The Hunting Party
by Linkin Park
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 362 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 291 out of 362
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 362
  3. Negative: 32 out of 362
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  1. Kostas_Spirou
    Aug 1, 2023
    9
    Absolutely amazing, every song is aggressive and fast, a love letter to the fans.
  2. Crypticghost
    Nov 30, 2022
    10
    Such an underrated album it’s absolutely breathtaking just the way they evolved there music from the beginning
  3. Martinvj200
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Un gran disco , más que volver al sonido viejo,lo que hace es volver con la energía hardcore y punk de los 90 que lo hizo exitoso,pero sumándose lo progresivo de temas como Mark the Graves ,un rap rock sin imitar lo hecho previamente como All for Nothing junto al gran Page Hamilton, podríamos decir en resumen que es la versión metal de A Thousand Suns.Lo mejor del disco y destacable queUn gran disco , más que volver al sonido viejo,lo que hace es volver con la energía hardcore y punk de los 90 que lo hizo exitoso,pero sumándose lo progresivo de temas como Mark the Graves ,un rap rock sin imitar lo hecho previamente como All for Nothing junto al gran Page Hamilton, podríamos decir en resumen que es la versión metal de A Thousand Suns.Lo mejor del disco y destacable que puede haber junto a lo anterior es que es algo nuevo sin imitar el Nu metal de los dos primeros discos, a algunos no le gustará por eso,pero son gente que vive en el pasado,como todos que quieren que vuelvan al nu metal,pero eso nunca pasará.… Expand
  4. DarioFabbri
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Such a great album and an incredible comeback. Way better than Living Things (2012)
  5. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    8
    Linkin Park is back! It's not a 'full on' comeback, but it's definitely better than their 3 previous albums combined! We get a little rock, a little nu-metal here and there, this album is full of energy! Tracks like Rebellion, War, Keys To The Kingdom, Mark The Graves and A Line In The Sand are what LP should be always about! I'm not a fan of all the tracks here though... I think the albumLinkin Park is back! It's not a 'full on' comeback, but it's definitely better than their 3 previous albums combined! We get a little rock, a little nu-metal here and there, this album is full of energy! Tracks like Rebellion, War, Keys To The Kingdom, Mark The Graves and A Line In The Sand are what LP should be always about! I'm not a fan of all the tracks here though... I think the album would be better if they had removed Final Masquerade and the pointless The Summoning. The rest is great! Pick this up if you haven't heard it yet. Pickens approves!… Expand
  6. musicisgood
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    Omg this album is amazing. What better way to start the album than keys to the kingdom. This album packs a punch with its raw guitars, vocals, drums and lyrics. The best LP album In my opinion.

    Favourite tracks: Keys to the kingdom, all for nothing, guilty all the same, Until it's gone, drawbar, a line in the sand

    Least: The summoning
  7. Jay_Pickens
    Jul 25, 2018
    8
    Linkin Park is back! It's not a 'full on' comeback, but it's definitely better than their 3 previous albums combined! We get a little rock, a little nu-metal here and there, this album is full of energy! Tracks like Rebellion, War, Keys To The Kingdom, Mark The Graves and A Line In The Sand are what LP should be always about! I'm not a fan of all the tracks here though... I think the albumLinkin Park is back! It's not a 'full on' comeback, but it's definitely better than their 3 previous albums combined! We get a little rock, a little nu-metal here and there, this album is full of energy! Tracks like Rebellion, War, Keys To The Kingdom, Mark The Graves and A Line In The Sand are what LP should be always about! I'm not a fan of all the tracks here though... I think the album would be better if they had removed Final Masquerade and the pointless The Summoning. The rest is great! Pick this up if you haven't heard it yet. Pickens approves!… Expand
  8. cesky_hrac
    Jun 4, 2018
    7
    .Mr. Chester proves he can even scream. This album will go quite well, but it seems to have slower start
  9. MysticManiac
    Mar 10, 2018
    10
    Linkin Park's best album. Has so many fantastic tracks including All for Nothing, A Line in the Sand, Rebellion, War, Until It's Gone and pretty much the rest of the album. Do not skip this release, it is definitely worth checking out and giving a fair chance.
  10. Koe95
    May 26, 2017
    10
    Awesome, and at the same time, a very underrated album. Maybe it was released in the wrong time, but we have some of the best Linkin Park songs, featuring all the styles the band are used to create. "A Line in the Sand" is a truly masterpiece
  11. Decim
    May 20, 2017
    9
    What a fantastic album, Linkin Park simply made one of the greatest "alternative metal" album of the last five years, a great comeback from their worst album ever, Living Things.
    Songs like Keys To The Kingdom, All For Nothing, War, Rebellion and A Line In The Sand made people understand the huge potential of this band, nice one guys!
  12. Sheva02
    Dec 15, 2016
    9
    This album is a major improvement over Linkin Park previous album, Living Things, which although i like it, it feels lousy sometimes. However, this album, is better than Meteora although Hybrid Theory is still better in my opinion. This album fix some Linkin Park song problems, add more catchy feel to their song, and more tension.
  13. Danm95VFF
    May 30, 2016
    7
    The Hunting Party showcases Linkin Park at their heaviest since Minutes to Midnight, but it's by no means a return to their Hybrid Theory-era sound; the band are far from abandoning the electronics heard on the previous two releases and are still exploring their musical capabilities and trying to expand upon their palette as opposed to restricting themselves to a tried and tested formulaThe Hunting Party showcases Linkin Park at their heaviest since Minutes to Midnight, but it's by no means a return to their Hybrid Theory-era sound; the band are far from abandoning the electronics heard on the previous two releases and are still exploring their musical capabilities and trying to expand upon their palette as opposed to restricting themselves to a tried and tested formula just to appease fans, which is to be respected.… Expand
  14. insanitymusic
    May 19, 2016
    9
    the sound is raw. it's slightly reminiscent of the old sound of linkin park with a twist of a sort of rage. I LOVE IT. Mike's raps are on point. Chester brings his amazing voice as usual and the entire album in my eyes was a success. one of the only bands from the early 2000s able to hold themselves in the NU-metal genre.
  15. Weylix
    Apr 19, 2016
    9
    While some of the vocals SOUND a bit weak in some areas, overall the album is an explosion of force with heavy riffs, fast beats, and a frenetic energy that is guaranteed to rock the boat.
  16. Aijixe
    Sep 24, 2015
    9
    Definitely not a return to their nu-metal roots, but a return to something even better. Simple hard rock that just destroys. Here we see Linkin Park in their natural habitat; but mind you - their experimentation in A Thousand Suns and Living Things are just as natural.
  17. YDG
    Aug 25, 2015
    9
    It was about time that Linkin Park really showed what experience they've gained over the years as their previous three albums have divided the fan base and lead them to become really hit and miss. The Hunting Party shows how the band have matured, returning to their classic heavy style but not sounding like angry teenagers. The lyrics are very well done in each of the songs and the guitarIt was about time that Linkin Park really showed what experience they've gained over the years as their previous three albums have divided the fan base and lead them to become really hit and miss. The Hunting Party shows how the band have matured, returning to their classic heavy style but not sounding like angry teenagers. The lyrics are very well done in each of the songs and the guitar and drums just form a tasty sound throughout the entire album. Mike's rapping is just top notch and Chester still delivers a powerful scream while also showing off his amazing vocal range and dynamic voice. You have your metal, hard rock, rap and pop all mixed into the bag here and it basically gives us the best of everything they've given us before and then some. Nothing in this album sounds like the band has done it before giving it a very fresh feel. A couple of the songs, I feel, could've had some more work done on them (namely Wastelands and Until It's Gone), but ultimately, the album was very satisfying and leaves the door open for a very bright future for Linkin Park. If this album hasn't brought back any fans that they've lost along the way, then I doubt any of their future work will, but I say good riddance to them, it's their loss.

    I'm really excited to hear what they've got in store for their next album and it seems like Linkin Park have finally found their place after all their previous, experimental sounds.

    Album Favourites: Keys To The Kingdom, Guilty All The Same, Mark The Graves.
    Album Low Points: Wastelands, Until It's Gone.    … Expand
  18. BatmanDude
    Jul 27, 2015
    10
    The Hunting Party is, in my opinion, Linkin Park's second best album (I prefer a thousand suns) it really have some fantastic songs, like Wastelands, and it also have a metal touch to many musics.
  19. mborlaza27
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    I know it took quite awhile for me to review the album, but that gave me enough time to like it even more. “Keys to the Kingdom” opens the album, letting the band’s intention to hit it heavy felt. Also, drummer Rob Bourdon and guitarist Brad Delson remain the unsung heroes of the album. “All for Nothing” , with Helmet’s Page Hamilton, is a tirade for all else normal and static. Lead singleI know it took quite awhile for me to review the album, but that gave me enough time to like it even more. “Keys to the Kingdom” opens the album, letting the band’s intention to hit it heavy felt. Also, drummer Rob Bourdon and guitarist Brad Delson remain the unsung heroes of the album. “All for Nothing” , with Helmet’s Page Hamilton, is a tirade for all else normal and static. Lead single “Guilty all the Same” succeeds in continuing the clear anti-establishment mood of “All for Nothing”, and is given a pause with the “The Summoning”. “War” is perhaps Chester Bennington’s crown and is quite the straightforward punk song of the album, while “Wastelands” brings the older flavor of rock and hip hop, Shinoda-style. “Until It’s Gone” is reminiscent of Meteora’s “Numb”, though on a more powerful state. “Rebellion”, with System of a Down’s Daron Malakian, traps you in an SOAD vibe, making you forget this is a Linkin Park song. “Mark the Graves” is chock-full of breakdowns, making it one of two songs in the album to remind you of the band’s style on Minutes to Midnight. “Drawbar” with Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello is another way to get you out of the controlled chaos of the album, which is a lead to the compelling “Final Masquerade”; which is the second track from the album that emulates Minute’s diversity. The album closes with the epic “A Line in the Sand” with Shinoda singing, A Thousand Suns style. Putting all the songs in retrospect, the album warrants you to listen and digest the band’s need for change, and to escape mediocrity. Hybrid Theory purists need not apply.… Expand
  20. DShredderR
    Mar 3, 2015
    9
    Once again, Linkin Park manages to produce another successful, different album. Some songs might be too long for their own good like Guilty All the Same and A Line in the Sand, but the other tracks are a great length. The mix of angry, heavy songs with lighter, melodic songs is great and I can't wait to see how they make their next album different.
  21. Nickolahen
    Jan 15, 2015
    10
    A very good comeback from Living Things. Living Things were too pop, while the Hunting Party, comared to them, really remings me of the good old Hybrid Theory and Meteora.
  22. Ned11
    Dec 7, 2014
    10
    Thank god LP dropped that new style and came back to their roots. This album proves that LP is still alive to kick some ass!
    This is a must-buy for all LP fans.
  23. vikesh2206
    Nov 19, 2014
    7
    Often heavy handed but powerful nonetheless, Linkin Park's The Hunting Party oozes with energy and strong riffs despite some songs being inconsistent in quality.
  24. Kai82
    Aug 10, 2014
    9
    Back to the roots. If you liked Hybrid Theory and Meteora this is the Linkin Park album you have been waiting for. It is an Linkin Park album without a weak song.
  25. Mab_987
    Jul 31, 2014
    8
    Even though I've consistently really enjoyed Linkin Park's various experimentation into more electronic stuff over the years, their choice to go for a more straightforward hard rock/metal sound is a very refreshing & rewarding one. The aggression & energy work wonders, and the lyrics take a much more mature & politically charged direction than on the first few albums. There are a coupleEven though I've consistently really enjoyed Linkin Park's various experimentation into more electronic stuff over the years, their choice to go for a more straightforward hard rock/metal sound is a very refreshing & rewarding one. The aggression & energy work wonders, and the lyrics take a much more mature & politically charged direction than on the first few albums. There are a couple weak points (namely "Until It's Gone" & the Tom Morello-featuring "Drawbar" which was a major letdown) but I wouldn't have a problem in calling it my favorite from them.

    (For a more in-depth review with a brief sketch making fun of people who hate any kind of change from LP, look up "Spin It! Reviews" on YouTube.)    … Expand
  26. izhakib
    Jul 17, 2014
    10
    A spectacular album with a lot of amazing instrumentals that can blow you away at first listen! Definitely a good addition to Linkin Park's discography!
  27. nonchalantgamer
    Jul 12, 2014
    7
    Linkin Parks new album is a return to the harder side of music that they did early on. personally i think the album is good and has alot of great heavy guitar and drum beats to it. the song writing is good as usual from LP. the only thing i found disappointing was i wish the vocals were just a little better and the choruses were better done but overall im pleased with the album that throwsLinkin Parks new album is a return to the harder side of music that they did early on. personally i think the album is good and has alot of great heavy guitar and drum beats to it. the song writing is good as usual from LP. the only thing i found disappointing was i wish the vocals were just a little better and the choruses were better done but overall im pleased with the album that throws down some sick beats.… Expand
  28. Morio
    Jul 10, 2014
    10
    Linkin Park The Hunting Party is a great combination of sound's from diferent styles like Alternative rock,Metal,Trash,Punk and some soft stuff that make this album one of the complex intrumentation music they ever made! I hope Linkin Park will make another album like this with the next one in 2016!!!
  29. musicfan
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    This is a fantastic album, one of the best of the year. Very heavy, very genuine music! I think this is better than Minutes to midnight, a thousand suns and living things! Go LP!!!
  30. yoman9595
    Jun 26, 2014
    10
    Just when we thought we knew where Linkin Park's style was heading, they pulled the rug out from under us with this incredible, heavy, old style Linkin Park album. In fact, in terms of stylistic progression, not only does this album not sit behind Living Things, it actually seems to fit in front of Hybrid Theory; Mike Shinoda even referred to The Hunting Party as Hybrid Theory's "prequel."Just when we thought we knew where Linkin Park's style was heading, they pulled the rug out from under us with this incredible, heavy, old style Linkin Park album. In fact, in terms of stylistic progression, not only does this album not sit behind Living Things, it actually seems to fit in front of Hybrid Theory; Mike Shinoda even referred to The Hunting Party as Hybrid Theory's "prequel."
    When Mike first said Linkin Park's sixth album would be dropping the new style, I was a bit disappointed; Living Things had been (and still is) my favorite Linkin Park work. But this hard rock album is refreshing—exactly what the genre needed. The Hunting Party is truly a work of art, and will sit nicely with the rest of Linkin Park's outstanding albums on my shelf.    … Expand
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65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Dec 18, 2014
    60
    Straining a little too hard for intellectual depth and emotional intensity, The Hunting Party is ultimately let down by its lack of focus and poor quality control. [Summer 2014, p.93]
  2. Q Magazine
    Jul 2, 2014
    80
    Excitingly, War's chaotic punk and the frantic Guilty All The Same are as raw as they've ever been, but The Hunting Party is the sound of Linkin Park coming in from the cold. [Aug 2014, p.109]
  3. PopMatters
    Jul 2, 2014
    50
    All in all, The Hunting Party is a solid record on its own, but it feels too repetitive, uninspired, and generic to equal its immediate predecessors.
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