Rob Giles was the lucky winner ofTriple M’s recent comp where he got the chance to fly to LA to hang out with Linkin Park and listen to their new albumThe Hunting Party!Check out his review of their album before it drops tomorrow!
I recently had the once in a lifetime opportunity to fly to LA to attend a listening session for Linkin Park’s next installment The Hunting Party.
At first, I didn’t know if I was more excited about a mini holiday or the fact that I was going to be of the first to listen to what Linkin Park had in store next.
As soon as the album opens distorted; I am lead straight into the fast and almost violent aggression of rock and Chester Benningtons scream has once again shown why he is one of the best in the business. After one song, I knew what I was in for.
With Guilty All The Same being the first released single; I was very impressed but was hopeful that this album could deliver a number of singles like they have with their first 3 releases. I can assure you this is NOT a one hit wonder album.
My personal favourite Until It’s Gone brings out a slightly slower feel to such an aggressive album with the guitar and drums toned down to truly highlight Chester’s vocal versatility.
As we near the end; I cannot fault a single track on this album. Mike Shinoda’s production and lyrics with this album show how musically brilliant he really is and I cannot wait for its release so I can proudly play it over and over again and give it the justice it deserves.
With Final Masquerade and A Line In The Sand closing out the album, I can only imagine a live LP show set list with tracks only from this album being a perfect gig.
Drummer Rob (Bourdon) and guitarist Brad (Delson) have the biggest part to play in making The Hunting Party what it is; with it being one of the most guitar and drum driven albums I have ever heard.
If you are looking for an aggressive rock album full of energy and you love the old school Linkin Park; this is a must for you. This will truly take you back it the old school days where it all began; perhaps even a prequel to Hybrid Theory. The Hunting Party stands alone in being strong and raw. Aggressive now has a new meaning.
My short trip to LA will be one I remember forever and LP’s new album is a major factor in this.
