One More Light
by Linkin Park
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  1. alexandershine
    May 19, 2017
    9
    You cant expect a band to remain musically the same for 17 years, The fact that every album should sound the same is the problem with music these days. Linkin Park is experimenting, and its appreciated. This record is lyrically beautiful, especially songs like Sorry for Now and Battle Symphony. Musically, even though I think the drummer took a huge sabbatical, the vocalists and theYou cant expect a band to remain musically the same for 17 years, The fact that every album should sound the same is the problem with music these days. Linkin Park is experimenting, and its appreciated. This record is lyrically beautiful, especially songs like Sorry for Now and Battle Symphony. Musically, even though I think the drummer took a huge sabbatical, the vocalists and the producers have done a commendable job. Even though there are no screams, no loud drums or heavy guitar riffs, its refreshing music.… Expand
  2. AndyDXGame
    May 19, 2017
    9
    The evolution of Linkin Park is not for everybody but there's no denying that they know how to write a good song, whatever the genre. "One More Light" is a polished gem of a pop album - approach this album with an open mind and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
  3. adunkhan
    May 19, 2017
    10
    I don't know whats wrong with most of the people on the internet.
    This album is absolutely an Amazing one, way better music than most of the trending music these days.
    Its all about change and evolution of music. And that doesn't mean Linkin Park cannot make what they have made before, its just that they follow change & innovation, these guys could've continued in their old style but the    I don't know whats wrong with most of the people on the internet.
    This album is absolutely an Amazing one, way better music than most of the trending music these days.
    Its all about change and evolution of music. And that doesn't mean Linkin Park cannot make what they have made before, its just that they follow change & innovation, these guys could've continued in their old style but the truth is that they've risked their career for their Fans & the Music heads to feed them something different than before every-time they show up. These guys don't care about the number of albums they gonna sold. They don't release 3 albums a year. They're not mean. They love Change, and that's what Linkin Park is all about.    … Expand
  4. Jay_Pickens
    Jul 25, 2018
    1
    This album is the worst thing LP has ever done... which is actually very sad if you'll think about it. Chester's death is tragic and it's a damn shame that we won't hear his voice again. There are some people that think, that it's "us", people that hated this album and made Chester want to kill himself because of it, but I think that's bulls***. Depression is not a joke, people... but thisThis album is the worst thing LP has ever done... which is actually very sad if you'll think about it. Chester's death is tragic and it's a damn shame that we won't hear his voice again. There are some people that think, that it's "us", people that hated this album and made Chester want to kill himself because of it, but I think that's bulls***. Depression is not a joke, people... but this album certainly is. If it weren't for good vocals by Chazzy this album would be nothingness... a complete zero. The "music" here doesn't exist, I'm not even sure if all the band members took part in the process of making it. I think it was just Mike and Chazzy and the rest of the band were just at home playing Halo or something. Someone should rework this album into a nu-metal album, because the vocal hooks and lyrics are great... the rest of this is not. Do not buy this, mourn with Hybrid Theory instead. Pickens condemns!… Expand
  5. DaveBanbury
    Jun 6, 2017
    8
    Did not like at first. Have now listened a number of times, and, just like any LP album, I love 4 tracks, and the rest are average. This is so different to other LP music, but all bands move on. There will only ever be one Hybrid Theory so we should not expect that to be bettered unless we allow them to change. Who liked A Thousand Suns at first, Many years later, for me The CatalystDid not like at first. Have now listened a number of times, and, just like any LP album, I love 4 tracks, and the rest are average. This is so different to other LP music, but all bands move on. There will only ever be one Hybrid Theory so we should not expect that to be bettered unless we allow them to change. Who liked A Thousand Suns at first, Many years later, for me The Catalyst is possibly the best thing LP ever did. Accept change, move on and enjoy some excellent music.… Expand
  6. Divioy
    Jun 11, 2017
    10
    Most people see this album as a commercial stunt, that LP is looking to set a new standard which is more widely accepted. I don't see One More Light as a such. The major of LP's previous albums and tracks picture a narrator that is very discontent with their life and their problems. With One More Light, that narrator is now realizing that change is possible and they can make a differenceMost people see this album as a commercial stunt, that LP is looking to set a new standard which is more widely accepted. I don't see One More Light as a such. The major of LP's previous albums and tracks picture a narrator that is very discontent with their life and their problems. With One More Light, that narrator is now realizing that change is possible and they can make a difference in their life. This album sounds different because it comes from a different perspective, yet is still the LP we know and love.… Expand
  7. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    1
    This album is the worst thing LP has ever done... which is actually very sad if you'll think about it. Chester's death is tragic and it's a damn shame that we won't hear his voice again. There are some people that think, that it's "us", people that hated this album and made Chester want to kill himself because of it, but I think that's bulls***. Depression is not a joke, people... but thisThis album is the worst thing LP has ever done... which is actually very sad if you'll think about it. Chester's death is tragic and it's a damn shame that we won't hear his voice again. There are some people that think, that it's "us", people that hated this album and made Chester want to kill himself because of it, but I think that's bulls***. Depression is not a joke, people... but this album certainly is. If it weren't for good vocals by Chazzy this album would be nothingness... a complete zero. The "music" here doesn't exist, I'm not even sure if all the band members took part in the process of making it. I think it was just Mike and Chazzy and the rest of the band were just at home playing Halo or something. Someone should rework this album into a nu-metal album, because the vocal hooks and lyrics are great... the rest of this is not. Do not buy this, mourn with Hybrid Theory instead. Pickens condemns!… Expand
  8. TheEternalStar
    Mar 13, 2018
    6
    This album got too much hate, why? Because while it might have been weak compared to past Linkin Park albums, we can agree that the music on this album meant a lot to the band. Now my only two problems with this album is that: 1. It doesn't sound like Linkin Park band wise, & 2. This album could get a bit boring. Other than that, when I listened to it for the first time I didn't think itThis album got too much hate, why? Because while it might have been weak compared to past Linkin Park albums, we can agree that the music on this album meant a lot to the band. Now my only two problems with this album is that: 1. It doesn't sound like Linkin Park band wise, & 2. This album could get a bit boring. Other than that, when I listened to it for the first time I didn't think it was bad, just ok. I respect how much this album meant to the band, & that they did something that was right to them, but to me, it's a pretty solid pop album, I've have that opinion since the album came out, there were songs that stand out on this album, and others that were decent, but the music wasn't anything awful or bad.… Expand
  9. Doom40
    Jan 8, 2020
    5
    Linkin Park May be my favorite band but this is a big step down from there other works and sadly this is the last one with Chester,Rest in Peace...
  10. TheMajin
    May 19, 2017
    4
    Throughout the years LP evolved (mostly in a good way), but with today's release that era is over. Not a single song is packed with the 'monumental' element numerous songs of the past had. You can't come with 'na na na' and hybrid (no pun intended) songs that are a weak mixture of recent top 100 hit songs. The song "Talking to Myself" is the only song that still have a very little portionThroughout the years LP evolved (mostly in a good way), but with today's release that era is over. Not a single song is packed with the 'monumental' element numerous songs of the past had. You can't come with 'na na na' and hybrid (no pun intended) songs that are a weak mixture of recent top 100 hit songs. The song "Talking to Myself" is the only song that still have a very little portion of that uniqueness that once defined them. Good Goodbye Linkin Park and good luck with holding everything together.… Expand
  11. heisenbergsfan
    May 21, 2017
    0
    Nothing wrong with turning to pop, just don't suck at it. Paramore did it this year and they created a great record. This record is uninspired and unbelievably bland. Horrendous lyrics sung by Chester and Mike's shaky vocals and backed by flat, synthetic synth farts and lame beats. I can't believe anyone with any self respect can like this.
  12. ivimaster96
    May 19, 2017
    6
    Well... the first 5 songs are actually very good. I'm glad that they decided to take a new direction and make something different.

    But the last 5 are terrible. Not just common pop songs, but actually bad pop songs, the ones that make you change the station when you hear them on the radio because you listen 5 seconds and already hate them. That's why i give it a 6. It's not garbage    Well... the first 5 songs are actually very good. I'm glad that they decided to take a new direction and make something different.

    But the last 5 are terrible. Not just common pop songs, but actually bad pop songs, the ones that make you change the station when you hear them on the radio because you listen 5 seconds and already hate them.

    That's why i give it a 6. It's not garbage but it's not good though.

    As a faithful LP fan i have to admit that it takes courage to do something like this, knowing what kind of criticism you are going to receive. But on the other hand I enjoyed The Hunting Party a lot and I hope that the next album will bring that sound back.    … Expand
  13. Music_Observer
    May 28, 2017
    3
    The mind-numbing melodic pacing and extremely ugly synthetic textures summed up a disastrous attempt to sound fun and market friendly. My Score: 61/180 (Bad) = 3.4/10
  14. riepar
    May 29, 2017
    10
    Its amazing and awesome music changes for Linkin Park Band, Personally, either in these new songs and albums, are indeed very different. I myself even feel like being Linkin Park released an album debut. Very enthusiastic, and so can do which is different from the previous
  15. n3Kro
    Jun 23, 2017
    3
    It is hard to write bad review for long time my favorit band but lets try:
    If You are old linkin park fan / nu metal / rock then you will find nothing in this album absoluty nothing it is 100% pop music. If you like pop then 3 maybe 4 points there are better singers/bands in this category.
  16. ZMUSIC
    Jun 26, 2017
    2
    I waited for a month or so to listen to this album. There was feeling inside of me that this album would not only be more of a miss than a hit for Linkin Park, but would finally show a fundamental shift not only in genre, but in their distinct style of music. Unfortunately, I was even more correct than I feared.

    During their musical journey from nu metal to alternative rock, and even in    I waited for a month or so to listen to this album. There was feeling inside of me that this album would not only be more of a miss than a hit for Linkin Park, but would finally show a fundamental shift not only in genre, but in their distinct style of music. Unfortunately, I was even more correct than I feared.

    During their musical journey from nu metal to alternative rock, and even in their single-album foray into electronic rock, Linkin Park has maintained a sound style that was, if not unique, a staple of the band since their foray from Nu Metal. The use of abstract background sounds, powerful piano melodies and guitar riffs, and, most importantly, experimental and consistently changing vocals, created a sound that allowed for change and shifts in musical direction - and kept its fans coming back even to albums that strayed from its rock beginnings.

    This style changed drastically with 'One More Light'. The powerful guitar riffs and electronic melodies are gone, along with a lot of the drums. The broad range of vocals seen in previous albums are replaced by a consistent, light vocals with none of the heaviness and emotion seen in albums such as 'Minutes to Midnight', 'The Hunting Party', or 'Living Things'. This creates an album that is mostly without vocal variety between songs. While other albums had heavy and light, as well as fast and slow tracks, this one has solely light and slow tracks. And it has an effect - I honestly could not tell in the first few songs that I had moved onto a new song.

    Other reviews had called out Linkin Park for turning decisively into a pop band in this album. I agree, but I think the album is not a boring, forgettable album because of that reason. It is because Linkin Park could not bring any of their old experimentality and unique style to the album. It is not that Linkin Park cannot make a good pop song - “Shadow of the Day”, I would argue, is a pop song, but the powerful vocals, well developed guitar riff, as well as good musical mixing, create a song that is distinctly Linkin Park - but has mass appeal. In this album, however, Linkin Park brought none of their old experimental spirit, which leads to the album sounding like anything else on the popular music scene right now. This lack of experimentality from the normal is highlighted by their handling of collaboration with other musicians in the album. While in other albums, the collaboration with artists of different styles (such as with Rakim in ‘Guilty All the Same’), or with Jay Z, led to a merging of musical genres that, in my opinion, furthered the genre as a whole, their collaboration with artists in ‘One More Light’, such as in ‘’ has little effect on the song. If the song already sounds like something the artist would make, what’s the point of having a collaboration anyway?

    But the sad truth is I think that, underneath the flat melodies and similar-sounding tracks, there really was a foundation that could have been turned into something more than a forgettable album. The song ‘One More Light’ felt like it should have been developed from a light song into a hard-hitting guitar riff and chorus halfway through, but instead kept the same quiet tone throughout. ‘Talking to Myself’ was the opposite - it had a more interesting instrumental part, but was held back by lacking lyrics. ‘Good Goodbye’ felt far too repetitive, but had generally decent vocals.

    In ‘One More Light’, Linkin Park not only left behind its distinct style. It also left behind its individuality. And that may be the sad legacy of this album, if the band does not change course after this disappointing album.    … Expand
  17. PixyDustMajyk
    May 20, 2017
    10
    Every time these guys release a new album, i am amazed... it always strikes a chord... they are outside of any box imaginable... how i aspire to live my life... creative!y beautiful!! I can't stop listening... the soundtrack to my life... simply why I've never regretted having LNKNPRK as my license plate... Best band Ever!!!
  18. CristobaL
    May 19, 2017
    5
    The album of one song. One more light — the main track from this album will be written in memories. All other tracks is just like casual pop music. Meh
  19. joebuehrer
    May 21, 2017
    4
    The problem with this record isn't that it's Linkin Park trying to be pop, it's that it's Linkin Park trying to be pop while forgetting that they're Linkin Park. The band has always ventured off into different territory. Since the release of Minutes to Midnight they've delved into multiple different styles and genres but still maintained that sound that makes them unique. That sound thatThe problem with this record isn't that it's Linkin Park trying to be pop, it's that it's Linkin Park trying to be pop while forgetting that they're Linkin Park. The band has always ventured off into different territory. Since the release of Minutes to Midnight they've delved into multiple different styles and genres but still maintained that sound that makes them unique. That sound that makes them Linkin Park. This record on the other hand, feels like a half baked attempt to try something out of their comfort zone. There are 2, maybe 3 really good songs on this thing. One More Light and Sharp Edges are some of the best songs I've heard from the band. The rest feel like they really didn't care and just mixed and mashed a bunch of synth beats together to create some generic paint-by-numbers EDM anthems. It's not the complete disaster I was expecting it to be, but it still ranks as one of the worst albums that Linkin Park has made in their career. 4/10.… Expand
  20. m5_s1207
    May 21, 2017
    3
    bad goodbye to old Linkin Park and hello to this new Pop trash band
    so weak, so boring,wasted time & money,
    weak & disappointed & flat
    i surprise why they choose this slow pop style
  21. mthssntno
    May 19, 2017
    4
    Linkin Park brought us one of the most uninspired records ever made. A lot of The Chainsmokers, "Indie be like" and non remarkable songs over the ten album tracks, 4/10.
  22. NicklasW
    May 19, 2017
    4
    This album has nothing to do with Linkin Park most of the songs have a lame and generic EDM beat with Chester singing over it, I don't hate the Album for being Pop; I dislike it for being bad Pop, with not a single track that really stands out and is as such the most forgetable in their Discography.
    Best Songs: Talking to Myself, One More Light
    Worst Songs: Sorry for Now, Battle    This album has nothing to do with Linkin Park most of the songs have a lame and generic EDM beat with Chester singing over it, I don't hate the Album for being Pop; I dislike it for being bad Pop, with not a single track that really stands out and is as such the most forgetable in their Discography.
    Best Songs: Talking to Myself, One More Light
    Worst Songs: Sorry for Now, Battle Symphony, Nobody Can Save Me
    People who rate this Album 10 compare this to Thriller, Rumours and Jagged Little Pill turn of the Fan boy train and get real.
    People who rate this with 0 compare it to My World from JB or treat it like the worst thing they ever listened to, OML is not good but not that terrible so please rate this Album fair.    … Expand
  23. kingofthewknd
    May 21, 2017
    2
    Disappointing, especially after a solid record like The Hunting Party. While I'm relatively open minded to musicians experimenting with different sounds and musical styles, LP's foray into a more mainstream pop soundscape only manages to come off as forgettable, awkward, and at times unbearably bad. The songs on this record lack character and personality, and there's nothing minacious orDisappointing, especially after a solid record like The Hunting Party. While I'm relatively open minded to musicians experimenting with different sounds and musical styles, LP's foray into a more mainstream pop soundscape only manages to come off as forgettable, awkward, and at times unbearably bad. The songs on this record lack character and personality, and there's nothing minacious or edgy about this record, qualities that seemed omnipresent in the band's catalogue. Hopefully they can recover from this misstep, ASAP.… Expand
  24. eXadrian
    May 19, 2017
    5
    I have been a fan of Linkin Park from the moment I heard "in the end" when it was released, They brought me into they rock/metal genre. And even though they have changed their sound from time to time I still liked what they put out. From Hybrid Theory to the Hunting Party, each album had some good songs. But this album is a real disappointment, rock/metal has been completely replaced byI have been a fan of Linkin Park from the moment I heard "in the end" when it was released, They brought me into they rock/metal genre. And even though they have changed their sound from time to time I still liked what they put out. From Hybrid Theory to the Hunting Party, each album had some good songs. But this album is a real disappointment, rock/metal has been completely replaced by commercialized pop songs. I wouldn't have minded if they were really good, but most sound really dated to me. This album sounds like a different band to me, I hear mostly Chester Bennington singing, and almost no Mike Shinoda. They have lost their own original sound, and now sound like many other pop groups. When the single Heavy came out I was already a bit worried for the direction they are going, and this cements my fears. The conclusion, a subpar outdated pop album.… Expand
  25. rajnaimesh007
    May 25, 2017
    10
    Instead of comparing the album to previous ones, just listen to it at whole new one,
    Yes it, kinda pop but has amazing songs similar to iridescent, roads untraveled.
  26. clinton79
    May 19, 2017
    4
    Linkin Park has been a stable of the music scene since 1998's Hybrid Theory. They have evolved their sound with every album and that's good, it keeps things fresh. They certainly evolved their sound with this album, but in general it's just such a weak effort I can't understand what went wrong in the recording.

    For context, LP lyrically has always been terrible and cliche. The actual    Linkin Park has been a stable of the music scene since 1998's Hybrid Theory. They have evolved their sound with every album and that's good, it keeps things fresh. They certainly evolved their sound with this album, but in general it's just such a weak effort I can't understand what went wrong in the recording.

    For context, LP lyrically has always been terrible and cliche. The actual song writing is average and unimaginative, however they've consistently made good sometimes great albums because they are artists, they're unique, and they pioneer new blends of genres. That's why this album fails. Instead of leading the pack, they're just following current trends. If someone said the Chainsmokers or Coldplay produced the album, I'd believe them.    … Expand
  27. cuberank
    May 21, 2017
    7
    Yep, as expected, Linkin Park has come out with a new album and a lot of hate is directed towards it. Having said that, is it a bad album. It's for sure not their strongest effort. It's definitely not rock or metal. It has way more electronic and synth instruments in it and as a result, sound closer to pop. If you look at the album without the name "Linkin Park" associated with it, it'sYep, as expected, Linkin Park has come out with a new album and a lot of hate is directed towards it. Having said that, is it a bad album. It's for sure not their strongest effort. It's definitely not rock or metal. It has way more electronic and synth instruments in it and as a result, sound closer to pop. If you look at the album without the name "Linkin Park" associated with it, it's not a bad album. In fact, some songs are really great. For example, "One more light" is one of the strongest LP songs to me in a long time, right alongside very underrated "The messenger" and "Powerless". Most other songs are at best 5/10. "Good Goodbye" is grime and rap with Mike and is pretty decent. Enough has been said about "Heavy". The talk about genres is getting old. The album is decent at best with some standout songs for me in "One more light" and "Sharp Edges".… Expand
  28. Augusta90
    May 20, 2017
    1
    wow, I just listened to this and I'm now ready to resell my tickets to their Citi field concert. I loved Hunting Party, don't know how they came up with this garbage, sounds like a poor Pop band.
  29. Redcapnyc
    May 20, 2017
    4
    Back in 2003, after just having heard the then fresh Meteora my thoughts were "This is a great album, but one more record like this and HT will be wrong". And ti appears, the band had a similar understanding. Ever since then they have been "evolving". They kept on mixing different genres, whether pop/rock on MTM or indie/rock on ATS. And it did work for them more often than not.
    This    Back in 2003, after just having heard the then fresh Meteora my thoughts were "This is a great album, but one more record like this and HT will be wrong". And ti appears, the band had a similar understanding. Ever since then they have been "evolving". They kept on mixing different genres, whether pop/rock on MTM or indie/rock on ATS. And it did work for them more often than not.
    This album needs to be taken for what it is: a mediocre pop album.
    The first point: it is a pure pop album. In no way it is an experiment or an "evolving". No mix of genres here either. If you don't call it using the most tiresome pop music elements.
    The second point: it is hard to review a pop album without being deep into the genre. However, this is at no point in its short 35 minutes close to Madonna, Sting, George Michael or whatever decent pop artist comes to mind. Just a pack of summer relaxing songs that are sure to be forgotten sooner than later.    … Expand
  30. JacobRiveria
    May 21, 2017
    10
    A very strong and top-notch album by Linkin Park. They have sealed their place as the most versatile music band of all time with this one. An amazing album.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 3 out of 7
  1. Sputnikmusic
    May 30, 2017
    74
    One More Light sees the band embracing its melodic core, and offering no apologies as they expound upon it.
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  2. Consequence
    May 22, 2017
    33
    A muddled mess of a record from a band that completely abandoned any sense of identity.
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  3. AllMusic
    May 18, 2017
    50
    The issue isn't that it's a pop effort; indeed, they get points for a brave attempt so outside of their wheelhouse. The problem is that much of One More Light is devoid of that visceral charge that previously defined much of their catalog. It's a provocative challenge that ultimately fails to satisfy.
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