Rawk or Not: Linkin Park

Karlifornia · 09-03-2007, 02:47 AM

(I've tried posting this three times now...and I've actually been made to wait 5 minutes due to troll protection...I suppose I am a troll after all..)

Linkin Park is an interesting band. They are one of a very select few that have survived the nu-metal crash and have continued to sell huge. Checking my local alternative station's playlist (san francisco's KITS Live 105.3), they have THREE songs in the top 25 most played. This is something I haven't seen in quite a while.

They have hit it big with a mix of rap filled verses and bombastic, rough-edged choruses. They have a trademark for finding hooks that people (even non fans) memorize by the end of the first listen.

They do, however, seem to follow the same formula in many songs (and all of their hits), and their style of music will forever link them with dubious acts such as Limp Bizkit.

Does Linkin Park rawk, or do they not?

Groundhog · 09-03-2007, 03:39 AM

A resounding "meh" from me. They used to be good for a chuckle due to their terrible lyrics, but they aren't quite as bad in that department any more (as far as I can remember from their current radio hits, at least), thus taking away all their merit points.

k0ruptr · 09-03-2007, 05:27 AM

I really like Mike Shinoda, but I really hate Linkin Park.

Lorena · 09-03-2007, 07:15 AM

I just heard one of Linkin Park's new songs and boy do I hate it. I like their "old" stuff but this new stuff blows.

I'm gonna say rawk only because of their first 2 albums, if they continue with this new sound, then no.

King of New York · 09-03-2007, 08:14 AM

Bland, corporate arena rock. They are Journey for the hip-hop generation.

stevew · 09-03-2007, 08:17 AM

I think they are pretty good for the style they do, and sound very polished. But I'm not a big fan of the type of music they make.

MizzouRah · 09-03-2007, 09:10 AM

Probably one of my favorite bands.

jeff061 · 09-03-2007, 09:25 AM

Boy band.

Lorena · 09-03-2007, 09:44 AM

Not very fond of their new look:

jeff061 · 09-03-2007, 10:04 AM

I'm sure it tested well with their focus groups though.

Big Fo · 09-03-2007, 10:15 AM

A few decent songs here and there, overall I'm not a fan.

JonInMiddleGA · 09-03-2007, 10:16 AM

Probably needed an option for "occasionally". I think they have their moments but I can't really say they rawk consistently. And as has already been said, this new stuff seems pretty lacking.

Maple Leafs · 09-03-2007, 10:39 AM

Not really sold on them, especially the new version. But I voted Rawk because I love the stuff they did with Jay-Z. Seriously, I don't really like either artist individually but I freaking love the combined stuff.

Pumpy Tudors · 09-03-2007, 10:45 AM

I haven't heard their latest album yet, but I really like the two I've heard. I know people make fun of their lyrics a lot, but I'll be honest. I don't even pay attention to the stuff their singing. I just think that the music sounded pretty cool. I don't feel prepared to vote in this poll, though, because the band apparently has some new sound that I haven't heard yet.

Phototropic · 09-03-2007, 11:15 AM

Didn't think this was a serious poll. Another vote for boy band.

MizzouRah · 09-03-2007, 11:49 AM

Their older stuff is definitely better, but I like their new album quite a bit.

cthomer5000 · 09-03-2007, 12:09 PM

It's a crime that Rage Against the Machine has really left a legacy of utter shit in it's wake. For such an amazing band, their influence seems to have only helped create a bunch of awful groups.

General Mike · 09-03-2007, 02:24 PM

I like 'em.

Greyroofoo · 09-03-2007, 02:29 PM

Atocep · 09-03-2007, 02:37 PM

Every Linkin Park fan should watch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb9p3...elated&search=

korme · 09-03-2007, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cthomer5000

It's a crime that Rage Against the Machine has really left a legacy of utter shit in it's wake. For such an amazing band, their influence seems to have only helped create a bunch of awful groups.

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Desnudo · 09-03-2007, 03:04 PM

Lorena · 09-03-2007, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atocep

Every Linkin Park fan should watch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb9p3...elated&search=

Oh shit, this was great!!

DeToxRox · 09-03-2007, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cthomer5000

It's a crime that Faith No More has really left a legacy of utter shit in it's wake. For such an amazing band, their influence seems to have only helped create a bunch of awful groups.

Edited for truth

Crapshoot · 09-03-2007, 04:23 PM

Awful, awful "band."

Buccaneer · 09-03-2007, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atocep

Every Linkin Park fan should watch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb9p3...elated&search=

One of the best parodies I've seen. Absolutely nailed that shit.

Icy · 09-03-2007, 05:42 PM

Liked the two first albums and when i saw them live here in Spain a few years ago, hate this last album as there is little to no metal in it.

Neon_Chaos · 09-03-2007, 06:06 PM

They're not that bad. I like to listen to them every now and then.

The cookie-cutter formula works, so you can't blame them for wanting to make money.

I do like Fort Minor (Mike Shinoda's hip hop ensemble), in particular. I don't know. His song "Remember The Name" just stuck with me. I can always visualize sports highlights whenever I hear it.

View Poll Results: Linkin Park: Rawk or Not?
Rawk!	20	35.09%
Not!	37	64.91%
Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll

09-03-2007, 03:39 AM	#2
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	A resounding "meh" from me. They used to be good for a chuckle due to their terrible lyrics, but they aren't quite as bad in that department any more (as far as I can remember from their current radio hits, at least), thus taking away all their merit points. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

09-03-2007, 05:27 AM	#3
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	I really like Mike Shinoda, but I really hate Linkin Park. __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

09-03-2007, 08:14 AM	#5
King of New York High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edge of the Great Dismal Swamp	Bland, corporate arena rock. They are Journey for the hip-hop generation. __________________ Input A No Input Last edited by King of New York : 09-03-2007 at 08:15 AM.

09-03-2007, 09:25 AM	#8
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Boy band. __________________

09-03-2007, 07:15 AM	#4
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	I just heard one of Linkin Park's new songs and boy do I hate it. I like their "old" stuff but this new stuff blows. I'm gonna say rawk only because of their first 2 albums, if they continue with this new sound, then no.

09-03-2007, 08:17 AM	#6
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I think they are pretty good for the style they do, and sound very polished. But I'm not a big fan of the type of music they make.

09-03-2007, 09:10 AM	#7
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Probably one of my favorite bands.

09-03-2007, 09:44 AM	#9
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	Not very fond of their new look: Last edited by Lorena : 09-03-2007 at 09:50 AM.

09-03-2007, 10:04 AM	#10
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	I'm sure it tested well with their focus groups though. __________________

09-03-2007, 10:15 AM	#11
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	A few decent songs here and there, overall I'm not a fan.

09-03-2007, 10:16 AM	#12
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Probably needed an option for "occasionally". I think they have their moments but I can't really say they rawk consistently. And as has already been said, this new stuff seems pretty lacking. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis Last edited by JonInMiddleGA : 09-03-2007 at 10:16 AM.

09-03-2007, 10:39 AM	#13
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Not really sold on them, especially the new version. But I voted Rawk because I love the stuff they did with Jay-Z. Seriously, I don't really like either artist individually but I freaking love the combined stuff. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

09-03-2007, 10:45 AM	#14
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I haven't heard their latest album yet, but I really like the two I've heard. I know people make fun of their lyrics a lot, but I'll be honest. I don't even pay attention to the stuff their singing. I just think that the music sounded pretty cool. I don't feel prepared to vote in this poll, though, because the band apparently has some new sound that I haven't heard yet. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

09-03-2007, 11:15 AM	#15
Phototropic Mascot Join Date: Nov 2006	Didn't think this was a serious poll. Another vote for boy band.

09-03-2007, 11:49 AM	#16
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Their older stuff is definitely better, but I like their new album quite a bit.

09-03-2007, 02:24 PM	#18
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	I like 'em.

09-03-2007, 02:29 PM	#19
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	No

09-03-2007, 02:37 PM	#20
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	Every Linkin Park fan should watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb9p3...elated&search=

09-03-2007, 03:04 PM	#22
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Nawt

09-03-2007, 04:23 PM	#25
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Awful, awful "band."

09-03-2007, 05:42 PM	#27
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	Liked the two first albums and when i saw them live here in Spain a few years ago, hate this last album as there is little to no metal in it. __________________

09-03-2007, 06:06 PM	#28
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	They're not that bad. I like to listen to them every now and then. The cookie-cutter formula works, so you can't blame them for wanting to make money. I do like Fort Minor (Mike Shinoda's hip hop ensemble), in particular. I don't know. His song "Remember The Name" just stuck with me. I can always visualize sports highlights whenever I hear it. __________________ Come and see.

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