One More Light
by Linkin Park
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5.3

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  3. Negative: 184 out of 488
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  1. onaangenaam
    May 24, 2017
    10
    I bought the album after I saw them perform One More Light on Jimmy Kimmel. Chester had so much emotion in his voice that, to me, it seemed like an obvious purchase. It may have been a bit hasty to buy an album after hearing one song, but after listening to the first three songs I knew it was worth every cent. This album has a sense of emotion and a feeling that the songs were written withI bought the album after I saw them perform One More Light on Jimmy Kimmel. Chester had so much emotion in his voice that, to me, it seemed like an obvious purchase. It may have been a bit hasty to buy an album after hearing one song, but after listening to the first three songs I knew it was worth every cent. This album has a sense of emotion and a feeling that the songs were written with thoughts that were very personal to the band, and they are written in such a way that you feel what they feel. Quite simply it's my favourite Linkin Park album since Minutes to Midnight. Admittedly 2017 Linkin Park is a far cry from 2000 Linkin Park, but a band's music evolves as the band matures and ages; it's just the way it is.… Expand
  2. dahling91
    May 19, 2017
    10
    I don't know why some people are hating. If you look Linkin Park has always tried out new things on each album. They haven't ever had a defining sound! Like Mike Shinoda in the song when they come for me says, "'cause even a blueprint is a gift and a curse 'cause once you got a theory of how the thing works Everybody wants the next thing to be just like the first And I'm not a robot, I'mI don't know why some people are hating. If you look Linkin Park has always tried out new things on each album. They haven't ever had a defining sound! Like Mike Shinoda in the song when they come for me says, "'cause even a blueprint is a gift and a curse 'cause once you got a theory of how the thing works Everybody wants the next thing to be just like the first And I'm not a robot, I'm not a monkey." These same people would be complaining if this album sounded the same as the others. People are just haters.… Expand
  3. 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.
  4. MrDoge
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    This album isn't pop -- this is an experiment by the band. I enjoy the album, and to those who say this album sucks, then you're not a true LP fan. I've listened to every album and I enjoy them all, no matter how the music sounds. This is a step in the right direction for the band, and even if Chester is gone, this band can still kick ass. I don't think it's good for Linkin Park to makeThis album isn't pop -- this is an experiment by the band. I enjoy the album, and to those who say this album sucks, then you're not a true LP fan. I've listened to every album and I enjoy them all, no matter how the music sounds. This is a step in the right direction for the band, and even if Chester is gone, this band can still kick ass. I don't think it's good for Linkin Park to make new music because of Chester, but I'd love to see something new soon, to see if they can keep making music. R.I.P. Chester Bennington, we as TRUE LP fans miss you; you've helped us get through a lot of crap over the years, and you should be remembered as the best lyricist of all time.… Expand
  5. vinnythemax
    May 19, 2017
    10
    I really love what Linkin Park has done. It's a breather to try something different than their usual alternative rock genre. One More Light's songs are very catchy and serve as part of the mainstream. This album is literally very underrated and should deserve better from critics.
  6. 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
  7. subject_lucy
    May 19, 2017
    10
    First things first, One More Light is an EPIC album by the ultimate genre-bending band, Linkin Park.
    This band is not a run-of-the-mill "rock band", on the contrary, Linkin Park's expertise and talent spans over multiple genres. Its perhaps surprising that their first foray into "pop" is by far the best pop music out there. But then, we have come to expect this from the versatile giants    First things first, One More Light is an EPIC album by the ultimate genre-bending band, Linkin Park.
    This band is not a run-of-the-mill "rock band", on the contrary, Linkin Park's expertise and talent spans over multiple genres. Its perhaps surprising that their first foray into "pop" is by far the best pop music out there. But then, we have come to expect this from the versatile giants of music.
    One More Light is a very meaningful and emotional album, showing us that overload of drums and guitars are not necessary to create an amazing album and to convey the deep feelings within each song. (Though, the phenomenally breathtaking vocals of frontmen Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda surely help.)
    So, they have once again taken a blank canvas and have created an album from scratch, miles apart from its predecessors. It also serves as a timely reminder that these behemoths of world music are very much on top of their game.
    My verdict : 10/10 (it's the highest I can give)    … Expand
  8. Shruti123
    May 19, 2017
    10
    "One More Light" is the seventh studio album of the music legends Linkin Park. As is their tradition, Linkin Park has treated this album as a blank canvas, unmarked and uninfluenced by their previous albums. The best way to describe this album would be "melodic and emotional pop". Does that mean it is bad? On the contrary, it kicks ass.
    This is by FAR the best pop album released in recent    "One More Light" is the seventh studio album of the music legends Linkin Park. As is their tradition, Linkin Park has treated this album as a blank canvas, unmarked and uninfluenced by their previous albums. The best way to describe this album would be "melodic and emotional pop". Does that mean it is bad? On the contrary, it kicks ass.
    This is by FAR the best pop album released in recent years - maybe in the whole history of pop. It has got everything that good pop needs - catchy tunes, meaningful lyrics, amazing vocals, and above all, AMAZING songs.
    One of the best albums of the year. Full marks for this album.    … Expand
  9. TheGreatGonzo12
    May 20, 2017
    10
    Excellent album!! The song One More Light is destined to become one of their greatest songs to date. Mike's voice just keeps getting better and better, and Sorry For Now and Invisible are definitely his best performances yet! I love the lyrics and stories in this album, which is what they wanted it to be about. The music may be a bit different, but the vocal melodies are amazing. IExcellent album!! The song One More Light is destined to become one of their greatest songs to date. Mike's voice just keeps getting better and better, and Sorry For Now and Invisible are definitely his best performances yet! I love the lyrics and stories in this album, which is what they wanted it to be about. The music may be a bit different, but the vocal melodies are amazing. I don't understand everyone's shock when they told us going in that this was what the album would be like. And to everyone saying there are no guitars on this record, do you have ears? They may not be as in your face as A Line in The Sand, but they are definitely there and definitely real. I love the subtle but strong lead guitar on OML, especially the bridge which matches Chester's tone perfectly. As LP said themselves, the music was built to "support" the vocals which is exactly what happens here. I hope that people continue to give this album a chance, because if you can manage to get past style change you will surely see the beauty in this music. Keep up the great work guys!! Those who appreciate great music know Linkin Park strive to produce it.

    I suppose everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but every time I hear an idiotic and untrue claim that the band has "sold out" it pushes me one step closer to the edge and... well, you know the rest..    … Expand
  10. 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!!!
  11. lukaswilson5
    May 20, 2017
    10
    Linkin Park has never been restricted to Hybrid Theory. OML is a strong album, lyrically it recaptures everything they've always been, putting a soft new sound. A couple misses on the album but overall it's another strong release from one of the greats
  12. 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.
  13. WillTusk
    May 21, 2017
    10
    These guys are absolute LEGENDS... I mean, they just go and make a pop album for the first time, and it turns out to be the best best pop that there is! Seriously, this album kicks ass. Amazing. Just wonderful. Just hope other pop artistes start making pop like this...
  14. TravisOnergraad
    May 21, 2017
    10
    Well, surprise, surprise! When I first heard that Linkin Park was releasing a pop album, I was like, disappointed. i was like, "How can they make pop? This album will suck". Boy, how wrong I was...
    This album, is by far, the best pop album EVER. Not bubblegum pop, real, true meaningful pop that you can connect with personally. It has redefined pop. Outstanding album by the undisputed    Well, surprise, surprise! When I first heard that Linkin Park was releasing a pop album, I was like, disappointed. i was like, "How can they make pop? This album will suck". Boy, how wrong I was...
    This album, is by far, the best pop album EVER. Not bubblegum pop, real, true meaningful pop that you can connect with personally. It has redefined pop. Outstanding album by the undisputed kings of music, Linkin Park.    … Expand
  15. metzwalker
    May 21, 2017
    10
    Holy sh*t. This is wonderful. Wonderful? Am I joking? This is an absolute EPIC. Who would have known that Linkin Park can make such good pop music? I mean, Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles are gonna cry a river now. Their arena is taken. As it sweeps charts all over the world, we can say that there is still hope left for the pop genre... Best songs: OML, Talking to Myself, Sharp Edges, Invisible.
  16. Avi4metacritic
    May 21, 2017
    10
    Try to listen it open minded and unbiased. applaud for their boldness and innovative ways. Score distribution by me- 5 for music, 2 for standing out from latest pop culture, 2 for bravery, 1 I love LP.
  17. shashwatnaidu
    May 22, 2017
    10
    this is the best pop album. What has happened to others. Seriously guys. this is awesome. Pls linkin park continue this kind of songs in next album. Talking to myself , nobody can save me , sharp edges and others are all excellent. keep it going LP
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. bloomwarhol
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    This is a pretty good album. Not as good as their old albums, but all this hate is nonsense. The album is not horrible. Linkin Park is not a genre of music. RIP Chester
  21. saad_am11
    Jul 27, 2017
    10
    There is no way one can hate this album. The transition they have shown after Hybrid Theory and Meteora is totally amazing and shows that they are getting mature with their ages. When I was a teenager, HT and Meteora totally described by emotions and now I am close to hit my 30s, building up my maturity level then their these lyrics are exactly describing my present emotions. With noThere is no way one can hate this album. The transition they have shown after Hybrid Theory and Meteora is totally amazing and shows that they are getting mature with their ages. When I was a teenager, HT and Meteora totally described by emotions and now I am close to hit my 30s, building up my maturity level then their these lyrics are exactly describing my present emotions. With no offense, those who only want to see LP as Nu Metal/Metal, they were only the fan of their music not the fan of the band. 9/10 ratings from my side.
    Peace!
    #RIPChester    … Expand
  22. NoWelLNC
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Amazingly.Only people who don't understand music as such say bad things about this album.It's stupid.Thank you,Chester!
  23. uvauvauva
    May 22, 2019
    10
    It is a pop album, and it successfully delivers everything you expect from a pop album. A band should not stick to the genre they started. in the words of Mike Shinoda "You are supposed to change". This is what Linkin Park genuinely was at the time and wanted to release, and I'm here for it.
  24. GexNic
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    A different sound, but it is great. Linkin Park's seventh studio album manages to be very enjoyable due to its deep and meaningful lyrics and different style. You want rock? Then you have Talking to Myself. You want pop? Then you have Heavy. We have to remember that LP have always said since day one that they do not like staying in one genre, they are constantly changing their sound butA different sound, but it is great. Linkin Park's seventh studio album manages to be very enjoyable due to its deep and meaningful lyrics and different style. You want rock? Then you have Talking to Myself. You want pop? Then you have Heavy. We have to remember that LP have always said since day one that they do not like staying in one genre, they are constantly changing their sound but what really makes Linkin Park, Linkin Park is their lyrics because they always mean something important. Solid album… Expand
  25. BeckettT
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    This album is together with Hybrid Theory the best albums of Linkin Park, a pop masterpiece, with beautiful and emotional themes, an extremely underrated album, most of the criticisms come from those old Linkin Park fans who could never evolve with the band and they were stuck in the past with Hybrid Theory and Meteora, part of a band is to evolve and show something new and not stay in theThis album is together with Hybrid Theory the best albums of Linkin Park, a pop masterpiece, with beautiful and emotional themes, an extremely underrated album, most of the criticisms come from those old Linkin Park fans who could never evolve with the band and they were stuck in the past with Hybrid Theory and Meteora, part of a band is to evolve and show something new and not stay in the past, and this album shows that Linkin Park has evolved in an excellent way, if you are a big fan of the Pop music this album is recommended

    Best Themes: Nobody Can Save Me, Battle Symphony, Invisible, Heavy and One More Light    … Expand
  26. Alyne
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. one of the best albums I've ever heard, has a good message, and has helped me a lot… Expand
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 101nemesis
    May 19, 2017
    9
    Sorry For Now, Halfway Right, One More Light, Sharp Edges, Talking to Myself are all solid songs and I understand why the band did not release these as singles. They really kept the best for the last.
    There are some down moments in this album. Heavy and Good Goodbye are still poor songs. Every song follows the conventional song pattern without really experimenting in that aspect. The    Sorry For Now, Halfway Right, One More Light, Sharp Edges, Talking to Myself are all solid songs and I understand why the band did not release these as singles. They really kept the best for the last.
    There are some down moments in this album. Heavy and Good Goodbye are still poor songs. Every song follows the conventional song pattern without really experimenting in that aspect. The album opener, Nobody Can Save Me is an average song as well.
    However, almost all melodies in this album is catchy and goes well with the lyrics. Speaking of lyrics, the unreleased songs had the best lyrics the band has ever put out in their career while Good Goodbye and Heavy feature some of their weakest in their career.
    All in all, I'd give this album an 8 but Sorry for Now alone makes me bump it up to a 9.    … Expand
  30. MiddleDark
    May 19, 2017
    9
    Another great take on a genre, Linkin Park shines with beautiful tracks that all seem to be about moments of realization, along more with more uplifting tracks than previous albums where songs were just relatable.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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