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| Minutes To Midnight | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 162 reviews)
Sales Rank: 148
Category: Music
Artist: Linkin Park
Publisher: Warners
Studio: Warners
Manufacturer: Warners
Label: Warners
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.9 x 0.4
UPC: 093624996132
EAN: 0093624996132
ASIN: B000PUAZEG
Release Date: May 14, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Wake | | • | Given Up | | • | Leave Out All The Rest | | • | Bleed It Out | | • | Shadow Of The Day | | • | What I've Done | | • | Hands Held High | | • | No More Sorrow | | • | Valentine's Day | | • | In Between | | • | In Pieces | | • | The Little Things Give You Away |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Minutes to Midnight stands to defend Linkin Park's status as the hardest-rockin' softies in mainstream music. Like its predecessors Hybrid Theory (2000) and Meteroa (2003), Minutes to Midnight flexes plenty of decibel-heavy muscle ("Given Up," "Bleed It Out," "No More Sorrow") and made-to-order, melodic radio fare ("Leave out All the Rest," "Shadow of the Day," "In Pieces"). But for all its volume, Linkin Park likes to paint its heart openly on its sleeve with suspicious sonic drama, as in the palpably saccharine "Valentine's Day." Fortunately, co-producer Rick Rubin brings all these elements to pinnacle effect with the surprise "Hands Held High." On past efforts, the combination of breezy keyboard, arpeggiated guitar, choral vocals, and a military snare-beat would yield another slab of smarm, here MC Mike Shinoda drops the two best verses of his career, blending vocal styles with singer Chester Bennington for a moving piece that's as welcome a repertorial addition as Linkin Park is ever likely to muster. --Jason Kirk
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Honest Rock...And Less Rap... March 31, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Big change in direction here. After the nu-metal aesthetics and the electro/sample/rap dominance of the first two albums, Linkin Park have produced a far more organic record then before. Vocals are far more blended instead of shifting from singing/growling to hip-hop and back again. And all the instruments now have a much more natural sound - guitars and drums now sound far more 'rock' than before with far more natural riffs and one or two solos now in the mix. Special mention on the Bass guitar - the bass lines seemed of limited presence on earlier albums but they really chug along now with far more bite (bit like the bass tone on Feeder's Buck Rodgers)so well done Phoenix Farrell. It has to be said the rap/hip hop is still there but its clear the direction Linkin Park are heading in now - Mike Shinoda actually sings here (Check out his solo project, Fort Minor for more of his urban side). Joe Hahn probably takes a
reduced role here in terms of samples, keyboards and DJ'ing but with songs this good , maybe someone had to take a step back. Chester Bennington continues to mature as a singer and develop more range with each release.
There are some surprisingly political lyrics on here with Hands Held High a particularly vitriolic attack on the US led War In Iraq & the Bush administration.
What I've Done may just be Linkin Park's first truly classic bona fide Rock song.
Plenty of influences shine through here, Depeche Mode, U2 (strongly), Metallica (Load era). Its not Heavy, HEAVY but it will appeal to any open minded rock or metal fan in the mood for decent tunes.
Special mention for Rick Rubin's production - perhaps He can reboot Metallica?! He's allowed Linkin Park room to breathe in the same way as his work with the Chilli Peppers on '91's Blood, Sugar Album. Every instrument sounds clear and distinct and REAL (I think a lot of Linkin Park's earlier stuff was maybe too over produced & sterile at times)
This album is fairly reminicent of Papa Roach's recent direction in the way that the rapping takes a back seat and bass/guitar/drums are ramped up for a more rock/metal vibe.
In short, a decent modern rock/metal album for our times
 What a shame March 19, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I know there is no point adding another review as there are already plenty, but just felt I wanted to add my take. Yes, like many people I loved the first two albums, and by loved I mean that they are still 2 of my fave albums of all time. That's quite a big statement but perfectly true.
As for the new album I have really given it a go and listened to it all the way through four times, and far from growing on me I cringe more and more at some of the songs. It's an album made mostly of bland ballads, and in fact if someone had said "Leave Out All the Rest" was by the Backstreet Boys I would not have been surprised.... just awful.
Yes, of course I agree that all bands should change, adapt etc, but this is a totally different direction. I had it on in my car when I first got it, and my 67 year old mum said 'this is nice, what is it'. And she's right. It's very nice, and without substance. Suddenly the end of the album approaches and I am glad. I did my best.
 Linkin Park Grown Up March 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Like most of the reviewers here I have taken a few listens to really appreciate this album. Best listened to properly rather than as background it rewards with grown up lyrics, political themes and in some places real emotional heart. If you like rock buy it now, even if you're not a 'fan'.
MAGNIFICENT March 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This may be a totally different album from previous offerings, but dont let that put you off. This is rock music at its very best,from 2007 but could be from any era.
A band at the very peak of their career.....unmissable. Evert track is great, with What I've Done, and No More Sorrow destined to be classics. The sound is crystal clear, superbly produced, and played at a previously unheard level.
This has set the barrier for all rock music from now on.......the standard is very high.
SUPERB!... ROCKY AND BEAUTIFUL!! WELL DONE BOYS!! March 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
this is a grown-up variet record...I love it, i was never into this group but with this album they won me over. The lyrics are beautiful and pretty political, witch is a good thing.
Other reviews say that the album is to soft, but what is wrong with quite songs .. Frankly I think they are the most beautiful on the record!
Musicially it is wonderful, this album deserves a 10 out of 10....SO TAKE THAT FROM A NON FAN!
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