7th Anniversary of Hybrid Theory

[True_liez]

This no doubt is a little early for some parts of the world, but since it's the 20th here in NZ I thought I'd take a moment to celebrate this important date ^_^

Happy 7th Anniversary!! :D

Linkin Park's Hybrid Theory was released on the 24th October 2000, and went gold in just 5 weeks after the release!
It became 2001's top selling album and the guys received a Diamond certification from the RIAA for it in 2004.

[/thanks to lpassociation.com for details]

I believe it has sold over 24 million copies world wide to date, but if anyone has more recent or accurate figures please correct me :)

Congrats LP!

[WookieBastard]

"i can still smell the fresh paint"

[jamiedrums]

every song on HT is just 20/10 its that damn good
its gotten me through some rough times...the songs are just amazinng.



i hit you and you hit me back and we fall to the floor, the rest of the day stands still...

[DK]

Love Hybrid Theory to death. Classic album from Linkin Park and revolutionary mixing with Nu-Metal with eletronica. 5/5

[DK]

I think it sold 24 million copies in worldwide.

[Kaileena]

WOOT!

Thank God for that album! It has helped me a lot!

[xclutchingmycure]

"i can still smell the fresh paint"

titanic! :D

[WookieBastard]

titanic! :D

wiii!, thats right... kind of a metaphor that i doubt anyone understood Oo!

[Mazrocon]

YIPPIE for hybrid theory =P there most classic songs are on that album O.o and not to mention there have been tons of time's that in the end has be remixed... alot of people think that meteora was way worse then hybrid theory but I disagree to me there about the same as far how much I like them =)

[xclutchingmycure]

YIPPIE for hybrid theory =P there most classic songs are on that album O.o and not to mention there have been tons of time's that in the end has be remixed... alot of people think that meteora was way worse then hybrid theory but I disagree to me there about the same as far how much I like them =)


i miss wee hybrid *hugs album*
i bought the BIO single yesterday, haha... even though i've owned MTM for nearly half a year XD



wiii!, thats right... kind of a metaphor that i doubt anyone understood Oo!

hahaha
i really liked titanic :(

[True_liez]

I'm resisting the urge to start collecting all of the LP singles. I don't think it would be healthy for my bank account lol
I really want BTH though.

[xclutchingmycure]

i saw the somewhere i belong single in real groovy in christchurch when i was there last... sooo tempted to buy it, seriously.

i would be so keen to collect all of them ^_^

[True_liez]

Trying to get hold of the HT ones would be difficult.
Imagine the hours on ebay o_O

[True_liez]

Story time! :D
Mike's blog (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=27556727&blogID=322084264)

[xclutchingmycure]

i bet you feel so special now aye giselle? hahaha :D

that would explain why mike was online for like 2 hours today!
he was writing a huge ass blog!

from the LP fans, to the LP members: our respect for you has never wavered in the slightest... you're still bringing out the good music, the thing that we asked for in the first place, and we'll stay loyal as long as it's humanly possible.

thankyou LP... for nearly 5 years (myself) of beautiful melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

[True_liez]

Very special :D

[Black_Op]

Wow. Congrats, LP! Your best album in my opinion. But has it really been that long?

[Instigator]

I think it sold 24 million copies in worldwide.
28 million..according to most of the bio's ive read.

and happy birthday indeed! such a monumental album, cant wait till its been a full decade old!

[Instigator]

I'm resisting the urge to start collecting all of the LP singles. I don't think it would be healthy for my bank account lol
I really want BTH though.
..dont resist the urge! i did it, and its a hell of a lot of fun! i didnt even have to go to ebay for most of them, most of them i found in used cd stores. i even found a sealed one step closer in a shop called big star here in adelaide!

im only missing breaking the habit and from the inside..

[xclutchingmycure]

i would be happy with owning NONE of the other singles, if i could only buy breaking the habit. -sigh

i've looked for it everywhere
real groovy in 2 cities lol, no such luck.

i own two out of three of the LP singles from MTM now :D (i'll be buying shadow of the day as soon as i see it)

[DK]

You think the band is gonna release a 10 year aniversary thing with Hybrid Theory?

[watsernamekatchich]

remembered the day i bought hybrid theory...it was march 2001 (i was 13 back then) i was in a record store and i immediately rushed to grab a copy of HT because i thought they were about to be sold out because back then, HT was the best-selling foreign rock album in Manila (well, they still are up to now) anyways, it was my celebration for saving up 450php($9)for the cd and for my summer vacation. since then, i've been listening to HT non-stop and i really loved every song.

seven years later i'm now 19 and in college, several LP albums bought, one LP show seen, i still listen to HT every once in a while. this album definately opened up my passion for great music.

i'm one of those LP fans that Chester describes that 'grew up' with them. Now, i'm happy about minutes to midnight and to LP, please continue to make good music because we fans will always be here to support you guys. rock on LP!

[LPgreatfan]

Congrats!! this album was and still is very important to me...it was because of it I started listening Linkin Park and it marked me so much...Classics like In the End, Crawling, Papercut, One Step Closer or even Pushing Me Away will never be forgotten by me...:)

[LinkinPete]

Happy Birthday to Theory, yes!!...

I´m celebratet it by putting the cd in the player and keeping it there for a few days... it still sounds fresh but familiar.. even though, now after MTM release and listening to it a lot, the "oldies" sound like "new" again in a way, cause they´re so different... it´s been a while since I first time heared the opening beat of Papercut and was wondering "what´s this".. and been hooked ever since..


..btw. I wonder what would the name of the album have been, if LP(HT) didn´t have to change their name.. haha, maby not "Linkin Park", though:cool:

[BadNews]

def. da greatest album brought 2 us by lp n def. a great album on its own

[DK]

Since Hybrid Theory got mixed reviews from critics. I found a review that I'm sure you guys might enjoy and I pretty much agree everything to this perosn's thoughts:

Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory:


Every once in awhile, an album is released that completely changes the current music scene. These kinds of albums are emotional, powerful, and groundbreaking. Linkin Park's "Hybrid Theory" fits the description exactly.

The amazing thing about this album is that each track is great. Not just good -- great. No mediocre songs, filler songs, or anything like that. Each song has its own character and emotion, which makes for one high-quality album. There are no songs that I want to skip over when I listen to the CD and the variety of song styles keeps them from blurring together. The Linkin Park band members put a lot of thought and effort into each song and it shows.

Linkin Park's music could be described as a melodic mixture of hard rock and hip hop. It is the fusion of these two widely different musical styles that makes Linkin Park's music so engaging. The hip hop beats and rap phrases add to the songs' character, while the powerful melodies of the songs make them fluent and memorable. The band uses a mix of traditional and nontraditional chord progressions to create a number of powerful verse-chorus structures.

While the music is enjoyable and well-written, the lyrics are just as solid. The words of the songs express frustrations, disappointments, and feelings from failed relationships. Because the songs are so honest and personal, they pack a lot of meaning. Even in their frustration, the band members don't promote hate or violence and keep their language clean throughout the CD, which I admire.

The song "Points of Authority" is about being used by someone else and makes good use of various metaphors to make a point. The track is creatively composed with a number of unique sounds. "Crawling" is about overcoming insecurity caused by previous events. I like how honest the song is and the comparison of emotional damage to wounds that won't heal is powerful. "Papercut" has a similar theme, but directs the frustration towards the person who caused the damage. My favorite song, "One Step Closer," is about dealing with the culmination of life's frustrations, and is a great song to listen to when you need to vent.

This album is packed with meaningful lyrics backed by creative, captivating melodies. Linkin Park's own unique style adds to the overall enjoyment of the songs. The compilation of songs on this disc is truly remarkable and makes this album an instant classic.

[Pure_Ainmhi]

That's a really good honest review. It really depends on the person reviewing and what mood they're in. I've read a lot of reviews slating HT because it's a teen angst/immature album. You're hardly gonna get an honest review unless the person reviewing the album is a fan or at least knows something about that style of music.

[MissNatalie1984]

hey that was a really awesome review.

i can't believe Hybrid Theory is 7 years old!!! where has the time gone *sentimental*. lol.

I am so thankful for HT - for many obvious reasons and some not so obvious reasons.

Happy 7th anniversary HT!!! :D

<3 Natalie