One More Light
by Linkin Park
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  1. Oliviero
    Aug 1, 2020
    9
    Raga a me è piaciuto sto album, i linkin park hanno per una volta cambiato genere usando un buon pop ma nonostante a me non piaccia il pop questo mi è piaciuto. Non capisco tutto questo odio
  2. Martinvj200
    Jan 10, 2021
    9
    Me parece un muy buen disco,el efecto del disco será el mismo que el de A Thousand Suns, pero los críticos atacarán (ya atacaron) al disco por el sonido pop actual,la música de Linkin Park siempre fue una fusión de influencias, si en sus primeros discos parecían más Rage Against the Machine, ahora son más como Depeche Mode.
  3. Mellowry
    Aug 18, 2021
    4
    I agree 'One More Light' is a masterpiece, 'Heavy' is also quite interesting since LP never put out a style like that, but it is mostly not my thing, the whole record is too maroon 5 ish for me, tries too much to be dramatic and the instrumentals sometimes don't quite fit Chesters neither Shinodas voices and verses. Every LP album had some reason for me to buy it, this one at least justI agree 'One More Light' is a masterpiece, 'Heavy' is also quite interesting since LP never put out a style like that, but it is mostly not my thing, the whole record is too maroon 5 ish for me, tries too much to be dramatic and the instrumentals sometimes don't quite fit Chesters neither Shinodas voices and verses. Every LP album had some reason for me to buy it, this one at least just doesn't, it barely has anything that is satisfying and catchy to me, though i can understand why people like this record, it just doesn't hit the right spot for me.… Expand
  4. Skydog
    Jan 13, 2021
    0
    Worst album by them. The only reason it has a lot of streams is because the youth thought they'd finally check the band out after Chester's death and only like the poppier side of Linkin Park which is this.. which is f-ing terrible.

    One of the worst albums actually to come out in the last 10 years from a "band".
  5. Brotelho
    Jun 13, 2017
    4
    This album encompasses all varieties of modern day pop, from Kygo to Years & Years to Milky Chance.
    But never actually do a good job at either. Most songs are boring and predictable. However, the drum beats are catchy, but that's where the buck stops. 3 out of the 10 songs are decent, but never really hit the mark. I feel like this album should have been a spin-off as they've done before    This album encompasses all varieties of modern day pop, from Kygo to Years & Years to Milky Chance.
    But never actually do a good job at either. Most songs are boring and predictable. However, the drum beats are catchy, but that's where the buck stops. 3 out of the 10 songs are decent, but never really hit the mark. I feel like this album should have been a spin-off as they've done before with Hybrid Theory/Reanimation and Living Things/Recharged. It would have been a good supplement rather than a full release. But at least it is more palatable than the Hunting Party, which I struggled to listen to in one play-through. Don't want to be too harsh, so 4 out of 10 stars is more than what this album deserves.    … Expand
  6. Kai82
    Jan 5, 2020
    5
    It is by no standards a bad album! It is a break off in style from all previous albums and something no one expected. I will try to explain this in two examples: 1. Its like going to a vegan restaurant and they have an all you can eat beef week there (Real beef!). 2. Ed Sheeran is more metal than Linkin Park. For me it took a while to get used to it by my local radio station. I did notIt is by no standards a bad album! It is a break off in style from all previous albums and something no one expected. I will try to explain this in two examples: 1. Its like going to a vegan restaurant and they have an all you can eat beef week there (Real beef!). 2. Ed Sheeran is more metal than Linkin Park. For me it took a while to get used to it by my local radio station. I did not replay the album in moths. So how could I rate something I did not expect (or wanted?). It is a brave move and should be praised for that. On the other hand it is also a failure even if the music is good. I decided to give 5 of 10 points and a salute for bravery to Linkin Park.… Expand
  7. longjetty7
    Jun 2, 2017
    8
    Honestly I don't understand all the hate for this album. Granted, this is the first Linkin Park album I listened to so I went into it with no expectations. I've since gone back and listened to their other albums, so I can see how it's quite a shocking change for them, but hey, we had 6 albums of hard rock/nu metal/whatever, so why wouldn't they try something new? They've always writtenHonestly I don't understand all the hate for this album. Granted, this is the first Linkin Park album I listened to so I went into it with no expectations. I've since gone back and listened to their other albums, so I can see how it's quite a shocking change for them, but hey, we had 6 albums of hard rock/nu metal/whatever, so why wouldn't they try something new? They've always written very melodic, catchy songs, but they were always obscured by a rough exterior. With One More Light, they're letting their strong songwriting skills truly shine, and just having fun making a pop record because they can. I can see how this might not be everyone's cup of tea, but as a pop album, this is one of the stronger efforts I've heard in a while.

    Standout tracks: Nobody Can Save Me, Battle Symphony, Sorry for Now    … Expand
  8. Epik_Ninnja
    Aug 13, 2017
    8
    I was very skeptical when this album came out, having heard the pop singles and not even liking Battle Symphony but it turns out that's the only song I don't like on the record. Pop or not, this is good music in my opinion. It offers a lot more soul and better lyrics than the stuff you might see in the top 40 (plus a few tunes are still rock at their core). It's nothing like what they'reI was very skeptical when this album came out, having heard the pop singles and not even liking Battle Symphony but it turns out that's the only song I don't like on the record. Pop or not, this is good music in my opinion. It offers a lot more soul and better lyrics than the stuff you might see in the top 40 (plus a few tunes are still rock at their core). It's nothing like what they're most known for but it's still an example of very good pop music.… Expand
  9. Nanogon
    Sep 13, 2017
    0
    My previous review utilizing ironically reworked lyrics of "Heavy" was deleted, so I have to write a new one. Well, I don't have much to say (do I have to?). This. Album. Sucks. Ass.
    Just like always, it's fun to see some praise for this record from people who panned it before Chester's death. What a savage hypocrisy.
  10. samwich21
    Jun 9, 2017
    8
    This album isn't as bad as everyone says. Sure, it's not like Linkin Park's other records, but it doesn't need to be. It may not be the best Linkin Park album, but it is a pretty heckin' good pop album. If you aren't a fan, LP already has a huge catalog, so I hope this doesn't muddy your day.
  11. Migueltorres
    Aug 25, 2017
    9
    Linkin Park go pop and personal on 7th studio album, the second self produced. Higlight are the super emotional title track and the super fun Halfway Right, They proved again that they can do everything.
  12. TheKritikonCo
    May 27, 2017
    6
    John - This was an interesting listen. First of all, I don't by any means think this was a bad album. There were a few tracks that could've done with not being on there, Sorry For Now being one of them - purely because they were just incredibly forgettable - but for the most part I enjoyed One More Light. The production was a bit hit and miss, but the lyrical content was good mostly, and IJohn - This was an interesting listen. First of all, I don't by any means think this was a bad album. There were a few tracks that could've done with not being on there, Sorry For Now being one of them - purely because they were just incredibly forgettable - but for the most part I enjoyed One More Light. The production was a bit hit and miss, but the lyrical content was good mostly, and I actually quite liked the majority of the instrumentals, which I wasn't expecting at all. The highlights were Heavy, Good Goodbye, Battle Symphony and Sharp Edges, the latter being the best on the album for me. Chester Bennington's vocals are as good as they've ever been, and this is very much demonstrated by his versatility on different tempo tracks. Overall, I'm pleasantly surprised by One More Light. It's definitely not a perfect album - especially not when compared to some of their best work - but it's not a bad effort either.

    Tilly - I'll be the first to admit that I know very few songs by Linkin Park. Of course, I have the obvious ones all on my rock playlist, but aside from those, I know next to nothing about them. One More Light was probably an odd place for me to start delving into their extensive discography but it surprisingly wasn't a bad place. Sure, it's certainly more poppy than what I know of their music, but the decent lyrics and catchy chorus' are still very much a part of their new sound. Heavy and Good Goodbye were the highlights and obvious single choices, whereas songs like Sharp Edges and One More Light felt like potential gems dragged down by a multitude of unfortunate lyrics. It was still a really cohesive and enjoyable listen, and I wouldn't be opposed to adding all of the songs to one of my playlists - bar Sorry For Now - to see if I end up liking it more than I feel like I do right now.    … Expand
  13. Garfield_LP
    May 23, 2017
    3
    Is it LP ? Is it music ? I want to see more guitars please , don't destroy your group , plese ........................................................
  14. amoryblue6
    Jun 11, 2017
    2
    A long time Linkin Park fan (aren't we all) checking in. Allow me to begin my experience with One More Light in full by going back a few records. Hybrid Theory was the first CD I ever purchased and holds a special place in my heart. Since that record, I have enjoyed every effort LP has released. I listen to all their works from beginning to end and easily can get lost in the simple, catchyA long time Linkin Park fan (aren't we all) checking in. Allow me to begin my experience with One More Light in full by going back a few records. Hybrid Theory was the first CD I ever purchased and holds a special place in my heart. Since that record, I have enjoyed every effort LP has released. I listen to all their works from beginning to end and easily can get lost in the simple, catchy music LP is known to put out. Their music just flat out rocks. Even when it comes to their softer every fforts, my heart is in it 100%. Fast forward to early 2017 and the song Heavy is released for fans to praise or rage about. I praised Heavy and even the later released Battle Symphony. LP stuck to their arena rock sound and put some pop flavor in it that went down very well in my opinion so I was still looking forward to One More Light. When the album was finally released, I was disappointed in all the other tracks. The album was drowned in all the post production horrors that make most of the modern day pop music unenjoyable for me. LP lost their crunch and lost their minds. I see that their heart was in the music and they don't want to put out the same music each and every time. I can respect that; they have plenary of music in their catalogue that I can enjoy until the day I die. I won't be revisiting One More Light any time soon.… Expand
  15. os390
    Nov 17, 2017
    8
    Its sad that negative commentaries can make someone prejudice against this album. It's not bad!
    There are some interesting lyrics and melodies, but of course if you've stuck in early 2000 (im not blaming anyone but those who rate 0's) you might not like this "pop-trash".
    Personally i loved hybrid theory and meteora when i was teenager. Rebellious, high paced, aggressive, edgy. So perfect    Its sad that negative commentaries can make someone prejudice against this album. It's not bad!
    There are some interesting lyrics and melodies, but of course if you've stuck in early 2000 (im not blaming anyone but those who rate 0's) you might not like this "pop-trash".
    Personally i loved hybrid theory and meteora when i was teenager. Rebellious, high paced, aggressive, edgy. So perfect for that time, so perfect for that age. Now im a grownup and I see world around me more like "One More Light".
    Don't read comments, check it yourself, and please don't rate 0 in case you wouldn't like it.    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. Carvier
    Aug 19, 2017
    8
    It's a good album at the end for a rock band trying the pop world. People can't expect that they stay the same after years on this industry. If they don't explore new sounds y'all are going to talk sh*t anyways.
  18. Recon97
    Oct 9, 2017
    7
    People treat this album like a complete trainwreck. I think that's a little unfair. It has nice production, decent vocals, and ok lyrics. The only thing I hated was the fact they got Selena Gomez copy #249 Kiiara to sing on a song!! But still, solid project. 7/10
  19. MegamanExecute
    Dec 22, 2017
    9
    If you just listen to this album without comparing it to Hybrid Theory or Meteora, it's an amazing album. Not everything has to remain the same. With this album included, if you play all the Linkin Park albums in shuffle, you'll get such a wide variety of music from very soft to very loud and everything in between and each song is amazing.

    Most of the reviews bashing this album are just    If you just listen to this album without comparing it to Hybrid Theory or Meteora, it's an amazing album. Not everything has to remain the same. With this album included, if you play all the Linkin Park albums in shuffle, you'll get such a wide variety of music from very soft to very loud and everything in between and each song is amazing.

    Most of the reviews bashing this album are just complaints that it's not like the earlier albums. That's good because 'One More Light' is not supposed to live up to those. It's supposed to be an emotional album and it does an amazing job at being one. I'm not going to name it but I'm just currently listening to one of the highest rated emotional albums this year as I write this and I can tell you it doesn't hold a candle to 'One More Light'.

    And for people calling them a sellout, I'd suggest watching the "Linkin Park reacts to Teens React to Linkin Park". Besides "Heavy", none of the other songs sound like any other popular songs. People just label them a sellout just because they got a female singer for one song and it just annoys me to no end that people are so quick to judge and dismiss good music just like that without thinking. "Heavy" isn't my favorite track on this album either but stop judging the entire album with such prejudice.

    Give this album a go, I guarantee you'll love it.    … Expand
  20. ty92
    Mar 23, 2020
    6
    Nobody Can Save me 6.5/10
    Good Goodbye 9/10
    Talking To Myself 9/10
    Battle Symphony 3/10
    Invisible 9/10
    Heavy 7/10
    Sorry For Now 5/10
    Halfway Right 2/10
    One More Light 7/10
    Sharp Edges 3/10
  21. MilesW1998
    Mar 3, 2018
    4
    Linkin Park delivered a lackluster electro-pop album that abandons the sound that gave them an identity for more mainstream success that failed regardlesss and will only be remembered for their frontman's death/final album.
  22. KryoYmir
    Mar 6, 2018
    6
    Linkin Park has undeniably making their own brand of music since the beginning. Founded in 1996, the band started with an odd yet satisfying blend of metal and rap, spawning smash hits like Crawling, Papercut, In The End and more. Even when they moved on to a more appealing style of rap metal, they were incredibly unique, something die-hard fans and unrelentless haters alike can agree on.Linkin Park has undeniably making their own brand of music since the beginning. Founded in 1996, the band started with an odd yet satisfying blend of metal and rap, spawning smash hits like Crawling, Papercut, In The End and more. Even when they moved on to a more appealing style of rap metal, they were incredibly unique, something die-hard fans and unrelentless haters alike can agree on.
    One More Light throws all of that away.
    From the first synths of 'Nobody Can Save Me,' it becomes brutally clear this is going to be a textbook-definition pop album. Blinded by the unfortunate passing of Chester Bennington, fans have flocked en masse to defend this album.
    For a pop album, it's a well-written gem. But unfortunately, other genres of music exist, and Linkin Park was born and raised in them. A few well-made jewels shine in the murky depths of this excruciatingly dull experience, and the title track is one of the best Linkin Park songs to date. However, the highs of this album are only highs in the context of it, and are still lows compared to previous Linkin Park works.    … Expand
  23. MysticManiac
    Mar 10, 2018
    6
    Is it Linkin Park's worst studio album to date? Probably. But is it a bad album? Not really. There's still some good stuff to be enjoyed here and I still think it's worth checking out. A lot of the criticism it's getting is kind of unjust.
  24. 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!
  25. PlugInBaby
    Jun 22, 2018
    3
    Really, Linkin Park? If you had to go to pop music, does it have to me the most overdone cookie-cutter genre electropop? The album's not terrible throughout, with the Coldplay-esque 'Talking To Myself' being the top track but you've got Chester's awful vocals in the excellently terribly-acclaimed 'Heavy', the cringe mess 'Good Goodbye' and the pure tropical noise of 'Sorry For Now'.Really, Linkin Park? If you had to go to pop music, does it have to me the most overdone cookie-cutter genre electropop? The album's not terrible throughout, with the Coldplay-esque 'Talking To Myself' being the top track but you've got Chester's awful vocals in the excellently terribly-acclaimed 'Heavy', the cringe mess 'Good Goodbye' and the pure tropical noise of 'Sorry For Now'. Regardless of Chester's death it's still hot garbage.… Expand
  26. SKSK
    Jul 22, 2018
    8
    We need to accept it as it is. It's a great pop album with a great melody. It shines in its simplicity.
  27. 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
  28. Valim
    Nov 30, 2021
    3
    It´s a good album with very deep and sad lyrics. But the pop attempet, although brave, goes wrong. It´s not bad, it just doesn't wronk.
  29. Codeling
    Aug 7, 2021
    7
    It's a good album but it has some songs that are average or below average.
    Best songs: One More Light
    Worst songs: Sorry for Now
  30. TheCynicalAutis
    May 8, 2020
    6
    The album continues Linkin Park's trend of trying different sounds and experimenting with writing techniques, which in itself is a very respectable thing an artist or band can do. Unfortunately, the problems arise in the sound of the album. Whilst a few songs in particular stand out (at least to me), such as 'Nobody Can Save Me' and the titular track, which is one of the best things theThe album continues Linkin Park's trend of trying different sounds and experimenting with writing techniques, which in itself is a very respectable thing an artist or band can do. Unfortunately, the problems arise in the sound of the album. Whilst a few songs in particular stand out (at least to me), such as 'Nobody Can Save Me' and the titular track, which is one of the best things the band has written in their whole history, the experimentation aspect makes the album sound like the majority of what was coming out during the mid 2010s. It's really ironic, considering just three years prior, Mike spoke out against the state of the current rock scene, resulting in the release of 'The Hunting Party' which showed real promise in the band's progression. I can't hate on the album too much, though. It's not bad to listen to, it's very easy going and works well as background noise, but had Chester and Mike not been on the vocals, it really would've had almost nothing that would make it stand out against the competition.

    Hopefully their next release will revitalise the band and give them new light. Mike himself already showed more promise in his own album 'Post Traumatic', which was a lot more varied and overall had a better song line-up, so I have high hopes.

    Song ratings:

    Nobody Can Save Me - 8/10
    Good Goodbye - 6/10
    Talking To Myself - 7/10
    Battle Symphony - 8/10
    Invisible - 8/10
    Heavy - 5/10
    Sorry For Now - 4/10
    Halfway Right - 7/10
    One More Light - 10/10
    Sharp Edges - 5/10    … Expand
  31. MusicLeo
    May 22, 2020
    2
    Pathetic album by LP. Never expected a disaster from them. Pop didn't suit them
  32. Lhorkaven
    Jul 23, 2020
    0
    Whatever happen in Chester's mind when he record this album? Bands evolving their sounds? Maybe. The Result? Turd. Why don't they go to easier alternative rock instead of freakin POP.
  33. shoma-
    Apr 25, 2021
    7
    Простенький лайтовый альбом, "Talking To Myself' "Heavy" - мои фавориты
  34. Malivday
    Nov 30, 2021
    3
    It's not a bad album, but it's just not good either. Linkin Park attempts a more pop approach and fails to deliver the message
  35. Kostas_Spirou
    Aug 1, 2023
    7
    Genuinely pretty good, every single song is catchy, and I really enjoyed it.
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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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