Goldlyrics
First thing to say: If you don't like hip-hop mixed with rock and then sliced and diced by *many* talented DJ's and artists, this may not be for you. I say 'may not' becuase at first I was a bit apprehensive.
I am no longer.
This album is quite literally a reanimation of Linkin Park's previous album, with non-US releases 'High Voltage' and 'My December' remixed and redone as well. In this case, reanimation does not mean re-hashing. It means re-doing the entire kit from start to finish. Most every song has a completely different feel, yet still maintain the lyrical and musical genius of the group. They are not some simple rock/rap group - they are more than that. With lyrics that come from that indefinable place within and coming out with the heavy weight of emotion upon them, gives the album an incredible depth - And you can't forget the excellent artists who collaborated on the album to make such amazing music even better.
Right now I have the track 'P5ing Me A*wy' (Pushing Me Away) playing. I have goosebumps. It's *that* good.
But to really enjoy it, don't think about the album 'Hybrid Theory' where most songs have their roots. Doing so will only detract from the experience.
Listen to this cd for what it is: a truly amazing musical ensemble with depth and vision beyond many others.