Linkin Park

Hybrid Theory

Perfection

Review Score:

(10/10)
Hybrid Theory is probably the only CD I've ever listened to that I fell in love with on the first try. It usually takes me three or four listens to adapt to the band's style before I can determine whether or not I like it. I guess Linkin Park and I were just meant to be. On to the song-by-song review.

1. Papercut (4.5/5) - Great way to start out a strong CD.
2. One Step Closer (4.5/5) - Violent and quick, like a passionate physical attack on your lover.
3. With You (4/5) - I've never been crazy about it, but it's a pretty good song.
4. Points of Authority (4.5./5) - A teen's typical relationship with his or her parent, I suppose.
5. Crawling (5/5) - Linkin Park turns to any and all sounds to make a unique intro, even draining water. Somehow, it seems to fit the tone of this beautiful, powerful song.
6. Runaway (4.5/5) - I like the flow of this song. It's very smooth and natural.
7. By Myself (4/5) - Strange buzzer sound annoyed me at first, but now I'm used to it and can enjoy the rest of the song.
8. In the End (5/5) - Welcome change of pace. Very relaxed, with loud singing but no actual screaming, and a wonderful use of piano that really captures a sense of betrayal.
9. A Place for my Head (4/5) - The beginning of the Forgotten Tracks (no pun intended). Good songs, but not great.
10. Forgotten (4/5) - Not bad, but not particularly memorable.
11. Cure for the Itch (4.5/5) - Nifty little song, this is. Very whimsical and catchy.
12. Pushing Me Away (4/5) - I always thought this sounded like the singer is a Muppet. Don't ask me why. Good song, though.

I wouldn't rate too many CDs a 5, but this easily makes the grade. Any weak tracks are made up for with the perfection of Crawling and In the End. No song here rates lower than a four, and that really is an incredible accomplishment.

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