger and Bleed It Out onto the songs giving no care as to how that will turn out. Shadow Of The Day is probably the only worthwhile song on this track to listen to, so if you are a Linkin Park fan do yourself a favor and Leave Out All The Rest. What I've Done is mediocre even if it did become popular thanks to Transformers.… Expand
  3. jos95
    Jan 10, 2012
    3
    This album is such a dive. It's the most depressing album I have ever listened to, not only because of its subject matter but also because it's dull and boring, and dull is the last thing Linkin Park is! The first two albums were about feelings, but this one is all about suicide. I get that this album tried to conclude a trilogy and it raises the question - what happens when the feelingsThis album is such a dive. It's the most depressing album I have ever listened to, not only because of its subject matter but also because it's dull and boring, and dull is the last thing Linkin Park is! The first two albums were about feelings, but this one is all about suicide. I get that this album tried to conclude a trilogy and it raises the question - what happens when the feelings get too much? It should have been about solving the problems, not killing yourself for them! The sound of this album is too much like Coldplay or U2. Don't get me wrong I love them both, but this is not the Linkin Park I know. The only highlight of this album is What I've Done, the rest are awful. Unless you are an emo with no life, you have no reason to poison yourself with tripe like this.… Expand
  4. DJNatster
    Jan 29, 2011
    3
    This is crap compared to the previous 2 linkin park albums. There are three good songs on the album [What I've Done, Bleed It Out and No More Sorrow]. This is very bad compared to every song on hybrid theory being AMAZING and almost the same for Meteora. Just download the three i mentioned.
  5. Genesius
    Jan 5, 2011
    2
    I cried when I first listened to this album. Not because it's that bad, because it's by Linkin Park. When they released Meteora in 2003, I thought they had stuck to nu metal, unlike bands like Papa Roach. But then this came out... This... Well it's an okay album, just not an album suited for Linkin Park. I rarely (if ever) heard Chester scream in this album, even though that's his greatestI cried when I first listened to this album. Not because it's that bad, because it's by Linkin Park. When they released Meteora in 2003, I thought they had stuck to nu metal, unlike bands like Papa Roach. But then this came out... This... Well it's an okay album, just not an album suited for Linkin Park. I rarely (if ever) heard Chester scream in this album, even though that's his greatest talent. A screamer you can actually understand! How often do you get that? Yes, I'm pointing at you Slipknot! And only two songs have rap. TWO!! Poor Mike Shinoda, stuck with his rhythm guitar or whatever. On my list of all the bands I have, LP as nu metal scored #1, while LP as altern rock scored... #29. Maybe that's why I'm so upset at this album. They were my favorite band...

    FYI- I love Slipknot, both as nu and heavy metal. I also still love Papa Roach, despite their switch to hard rock.    … Expand
  6. StiffyT
    Apr 1, 2010
    0
    Terrible listen. Perhaps the only thing worse than this album is the ego of the band members. In 2010, a brave Shinoda claims that LP's new album will be so great, they will need a new genre name for it. "Poor" would be quite fitting.
  7. OlegV.
    Jul 29, 2009
    1
    When previous their albums was almost listenable this one is really a piece of sh*t.
  8. RyanJ
    Nov 18, 2008
    2
    I never liked Linkin Park. I didn't like them when they were young, filled with manufactured adolescent rage, and just being loud for the sake of being loud. I don't like them now that they're trying to be sensitive and thoughtful. I'm not even into U2 or Coldplay, two of the bands they're obviously aping. So who are they trying to appeal to here? If it's me, I never liked Linkin Park. I didn't like them when they were young, filled with manufactured adolescent rage, and just being loud for the sake of being loud. I don't like them now that they're trying to be sensitive and thoughtful. I'm not even into U2 or Coldplay, two of the bands they're obviously aping. So who are they trying to appeal to here? If it's me, then radio still has no idea who I am.… Expand
  9. joelW
    Jun 11, 2008
    0
    Soooo disappointing! i wanted a album just like meteora or hybrid theory, something to rock out to. they dropped the rapper for the most part, put way less special effects in there, and put in enough ballods to make anyone bored to death. i hope that they can bring back the fire of there old albums in their next album.
  10. SteveM.
    May 9, 2008
    0
    Terrible. A mature new sound? Only if their last albums were 3 months old. This political sophistry mixed with dull "boy band" music doesn't work. They've lost whatever "edginess" they had, and to make up for it they drop the f-bomb like they just learned the word. I'm not joking, they sound like those straight-edge kids you knew in high-school who, the first time they Terrible. A mature new sound? Only if their last albums were 3 months old. This political sophistry mixed with dull "boy band" music doesn't work. They've lost whatever "edginess" they had, and to make up for it they drop the f-bomb like they just learned the word. I'm not joking, they sound like those straight-edge kids you knew in high-school who, the first time they cursed, stuttered over the word. LP fans do yourself a favor and hold on to Hybrid Theory and Meteora, but forget M2M.… Expand
  11. JosephP.
    May 6, 2008
    1
    I used to love linkin park, hybrid theory and meteora were epic as was Collision Course...but this just sucked, the only song i liked was Bleed It Out because it was catchy, they need to go back to their roots.
  12. ChrisD.
    Apr 12, 2008
    3
    Very, very disappointing...who is this? There's nothing wrong with bands changing styles to fit with changing tastes in music, but you have to be careful not to suck when you do that. As a huge fan of both Hybrid Theory and Meteora, this album is a failure. I don't even recognize this band's sound anymore, they totally turned away from what made them what they are. Whether Very, very disappointing...who is this? There's nothing wrong with bands changing styles to fit with changing tastes in music, but you have to be careful not to suck when you do that. As a huge fan of both Hybrid Theory and Meteora, this album is a failure. I don't even recognize this band's sound anymore, they totally turned away from what made them what they are. Whether you ever liked nu-metal or not, you have to admit that this album is an enormous departure from their roots, and the sound suffers because the album is horribly disjointed with no unifying sound (I found the transition from Leave Out All The Rest to Bleed It Out to be most jarring).… Expand
  13. JohnnyR.
    Apr 5, 2008
    3
    I was a huge Linkin Park fan. When I heard that Linkin Park was recording a new album, I was pretty excited. The fact that they were going to be 'introducing a new, more mature sound' really stoked my interest as well. I listened to 'What I've Done' when it was released, and got pretty disappointed, but still shrugged it off, simply telling myself that the other I was a huge Linkin Park fan. When I heard that Linkin Park was recording a new album, I was pretty excited. The fact that they were going to be 'introducing a new, more mature sound' really stoked my interest as well. I listened to 'What I've Done' when it was released, and got pretty disappointed, but still shrugged it off, simply telling myself that the other songs on the album would be better. Was I ever mistaken. I listened to the CD in my friend's car, and I had to ask her whether she put in the right CD. Only a few songs, like Bleed it Out, were good. The others could be thrown in the garbage. I'm glad I didn't buy the new CD. One thing that really pissed me off about this new direction that LP is taking was the completely useless cursing. No doubt about it, LP has grown and changed. But, in my opinion, not for the better.… Expand
  14. TimD.
    Dec 2, 2007
    2
    Two points for the two songs that sound like what Linkin Park fans actually want, (notably the two released singles) The rest of the points are lost to the Nickleback/Limp Biskit mashups that make up the rest of the songs (notably, the ones NOT released as the singles...) The new sound is weak, and the proof is in how they hide it with the two "old style" singles.
  15. BlakeL.
    Sep 18, 2007
    0
    The first album I ever bought was Meteora. I waited 4 years for a new album and they come out with this...change is fine, but ditching everything that made you great as well as the powerful lyrics and melodies behind all good rock for the sake of change is just stupid and makes me regret every penny I spent on this album. No More Sorrow is one of the few half-decent songs on there besides The first album I ever bought was Meteora. I waited 4 years for a new album and they come out with this...change is fine, but ditching everything that made you great as well as the powerful lyrics and melodies behind all good rock for the sake of change is just stupid and makes me regret every penny I spent on this album. No More Sorrow is one of the few half-decent songs on there besides What I've Done, and it was political. Huh? This is Linkin Park. Maybe they do have some supporters for this album, but I guarantee you that not one of these songs will be played a year or two from now. I just hope Linkin Park learns from this mishmash of an album. Please.… Expand
  16. ToddH.
    Aug 17, 2007
    1
    Linkin Park is to Minutes to Midnight as Def Leppard is to Slang.
  17. EricC.
    Aug 14, 2007
    0
    Heard the whole thing with my brother in his car. God awful. It's like all they are trying to do is end up in a soundtrack for a Michael Bay movie (which they did). One horrible rock ballad after another. They try so hard to be thoughtful and emotional, but ends up being a sob session for guys who probably realize they suck, and just want someone, anyone, so like them.
  18. ixata
    Aug 14, 2007
    0
    first things first, to andrew v, the reason that this album is hated by much(n it shud be) is because the fact that the album SOUNDS LIKE the predecessors... n 4 me, after listening to this album(had to listen it, my girl asked me to. we broke up now :) ) its proved that this one is pure shit. the shitetst of the hittest. lame, overused, cliche, boring, typical... LP is so overrated, n first things first, to andrew v, the reason that this album is hated by much(n it shud be) is because the fact that the album SOUNDS LIKE the predecessors... n 4 me, after listening to this album(had to listen it, my girl asked me to. we broke up now :) ) its proved that this one is pure shit. the shitetst of the hittest. lame, overused, cliche, boring, typical... LP is so overrated, n people who say that LP is genius are lame, one-dimensional, boring morons. listen to white stripes instead… Expand
  19. JamesC.
    Aug 13, 2007
    0
    Chester Bennington tries to break away from being Shinoda's sidekick, and fails miserably. The album is trash, i'm glad I didn't buy it the first day it came out, because that'd be one of the most expensive coasters i've ever bought. Next time i'm craving some Linkin Park, i'll queue up "The Rising Tied".
  20. keitho.
    Aug 9, 2007
    0
    reekin krap, the world's worst band in the woooooooorld!
  21. tenchuz
    Aug 4, 2007
    0
    what the hell they went from kick ass to kick the can whats wrong with their lives now? the CD bites because i said so and thats my opinion and whats with the radio friendly shit anyways? GET REAL JOBS & LEAVE SINGING TO THE PROS YOU KNOCK OFFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  22. sarisc.
    Aug 2, 2007
    0
    progression. reinvention. evolution. linkin park is unessential. this album is imitation. it is filth that dulls the minds of the many who listen to it. we as a human race must evolve past this garbage. or remain stupid. and continue to de-evolve.
  23. MM
    Jul 30, 2007
    2
    Long-time LP fan... ex-fan now. This is an HORRIBLE CD: all that sound that made LP to be "Linkin Park" has disappeared in an ocean of pop tunes! Terribly bad CD.
  24. IhateLinkinPmorethanOsamaBinLaden
    Jul 25, 2007
    0
    the WORST BAND EVER in the history of music, and i've heard winger, nickelback, and milli vanilli too.
  25. alexf
    Jul 25, 2007
    0
    I love Linkin Park because they are so creative but this album was anything but that. I am so disappointed. A HUGE let down. It just might be the worst album of the summer.
  26. ExLPFan
    Jul 18, 2007
    0
    Anyone who thinks this album is great or even mediocre needs to find better music.
  27. JasonL.
    Jul 17, 2007
    1
    I give it a 1 for the cool way the cd flexed past 45 degrees before it shattered.
  28. zackm.
    Jul 14, 2007
    0
    it sucked Meteora hybrid theory was great but MTM sucked just what i think
  29. ChrisB.
    Jun 30, 2007
    2
    A 2 because I know it's work to actually record an album. But man, there's absolutely no creativity here. Bar chords are an embarassment. Even the quality of the recording sucks.
  30. Mysterym.
    Jun 26, 2007
    1
    I cant belive the reviews I am reading. Linkin Park was my favorite band. This is not only the WORST Linkin Park album but it is probably one of the worst albums of the year so far. WAY too much pop. When I heard they matured I was excited. You call this maturity? I think they took one week to write these lyrics. I dont know what to say. How can there be so many good reviews? Even a 56 is I cant belive the reviews I am reading. Linkin Park was my favorite band. This is not only the WORST Linkin Park album but it is probably one of the worst albums of the year so far. WAY too much pop. When I heard they matured I was excited. You call this maturity? I think they took one week to write these lyrics. I dont know what to say. How can there be so many good reviews? Even a 56 is pretty high compared to this album. The best track is "Wake" which is the opener. They curse for no reason. Linkin Park had a distinct sound now they threw that away for crap. Why? This album has no depth whatsoever. To tell you truth this motivates me in making my own album. If so many people like this stuff then imagine my music. It will blow their minds. Anyway, this album gets a 19/100 for me. Listen carefully and think about life then tell me if this album is good or not. There is no brilliance to this. Its just pop music. I knew I was going to be disappointed but this is horrible. I am giving Linkin one more chance to make a good album. If there next album sucks then I will call it quits for this band. For all the mature people please listen to this stuff and tell me if you like it. I am so disappointed.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
  1. The Guardian
    60
    The California rap-rockers are stymied by their decision to stay roughly within the shrieky boundaries of their genre (albeit with less emphasis on the rap).
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    50
    Amid the stabs at growth, every new effect sounds borrowed.
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  3. The New York Times
    50
    As you might imagine, the band’s emo makeover doesn’t always go smoothly.
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