from mike: ALBUM LEAK

[mshinoda]

to all our linkin park fans,

we heard today that the album leaked...so i guess some of you have had a chance to hear what we've been so excited about. we're both excited and disappionted that you're hearing it right now. here's why:

it couldn't be more exciting to give you all new music, especially after all the hard work we put into it. this album was almost a year and a half of experiments, mistakes, inspiration, and careful craftsmanship. we put everything we had into these songs, and want you to hear every second of it. i can't wait for you to absorb all the levels of meaning in the songs, and the layers of music, eventually forming your own ideas about what the songs mean to you.

at the same time, a leak leaves out some very important parts of this piece of work. we put months of creative energy into the ART of the record, in the booklet, special edition, and big book...almost as long as it took to record hybrid theory. the album has amazing photos, lyrics, and notes about how the songs came together--it's the visual half of the record. on the other hand, the super-special-edition book is packed with exclusive images, stories of the making of the songs, gorgeous art, the CD and a DVD that tells the story, showing the actual moments of inspiration caught on camera. for me, it's almost hard to imagine anyone really experiencing this album without that part of it.

even the song sequence alone is very important. it's WAY different to hear the songs in a random order than to listen to this record from beginning to end. at the very least, if you've already downloaded the songs, do us a huge favor and listen to them in the right order...it'll be way more rewarding :)

...that's all we wanted to say. if any of you want to be patient and hold off on downloading the album, and get the proper experience by checking out the actual piece in your hands, we applaud you for your restraint! and to everyone else who can't wait: we can't help but understand, because we're just as excited about this album coming out as you are. either way, thanks for listening, and being a fan of our music.

thanks for supporting the band, see you on tour!
-mike and LP

[NewcastleFan]

Hi, Mike

First of all i have to say i didnt like the new album that much,i am sure you guyz put alot of effort into this album but i still can't understand why the sudden change from rock to something between rock and pop

Anyway,i have to admit i was one of the first to download the leak,mainly because i couldnt wait any longer,but i for one will be the first to buy the album (despite the fact that i was extremely disappointed with the change of style) when it arrives here,espically for the extra features in the album.

regards,hope all the best for you and the band come the offical release.

[Ultra_Violet_Kosh]

hehe i was rather surprised that the album leaked, but im definatly gonna wait till the 14th to hear it, for all the reasons you just mentiond haha.

But thank you so much for putting so much time and effort into making something that will be so spectacular :)

[MJA]

Even with the leak im sure most of the people here already have the album on pre-order or plan to buy it the first day, with better sound quality to boot!

[cle127]

hey Mike! don worry,i will pick mine up on 14th may.
enjoying the softer side of lp.=)

[Petrified]

Yeah, I'll probably download it but I'm still buying it on the 15th.

[thescenek1d]

this just doesn't seem right. mike i'm a huge fan man.. you're an inspiration BUT it seems as if you're tying to convince people to buy the album instead of answering and citing the opinions and reactions of fans. so we can't enjoy the songs if we don't buy the album? i'm pretty sure anyone who downloads hybrid theory can enjoy it as much as they would if they had bought the album. good music is good musid and it should be enjoyable without art or whatever else. come on mike... i like the new album i just don't like the way you responded. also if songs are good they can be heard in any type of order and you'd still enjoy them. i play in the end from time to time and i enjoy it.. i dont have to play the whole album until i get to it to fully enjoy it. lol wtf mike. so it's an experience now?! oook. and mike that album is way expensive come on man!

and one questions mike: do you guys plan to stay on this new road and explore it? or will you listen to the fans and please them for the next one? i'm a huge fan man but i don't know. it all seems to commercial right now.

- rob

[Jen_1012]

Hey Mike!

You'll be glad to know I haven't downloaded the album, and I'm holding off until May 12 when it hits the stores in Australia. I'll be buying it then, and I reckon it'll be awesome!

Sounds like you guys have put loads of work into MTM, and I can't wait for when I've got that album in my hands.

[ChexBoss]

Dear Mike,

We all love and appriciate your, and the rest of the band's creativity and sence of art.

It is a great deal of difficulty for me to agree with NewcastleFan. The new album is a disappointment to many of us. We understand the need to change, and we aplaud the greater sence of maturity you, and everyone else, feels! However, the change from the past albums to 'Minutes to Midnight' was a bit drastic.

Am I saying the album is total crap? No. Will I grow into it? More than likely, yes. But at the moment, it's hard for me not to skip several songs while playing though the whole thing, simply because they leave a bad taste in my mouth.

I wish you guys the best of luck for ages, and for the upcoming shows, along with the official release.

Respectfully,
ChexBoss.


I also want to note to everyone else, that this thread should be taken with a great sence of maturity. Say only what needs to be said here.

[Totakeke07]

It was amazing. I preordered two copies in case this happened, so i think it's fair. The album was great. Shame on the people who don't buy it. Sorry to hear it leaked...you know who the real fans are though. Hopefully, all goes well like Meteora did. Good luck.

[vipersnews]

It's a shame that it has been leaked, but most people like myself already have it on pre-order. It's been so long since you guys have released an album, it's hardly surprising people can't wait to hear it.

I'm just a little disappointed that we don't get a CD/DVD version here in Australia :(.


Great work on the album though guys.

[wesleyhahn]

dear Mike
The new linkin park's album is fantastic!!!
congratullations!!

EVERYBODY BUY THE M2M!!!!!

[Noodles]

Hey Mike! :)
I'm upset the albums leaked... it's kinda spoiled it for you guys, coz you lot were so excited about it at The Astoria.
I hope too many people don't download it, buying the album will benifit more, no doubt.
Me and my mum will be in Virgin Megastores may 14th clutching our albums :D
No way i'm i d/ling it.
Nu-uh.

[Petrified]

Yeah, kinda' disappointing it leaked but oh well.

I was counting down 'till the 15th >_<

I still can but it's not the same since everyone else has like heard it.

And the playing songs in order, actually I always do when I listen to CDs because it's like the way they were intended.

Some songs on an album might have an order that just goes good with it like how it starts then ends or whatever.. but yaya.

[Zalcron]

this just doesn't seem right. mike i'm a huge fan man.. you're an inspiration BUT it seems as if you're tying to convince people to buy the album instead of answering and citing the opinions and reactions of fans. so we can't enjoy the songs if we don't buy the album? i'm pretty sure anyone who downloads hybrid theory can enjoy it as much as they would if they had bought the album. good music is good musid and it should be enjoyable without art or whatever else. come on mike... i like the new album i just don't like the way you responded. also if songs are good they can be heard in any type of order and you'd still enjoy them. i play in the end from time to time and i enjoy it.. i dont have to play the whole album until i get to it to fully enjoy it. lol wtf mike. so it's an experience now?! oook. and mike that album is way expensive come on man!

and one questions mike: do you guys plan to stay on this new road and explore it? or will you listen to the fans and please them for the next one? i'm a huge fan man but i don't know. it all seems to commercial right now.

- rob


why dont u just stfu? quit doing this to them. they did this album for a long time and ur bashing the hell out of them. i hate all of you so called "die hard LP fans" who go and bash at them! this is what they do for a living you f-tard! so of course he's promoting the album!

[mshinoda]

this just doesn't seem right. mike i'm a huge fan man.. you're an inspiration BUT it seems as if you're tying to convince people to buy the album instead of answering and citing the opinions and reactions of fans. so we can't enjoy the songs if we don't buy the album? i'm pretty sure anyone who downloads hybrid theory can enjoy it as much as they would if they had bought the album. good music is good musid and it should be enjoyable without art or whatever else. come on mike... i like the new album i just don't like the way you responded. also if songs are good they can be heard in any type of order and you'd still enjoy them. i play in the end from time to time and i enjoy it.. i dont have to play the whole album until i get to it to fully enjoy it. lol wtf mike. so it's an experience now?! oook. and mike that album is way expensive come on man!

and one questions mike: do you guys plan to stay on this new road and explore it? or will you listen to the fans and please them for the next one? i'm a huge fan man but i don't know. it all seems to commercial right now.

- rob

you can enjoy the songs how ever you like (read the end of my post). i'm just telling you how we intended to put it out.
-m

[wesleyhahn]

Everybody Buy The M2m!

[JayQu]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=iZeSee6utJg
when are we going to see that linkin park again.

[mshinoda]

also...
we have said it a million times and will continue to: this album is very different. if any of you who were shocked by the sound feel inclined to give it more listens, i hope it grows on you. for those that are with us, glad you like it!
-m

[wesleyhahn]

TLTGYA is very very perfect!!!

[vipersnews]

you can enjoy the songs how ever you like (read the end of my post). i'm just telling you how we intended to put it out.
-m

The album is like a journey, you need to follow it from the start to the finish to get the full effect.

You don't read a book from the middle do you :)

[Petrified]

So far from what I've heard I like it.

It's different, but it's cool but I'm not sure if I'll like it more then the old stuff.

Who knows.. I guess I'll find out when I listen to it all =)

[Red_Sol]

Hey,

I have to admit i did jump at the chnace to download it; worry not, because i will be buying the uber-edition regardless - yet...the change has left me...empty. I have loved this band for 7 years now, and i never expected this. I like it, mostly, it will probably grow a lot on me, and eventially i will sing it's praises - but it's not having the same tremendous impact Meteora did. It's almost like a filler album. Please don't get me wrong, i am enjoying it [Hands Held High is a great song, along with stuff like Valentine's Day, and The Little Things you give away]- your creativity has shown again, but...sigh* i don't know. It's like some bits have that same ultra-produced quality, while others strip it down to nothing in an effort to seem 'chnaged'.

Anyways, it's sure to be a good album; i'll definitely be buying the cd/dvd/art book edition, and the new merch. I appreciate the huge work you guys have put into this. Despite the criticism, from those who say you've sold out your sound [rap/rock was seriosuly constricting your sound and expansion into some..'more'] I am liking this album. Onto the ipod it goes, and wehn May 14th comes around, i'll be at the stores before school to purchase it.

[xena06]

also...
we have said it a million times and will continue to: this album is very different. if any of you who were shocked by the sound feel inclined to give it more listens, i hope it grows on you. for those that are with us, glad you like it!
-m


np mike anytime!

[mshinoda]

Hey Mike! :)
I'm upset the albums leaked... it's kinda spoiled it for you guys, coz you lot were so excited about it at The Astoria.
I hope too many people don't download it, buying the album will benifit more, no doubt.
Me and my mum will be in Virgin Megastores may 14th clutching our albums :D
No way i'm i d/ling it.
Nu-uh.

don't worry about our excitement level...we've still got that, to be sure. the astoris show was AMAZING and we plan to keep having shows that are just as good or better until the wheels fall off the bus. i just posted about the show in the LINKIN PARK LIVE section...check that out :)
-m

[thescenek1d]

why dont u just stfu? quit doing this to them. they did this album for a long time and ur bashing the hell out of them. i hate all of you so called "die hard LP fans" who go and bash at them! this is what they do for a living you f-tard! so of course he's promoting the album!

you're a sad little .....

i love lp... i thought mtm was awesome.i'm just saying that this is not the same lp. stop riding sticks so hard and get real.

and man are you fucking stupid!? ... they already have more money than you'll ever make in your entire life combined with your entire family so stfu.

anyway back to topic... minutes to midnight was pretty good. i wasn't bashing the cd. i made a review about the cd earlier talking nothing but good stuff about it. anyways mike man.. don't take it personal. you're my fav member on the band and you were the reason i got into lp in the first place. but well i don't know... things seem kinda different. anyway good luck.

[NewcastleFan]

also...
we have said it a million times and will continue to: this album is very different. if any of you who were shocked by the sound feel inclined to give it more listens, i hope it grows on you. for those that are with us, glad you like it!
-m

No doubt you will be seliing millions Mike,if its a question of sale's then just the name of LP is enough to sell at least 10 plus million recoreds.

And its good, no body can say that MTM is not good,its just really diffrent (and in a bad way),i've download it almost 9 hours ago and been listing to it ever since,whenever i got the chance,it just dosn't seem LP to me.

Then again its just me personal opinion,and i guess maybe it will grow on to me sooner or later (or atleast i hope so)..

[wesleyhahn]

Really, this new album is very different, BUT, is very very beautiful!!!
perfects musics!!!

VALENTINE'S DAY is perfect!

[MJA]

Havent heard the album yet but with alot of albums i find the better ones with meaning behind them get more enjoyable with each listen as you discover things in songs you didnt notice before. i hope this album will be like that.

[Coast]

I can definitely understand what your saying Mike, thats why mine is pre-ordered..however I couldn't wait the more and more I listen to it the more I listen to the lyrics and begin to like it even more. It definitely will have to grow on me anyhow hope you all are coming back to San Antonio for the tour

[thescenek1d]

you can enjoy the songs how ever you like (read the end of my post). i'm just telling you how we intended to put it out.
-m

i mean the price of the book by the way... i'm buying the album.

i love the album mike that's not the point though :rolleyes:

[Petrified]

I've heard a couple songs.. well like three.

I really like the song Leave Out All The Rest, it's like.. nothing at all like the old LP music and alot softer but I like it =)

[xena06]

hey mike, which album was your favourte to work on i just wanna ask i just wanderin ?

[ChexBoss]

No doubt you will be seliing millions Mike,if its a question of sale's then just the name of LP is enough to sell at least 10 plus million recoreds.

And its good, no body can say that MTM is not good,its just really diffrent (and in a bad way),i've download it almost 9 hours ago and been listing to it ever since,whenever i got the chance,it just dosn't seem LP to me.

Then again its just me personal opinion,and i guess maybe it will grow on to me sooner or later (or atleast i hope so)..

I'm with you, once again.

I'm hoping I begin to discover new and wonderful things the more I listen to it.

I guess I, along with everyone, was expecting nothing short of spectacular.

[Ultra_Violet_Kosh]

whats amazing is that mike actually talks to us fans, it really shows you care and its so wonderful seeing you keeping in touch and actually communicating :)

Loved the Astoria btw and will see you at download!!! :D

[wesleyhahn]

Yeah Petrified...
all album is perfect...

[vipersnews]

I think people are making their decisions on this album far 2 quickly. I'm sure we all went through the same feelings when Meteora was released.

Give it time, listen to it over the course of a week, then see what you think. I don't mind that LP have changed the formula, if the released an album the same as the last 2, they would be critised just the same.

They are exploring themselves as artists, and I will continue to support them through whatever they do. My impressions on the album are mixed atm, some amazing songs in there, a few will take a little longer for me to warm to.

[mshinoda]

okay, i gotta go now...just wanted to come online and show some love. thanks for listening and coming to the site to talk about the record. obviously, the conversations about the songs and album are just beginning, so i'll get out of here and leave it up to you guys.

later...
-m

[Noodles]

hey mike... did you ever get a street soldier illustration after the Astoria show?

[loki3seven]

Hi, Mike. Enjoying the album so far. As a person who have been a fan of Linkin Park from Hybrid Theory, I applaud your efforts of how you re-invent yourselves from studio album to studio album.

Thank you. I'll buy the limited edition when it comes out in New Zealand.

[xena06]

ok byes yea i loggin to only have a few min left

[mshinoda]

Havent heard the album yet but with alot of albums i find the better ones with meaning behind them get more enjoyable with each listen as you discover things in songs you didnt notice before. i hope this album will be like that.

had to post one more thing about that...radiohead's OK computer was one of those for me. hated it at first, loved it after a few listens through. if this album is that for you, we definitely did something very right.

-m

[wesleyhahn]

Mike, can I be sicere? I didn't like In Between

[ChexBoss]

had to post one more thing about that...radiohead's OK computer was one of those for me. hated it at first, loved it after a few listens through. if this album is that for you, we definitely did something very right.

-m

Only Time will tell then...

[cle127]

i think u guys hurt Mike's feelings =(

[thescenek1d]

in between is one of my favorites wtf

[mshinoda]

i think u guys hurt Mike's feelings =(

no feelings hurt...gotta go because i'm starving and need to eat dinner! bye
-m

[Noodles]

i think u guys hurt Mike's feelings =(

I think Mike understands listerners views.
But fair play to him for taking it all on the chin :D

[vipersnews]

i think u guys hurt Mike's feelings =(
Lol, he is an artist, hearing criticisms is what they do.

I think they are more disappointed that it has been leaked than peoples first impressions.

[wesleyhahn]

OOO Mike
don't GOOO!
hahaha

[k3pl3r]

Hi Mike

Sorry for that, but i have the album, but i will buy it, couse.. you now, its AMAZING!!! "Leave out all the rest" is the best song i have ever (EVER!!!!) heard in my life... when I first listened the album, i sad, mh..., then: its cool..., and after the third time I listend... ohhh my GOD..
I love all the songs!

So Congrat.

Sorry for my bad English :)

[Noodles]

yeh mike!
don't go ):
reply to my pm :)
hehehe


nawww
you need your food
to keep you as awesome as you are :)

[Kennedy]

Personally im gonna DL it but only going to listen 3 songs that ive heard before.

Ya I'm cool like that.

-Kennedy- is back
coz some idiot banned my old account.

[inaveneanar]

Hey Mike,
I downloaded the album (i've pre-ordered it anyways) and I did listen to the songs in order. I have to say tho, that this album is disappointing. I thought that MTM was worth the 4-year-wait, but no. However, I do think that No More Sorrow is your best song, just not in the best of album.

p/s: Mike, if you're reading this, this is an honest opinion from a person who's been a fan at the very beginning of your career.

[MisBiatch]

There are those who will like or not like MTM. Either way guys, it's still LINKIN PARK! They will still play some of our favorite songs at the shows along with the new stuff.

:::::::waiting on the mailman to bring my pre-order:::::::

[cle127]

Lol, he is an artist, hearing criticisms is what they do.

I think they are more disappointed that it has been leaked than peoples first impressions.

I know, but in regardless of people's opinions, how would you feel if you ve worked on something for 1 year and a half and see these comments. That not you don't have the rights to voice your opinions but.. i dunno =( I kinda get the feeling Mike's quite disheartened.

[GuST]

Thanks for everything, Mike. Just, thank you. :)

And i'll buy the cd, just because it says the words "Linkin Park" on it.

[thescenek1d]

Personally im gonna DL it but only going to listen 3 songs that ive heard before.

Ya I'm cool like that.

-Kennedy- is back
coz some idiot banned my old account.


something similar happened to me. first it said i got banned then all of the sudden i couldn't log in so i had to make a new account.

anyway... so there are still two songs missing right!? the itunes exclusive songs?

[WolfPack2468]

hey mike,i want to say i havnt downloaded the new album,i bought the cd/dvd on bestbuy.com,im waiting till day of release,i actually care about buyin ur music and hearing it when its suppose to be heards,its worth buying if u ask me,no matter what,cant wait!thanks mike and linkin park for ur music,and im sorry about the leak about the album

[crossthyline]

hi mike,glad to have you post here when you guys are still on tour.
sorry for the leak,i'll buy m2m when it hit the store(though i'm not quite into it AT first listen),and many chinese fans here will do the same too.
i know you guys have put alot of efforts inTO the album just to make it a top hit.and equally,we wont let you down.
pS:mike Please come to china someday,millions of fans're always waiting here~
take care~mike

[wesleyhahn]

HAHA MIKE
I SEE YOU!

[vipersnews]

I know, but in regardless of people's opinions, how would you feel if you ve worked on something for 1 year and a half and see these comments. That not you don't have the rights to voice your opinions but.. i dunno =( I kinda get the feeling Mike's quite disheartened.
Yeah, i know what you mean. Things will have changed in a week, people will have had a second listen, get to know the songs better.

Albums always take time to grow on me, meteora did, Tool - 10,000 days did, give it time people.

[Moridin]

had to post one more thing about that...radiohead's OK computer was one of those for me. hated it at first, loved it after a few listens through. if this album is that for you, we definitely did something very right.

-m

I know where your coming from there man, last year when i got Tools "10,000 Days" i wasnt all that impressed, now i freaking love it!

I haven't downloaded MTM btw, gonna wait it out:)

[walxer]

when I listened to the album for the first time, I asked me: “What This Fuck?!” it was disappointing.

Then, I listened one more time... I was perceiving some different things, but in the Linkin Park style (yes, you said that this would go to happen and happened). Well, I listened more and more times, I read critical and interviews about the album...

With this, my evaluation on the album improved sufficiently. Then, I started to give attention in the letters and now I can say:
"The new album is perfect, very good guys, excellent work, Brazil waits you"

*sorry for my bad english =P

- Serginho "walxer"

[Red_Sol]

Mike, I am starting to like the new album. Hahah, i can totally relate to the Radionhead comparision. To be honest, even if this isn't the best album, in relation to the mega-success of HT and M, i think you guys are going to use this one well aren't you? I can see huge things for LP in the future. [I particularly like your lyrics on Hands Held High - it's a great diversion from the more open lyrics of the otehr songs - mixing current issues with great music..another new thing for LP perhaps?]

[NewcastleFan]

I know, but in regardless of people's opinions, how would you feel if you ve worked on something for 1 year and a half and see these comments. That not you don't have the rights to voice your opinions but.. i dunno =( I kinda get the feeling Mike's quite disheartened.


I think Mike knows that as an artist everything you do is subject to critcism,i.e look at the first two albums,they were both MAJOR hits yet alot of people slated them for being childish and overated etc...

Its the fact that you can improve yourself by identfying whats missing,you can't give yourself feedback on your work,you listen to what people say about it,how can it be improved,where did you go wrong,and i think the only reason LP are a such a big hit with people is because they learn from their mistakes and try to improve themselves,thus us seeing this album coming in a diffrent style then the old album,and us seeing a guitar solo,something alot of people argued that it was missing in LP,they are still young and talented and i have no doubt they can generate the best music in the coming years,shortcomings should be fixed and as fans your job is the help the band fix it,not worship them and say everything they do is a work of god

Agree though with the amount of work and effort they put to this,1.5 years is not a shot peroid of time but as a fan i expected something a bit better then this,lets hope that all the special features and Mike's art work make up for the "just good" songs.

[y2kcjc]

so what happened to not swearing because y'all wanted to be more expressive than that? :p

just wanted to say I kind of echo the sentiments of most people here - the songs are cool, well written, it all works really well and so on... but I'm finding it hard to listen to it and think 'this is Linkin Park'. It feels like a cool side-project, where you guys kinda chilled out. I don't know if that's a bad thing or not!

[inaveneanar]

I dont think the album lives up to many fans' expectations, especially after all the hype you brought up for the album. However, I do believe that The Little Things Give You Away does live up to that expectation. Apart from No More Sorrow, it's definitely one of your best songs.

[Red_Sol]

Forget the last post [by me] - I love the new album. Thankyou. i can't wait for the M2M 'making of' dvd - those aspects of your albums i have loved almost as much as the music itself; it's always great to see you guys working on a new album. May 14th can't come quickly enough.

p.s. When will you guys be coming to Australia - missed you first itme round because you never came to Brisbane. PLEASE COME TO BRISBANE..i can't stress that enough. Not just Sydney or Melbourne..Brisbane.

Regards [and congratulations]

[djzap]

hey mike, i couldnt hold off the download, but it is amazing what you've made, it's beautiful. even though i shoudln't have downloaded, i have a clear conscience, because i preordered the big book version. amazing album, i cant wait for the visual half ;)

[Crash]

hey mike thanks for keeping in touch. i can't wait for my pre-order to come. power to you and the band man, keep making the kinda music you enjoy making. i don't understand why some fans expect more angst and agression in the music, it's been years since you guys first started out. i hope you guys come tour in massachusetts i've been hoping to see linkin park live for years. and i mean.. for years

[lplurvaa]

Really, this new album is very different, BUT, is very very beautiful!!!
perfects musics!!!

VALENTINE'S DAY is perfect!

i've heard just a small bit of it..
but i think the song doesnt sound like LP..
but i cant judge it too soon..
i'll wait 4 the album to come out..and u'll get my feedback :)
most of the songs are not like what i thought and what i wished they could be..
i hope that the album wont dissapoint me..
ive been a fan since 2000..and i hope that i'll still be their fan for years to come :D

~MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT!!!!~

[lipserviceRADIO]

Oh God I feel a little upset for downloading it now lol, but I just couldnt hold back the temptation! I love the album so much and will go to buy the album myself on the 15th. Special Edition album at that! (if they sell it at the Virgin Megastore)

[PhOeNiX_BR]

Where is the LP that I know?
LP is POP now?
Where is the songs like One Step Closer, Papercut, Crawling, In The End, From The Inside and etc?
WHERE?
I'm so desapointed with album..
But I'm a fan and I support LP always...
*Please, come back DOM GILMORE!!*

Check lpinside.com.br

[lplurvaa]

Where is the LP that I know?
LP is POP now?
Where is the songs like One Step Closer, Papercut, Crawling, In The End, From The Inside and etc?
WHERE?
I'm so desapointed with album..
But I'm a fan and I support LP always...
*Please, come back DON GILMORE!!*

Check lpinside.com.br

yup..im feelin it too..
"No More Sorrow" is the greatest..but im not happy wit the super-slow-pop songs..
LP come bck!! where have u guys gone?!

[Crash]

Where is the LP that I know?
LP is POP now?
Where is the songs like One Step Closer, Papercut, Crawling, In The End, From The Inside and etc?
WHERE?
I'm so desapointed with album..
But I'm a fan and I support LP always...
*Please, come back DOM GILMORE!!*

Check lpinside.com.br

Man, Hybrid Theory came out 7 years ago. If you were in a band would you be writing about the same things you wrote about that long ago? I know I wouldn't. I dunno

[jalba1980]

hey mike...i too will be going to joe hahn for i also downloaded the album....so verrryyy sssssooorrryyyy!!!! When u said the album was going to be different....WOW~!!!!!

However i must take issue to the use of swear words used in some of the tracks. Was that a decision by the producer (i still find u shuda stuck with don gilmore) or by u guys on a whole?

Despite the lfaws though the album is kickass, and i cant ait to buy the cd/dvd (have to buy the art book later when i get funding...lol).

ps....mike, ur artwork is off the chain!!! congrats!!!:D

[KATHYxx]

this album is definately a grower. It's gotten better since i started listening to it

[jalba1980]

i agree with "crash"....bring back don!!!

[BendingTheStory]

i do have to admit that i downloaded the album but i am planning to buy the album anyway because i am still dedicated to linkin park. i am very proud of LP because this album shows their growth and improvement since their hybrid theory days. i was iffy at first when they first announced that they were getting rid of their old sound but the new sound still shows linkin park are still linkin park but in a grown up way. i'm glad this album came out the way it did :)

[lplurvaa]

Man, Hybrid Theory came out 7 years ago. If you were in a band would you be writing about the same things you wrote about that long ago? I know I wouldn't. I dunno

i understand what u'r saying..but i think they should hold on to their identity..

[Crash]

i understand what u'r saying..but i think they should hold on to their identity..

You really think they lost their identity? In what ways? When I listen to some of their new stuff on Minutes to Midnight I still find some of the same lyrical themes just written differently, more maturely. I haven't downloaded the album, I'm still waiting, but as far as the sound goes, just seems to me like they're becoming more creative. Like they don't have anything to prove. They wanted out of the whole nu-metal genre anyways.

I think they achieved that, in a good and enjoyable way.

[murry]

Well, Mike, first let me say, that I'm 100% excited and not even a little disappointed.

My aim was to wait until the album was released and really absorb it all at once, but when I saw the leak, I couldn't contain my excitement, and I downloaded it, almost in a haze of excitement. I was hardly conscious at the time.

But, the music is amazing, you should be proud, and rest assured that I will still buy several copies of the album, I've already preordered one, and I will still take the time to listen to the whole piece while reading the liner notes and enjoying the art.

It's going to make it more fun to already know the songs by heart, actually. Anyway, the dancing in my sig? That's me right about now, listening to Bleed It Out.

[reanimate24]

Sum1 PM me and tell me where i can download the album at. thnx

[Baby_LP]

sorry to hear about that.but i am a person that love art and i just cant wait to ge my original copy of M2M.In some place of the world you can get the pirate ones ,that is much more painfull than this.

[Tripleh3lix]

Mike. This album is truly a work of art. I know some people may despise it, but I can tell you guys worked so hard on it. I know I couldn't wait to hear it, but I still got my copy don't worry bro haha. I know it would be cool to experience all together, but I think the artbook, and the DVD im getting on May 15th are gonna be worth it! Thanks alot Mike, you guys seriously inspire me to make music even more and it's killing me that I'm just gonna learn already. Just want to let you guys know that. Thanks everyone.
-Richard

[InTheEndLPIBR]

comes back here MIKEEEEEEEEEEEEE

haahhaa

MTM note: 8

[lpzyo]

i haven't got the leak and i dont plan to get it, i'd rather wait til it comes out and can get the cd.. i'm a good guy :)

btw, what happened in this board? i couldn't sign in with my other account

[lpzyo]

comes back here MIKEEEEEEEEEEEEE

haahhaa

MTM note: 8

are you heysou?

[prod]

Wow it leaked? I am excited to hear it, is there any way to stream it? already have it pre ordered =) love the new style (listening to samples)

[Philip_LP]

Congratulations for the new album! He was exelente. Very different from the previous albums. Some fans are disappointed by the new style adopted by LP...but only lament, I liked!

[Petrified]

I downloaded it a bit ago, listening to it now on my iPod.

only on the 2nd song, but from what I've heard especially Leave Out All The Rest, after like so long finally listening to the new LP album.

I'm excited >_<

[Philip_LP]

Buy the new album, this very good one!!! Minutes to Midnight, Let's go!

[wesleyhahn]

Man, Hybrid Theory came out 7 years ago. If you were in a band would you be writing about the same things you wrote about that long ago? I know I wouldn't. I dunno

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh

[Brandon]

Ya, it sounds awesome! i will definatly buy it, probably the DVD too, its well worth the money. Come to Canada, Alberta!

[JamesbondRolla]

Man, Hybrid Theory came out 7 years ago. If you were in a band would you be writing about the same things you wrote about that long ago? I know I wouldn't. I dunno



they dont have to write about the same things but they still coulda kept the same awesome nu metal sound with out going all pop soft on us. If i want pop soft ill listen to Futuresex lovesounds not linkin park

[lp_fm_fan]

I didn't listen to it yet.
I'm waiting until the 14th.
I could if I wanted to, didn't want to.

[Petrified]

Yeah.. I like it but it's just not the same..

but whatever.. the nu metal sound is like dead.

[Kram]

Well I downloaded the lowest quality version of it possible, so that when I get the cd on release day it'll be like a whole new experience. I'm loving the new songs, and the new style takes some getting used to but it is very cool. I'll be getting it the day it comes out.

I have to admit, my favourite part of the album was the rapping, and I'm sad there isn't more of it. At the same time, I understand that it doesn't really fit in with the whole atmosphere of the new album.

Anywho, leaks have ruined the fun of getting an album on the release day, but at the same time they make it fun to hear the album before it comes out because it makes you feel special. After a few listens through again tomorrow I'm going to delete the files and wait till I can pick it up. I have to say though, amazing album. I know why other people are shocked, because it definitely isn't the same ol' LP that everyone remembers, but it's still amazing music from an amazing band. Can't wait to see you guys live!

[Crash]

they dont have to write about the same things but they still coulda kept the same awesome nu metal sound with out going all pop soft on us. If i want pop soft ill listen to Futuresex lovesounds not linkin park

who knows maybe they tried writing more nu-metal and it just sounded simply old. they said they don't want to be like that anymore anyways. so can you imagine if they were like to hell with getting away from the nu-metal sound let's just stick with it, can you imagine how garbage that would sound? if they wrote music they were getting tired of writing?

soft pop? listen to it man, it's deep. these songs are heavy and not in a volume sense. they're powerful. guess that's just how i feel.

[prod]

who knows maybe they tried writing more nu-metal and it just sounded simply old. they said they don't want to be like that anymore anyways. so can you imagine if they were like to hell with getting away from the nu-metal sound let's just stick with it, can you imagine how garbage that would sound? if they wrote music they were getting tired of writing?

soft pop? listen to it man, it's deep. these songs are heavy and not in a volume sense. they're powerful. guess that's just how i feel.

i agree 100%

well said

They wanted to change, don't u hear so many ppl saying "every linkin park song sounds same" now these have different topics and they sound different and have deeper meanings to songs.

[Kram]

who knows maybe they tried writing more nu-metal and it just sounded simply old. they said they don't want to be like that anymore anyways. so can you imagine if they were like to hell with getting away from the nu-metal sound let's just stick with it, can you imagine how garbage that would sound? if they wrote music they were getting tired of writing?

soft pop? listen to it man, it's deep. these songs are heavy and not in a volume sense. they're powerful. guess that's just how i feel.

hell yes. the songs don't need to be loud screaming heavy, the lyrics and the topics discussed and the instruments are heavy in their own way.

[cle127]

The lyrics on this album beats HT and Meteora IMO.
Hands Held High shows it all really.

[Crash]

hell yes. the songs don't need to be loud screaming heavy, the lyrics and the topics discussed and the instruments are heavy in their own way.

exactly.

i don't think people are giving the songs a chance, i think they automatically think "ohh great another slow song" and put it aside.

if people didn't know that the majority of the songs were slow and were just given one slow song without any knowledge of what the rest of the album sounded like, i think they'd really appreciate that song. and that goes for all the slower songs. think about it.

[cle127]

speaking of heaviness, its not all as soft as they seem.
Alot of the songs, such as valentine's day,in pieces, leave out all the rest sounds alot like previous songs like numb and pushing me away.

edit: and for the first time, we've heard brad stepped up to his guitar playing

[AutumnLP]

Hey Mike, any chane the next album will be harder again?

Looking forward to see you guys on tour!

[PhoenixDWN]

I downloaded the album once I heard it was out, but I'm also buying the CD and DVD once it does come out. As for the people who dislike the change of pace in music/style compared to LP's past albums, all I can say to thos who compare M2M to (EX. Hybrid Theory). Think about it, as good as M2M is (its epic imo, lol.) if I wanted to listen to something that sounded like Hybrid Theory, I would listen to Hybrid Theory! Yeah, its a different pace. It caught me way off guard but M2M will grow on a lot of you (even more for the people who love it already). This is just my opinion of the whole lot of all this.

Mike, Hands Held High is just perfect!

[EternalChaoz]

Love the new album. I've downloaded it, but also have it pre-ordered. :)

[Petrified]

I'm on the last song..

The albums alright.
Some songs I liked but alot is just too soft for me to get into.
Leave Out All The Rest I liked alot but things like Shadow of The Day..
eh..

[jamiedrums]

Mike you're a legend.

[acodemaster]

Dont worry mike, I may have DLed the songs, BUT, I did preorder the album about 2 weeks ago. So dont worry :)

Mike you're a legend.

Yes, yes he is a legend.

[MJA]

the thing i have liked about MTM is it is a perfect compliment to LP's other two albums. Now LP has a mix of slower and faster songs instead of just mostly all hard rock songs. This album also gave me alot of respect for the band to instead of doing a sequel to meteora which was a sequel to hybrid theory they branched out and let the other members of the band like Brad really step out and let his guitar be alot more noticeable

[BeneathYourSkin]

Mike,

I thought I could hold out, it turns out I had to give in to hear two songs mainly: Hands Held High and In Between. I've been waiting to hear a full song from you on an LP album and I finally got it. Seriously, both songs are beautiful. Out of the two, In Between is my favorite for the simple fact that there's so much more emotion in it. You deliver it very very well. This is not so say that Hands Held High doesn't have emotion, it does, but your singing just puts it out there, raw, and I like that.

To the rest of LP,

I absolutely love the sound. You may have changed a lot from metaphorical lyrics, which I did enjoy, but I think it was for the better. These lyrics just bleed raw emotion. I really would love to hear more of this sound overall (the slow and the hard). It's been a long time, and I've been waiting, but I have to say the wait was well worth it. Beautiful guys, just beautiful. Oh, and I did pre-order the CD/DVD/Artbook/Tee-shirt bundle the first day it hit the LPMerch site. I can see it payed off for me in the long run. Can't wait for the actual hard copy. Anyone can download it and have it mean something, but to actually hold the finished product fills you with joy.

Keep up the great work in music and in life. Rock on guys. :D

[heyosnow]

hey,i got late again ¬¬¬
my opinion is
the album become realy cool,but is boring to be leaked like today,because they from band work so hard and in the end(not the music hehehe),all they work is go down
i will buy the cd in my birthday in july,because now im moneyless and so,i cant buy,but the cd are better than mp3,i put some songs in my mp3 player and i have put all the volume to can listen in the bus
so im understand what you(mike) have feel to see the album leaked,is like you work hard one day and dont recive nothing back

[lp_fm_fan]

I haven't heard the album leak, I plan to wait.
The only ones I've heard from the album...was WID, Given Up part of it from that interview and the ringtone thing.
After that, I didn't hear any full versions except the live versions. I trust in Linkin Park and I know they won't dissapoint their fans, I plan to wait until May 14th. Listening to it worldwide. But from what I heard I do like the album's sound it is different, but in a good way, I can't wait till May 14th!!
Actually May 15th when I really can celebrate!! :D

[Starlighter]

I am soo looking forward to the new album. Pre-orderd it already. But I think Im gonna try to find a place to download it a.s.a.p 'cause I cant wait. If I only knew where to find it *sad* But I will find out soon enough ;] But I am still sooo longing for my Pre-orderd one though :biggrin:

[Conjure]

Sorry to hear it leaked man.. I still haven't listened to it though. I want the first listen to be perfect CD quality :P Trying to keep up my self control.

[mostwanted]

lol Now i feel bad about downloading it but im still gonna buy the cd/dvd and probably the art book to....and "Hands Held High" sounds REALLY weird... in a good way xD

[heyosnow]

but now talking about the album
"bleed it out" and "valentine's day" are my favorite songs!!!!
i love the lyrics of "valentine's day"!
i dont like about in between(sorry mike :D)but i realy dont like 'bout you singing,you need breath better in the song
and i have friends which hate lp,but like the album
so i hope see lp soon in brazil
so kisses and sorry for download anything
good tour for the band

[Red_Sol]

"F*ck that, i wanna see some fist pumping, risk something, take back whats yours, say something that you know they might attack you for, cuz i sick of being treated like i have [been] before" Hands Held High, Mike Shinoda, 2007.

Exactly.

Minutes to Midnight IS Lp's next masterpiece.

[bruceleefan]

What up Mike? Sorry to hear about the leak. I've listened to it, but I can gurantee that I'm going to buy the album on the release.

[J_J_]

My apologies for the long post... I have insomnia.

I was going to start by pointing out that I’m a bit of an old fart, but I’m sure that anyone who reads this will figure that out for themselves ;-)

this just doesn't seem right. mike i'm a huge fan man.. [CUT FOR SPACE] so we can't enjoy the songs if we don't buy the album? i'm pretty sure anyone who downloads hybrid theory can enjoy it as much as they would if they had bought the album. good music is good musid and it should be enjoyable without art or whatever else. come on mike...

- rob

(In my opinion...)

You’re partly right… good music is good music, and I’ve downloaded odds and ends from iTunes without feeling as though I’ve missed out on anything. But with whole albums, there always a nagging feeling that there should be something more.

If Wikipedia is to be trusted, then I’m only a few years older than Mike. I grew up a complete vinyl junkie, and I’m thinking there’s a pretty good chance that he did too. Vinyl was a tactile medium, but the cover art, sleeve and labels could be wonderful in themselves and just added to the whole experience. Good design echoed and reinforced everything the album was about, and it was something to take a great deal of pride in. I’ll never forget the excitement of finding my Dad’s old copy of the Stone’s Sticky Fingers album, complete with the Warhol cover and real zip (google it, if you have no idea what I’m on about). He’s still pissed off he never got it back from me.

CDs killed cover art. At least as we knew it. The dimensions and packaging changed the rules, and good design didn’t seem the priority it once was.

I have some CDs that defy the trend, but they’ve taken a lot of time and effort to make them stand out, to be something special. It sounds as though this is what the band are trying to do with this release, and I applaud them for that. If I wasn’t in the middle of the mother of all economy drives, I’d buy the posh, expensive coffee-table-book edition in a heartbeat.

Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not knocking progress, and if anyone wanted my iPod, they would have to prise it out of the cliché of my cold dead hands. But to me, the full package gives the music a visual and physical form that make it special, and not just another file stashed on your hard drive.

Another quick(ish) point. People seem to be complaining about the change in direction. I'm sure this is largely due to the band changing and growing in what they do; however, Mike and the rest of the guys are also old enough to understand the music industry. There are a few things that can happen to bands as time passes:

- They go down in a blaze of glory… think overdoses, suicide etc. Their place in history is immortalised, and they become a marketing man’s wet dream. This is something that I’m sure we’re all agreed shouldn’t happen to LP.

- They keep releasing what is essentially the same record. The music industry is obsessed with finding the next Next Big thing. Fans’ tastes change, and the world moves on. Band gets left behind, playing to smaller and smaller crowds of people who are collectively stuck in a time warp. They become a pitiful parody of everything they once stood for.

- The band takes a chance, and changes direction. It’s a move that isn’t going to please everyone, but at least they stand a fighting chance of not nose-diving into obscurity. Being old enough to have seen the rise and fall of dozens of genres and hundreds of bands, I wish Linkin Park well.

Finally (I promise), I've lost count of the number of times that I've heard an album track that for whatever reason didn't entirely do it for me, but absolutely blew me away when I heard it live, and then forever changed the way I heard it [for me, this has been especially true of slower, more mellow tracks]. Many of the comments seem to be along the lines of “I like it but it’s not Linkin Park…” Give the songs a chance, go see a live show, and feel the songs evolve.

But most of all, however you listen to the new music... enjoy it!

JJ.

[crossthyline]

mike,we'll support you guys to the end,so dont worry :)

[Petrified]

Well, change is ok but I think they should of made one more album or two during the 4 years since Meteora that was like their old material and then released something like MTM.

[heyosnow]

i realy love the album,lp is different
isnt like another bands
they are special and do special music :D

mike if you read i wanna thank you so much because i doing wedesign because of you!!!
thanks to being my inspiration to choose my career

[spec]

Linkin Park is the best Band EVER

I will always support you guys mike, so don't worry, i have your back. Everybody i know will here about this new record in due time, don't you worry

As far as the record goes... I have the shortest patience of anybody i know. sorry i had to download it lol BUT i will also get the hard copy like every other die hard fan.

About the change in your style... I love each and every one of your songs and most likely will till the day i die!

I only have two small complaints...
#1 I WISH you guys didn't take sooo long to come out with new records... (since you guys are in your changing mindset take that into mind)
#2 It does seem like M2M is missing a couple more fast songs(but i still love M2M)

THANKS YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK LP!
see you guys on Tour ^_^

[fizzola]

hey mike. really sorry to hear that it leaked. must be pretty disappointing. i haven't downloaded it as yet and dont't plan on doing so either. so i'm gonna wait till the album comes out.
thanks for all the hard work and we really appreciate it.
cheers.

[Huskies2710]

One of the radio stations in Chicago played the whole cd from start to beginning all the way through so I had to listen. The songs are good but its not Linkin Park.
Linkin Park music is known for its sound. There different from the rest of the rock bands out there. The way they mix rap and rock is what they are known for. This cd though it has a couple tracks where I know it is Linkin Park, for the most part sounds like any other rock band out there. Also having at least 4 songs with such laid back tempos is not there style either. I was hoping for this cd to be a mix of there old records and a mix of the new sound they were looking for. I still like the cd, will go out and buy it first thing when it comes out. Hopefully hearing it off the cd the quality will be better and give me more then what I heard off the radio.

[MeRyL_]

and the layers of music.

WHERE ?

messagetooshortblablabla

[Ppr_Kut]

I pre-ordered the cd-dvd one, can't wait for that and I'm not gonna listen to the leak not. Almost May 15th :biggrin:

[Sami_LP]

I'm sorry, but I have the leak:( , but I pre-ordered the super fan pack!:D I can't wait to get that in the mail. Love the album, it's freakin sweet.!

[RobertMetal]

I can't wait to pick this album out, I've been waiting for new material from you guys, I bet the new album will be the evolution of LP, the dvd sounds to be awesome and worth the watch. If I were an artist I would be soo piss my hard work were to leak for free on the net.

[VoodooGTS]

dont worry mike, i will buy your album and go to all the conerts you guys perform in so cal

[bd202]

lol, NewCastleFan, I agree with you, but let's not botch the real story here.

You can't say the album is good (and I quote "no body can say that MTM is not good") and then turn around and say it's bad (again, just to support this "and in a bad way"). Just wanted to point that out.

As for thescenek1d and Red_Sol, I understand completely where you're coming from, especially you Sol. LP has been this cornerstone of alt. rock for quite a while now, and to see this new "stripped down" album is exactly what somebody said here on the thread - it feels like a "filler album".

Honestly, if I wanted pop or anything like that, I have other bands to turn to - I guess with that giant 4 year gap between Meteora and this, I was expecting something revolutionary, not just "changed" or "evolved" or whatever other euphemism you use to comfort yourself in the fact that the new sound is neither all that new nor all that good.

Let's not bullshit around here - Neither Meteora nor Hybrid Theory took some "getting used to"... There was a great beat and a great sound there, and I can only hope that it comes back through somehow.

-DB

[bd202]

After having read the whole thread, I see that I may have identified with the wrong people...

Oh well, I'm going to be flamed or whatever the hell you call it for having written opinions against the popular norm. I just didn't like it at all, with the exception of one song:

"What I've Done"

Now, if the whole album had sounded like that, it'd be a whole 'nother story....

-DB

[mizike30]

Yeah MIke im pissed. And all over alot of the forums we are getting the same comments. LP u need to listen to ur real fans and fix this now. The album is weak, real weak for what is the third album coming off of 2 incredible pieces of work. Change is fine but only if its positive. Mike u are not even in the album thats just crap. and this soft pop lullaby crap is gay. There are 3 songs that are decent on the whole album the same three that everyone is pretty much saying everywere and what ive done is one of em if not the best and its the closest to the old LP and it hits number one. THe album sucks and would fail miserably if it wasnt from LINKIN park. I have been a huge fan from the begining u have changed my life and helped alot in the first two albums. Why go from a great band numetal rap hip hop mix to a average crappy radio play my chemical romance wannabe group is beyond me. 100 songs and this is the best u can give us. Why should we pay for a album that u have to skip thru songs to find ok ones and not get that great feeling from. Ur first two are awesome from begining to end, unique fresh and strong. this one is one of the worst albums I have ever heard come from a great band. Screw Rick rubin, get mike shinoda back in the game, let DJ hahn do what hese good at, get chester screaming again, the drums kicking, guitars slammin and drop some real nice hip hop rap metal rock that is what mad u guys great. Listen to ur fans, WE ALLL WANT THE ORIGINAL LINKIN PARK BACK.. not some pop crap radio emo junk

[lproxn]

hey mike loads of ppl sent me the attachments for downloading the leak album but i actually didnt not that i feel really sypathetic or something<no offense> becoz i had been saving my precious pocket money to buy them from the stores on may 15 !

[danielpsoad]

This was gonna happen ...nowadays, its extremely weird if a album didnt leak ..... anyway I'll buy the album on May 15th .

[bmc]

to all our linkin park fans,

we heard today that the album leaked...so i guess some of you have had a chance to hear what we've been so excited about. we're both excited and disappionted that you're hearing it right now. here's why:

it couldn't be more exciting to give you all new music, especially after all the hard work we put into it. this album was almost a year and a half of experiments, mistakes, inspiration, and careful craftsmanship. we put everything we had into these songs, and want you to hear every second of it. i can't wait for you to absorb all the levels of meaning in the songs, and the layers of music, eventually forming your own ideas about what the songs mean to you.

at the same time, a leak leaves out some very important parts of this piece of work. we put months of creative energy into the ART of the record, in the booklet, special edition, and big book...almost as long as it took to record hybrid theory. the album has amazing photos, lyrics, and notes about how the songs came together--it's the visual half of the record. on the other hand, the super-special-edition book is packed with exclusive images, stories of the making of the songs, gorgeous art, the CD and a DVD that tells the story, showing the actual moments of inspiration caught on camera. for me, it's almost hard to imagine anyone really experiencing this album without that part of it.

even the song sequence alone is very important. it's WAY different to hear the songs in a random order than to listen to this record from beginning to end. at the very least, if you've already downloaded the songs, do us a huge favor and listen to them in the right order...it'll be way more rewarding :)

...that's all we wanted to say. if any of you want to be patient and hold off on downloading the album, and get the proper experience by checking out the actual piece in your hands, we applaud you for your restraint! and to everyone else who can't wait: we can't help but understand, because we're just as excited about this album coming out as you are. either way, thanks for listening, and being a fan of our music.

thanks for supporting the band, see you on tour!
-mike and LP

mike, i totally understand, i downloaded the album tonight because i couldnt wait, but with all other cds, if i download them, i buy them the day they come out. and trust me, i love this album and will buy it on the 15th

[SCOOOP]

Yeah MIke im pissed. And all over alot of the forums we are getting the same comments. LP u need to listen to ur real fans and fix this now. The album is weak, real weak for what is the third album coming off of 2 incredible pieces of work. Change is fine but only if its positive. Mike u are not even in the album thats just crap. and this soft pop lullaby crap is gay. There are 3 songs that are decent on the whole album the same three that everyone is pretty much saying everywere and what ive done is one of em if not the best and its the closest to the old LP and it hits number one. THe album sucks and would fail miserably if it wasnt from LINKIN park. I have been a huge fan from the begining u have changed my life and helped alot in the first two albums. Why go from a great band numetal rap hip hop mix to a average crappy radio play my chemical romance wannabe group is beyond me. 100 songs and this is the best u can give us. Why should we pay for a album that u have to skip thru songs to find ok ones and not get that great feeling from. Ur first two are awesome from begining to end, unique fresh and strong. this one is one of the worst albums I have ever heard come from a great band. Screw Rick rubin, get mike shinoda back in the game, let DJ hahn do what hese good at, get chester screaming again, the drums kicking, guitars slammin and drop some real nice hip hop rap metal rock that is what mad u guys great. Listen to ur fans, WE ALLL WANT THE ORIGINAL LINKIN PARK BACK.. not some pop crap radio emo junk

i can't agree more ... every single word you said is right

im a big fan from another part of the world
"im from saudi arabia" .. and the album is waaaaay far than LP style

MIKE .. your my musical hero man !!
MAN some times i think your more talented than michael jackson
the way you right lyrics and spit your powerful rhymes
and the way you act like a real MC and create such unheard of sound mixing ..

think about this mike .. what made LP big ?? ha ? tell me
it's the style its the hip-hop / DJ / rock mixing !!
why throw all what makes you what you are ?

LOOK .. im not saying be hard core all the time
im just asking to be what you are ,, cuz thats what made your music special

remmember when you said : WHO CAN ROCK & RHYME LIKE THIS ? BRING IT TO YOU EVERY TIME LIKE THIS ??

not this time mike .... not this time



RICK RUBEN GO TO HELL
YOU'VE DESTROYED MY FAVORITE BAND

[bmc]

[COLOR="Red"]
remmember when you said : WHO CAN ROCK & RHYME LIKE THIS ? GIVE IT TO YOU EVERY TIME LIKE THIS ??

not this time mike .... not this time



Although this album is indeed different, i do like it. and as long as i have liked Linkin Park, i have actually liked the Xero Stuff way better.


Who can rock a rhyme like this? Take it to you every time like this? Step, Step up, Step, step up.

Using the waves of sound, the true master paralyzes his opponents, leaving them vulnerable to attack.

[Tael]

I'm going to wait 'til the CD is released.

[NewBlood]

I heard the album Mike, and I'm happy I pre-ordered it. You guys did an excellent job.

[imane]

iM still pissed/.

[pd2care]

Pre-ordered it as soon as I could. I'm ashamed to say I did end up with the leaked copy, but that makes me want to buy another copy for my car (my kids will take the original copy for themselves). I know it's very different from your other work, but the the changes are wonderful. There is a lot more depth and meaning to the lyrics, and the layers upon layers, and richness of the music (to steal JZ's words), shows how hard you guys worked on it. I'm glad you took your time and gave us top notch work. I'd expect nothing less from you guys. See you at PR when you get here!

[Peaches]

I pre-ordered MTM on itunes and plan on purchasing it in stores when it comes out... I don't care what anyone says about a change and how they don't or do like it... I love Linkin Park and anything LP does will always be a favorite of mine!!! :)

[KenjiMuzik]

HEY MIKE!

I hope you get to read this!

I've been a fan since 6th grade! Your music has been inspiration for me for these past 6 years. It helped me get though hard times, it got pumped up for my wrestling matches.... damn, it has been there throughout my junior high and high school career. And I just want to let you know I have a deep appreciation for the way you write your lyrics and the way you guys put so much time and effort in perfecting the music!

I've listened to some of the new songs on the cd, and I love them! Different, but still frickin awesome!!! I'm diggin the songs, really feeling the emotions within them. The only criticism I have is that you should have definitely put in a few more rapping verses.

Even though I d/l the songs, no worries! I have already pre-ordered the album.

And to all you HATERS OUT THERE!! STFU!!! DAMMIT LET'S HEAR YOU MAKE BETTER MUSIC!!! LET'S HEAR ANYONE MAKE BETTER MUSIC! NO ONE IS ON THE LEVEL OF LINKIN PARK. YOU GOTTA BE MORE OPEN TO CHANGES, FOOLS!! GIVE THE SONGS MORE LISTENS! FEEL THE EMOTIONS, LISTEN TO THE MESSAGES IN THE SONGS!!!

LINKIN PARK RULES!!!

[EagleMorph]

Mike, I hope you can give some more insight at some point into your thought process in writing "Hands Held High". I was very impressed with the passion, the flow, and the vocabulary you conveyed in doing Fort Minor, and that ability is encapsulated in "Hands Held High." Just a tremendous song.

I've always thought that you were very underrated as an MC because I think some critics and listeners didn't want to give props to a guy in a rock band, sort of a knee-jerk reaction that happens from time to time in every community.

I would imagine that more will come out about the songs as we go past the release date, but if you've got a chance in between the tremendous amount of gigs and other stuff you've got going, some insight into "Hands Held High" would be awesome.

[remix]

mike love the new album... and definitly will buy the super fan edition. gotta support the band in anyway i can lol also chesters vocals in these songs are right on. definitly gives the album its vibe. these songs mixed with old at shows will be awesome! cant wait to go buy the album! see you at bamboozle!

[Red_Sol]

Hmm...it is weird that we've [for those who are 'waking' to the album] had to listen to it a bit before we begin to like it. I mean, whne Meteora came out, i was in grade 8, or thereabouts - now, really..a 12 year old doesn't have much musical disgression. BUT, i did continue to love LP, and it's prettty much accepted they are one of the greatest band in this century [21st that is...i believe for a while, they were the top-selling band of the 21st century] - they music is tight, well produced [if nto overproduced] to almsot perfection - stuff like Numb, In the End, Breaking the Habit - it just can't be argued with that these were awesome songs. But that was 4 years ago.

(OMFGZ, LOL>>> LP SUCK MA BALLS NOW LOL< ROFFLCOPTROZ)
(If they had made anotehr Meteora, the same thign would have happened, and they, as muscians, can't be bound by what i consider to be a restricting genre? DO you all want another Numb? Yeah, might be cool - probably indistinguishable from the old one. BUt do we need another Numb? No.)

Ever since then, i've chnaged my musical taste to include things i'd never dream of, in the days i was totally devoted to LP, and it was all i played. Tool, Augie MArch, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Beatles, Folk, Classical, you name it..i probaly like an artist who practises it...

LP has chnaged. Face it. We've chnaged. They WANT to chnage. I find it a great album. PPpl aren't liking it because , "OMGLOLZZ, NO RAPPINGLOL [not true btw], WHERE'S DA SCREAMIN FROM CHESTA?" And, "Oh, great...my fav band has become just lik everyone else....Oh, wait, you mean they DIDN'T have a monoply over the rap/rock alt.metal genre? Gosh. AND WHO THE FUCK KEEPS CALLING THEM EMO???! HOW FREAKING STUPID ARE YOU? [i think that needed caps...if you don't get what i mean...jsut watch the numb video, the breaking the habit filmclip, or listen to any LP song you care to choose...and youtell me they weren't already pretty 'EMOtionally involved'? ]You guys keep catagorizing them, and i know for one, MIke hates that.Hmm...well..sigh* I NEED a chnage. I love M2M - Maybe having to listen toit a few times is what i have to do now. Look at RHCP. 28 songs..and about 10 were good. But now, as i listen to it more, it's a pretty damn good. I can't wait for May 14th.

[flozuki]

Hey Mike!

You'll be glad to know I haven't downloaded the album, and I'm holding off until May 12 when it hits the stores in Australia. I'll be buying it then, and I reckon it'll be awesome!

Sounds like you guys have put loads of work into MTM, and I can't wait for when I've got that album in my hands.


I agree with that, i will wait till may, 11th. I have been waiting for over 4 years now, so 6 more days to get the new album. I don´t know, but it was meant to be listened on the official release-date, so why can´t people just wait a few more days? No offense, just my opinion. And talking about the album: it was already clear, some fans won´t like it (they wanna hear the same stuff again and again, they perhaps changed their taste of music or other reasons). But i am sure, most of the fanbase will love it and LP will receive a lot of new fans :D

I am already satisfied. They played WID, Given up and no more sorrow at the Berlin concert. I love all of these so the new CD has already 3 Hits for me :)

Waiting for the Hamburg-concert :D

[sandrock12345]

I have been listening to LP since Hybrid Theory, there hasn't been a single day I haven't played Papercut. But, Minutes to Midnight is the LARGEST dissapointing depressing thing I've ever been through in my entire life... I'm extremely let down by this, the band was much better the way it was. I'll still buy a copy, but I'll probably never listen to it. My friend and I worshipped your music man, why'd you have to go and do somethin like this?

[EagleMorph]

I have been listening to LP since Hybrid Theory, there hasn't been a single day I haven't played Papercut. But, Minutes to Midnight is the LARGEST dissapointing depressing thing I've ever been through in my entire life... I'm extremely let down by this, the band was much better the way it was. I'll still buy a copy, but I'll probably never listen to it. My friend and I worshipped your music man, why'd you have to go and do somethin like this?

If a music CD is the most disappointing thing in your life, then you've led a pretty happy life.

[PhoenixDWN]

Hmm...it is weird that we've [for those who are 'waking' to the album] had to listen to it a bit before we begin to like it. I mean, whne Meteora came out, i was in grade 8, or thereabouts - now, really..a 12 year old doesn't have much musical disgression. BUT, i did continue to love LP, and it's prettty much accepted they are one of the greatest band in this century [21st that is...i believe for a while, they were the top-selling band of the 21st century] - they music is tight, well produced [if nto overproduced] to almsot perfection - stuff like Numb, In the End, Breaking the Habit - it just can't be argued with that these were awesome songs. But that was 4 years ago.

(OMFGZ, LOL>>> LP SUCK MA BALLS NOW LOL< ROFFLCOPTROZ)
(If they had made anotehr Meteora, the same thign would have happened, and they, as muscians, can't be bound by what i consider to be a restricting genre? DO you all want another Numb? Yeah, might be cool - probably indistinguishable from the old one. BUt do we need another Numb? No.)

Ever since then, i've chnaged my musical taste to include things i'd never dream of, in the days i was totally devoted to LP, and it was all i played. Tool, Augie MArch, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Beatles, Folk, Classical, you name it..i probaly like an artist who practises it...

LP has chnaged. Face it. We've chnaged. They WANT to chnage. I find it a great album. PPpl aren't liking it because , "OMGLOLZZ, NO RAPPINGLOL [not true btw], WHERE'S DA SCREAMIN FROM CHESTA?" And, "Oh, great...my fav band has become just lik everyone else....Oh, wait, you mean they DIDN'T have a monoply over the rap/rock alt.metal genre? Gosh. AND WHO THE FUCK KEEPS CALLING THEM EMO???! HOW FREAKING STUPID ARE YOU? [i think that needed caps...if you don't get what i mean...jsut watch the numb video, the breaking the habit filmclip, or listen to any LP song you care to choose...and youtell me they weren't already pretty 'EMOtionally involved'? ]You guys keep catagorizing them, and i know for one, MIke hates that.Hmm...well..sigh* I NEED a chnage. I love M2M - Maybe having to listen toit a few times is what i have to do now. Look at RHCP. 28 songs..and about 10 were good. But now, as i listen to it more, it's a pretty damn good. I can't wait for May 14th.

You hit the nail on the head lol. Many people here have changed their music tastes from LP's first albums, I think we expect LP to be a certain way, certain type of music style ...well because we've never heard anything different from LP, I think a lot of people who posted weren't expecting this at all. They might be used to LP being a certain way and thats it. My style has changed dramatically from when Meteora came out to now. I went from an avid "OMG LP ROX!! KTHXBAI!!" fan to listening to anything and everything. Having LP come back, with a new tune/style is ...refreshing!

[Aurora]

hmm..ive heard all of the songs from mtm.They really have changed alot.i really liked it alot..i played the album 5 times now..its growing on me..and btw im still gonna BUY the Album just to support them...and pls pls come to Singapore!.

[DvdSRocker]

woah mike!,

I'm a fan from the very beginnig of the band, caught some demo's on the internet around 1998/99 and liked your band straight away.

about the album leak...

yes I've downloaded the album
and yes I'm gonna buy it cause I have every album(except ht ep:() original copies!

thank you so much fot MTM it's a very emotional record, I've held a listening section at my house, and a friend began to cry at In Between, dude that girl is so depressive last 3 years, and she's working to solve her past, but it aint easy, thank you guys for making her life a little better.

love you guys so much, hope to meet you somday:$ see you in holland on May 28th! keep it up!
Peace David

[Stelios]

sorry for downloading the album, but i just couldn't wait, please understand, i love the songs, you kinda changed your style but you can still hear the LP sound in it, so thank you guys for making this music for us fans, we really love your effort and good job putting in this album.

PS. when will you come to Cyprus? (small island under Turkey)
PSS. where you a bully when you were on school? according to Move on, on FMM
PSSS. i love applesauce.
PSSSS. When the rich wage war is the poor who die are some really deep , but true words.
PSSSSS. love you as the most talanted man alive. love your music and art , esspecially your collabo with joe. i paint too, and im really inspired from you.

[Tsukasa]

have no fear
I intend to buy the cd so i can experience everything of what LP and MtM have to offer
there's no way i'm cheat you guys (and myself) from something y'all worked so hard to make

[skywise]

notes to self:
1. opinions are like armpits... everyone has a couple... and they all stink.
2. patience is a virtue
3. listen to m2m for myself before listening to other people's assessments
4. remember to check the mail on the 14th in hopes of getting m2m a day early
5. buy tickets to the LP viewing at the local theatre
6. believe in myself, not in complete strangers
7. sometimes it takes years for the true genius of art to be revealed
8. al gore did not create the internet so i could have lightswitch raves
9. run dmc are still the kings of rock
10. always look both ways before crossing the street

and lastly...
no matter what we think about m2m, LP is still better than 99% of the crappy bands on the radio today. at least they actually care about their music, their lyrics, their art and their fans.

[greengiant912]

Im a diehard LP fan, but I have an honest question, If a band builds a name for themselfs and gets a fan base on that style why should they change? Frankly I think alot of people are going to be dissapointed with the album. Granted it wont be a bad album, but the fans want to hear LP, not a U2 wanabe band. Thats what I kinda gathered from the single "What I've done" The video reminded me alot of U2's Vertigo,

Im all up for bands experimanting with tracks and different music but I think they need to keep some of the music to their roots, as that is what captured their fans and what built the band.

[Aurora]

i've been a fan since hybrid theory..i will still support their music all the way!.love the new songs especially leave out all the rest and valentines day.^^!

[Aurora]

notes to self:
1. opinions are like armpits... everyone has a couple... and they all stink.
2. patience is a virtue
3. listen to m2m for myself before listening to other people's assessments
4. remember to check the mail on the 14th in hopes of getting m2m a day early
5. buy tickets to the LP viewing at the local theatre
6. believe in myself, not in complete strangers
7. sometimes it takes years for the true genius of art to be revealed
8. al gore did not create the internet so i could have lightswitch raves
9. run dmc are still the kings of rock
10. always look both ways before crossing the street

and lastly...
no matter what we think about m2m, LP is still better than 99% of the crappy bands on the radio today. at least they actually care about their music, their lyrics, their art and their fans.
i agree with you there's alot of crappy bands out there..lp is 1 of the most caring band ever!.

[breens]

Thank you guys for putting so much time and effort into the album. I'm sorry it
leaked to spoil the excitement of the release date, however, I believe it's still going to be one of the biggest events of 2007

This debate that HT and Meteora sound alike and MTM is SOOO unlike anything LP has done is actually GREAT....Don't these people see???
You guys always put your heart and soul into everything you do ~ that's what makes you LINKIN PARK.
Nothing will ever be like Hybrid Theory....
No album will ever sound like Meteora.....
and Minutes to Midnight will be like nothing else you release in the future.
You will always create something that is unique from everything else you've done in the past.
That's why I know in my heart the open-minded people who truly love music and appreciate talent will fall in love all over again
....because ,,,IN THE END'''.....it's still LINKIN PARK!!

Keep Rockin'
BreensB
[LPST] [LPU]
[FMM][FMST]

[Teh_meaty]

I understand completely what you're saying Mike. Any songs downloaded off the internetz just doesn't feel right without actually buying the album. It just doesn't have that feeling you would feel when you buy the CD. And since there's the Super Edition of MTM, with all the lyrics art and information on the songs, you'll definitely understand the songs more even if you have heard it a dozen times already.

There goes my two cents. :)

[Aphelion]

I have to applaud you for being so cool with it leaking Mike. Once an album leaves the CD pressing plant and starts getting into the hands of retailers, radio stations, etc., there's really no way to stop a leak from happening. You guys did an excellent job with security of the album for as long as you could, and this is right about when I expected it to leak.

I have to say, I'm a little iffy on the album as a whole so far, but it takes a good couple months for me to get everything I can out of the music and really let it sink in.

[Stelios]

... Minutes to Midnight will be like nothing else you release in the future.
You will always create something that is unique from everything else you've done in the past.
That's why I know in my heart the open-minded people who truly love music and appreciate talent will fall in love all over again
....because ,,,IN THE END'''.....it's still LINKIN PARK!!

Keep Rockin'
BreensB
[LPST] [LPU]
[FMM][FMST]


so right,

PS. please mike, please forgive me for downloading the album,..

[katix]

[QUOTE=mshinoda;996]to all our linkin park fans,

we heard today that the album leaked...so i guess some of you have had a chance to hear what we've been so excited about. we're both excited and disappionted that you're hearing it right now.

Aww Mike... I know that you all guys will be dissapointed about the album leak... erm... Mike, we all waiting for the Minutes To Midnight and i really love your work, yes i've heard the album and I ADORE IT. Whatever i'll buy CD then.

[Xefuzion]

...gotta go because i'm starving and need to eat dinner! bye
-m
Another reason 2 buy the album!!
mike needs food!

[Stelios]

to all our linkin park fans,

even the song sequence alone is very important. it's WAY different to hear the songs in a random order than to listen to this record from beginning to end. at the very least, if you've already downloaded the songs, do us a huge favor and listen to them in the right order...it'll be way more rewarding :)

thanks for supporting the band, see you on tour!
-mike and LP

thats what i did, is it so wrong :( , and mike i listen to it in the right order!!
:)

[murry]

This just means that word of mouth will spread like wildfire and the buzz will be immense, so that their first week sales will be even bigger. That's assuming a lot of people enjoy the leak, which I think many do and/or will, despite the few but loud and obnoxious dissenters on these boards. So, from a business standpoint, this is probably a good thing.

It's sweet that Mike's concern was purely artistic. He just wants us to have the whole package at once. But, the whole thing will come together for those of us who downloaded the link eventually. And, then it'll only be sweeter.

[NomadKing]

to all our linkin park fans,

we heard today that the album leaked...so i guess some of you have had a chance to hear what we've been so excited about. we're both excited and disappionted that you're hearing it right now. here's why:

it couldn't be more exciting to give you all new music, especially after all the hard work we put into it. this album was almost a year and a half of experiments, mistakes, inspiration, and careful craftsmanship. we put everything we had into these songs, and want you to hear every second of it. i can't wait for you to absorb all the levels of meaning in the songs, and the layers of music, eventually forming your own ideas about what the songs mean to you.

at the same time, a leak leaves out some very important parts of this piece of work. we put months of creative energy into the ART of the record, in the booklet, special edition, and big book...almost as long as it took to record hybrid theory. the album has amazing photos, lyrics, and notes about how the songs came together--it's the visual half of the record. on the other hand, the super-special-edition book is packed with exclusive images, stories of the making of the songs, gorgeous art, the CD and a DVD that tells the story, showing the actual moments of inspiration caught on camera. for me, it's almost hard to imagine anyone really experiencing this album without that part of it.

even the song sequence alone is very important. it's WAY different to hear the songs in a random order than to listen to this record from beginning to end. at the very least, if you've already downloaded the songs, do us a huge favor and listen to them in the right order...it'll be way more rewarding :)

...that's all we wanted to say. if any of you want to be patient and hold off on downloading the album, and get the proper experience by checking out the actual piece in your hands, we applaud you for your restraint! and to everyone else who can't wait: we can't help but understand, because we're just as excited about this album coming out as you are. either way, thanks for listening, and being a fan of our music.

thanks for supporting the band, see you on tour!
-mike and LP

Will there be cookies for those of us who didn't download it? and if so, where do we claim them? :)

[keineAhnung]

well, I've downloaded it too, because I just couldn't wait to listen to it...I mean...HEY, IT'S BEEN FOUR YEARS WITHOUT NEW MATERIAL!!!...I don't know what everybody else thinks about this, but in my opinion it's okay to download it as long as you still buy it anyway afterwards (which I'll DEFINITELY DO!!! :D )

for the album itself: the first time I heard I was like: WTF DID THEY DO???? :mad: of course I loved no more sorrow or given up from the start but I didn't like the other ones because I missed the energy from ht or meteora...it wasn't at all what I've expected but after listening to it again I got "used to it"...and now I've got to say that I really really really like the album!!! Each and every single song is great!!!! My fav atm is 'In between'...I just love mike's voice...I think it would be great to hear this one live *puppy dog eyes*

[Xenoncor]

Hey Mike

Just to let you know, me and my two friends are all gonna buy the album. From what the three of us have heard we think it's brilliant and defaintly worth adding buying not downloading. Well Done.

[BoLt]

Well here is my opinion, I think it is still enjoyable whether downloaded or bought, but if you are a true fan you'll buy the album.

[CrissAngel]

Well here is my opinion, I think it is still enjoyable whether downloaded or bought, but if you are a true fan you'll buy the album.

No, If you like the album you will buy it.

[keineAhnung]

Well here is my opinion, I think it is still enjoyable whether downloaded or bought, but if you are a true fan you'll buy the album.

amen :) *message is too short*

[phix_90ii]

i have a feeling linkin park will split.

[WrestlingChick]

hehe i was rather surprised that the album leaked

How can you be surprised? These days a lot of albums get leaked onto the net before it goes on sale.

[Red_Sol]

I wish Mike would come back on - i think he'd be pleasantly surprised about the turnout of this thread - M2M is another mammoth effort - and I am sure, another amazing success. If not...it's still a beautiful album, one which I will certainly treasure. Good Work guys - Joe, Mike, Chester, Brad, Phoenix, and Rob.

[WrestlingChick]

also...
we have said it a million times and will continue to: this album is very different. if any of you who were shocked by the sound feel inclined to give it more listens, i hope it grows on you. for those that are with us, glad you like it!
-m

Like what many other bands do. People just seem to forget that.

I dont understand for one when people say you guys dont "sound" like LP. Yet when I heard the new song on the radio at work I knew it was you guys straight away without the radio saying it was LP.

But we are all human and we all have opinions. Not everyone can be happy =) And THAT is what a lot of these people on here need to get the fuck over.

[xoLPAngelox]

]: I really want it now! but I'm resisting temptation to download it. I shall wait out the week for it. May 12th for the album and free tshirt wooo. go aussie?! haha.
It's sad that it leaked though.

[BreakdownConspiracy]

Hey Shinizzle,
I must admit that I got the album. Yet I am still going to buy the CD/DVD version of the album. Even if people think the new stuff is not that good. But you people are the best ever!!! I will support you guys by buying your guys stuff forever!
Cheers

EDIT: After reading your post again, I respect you for not going psycho for people downloading your guys music. And I do apreciate LP's contribution to the arts and music.

[eXeC]

I like the album.. but was kinda disapointed of the leak like most
didn't believe it when it was posted on torrent.. but still the style is more like breaking the habit.. i love it !
not all songs yet.. but i like it:)

[NoFace]

Uhm, I have downloaded the full album, I love it, and I will buy the CD/DVD and the big big book anyway. I hope Mike's no more hungry now. *nods*

[Doa]

I have to say I downloaded the album but I'm still buying it on May 15. All I can say is that I was pretty shocked when i first heard it. The first intro song Wake is amazing. It's a true LP style song but unfortunately it's only an intro. Wish they made a complete song. The songs "What I've done", "In Pieces", "Leave Out All The Rest" are the songs I liked the most because they all have a little bit of that old LP style but still different. Song "Hands Held High" is one the best patriotic songs I've heard. I really liked it even though it's more kind of a soft hip hop song. "No More Sorrow" the hardest song on the album. It's really pumping adrenaline in your vanes. "Bleed It Out" is also amazing. Lyrics are great, tempo a little faster but the chorus is kind of too simple, but then again it sounds great. Anyway i definitely miss the old Linkin Park sound, but I have to say that the album is good. Any LP fan can find at least 3 or 4 songs that they'll like. I know that's not what most of us expected but we can't say that the album is bad. It's just different from the others but still unique and very relaxing in it's own way. See you on May 15 in stores ;)

[BearSnugsFox]

Hey Mike, we are from Vietnam, sorry that we downloaded the album yesterday. But hey, we love it! We ordered 2 copies of the CD/DVD thing and are still saving to buy the big big book!!! We all love you so much, and please tell Chester that I love him too!

[azimut]

i'm sooo sory for what i've done(i've heard this words before, but don't remember where:)). yes i acknowledge that i've download minutes to midnight, and i'm sorry for that. but i will buy super-special edition of album, so i hope you will forgive me guys :). oh yes, album is great! i like new music of Linkin Park and i wish you luck in your work. thanks for what you doing for us!

[Red_Sol]

I announce this thread as;


EPIC!

Lol, it's funny...on friday, in physics, i was actually thinking, how freaking mad it would be if M2M leaked that night, right after i got home. Honestly. Too bad May 14th is when i have to hand a bio assignment in. No camping outside JBs for me..

[WrestlingChick]

i'm sooo sory for what i've done(i've heard this words before, but don't remember where:)). yes i acknowledge that i've download minutes to midnight, and i'm sorry for that. but i will buy super-special edition of album, so i hope you will forgive me guys :). oh yes, album is great! i like new music of Linkin Park and i wish you luck in your work. thanks for what you doing for us!

Mike never said he was angry for the people who downloaded the album and wasn't asking for people to say "Sorry".

[djrnb2]

MAN the album ruls.. i know leakeing and all is bad but i am in KUWAIT... The official release here will be like next year (with virgin my sole source closed i dont think it will ever happen)... so i will be buyin the album if i get a chance but that seems rare... and man i cry myself to sleep that i can never have the special edition!!!!!!!.... so about artwork ... i Love LP artwork but could get original copy of Hybrid Theory so .... the rest of the albums have been without it and i still did enjoy them... I agree Artwork plays an import role and i want my hands on it ... but i just cant so am happy with what i have......

What ive done ---- got the leaked album
No more sorrow ---- waitin for a year..
Leave out all the rest ----- well i cant have the artwork...
Hands Held high ------ i will always support u guys...

[Mr_Padilla]

even if i download it i will still buy the cd of course to support the band. linkin park rules!!

[Ellen]

sweet respons :)
now adays noone can stop the leaks..

anyway, i'm still buying the album!

[Hornzog]

Im not downloading. Ive listened to most of the songs once or twice on streaming site.. but im stopping myself from listening anymore and waiting till the 14th

[azimut]

Mike never said he was angry for the people who downloaded the album and wasn't asking for people to say "Sorry".
man, i said what i, IMHO, had to say. that is just way i feel about it.

[Daria]

Rob, Brad, Mike, Phenix, Joe and Chester are a winning combination... No mather in what form they come... I adore them,... and my Englis is soooo bad... (sorry for that)And people don't download "the leaked album" it's verry bad!!! PS: does the Linkin Park plan to have a concert in Serbia? It would be very nice... BYE BYE

[Jeezy]

I'm deffinately gonna buy it....no matter what

[soulfulchaz]

sry but i think it is so stupid that there is a leak of the album!
so Mike i'm a real fan and keep waiting till the release!
can't wait to meet you guys again in hamburg! (just met you in berlin^^)

[WrestlingChick]

sry but i think it is so stupid that there is a leak of the album!
so Mike i'm a real fan and keep waiting till the release!
can't wait to meet you guys again in hamburg! (just met you in berlin^^)

Happens on most albums. Welcome to the world of the internet

[watsernamekatchich]

ha! i didn't dowload it! i'll wait until its May14 :) but tempting though...

[PhoenixDWN]

I'd hate to see what the people who downloaded it are like at christmas. ;)

[SpooKy]

I couldnt resist to hear it! BUT I LOVE IT SO MUCH! ITS AWESOME, def. going to buy it

[Knortzsch]

Well.. Linkin Park made a great job. A lot of respect for their new album it's lot of emotions and feelings. I feel very sorry that persons leaked the album. Someone knows who the "first" leaker was? Mike thank you for your great community support.. see ya in Germany RaR

[Jeezy]

sry but i think it is so stupid that there is a leak of the album!
so Mike i'm a real fan and keep waiting till the release!
can't wait to meet you guys again in hamburg! (just met you in berlin^^)

Yeah I also can't wait for Hamburg...Berlin was awesome

[LPMANIAC]

HEY...MIke...Hi there!!!....man i truly agree wid u...being a huge crazy fan of u ppl n ur music....yea ur rite...cuz u guyz did take hell lot of time..to create dis..record...i knw..it suckz...wen u wanna surprise..everyone..n the da album leaks...well all we can do is to..request the fansite...to not to post the album....n da ones who've heard da gr8 record..plz keep it to ur self....plz dont spread it..across..plz respect the hard work!!!..plz!!!..newayz mike..till den..BYE@!!!! ..HI TO CHESTA..TO BRAD..TO ROB..TO PHOINEX..TO JOE..TO MIKE!!!..U GUYZ RULEEE!!!!

[LPkid]

I have been a huge Linkin Park fan ever scince I bought meteora on my 10th birthday six years ago!!! It looks like im going to to be a fan for a long time to come! The new album sounds AMAZING!! I certantly havn't downloaded it as I can tell you have put alot of effort into recording!! Shame on every1 who has!!

Cant wait to hear the album!!

[Ringo]

Mike,

When I find out that the MtM has leaked I... downloaded it and i began listening to that... But I stopped it at "Leave out all the rest" (Im not calculating Given up and No more sorrow cuz i heared it before in really bad quality). Why? Because it's a one of the best songs i've heard ever. It's a touching and amazing art of music. I really appreciate your work, so i'll wait to 14th of may, when my Minutes to Midnight dvd come. I hope that other songs are same good as Leave out all the rest...

I'd like to say you, and other guys from LP: Thank you for this album. Cheers and goodluck on the tour :)

Fan from Poland

[rabbititus]

i am bummed out that the album was leaked.



i'm waiting till May 14th to buy it though. I didn't wait this long, only to spoil everything for myself by downloading the leaked album.

[aimen]

me I will await on May 14 for avoire the total surprise in plsu it remains that some day has to wait
love LP
love LP

[L1nk1nPark]

mike
look i download the new album
i think it's great.
i am in shoock to..
it will get a while till i get used to the new sounds.
but i think we all saw your hard work.
i love you anyway =]
go LP!

[stringsibanez]

Hey mike and everyone...
I have to say.. I am dissapointed with the lack of energy.. although I do clearly see the "well crafted-ness" (to invent a word lol) of the slower songs... of the album as a whole.

However, I am posting this reply merely because I SERIOUSLY respect the fan interaction that LP and mike have shown to everyone. WOW.. I think it rocks that a band actually talks to fans without a stupid: "planned chat night come talk" type of PR thing.

Anyway.. I have feeling that M2M wont really be a fav for me.. simply cuz I think I'm more into deep lyrics couples with vast dynamic changes and alot of M2M seems more 'flat' dynamically, but Oh well.. bands need to do all different stuff and I hate the way the whole industry pushes different styles one at a time and flat out MAKES certain styles or genres popular and not.

[Doa]

Hey mike and everyone...
I have to say.. I am dissapointed with the lack of energy.. although I do clearly see the "well crafted-ness" (to invent a word lol) of the slower songs... of the album as a whole.

The majority of the songs are pretty slow and as I said before very relaxing. I don't know about the others but I like it very much. Can't wait to buy the whole thing with art work.

[klngmesftly]

hey ive heard that theres been a leak on the next album of linkin park sad to hear that:mad: why they cannot wait until the album comes out it only a couple of weeks to go or so:) patience is a good virtue right........and yeah respect the hard work.....we are here to support them right?so please stop those kind of stupidity:(

[Ilix]

Hi Mike, i'm from Russia. We are waiting for you in Moscow and St. Peterburg in june... but i can't go to this concerts:( maybe sometime you will come again)) thx for your art, i'm painter and i like paint when i'm listening you misic. My friend will go to USA and bye Minutes to Midnight for me)) sorry for mistakes)) from Siberia with love for LP)) Iz Sibiri s lubovju dlya Linkin Park (on russian)

[LPlaurens]

I'm surely not downloading the album!
I did it with Meteora and it ruined the whole experience :o
I'm exited!:D

[NoFace]

I'd hate to see what the people who downloaded it are like at christmas. ;)

Christmas? Not really? Like, Xmas when Santa Claus is kidnapped?

[Jaclyn]

Hey, Mike! Don't worry that we've heard the album in the quality that leaves much to be desired. We're looking forward to hear your REAL ART and hear your band at gigs! Good Luck! See you in Moscow!

[DrB]

Hmm well I can buy the album at may 10 :) In holland. I really cant wait to buy the special edition. And I really can't wait to see you guys in holland at pinkpop! :)

Btw I really like the new sound.

[crossthyline]

mike,i'm glad i didnt drop it half-way,after several listens,i'm totally digging it.great work,you guys,can't wait for the album release
best wishes
-goddamit

[aggrogeddon]

i like the new album but i dont like the pop songs as much as the rock songs....
bleed it out, givenup, what ive done and no more sorrow are all very good
big respect 4 the album but i like the "old" LP more......i think pop is not your thing

[lpfan1980]

For my sins I couldn't resist the urge to listen to what LP had to offer after so long preparing this album. The reaction that Hybrid and Meteora got from the adoring masses, this album was always going to attract mixed reviews and with such a dramatic change in sound and style it lived up to that. However, in my own humble opinion, you cannot help but be impressed by the depth of meaning achieved with these selected songs. If they took 18 months to prepare this, narrowing down from supposedly upwards of 150 tracks (not sure of exact figures?!), now I can see why. On first listen I was waiting for a 'Faint' or 'Breaking The Habit', or even a 'Papercut', but this album reached me on a totally different wavelength. 'In between' is possibly one of the most moving tracks I have ever heard in this genre. I already had this album on pre-order, and I cannot wait to get the disc

Mr Shinoda,

For every fan that comes on here and slates this album I am sure there are many more who applaud the bravery of taking that next step and progressing the sound. Times change, people grow up, it is the way of life. I will always be an LP fan, and thank you for bringing this music to me. Keep up the good work as ever, and hope to see you in the UK real soon, as I was not lucky enough to ge tickets to see you at the Astoria two days ago... Have you got plans to tour the UK, if so when will it be?

A devoted LP fan, Dave :)

[dem0]

I have pre-ordered the cd, and later on I'll be buying the special edition cd/dvd 'cause I know it won't be released here, where I live, the day it should. But I just couldn't wait, and I went and downloaded the album as soon as I heard it was leaked (this morning).

I listened to it, and I really like it. It really is different, but in a good way. When you listen to the songs, you can hear that there's been put lots of effort to make it sound exactly the way you guys want the songs to sound like. All I can say, is 'WOW'. It's amazing. I can't wait to get my hands on the actual cd, you know, just to feel it in my hands :D

Great work LP!
Lots of Love,
Dem0.

[Starlighter]

After hearing the 30 second clip of the songs befor I was disappionted. But now I downloaded the whole songs. Only one word comes to mind... WOW. This is so f**king great. I love the new sound. It is still acouple of songs that I need alittle adjustment to, other then that this is a outstanding album :-) Now I'll just sit back and wait for my Pre-order so I can enjoy the art and the extra that aint on my downloaded version ;-)

[Carbon]

My aussie friend just told me about you ( Mike ) posting on forums. So I registered immediately. I'm downloading it now but don't worry LP. I'll buy the album :P. See you guys. Rock on!

[ronkars]

Hi Mike,

Very sorry to hear that the album leaked...it's just not right. All of your albums are an experience, not just a collection of songs, but some people dont seem to understand that.

anyway, like many fans here, i will be buying it when it's out here in europe on the 11th (if im lucky, the cd store i work at may let me buy it on the 10th:P) and will be at the pinkpop show in holland at the end of may. see you there!

[Suru80]

Many many negative reviews have surfaced. I almost hopped into that wagon but I gave it a chance.

I like every song but think In Between is just ok.

People have stated 'The Little Things Give You Away' was over hyped.

I must admit, when first hearing it I placed the same judgements as most. It was my second least track after
In Between.

12min later I had a listen to it again and closed my eyes. WOW
I understand why the band have been hyping this true epic of a song. It is an outstanding piece of work by
only a band like LP can deliver. I hope you all can see what I'm experiencing with this masterpiece.

[prayerotolus]

I made pre-ordering 1 month ago and so I don't give a damn the downloading stuff. I just hope that the "real" fans will buy it from stores or trough I-Net.

[FlaviUs]

I think I need more time to understand the MtM and new music of LP. It's VERY different... And of course I'll buy an album

[skua]

dear Mike, i was wondering is there going to be a special edition minutes to midnight in australia?

[flinte134]

to all our linkin park fans,

we heard today that the album leaked...so i guess some of you have had a chance to hear what we've been so excited about. we're both excited and disappionted that you're hearing it right now. here's why:

it couldn't be more exciting to give you all new music, especially after all the hard work we put into it. this album was almost a year and a half of experiments, mistakes, inspiration, and careful craftsmanship. we put everything we had into these songs, and want you to hear every second of it. i can't wait for you to absorb all the levels of meaning in the songs, and the layers of music, eventually forming your own ideas about what the songs mean to you.

at the same time, a leak leaves out some very important parts of this piece of work. we put months of creative energy into the ART of the record, in the booklet, special edition, and big book...almost as long as it took to record hybrid theory. the album has amazing photos, lyrics, and notes about how the songs came together--it's the visual half of the record. on the other hand, the super-special-edition book is packed with exclusive images, stories of the making of the songs, gorgeous art, the CD and a DVD that tells the story, showing the actual moments of inspiration caught on camera. for me, it's almost hard to imagine anyone really experiencing this album without that part of it.

even the song sequence alone is very important. it's WAY different to hear the songs in a random order than to listen to this record from beginning to end. at the very least, if you've already downloaded the songs, do us a huge favor and listen to them in the right order...it'll be way more rewarding :)

...that's all we wanted to say. if any of you want to be patient and hold off on downloading the album, and get the proper experience by checking out the actual piece in your hands, we applaud you for your restraint! and to everyone else who can't wait: we can't help but understand, because we're just as excited about this album coming out as you are. either way, thanks for listening, and being a fan of our music.

thanks for supporting the band, see you on tour!
-mike and LP
Hello, Mike!

I from Ukraine and adore your creative activity. Your album ето super, I have no words. And here is my question:
I live as I already spoke in Ukraine and insofar I know in your plan of no place to visit our edges, but can in future? )))

Thank you, wait the answer!

P.S. Apologize for my english.

[Darius]

I preordered the special edition and can't wait for the 11th of May. I wait 3 years for this day, so 6 days are nothing while comparing the time. I trust in you guys, don't believe that I don't like it.
I will not download it, but this will be the hardest time of waiting ever. Only waiting for the concert in Berlin can be compared.

[BoLt]

dear Mike, i was wondering is there going to be a special edition minutes to midnight in australia?

Yeah, It's a good question. I live in Australia and i hope that there is a special edition, If not Ill just buy the normal one from JB hi-fi for $18.00 on 12th of May. :)

[Aniria]

I've the album because a friend of mine send it to me and let me tell you: it's different but sounds really good. You can see the band's hard work in every song.
And I'm still going to buy the original cd with dvd cause I want to have the little book with the lyrics and stuff.

[Mindrefuse]

god damn , i'm freaking out here to resist my mouse to click on a download button and i will let it rest there this one more week...

yes, i can wait...i've waited so long, what does one more week matter?

[BoLt]

Lol anyone would be crazy not to buy it Lol, I still miss the rock-rap but this is a nice change.

[lly_amy]

Dear Mike,
I think the sudden change of music style is a great try to LP!
but i would say that i love the original style more~Anyway,I still support the change!
Yes, i am also the one who can't wait for the release ofthe album--i downloaded the songs!
Despite of that, I have Pre-ordered the album already!!!
Looking forward to the day of release
AMY form H.K.

[flinte134]

to all our linkin park fans,

we heard today that the album leaked...so i guess some of you have had a chance to hear what we've been so excited about. we're both excited and disappionted that you're hearing it right now. here's why:

it couldn't be more exciting to give you all new music, especially after all the hard work we put into it. this album was almost a year and a half of experiments, mistakes, inspiration, and careful craftsmanship. we put everything we had into these songs, and want you to hear every second of it. i can't wait for you to absorb all the levels of meaning in the songs, and the layers of music, eventually forming your own ideas about what the songs mean to you.

at the same time, a leak leaves out some very important parts of this piece of work. we put months of creative energy into the ART of the record, in the booklet, special edition, and big book...almost as long as it took to record hybrid theory. the album has amazing photos, lyrics, and notes about how the songs came together--it's the visual half of the record. on the other hand, the super-special-edition book is packed with exclusive images, stories of the making of the songs, gorgeous art, the CD and a DVD that tells the story, showing the actual moments of inspiration caught on camera. for me, it's almost hard to imagine anyone really experiencing this album without that part of it.

even the song sequence alone is very important. it's WAY different to hear the songs in a random order than to listen to this record from beginning to end. at the very least, if you've already downloaded the songs, do us a huge favor and listen to them in the right order...it'll be way more rewarding :)

...that's all we wanted to say. if any of you want to be patient and hold off on downloading the album, and get the proper experience by checking out the actual piece in your hands, we applaud you for your restraint! and to everyone else who can't wait: we can't help but understand, because we're just as excited about this album coming out as you are. either way, thanks for listening, and being a fan of our music.

thanks for supporting the band, see you on tour!
-mike and LP

Hello, Mike!

I from Ukraine and adore your creative activity. Your album ето super, I have no words. And here is my question:
I live as I already spoke in Ukraine and insofar I know in your plan of no place to visit our edges, but can in future? )))

Thank you, wait the answer!

P.S. Apologize for my english.

[Ceres]

hey guys,
i also downloaded the new album because i was so exited about it, couldn't wait any longer, but i understand u mike ._. i feel sorry for it that one idiot leaked the album, so it goes..
i have to say at first when i heard it was " okaaaay hm don't know what to think about it" but now i heard it i think 5-6 times and i have to say that mtm is amazing, love it ^-^
i know that u put so much effort in it and i think it's right to do a new thing, i mean a third HT? no that's too much and to the people who don't like it hear through it a little more times ^-^
i am going to buy the special edition on friday, so excited about the art and the dvd.

amazing songwriting!!
see u guys at RiP in nuremberg, germany
i also saw u at the berlin show. it was great.

@mike is it right that one fan stole your shoe while playing iTE?
heard it through the grapevine, i didn't notice it althogh i stood in the second row o.o

love u guys so much ^-^

[Nicklpud]

im going to stick it out and wait till the 14th..not too long now

[ZZ]

Shadow of the day=With or without you

Why?????

[mudcustard]

I've preordered mine, I'd rather hear it on the 14th. Think of Meteora, listen to it in any old order doesn't do it justice. On the album it all kinda blended together and stuff.

Yayness.

[sLuRbLe]

The best order for Meteora is with foreward last.

[ILoveMyMikeShinoda]

also...
we have said it a million times and will continue to: this album is very different. if any of you who were shocked by the sound feel inclined to give it more listens, i hope it grows on you. for those that are with us, glad you like it!
-m

I haven't listened to it yet, but I know it'll be FUCKING amazing. <3

[Quentin]

Dear Mike

First, I have to say that I'm Belgian and that I'm a big fan of LP, since Xero!
I'm sorry, but I downloaded M2M: 4 years after "Meteora", I could not wait any more... But I'm going to buy it, don't worry.

M2M is good, and I know that you want to make a different style of music...But why??? Why to abandon Nu Metal??? You always refused this label, but LP was really a group of Nu Metal: rap with rock, electro music with drums and "heavy guitars",..Now is LP a group of Pop Rock: Leave Out All The Rest is Pop Rock, Shadow Of The Day is Pop Rock, What I've Done is Pop Rock, Valentine's Day is Pop Rock, In Between is Pop Rock, In Pièces is Pop Rock, and The Little Things Give You Away is Pop Rock.
You wanted to be a unique group, with a unique music, but finally, you became a commonplace group of...Pop Rock. Before you was a unique groupe: not another guys played Nu Metal with Rap, Rock, Electro, Punk, Pop,...
But...you make the music which you like and that's important
And I like all the same M2M ;)
- A big fan of LP

[Burlesque]

to all our linkin park fans,

we heard today that the album leaked...so i guess some of you have had a chance to hear what we've been so excited about. we're both excited and disappionted that you're hearing it right now. here's why:

it couldn't be more exciting to give you all new music, especially after all the hard work we put into it. this album was almost a year and a half of experiments, mistakes, inspiration, and careful craftsmanship. we put everything we had into these songs, and want you to hear every second of it. i can't wait for you to absorb all the levels of meaning in the songs, and the layers of music, eventually forming your own ideas about what the songs mean to you.

at the same time, a leak leaves out some very important parts of this piece of work. we put months of creative energy into the ART of the record, in the booklet, special edition, and big book...almost as long as it took to record hybrid theory. the album has amazing photos, lyrics, and notes about how the songs came together--it's the visual half of the record. on the other hand, the super-special-edition book is packed with exclusive images, stories of the making of the songs, gorgeous art, the CD and a DVD that tells the story, showing the actual moments of inspiration caught on camera. for me, it's almost hard to imagine anyone really experiencing this album without that part of it.

even the song sequence alone is very important. it's WAY different to hear the songs in a random order than to listen to this record from beginning to end. at the very least, if you've already downloaded the songs, do us a huge favor and listen to them in the right order...it'll be way more rewarding :)

...that's all we wanted to say. if any of you want to be patient and hold off on downloading the album, and get the proper experience by checking out the actual piece in your hands, we applaud you for your restraint! and to everyone else who can't wait: we can't help but understand, because we're just as excited about this album coming out as you are. either way, thanks for listening, and being a fan of our music.

thanks for supporting the band, see you on tour!
-mike and LP
Well, If it makes you feel any better, I haven't listend to any of it. This time, I think, I'll just wait till the album comes out. Though, I may not be able to get it right when it comes out, cause I don't have any money. And since you guys were excited about making the album a surpise... I ain't doing shit.

[lplurvaa]

i like the new album but i dont like the pop songs as much as the rock songs....
bleed it out, givenup, what ive done and no more sorrow are all very good
big respect 4 the album but i like the "old" LP more......i think pop is not your thing


yup..well said..
thumbs up:D

[silver_shadows]

Mike i understand that you gotta do what you gotta do but next time balance things out. Make it 50/50 so both rock and pop fans can enjoy this album. And 11 songs??? (not including wake) im sure you and LP could have bumped it up to 13. But either way i like the songs and im still gonna buy the album.

I just dont want LPs career to die cause LP got me into rock and LP is my fav band.

[Suzie]

Love the new sound. Not proud for downloading it, but couldn't resist it. Sorry! After listening to it all I have to say is that the album rocks, I'm in love with No more sorrow and Mike's singing and I really can't wait for the real thing.

[Prodigy]

I've always been a fan of you guys, and I haven't download a thing of you! I've pre-orderd MTM, and I'll get it 14 May I think (It 14 May here in Sweden, right?)
Shame on those who leaked it!

[darkdivizion]

dear mike,

I hope you'll read this (with all those replies). i just want to say that even if the album leaked, i'm still gona buy it. first time I heard it I wasn't desapointed, i was just Suprised and confiused of the new sound that you've made. it took me some time to come back to the reality. but it's still great and afther a day, when i heard it again, I accepted it, more than that it calme me down. I know that I'm not the first to tell you this, but your music realy helped me in the past and still do today, Hybrid Theory was the first rock album I've ever bougth and I'm still listening to it today and whit love afther 5 years. It helped me a lot to evacuate the stress and pain that was inside of me and I think that MTM will finaly make it go away. Your music is aolso showed me a whole new world, the world of music and I hope that one day I'll make it a way of living.
MTM is a big change in you're style but it is a great record and on live, the sounds will be 10times better, you'll rock the world and the hardcore-fans will always be whit you.
that's all man, keep beeing who you are and do what you love and making great music. hope I'll finaly see you one day on stage. take care.

Jacob

[Cubic_SM]

Tbh, if you're disapointed about it being leaked, why did you allow it? I mean, c'mmon, my 320kbps release of this album has been online for ages, you could have requested straight away for me to remove the leak, but no. So to me it seems you don't actually care about the leak, it just sounds like you're in it for the money.

The moment i released it on ftp it got 100s of downloads, and was leaked publicly within 7 mins of the release, but still, noone asked me to remove it, so do you actually care?

This album is much different to the others, but I actually like it. Thats why I bought myself a few copies, even though I already have it on disk.

Just download the release, they obviously dont care.


*In this post, i'm just asking why I was never asked to remove the leak, if you seem so damn bothered about it. Im not here to start an arguement or anything. If you, band members, now want me to remove it, I will. But why didn't anyone say anything when it first leaked?*