Because I am stuck in the early 2000s, i would like to use Linkin Park as my entry for 3 tune tuesday. Ever since their big hits as a young band, they have just pumped out hit after hit. Banger after banger in my opinion. There is some of their newer albums that i havent fully digested yet, but i really need to catch up and hear it all. Primarily, their big song was One Step closer which is good, but not quite my favorite. Their early days were filled with heavy guitar, lot of scream, and the official music video for One Step shows just how young the band was at the time. Tragically Chester Bennington, lead singer took his life not long ago. A lot of childhood trauma comes through in the lyrics, and he really expressed it through his style.
I had the chance to see them once in concert, a few years back. Might have been 2015 or 2016, something like that, and they put on a hell of a show. I believe i may have snapped a few photos that i can dig up; but i was far back that time, so i wasnt close enough to get anything good anyways, so won't bother digging for it.
Id like to pick 1 heavy song, 1 in between, and 1 softer song to showcase their range, as i think they had a good range of talent. Known for a great voice, clean or scream. Wonderful rap lyrics by Chesters sidekick Mike Shinoda, and great band talent from guitar, bass, keyboard, and others.
An overview of their albums:
The list of Albums is kind of chunky, but lets start the party here:
***FORGOTTEN (Hybrid Theory) ***
Straight banger from beginning to end, i love trying to sing along with this one in the car. FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM....
IN THE MEMORY YOULL FIND MEEEEE, EYES BURNING UUUUUUUPPPP
love the energy on this one
THE CATALYST (One Thousand Suns)
Right in the middle of their career, and not too heavy, little electronic dance type of vibe. I love the drawn out vocals, and that gosh dang energy again. This one gets me in my soul for some reason.
WHERE OCEANS BLEED INTO THE SKYYYYYYYYYYY
CASTLE OF GLASS (In Living Things)
a more somber tone. The video portrays a little boy losing his father in action. Slow motion. Striking lyrics (imo).
Cuz im only a crack, in this castle of glass
And ill recycle this picture because i love it so. Just screaming into the mic, but i need some practice. Also need some rest. Its been a long night at work.
Keep jammin you animals.