Minutes To Midnight
by Linkin Park
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6.8

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  1. dinoslayer6
    Jun 21, 2012
    9
    90/100
    Most of minutes to midnights singles was featured in Transformers, then one was featured in Twilight, I think that Linkin Parks albums are great, but the album exclusives are there best works, nevertheless, this album as a whole is very good.
  2. EljeroTV
    Dec 22, 2013
    9
    Maybe not like the older ones with "Hybrid Theory" and "Meteora", but it does not claimt to be and even if many older fans doesn't like it, that means not that this is a bad album. No, it is even an excellent album with many earwigs from the radio ("What I've done" or "Shadows of the Day") and rocky new-metal songs ("Bleed it out", "Given Up" or "No more sorrows"). "Bleed it out" avtuallyMaybe not like the older ones with "Hybrid Theory" and "Meteora", but it does not claimt to be and even if many older fans doesn't like it, that means not that this is a bad album. No, it is even an excellent album with many earwigs from the radio ("What I've done" or "Shadows of the Day") and rocky new-metal songs ("Bleed it out", "Given Up" or "No more sorrows"). "Bleed it out" avtually even is one of my favourite songs of all times for a reason. Every song is catchy, good and creative, while there are no misses.… Expand
  3. royben14
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    the bands most intimate album, with touches of Metal Rock and Pop this is an album everyone can relate, some songs are hauntingly sad, the vast majority of the songs are good but most don't add up in a consistent listen, not their greatest but for sure, its no a miss.
  4. JKess207
    Jan 19, 2016
    9
    Okay I'm going to clear one thing up: anyone who thinks that this album has changed Linkin Park into a boy band either hates them for no reason or doesn't have a functioning brain. The problem with people is that they DON'T LIKE CHANGE. They think that Linkin Park is supposed to be an all-metal/punk rock band. Well, the band doesn't. They decided to take a slower approach, and I praiseOkay I'm going to clear one thing up: anyone who thinks that this album has changed Linkin Park into a boy band either hates them for no reason or doesn't have a functioning brain. The problem with people is that they DON'T LIKE CHANGE. They think that Linkin Park is supposed to be an all-metal/punk rock band. Well, the band doesn't. They decided to take a slower approach, and I praise them. Minutes to Midnight shows a different side of the band, one that's not all about blasting screams into your ears. I'm not saying that I hate their earlier music, because I think almost all of their music is good. But they thought, "Hey, let's slow things down a little." And hey, they still retained some of that old style that made them famous in No More Sorrow and Given Up, and added some more rap by the one and only Mike Shinoda

    1. Wake (8.5)- An instrumental song that foreshadows the album to come, with both slow music and good old fast-paced music in a perfect blend.

    2. Given Up (8)- This song makes the listener feel like this album is once again going to be filled with Linkin Park's usual metal sound. The chorus is strong and it includes a Chester Bennington trademark scream.

    3. Leave Out All the Rest (8.5)- The first hint at difference in this album. This song is slow and it shows the listener what their music has been lacking: the true vocals of Chester Bennington. (Side Note: This song was in the 2008 movie "Twilight")

    4. Bleed it Out (9.75)- This is Linkin Park at some of its finest. Mike Shinoda enters the album in impressive style, reminding the world that he is one of the top rappers of his generation. This song, with its aggressive tones, takes the lyrical style of High Voltage and combines it with the music style of Papercut (both from Hybrid Theory) Side Note: An 8-minute version of this song was used to close out their Milton Keynes concert (Road to Revolution album, released in late 2008).

    5. Shadow of the Day (9.25)- This song is similar to U2 and has that same mellow yet hard feel to it. Chester is 2/2 on vocals thus far

    6. What I've Done (10)- Easily the best track on this album. If there was ever a song on this track to combine the two styles of Linkin Park, I'm glad it's this song. Incredible vocals as well as guitar. This song is going to be one of the top Linkin Park tracks for the remainder of their career.

    7. Hands Held High (7.5)- It's back to slow for an okay track. Being my least favorite on the album, it's not that bad, but it sounds more of a PSA than a song. It literally starts with Mike saying, "Turn my mic up louder, I got to say something." Slow and having very little instrumental background, it's basically Mike talking about terrorism and stuff like that. The chorus has the exact same feel as the rest of the song, so I had initially had trouble distinguishing between the two. Also, the song has unnecessary and repetitive "amens" around the chorus.

    8. No More Sorrow (8.5)- If you're following the pattern (honestly, I don't like the pattern), then you should've realized that this would be another aggressive song. It has the layout of most of the earlier Linkin Park songs.

    9. Valentine's Day (7.75)- A faster (not by much, but still faster) version of My December, this song is repetitive and dull until the final minute.

    10. In Between (9)- An underrated track. It has Shinoda singing in the same style as Hands Held High (but this is a song) and after a minute or so Chester joins him and they harmonize for the rest of the song.

    11. In Pieces (9.5)- It may not be as good as What I've Done, but it still combines both of Linkin Park's styles to date. It starts off slow, but after the fist chorus it speeds up, and after the second chorus, listeners are rewarded with a rare treat: A Brad Delson guitar solo.

    12. The Little Things Give You Away (10)- The album closed with a bang. Like In Pieces, it starts off slow and gets faster, with a great guitar solo in the middle. This song shows the true potential that Linkin Park has performing slower music. A spectacular finish to a spectacular album. (Side Note 1: This song is about the devastating result of Hurricane Katrina, and the inspiration for the song came when the band visited New Orleans during the reconstruction process) (Side Note 2: Both the Milton Keynes (Road to Revolution album, see #4 Bleed it Out) and the Live in Shanghai, 2007 (Minutes to Midnight Live Around the World album) included different length intros of slow piano music provided by Mike Shinoda (Who else? The man does anything and everything for the band).

    Overall, although it doesn't compare to Meteora, this album is a great transition into A Thousand Suns, which is LP at its finest.    … Expand
  5. blum
    Apr 15, 2016
    9
    It's simpler than their other works but I really like it. I love how there are calm songs like "The Little Things Give You Away", "In Between" and "Shadow Of The Day" which are really different than HT's and Meteora's songs. Not their best album but for me it is very meaningful.
  6. weskergamer
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    is good, but is not nu metal. Linkin Park lose thei way in the nu metal but still been a good album. Viva Given up and What ive done. the album has more good songs but...
  7. MysticManiac
    Mar 10, 2018
    9
    One of Linkin Park's best albums and one of their most underrated. Tracks like Given Up, What I've Done, In Pieces, Little Things Give You Away and Hands Held High remind us why Linkin Park is one of the greats!
  8. Codeling
    Aug 7, 2021
    9
    This album is incredible.
    Best songs: What I've Done, The Little Things Give You Away, Given Up, Bleed It Out, Leave Out All the Rest, No More Sorrow
    Worst songs: -
  9. MisteRPrO2000
    Dec 3, 2020
    9
    Me sorprendio las bajas reseñas de este album, aunque comprendo que es cuestion de gustos. En mi opinion este es uno de los mejores albumes de nu metal que he oido, con algunas joyas como What ive done o Bleed it out. Nunca dejare de amar este album
  10. RyanS.
    May 21, 2007
    8
    "Minutes to Midnight" is a good album, though, not necessarily a great one. The first 6 or so tracks are top-notch; each has simple yet meaningful lyrics, sly production, and impressive vocal work. Unfortunately, as the album unfolds, the later-tunes tend to drag, and dare I say, bore.
  11. DarcyC
    Feb 20, 2010
    8
    Bleed it out is probably their best song ever. given up and valentines day are good but what I've done and leave out all the rest are boring.
  12. andreh
    May 20, 2007
    8
    ladies and gentlemen....i hate to burst your bubble, but we dont own linkin park. this is their music. this is the only cd in like a year that i have become excited about. music in genral is declining, we all need to take a step back.
  13. CraigW
    May 30, 2007
    8
    Unfortunately, too many fans said, "We want more of the same!" from Linkin Park -- but if they did that, they would be accused of being an unadaptable band. So don't listen to any review that says, "Linkin Park turned their back on what got them big." What got them big is no longer big -- the band knew they had to evolve to survive. They also knew they were largely in a "no-win Unfortunately, too many fans said, "We want more of the same!" from Linkin Park -- but if they did that, they would be accused of being an unadaptable band. So don't listen to any review that says, "Linkin Park turned their back on what got them big." What got them big is no longer big -- the band knew they had to evolve to survive. They also knew they were largely in a "no-win situation" with it, impossible to please everyone while they evolved their sound. The results are largely impressive -- the album has more depth and meaning than Meteora and, despite not being "workout music", will please almost any *true* Linkin Park fan. The often-emo sounds of the "new" Linkin Park are still for the large part very good music.… Expand
  14. OmarK
    May 17, 2007
    8
    Well... the album is different but this doesn't mean it's not very good. After a couple of playbacks, you'll find it quite amusing and deep
  15. JoeyR
    May 23, 2007
    8
    Solid album from start to finish. It has a good variety, definitely check it out.
  16. NickC
    Jun 14, 2007
    8
    They've changed their sound, but I like it. At first it didn't sound all that good - but it definitely grew on me. Great album, imho..
  17. B.Aliano
    Jun 18, 2007
    8
    I can understand why fans are complaining. The genre is altered a little bit. Linkin Park really changes, but hey, changes are good, and is not really like a change, but more like an improvement and a new style. To be honest, this album isn't the best from LP. But it's still close enough from excellent.
  18. AustinM
    Jun 7, 2007
    8
    It will disappoint the old LP fans because they resolved their daddy issues and write songs that go much deeper than the previous albums that are loaded with teenage angst. "Minutes" is definately one to listen to 3 or 4 times before making up your mind. All in all, probably my favorite album so far this year...
  19. BernS
    Jul 16, 2007
    8
    I didn't like this the first time I heard it because it wasn't more of the same which is what I was hoping for. Thankfully I gave it a chance and although there are only 3 or so really heavy songs, they do all of the 'new' stuff well (don't remember even hearing a guitar solo on their previous albums). Just make sure you give Valentine's Day a skip whenever I didn't like this the first time I heard it because it wasn't more of the same which is what I was hoping for. Thankfully I gave it a chance and although there are only 3 or so really heavy songs, they do all of the 'new' stuff well (don't remember even hearing a guitar solo on their previous albums). Just make sure you give Valentine's Day a skip whenever it comes along, because that is the one embarrasment in there.… Expand
  20. CaddyC
    Jul 4, 2007
    8
    To be honest,I HATE Linkin Park.I hate their whiny bullshit genre,I hate their over-the-top anthems like Numb or Crawling,and I hate the feeling you get from them that they consider themselves underground or hip.They are not,and Meteora and Hybrid Theory are pieces of garbage.I still believe that after hearing MTM,but I at least no longer believe they can't right a proper song to To be honest,I HATE Linkin Park.I hate their whiny bullshit genre,I hate their over-the-top anthems like Numb or Crawling,and I hate the feeling you get from them that they consider themselves underground or hip.They are not,and Meteora and Hybrid Theory are pieces of garbage.I still believe that after hearing MTM,but I at least no longer believe they can't right a proper song to save their clean-cut hides.This album is,at times,truly explosive and original.Given Up,Leave Out All The Rest and The Little Things Give You Away are masterclasses in the writing of commercial pop music.There are slips back into their old angst-ridden nu-metal days-like on No More Sorrow,and at times the cheesiness is to much to bear-Hands Held High is vomit-inducing.Overall,though,this is a huge improvement over their woeful early work and Minutes To Midnight will stand as a testament to them that they were not afraid to give their hourdes of angsty teen fans a sharp shock with some real songwriting.… Expand
  21. lilb
    Aug 6, 2007
    8
    A Bands music is entitled to change however they see fit. It is not the job of the band to please you and only you, infact many artists do not wish to please any of there audience, only to themselves enjoy the music they create for its meanings to them. If you enjoy there music, follow them with their journey, if not, dont bother complaining on how it has or hasnt changed. there are A Bands music is entitled to change however they see fit. It is not the job of the band to please you and only you, infact many artists do not wish to please any of there audience, only to themselves enjoy the music they create for its meanings to them. If you enjoy there music, follow them with their journey, if not, dont bother complaining on how it has or hasnt changed. there are plenty of artists out there and im sure we can all find something we like without asking others to change. =]… Expand
  22. Henry
    Sep 29, 2007
    8
    I actually like this album because I didn't want Linkin Park to put out another Hybrid Theory.
  23. Deven
    Oct 18, 2008
    8
    This album does something very wrong...it makes you want to stop listening to their first two (excluding Reanimation). This Linkin Park is much more musically talented than the old Linkin Park. There isn't anything wrong with this album. Many people say "this isn't Linkin Park" because they want an instant radio friendly catchy tune to listen to. If you want this kind of music This album does something very wrong...it makes you want to stop listening to their first two (excluding Reanimation). This Linkin Park is much more musically talented than the old Linkin Park. There isn't anything wrong with this album. Many people say "this isn't Linkin Park" because they want an instant radio friendly catchy tune to listen to. If you want this kind of music than go grab the new Fall Out Boy CD. If you want actual music, pick this up. This album is paced incredibly well and has a good mix of hard and soft. How can you not like the break down in Given Up? Or the chorus in Leaving Out The Rest? Or the incredibly powerful No More Sorrow? This album has hard songs, soft songs, angry songs and emotionally gripping songs. Minutes to Midnight is easilly Linkin Park's best album so far.… Expand
  24. KayKay
    May 14, 2007
    8
    Maybe not their best album, but a good change. A record to be enjoyed more and more, each time you listen to it.
  25. TuanL
    May 15, 2007
    8
    It may be different, but after a few listens, you'll find that there is much depth in the lyrics and that this effort, although not what we all expected, has shown growth and maturity in the band's sound.
  26. rafaelc
    May 15, 2007
    8
    i actually like the album most of the songs are great, i just like hybrid theory and meteora better because i like those kind of music, theres not lots of heavy tracks and also i think linkin park was trying to please the critics more instead of the fans....i hope that that linkin parkwill make another album but a mix of this kind of songs and their old ones..linkinPARK RuLEs
  27. Air1M
    May 15, 2007
    8
    Bottomline....The album is Intense with melody! Beware!!! There is a fake promo floating around for those downloaders. So Im sure many of the naysayers are hearing the fake. This one is Linkin Park and yes with rap, intense screaming and crunching metal riffs!!!! There are a a few ballads but its perfect for variety! I asure all readers this one is their best!
  28. chrs
    May 18, 2007
    8
    At 1st i was disappointed as the last 2 albums have been excellent and i loved thier rap rock style. but the more i have listened to this album the more it has grown on me. their are a few songs i have to skip but most off them will be added to my play list. still i would love another album like hybrid theory
  29. CarlB
    May 19, 2007
    8
    Minutes to midnight shows linkin park trying to progress, much in the same way bands like incubus have. Seemingly Ditching there more metal roots for an alt. rock sound and whilst minutes to midnight shows a step in that direction it doesnt compare to previous efforts. There is a great deal of potention on this album which is let down by an overall poor production value.
  30. MarlonL
    May 22, 2007
    8
    Honestly, it's tough listening to a LP album and actually skipping tracks. All in all, I'm a Linkin Park fan at heart and they did enough for us with their prior albums. If this is what they want I will support them. Chester still has an amazing voice, and his ability to hold the note on track 2 is simply amazing. Go ahead linkin Park. You related to me in 2000, I will relate to Honestly, it's tough listening to a LP album and actually skipping tracks. All in all, I'm a Linkin Park fan at heart and they did enough for us with their prior albums. If this is what they want I will support them. Chester still has an amazing voice, and his ability to hold the note on track 2 is simply amazing. Go ahead linkin Park. You related to me in 2000, I will relate to you now.… 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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