At the turn of the 21st century, as nu-metal neared its peak in mainstream popularity, the next generation of bands began to emerge, influenced by that scene's unhinged anger, pummeling metallic riffs, and hip-hop flourish. Of those groups, Californian crew Linkin Park rose to the top of the pack with their boundary-busting approach to the genre, which they debuted on their first effort, Hybrid Theory. Released in late 2000, the album took the basics of rap-metal fusion, discarded the lug-headed posturing and cartoonish ...
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At the turn of the 21st century, as nu-metal neared its peak in mainstream popularity, the next generation of bands began to emerge, influenced by that scene's unhinged anger, pummeling metallic riffs, and hip-hop flourish. Of those groups, Californian crew Linkin Park rose to the top of the pack with their boundary-busting approach to the genre, which they debuted on their first effort, Hybrid Theory. Released in late 2000, the album took the basics of rap-metal fusion, discarded the lug-headed posturing and cartoonish profanity, and expanded its scope to include atmospheric electronics, a pop-savvy attention to hooks, and confessional lyrics that balanced angst with vulnerability. Anchored by the effortless interplay between throat-shredding vocalist Chester Bennington and emcee Mike Shinoda, the sextet also featured the talents of guitarist Brad Delson, bassist Dave "Phoenix" Farrell, drummer Rob Bourdon, and programmer/DJ Joe Hahn, the behind-the-scenes wizard on the turntables (who has his own moment to shine on "Cure for the Itch"). Together, they crafted a taut set of deviously catchy and relatable anthems that quickly connected them to a legion of fans who craved more emotional depth in their heavy music. On breakthrough single "One Step Closer," a seething Bennington showcased his wide range -- which whips from a pained whisper to a feral roar -- as Hahn wildly scratched and scrubbed on the turntables, mimicking the turmoil and angst in Bennington's lyrics. "By Myself" and "A Place for My Head" operate on a similar level, unleashing Bennington's bloody shrieks upon Shinoda's aggressive rhymes and a band united as a fine-tuned melodic unit. Later, on "Points of Authority," atop Hahn's explosive effects, Bennington's rage hits another peak, confronting the one who sexually abused him as a child. Such heavy lyrical content forms the core of Hybrid Theory, creating a cathartic outlet for those who can relate to struggling with addiction (the Grammy-winning "Crawling"), paranoia ("Papercut"), failed relationships ("Pushing Me Away," "In the End"), and much more. The combination of emotional bloodletting and gifted songwriting resonated with the public, and Hybrid Theory was soon an international, diamond-certified smash, catapulting Linkin Park to worldwide fame. However, before becoming one of the most beloved bands of the 2000s and 2010s, they were a group of hungry unknowns who sought to try something new with their hybrid approach to genre and human emotion. [In late 2020, Linkin Park celebrated the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough with a monstrous "super deluxe" multimedia box set that collected previously unreleased music, live video footage, artwork, and curios for absolute diehards. In addition to CD copies of the original Hybrid Theory and its companion remix set Reanimation, the band also included a disc of B-sides and rarities (featuring fan favorites "It's Goin' Down" and "My December"); "LPU Rarities," a compilation of tracks previously available only to members of the LP Underground fan club; and "Forgotten Demos," a treasure trove that debuted tracks recorded with original Xero vocalist Mark Wakefield, as well as the previously unreleased "She Couldn't" and early Hybrid Theory demos. For vinyl enthusiasts, the box includes Hybrid Theory, a double LP of Reanimation, and the Hybrid Theory EP, a self-titled effort from the days before the group changed their name to Linkin Park. Beyond the audio, there are three DVDs that capture the band's early touring days, including 2002's Frat Party at the Pankake Festival and a handful of unreleased full concerts. To round out the experience, the band added tangible bonuses such as an 80-page, LP-sized booklet; a replica tour laminate; a trio of lithographs created by Hahn, Shinoda, and designer Frank Maddocks; and a cassette reproduction of the band's original two-track street team sampler (which featured "One Step Closer" b/w "With You"). For fans lucky...
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