So LP have dropped their new single in a bit of an odd way - anyone who Shazams one of their songs gets access to it. Apparently released properly tomorrow.

 

It's really not what I expected at all - heavy but not in a particularly industrial way, almost power metal at times of a very long intro. Chorus seems a bit half-arsed and then there's a verse from the legendary Rakim which is mixed a bit low and Mike Shinoda is nowhere to be heard.

 

If this is anything to go by they seem to be alternating from mainstream-friendly albums and weird deviations, with this falling into the latter. Still looking forward to it though.

Not sure of this at the moment. I'll have a rethink about this later on when it gets released.

 

Edit: Just found out about the edit without Rakim. I would like that.

Edited March 6, 201411 yr by FM11

Is Rakim the rapper? Why have him when they have a perfectly capable rapper within the band anyway? :\ (Not sure about background politics when it comes to bands like Linkin Park though)

 

Anywayyyy. It's ok. Heavier than I was expecting, but by the end I think I liked it. Some adjusting and getting used to for me and I can see myself liking it more.

Is Rakim the rapper? Why have him when they have a perfectly capable rapper within the band anyway? :\ (Not sure about background politics when it comes to bands like Linkin Park though)

 

Anywayyyy. It's ok. Heavier than I was expecting, but by the end I think I liked it. Some adjusting and getting used to for me and I can see myself liking it more.

Because he's Rakim and the man is a legend.

 

Anyway here's a lyric video in case anybody hasn't heard it yet.

 

 

 

My thoughts? It's ok but Chester's vocals sound very weak with this production. Maybe it'll grow on me

Tracklisting of new album 'The Hunting Party' revealed: http://www.linkinpark.com/profiles/blogs/t...party-tracklist

 

I'll post it here (let's keep everything new album related in one thread I think).

 

Now, I'm hoping the album is decent enough (at least).

Months late but the album is bloody good. "Keys to the Kingdom" is my current jam.