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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well load your gun and shoot me dead..., 31 Jul 2002
Well load your gun and shoot me dead, because really must be the best album I have ever heard!! I got my new Linkin Park album and listened to it beginning to end, and stayed gobsmacked throughout the whole of the sixty-odd minutes that the album goes on for, but trail on into a blurr does it not! Its like going on a rollercoaster, they cleverly start you off smoothly with the opening and rush you straight into the hard linkin park style that everyone knows as points of authority. I must say the 2 main reasons I bought the album for were that I loved Hybrid Theory, and I loved the remix of points of authority by Jay Gordon, but now I have the album, I don't really listen to that because the others are just to good!!
When you hear the opening you think ahh this is cool, this is smooth. It reminded me of the film braveheart at first, as you hear Pheonix showing off his ultimate talents on the violin and cello, hes not just a hard-rocking bass player you know. I must say that the only track I was dissapointed with was pushing me away, as the original was amazing, but they just ruined it in the mix, although I am not saying that because of Stephen Richards, the profoundidly famous singer of Taproot, one of my favorite bands. There is only properly 15 tracks to listen to on the album, but that still sure is a whole lot! Each track continuously loops onto the next, and the other 5 sub-tracks help this happen.
The album can't really be related to any others, as to me it is a whole new genre of music and rythme. But I will say if you liked the hit with the executioners then you will definately like this. My personal favorites must be plc.4 mie haed, ppr:kut, and by_myslf, but I would say the best track on the album is KRWLNG. You get a hint of braveheart again at the beginning, which continues quietly throughout the song, and aaron lewis of staind definately helps chester tone the lyrics to the song in his own way. Much smoothly and relaxing than the first version, and you will feel happy by the end of the album whilst your waiting for the shiver to go away from your spine and the hairs to settle back down on yours arms.
I must say like everyone else would, a truely amazing and complimenting album to linkin park, and everyone should own a copy, so quick, ADD ONE TO YOUR BASKET NOW!!!!!!
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An LP masterpiece, 5 April 2005
The concept of 'Reanimation' is an interesting one,
Obviously remix album's are nothing new, but it is quite rare to find an album like this- brilliant on so many levels.
produced by the highly talented Mike Shinoda, he brings together an amazing body of work from a variety of different producers who interpret 1999's 'Hybrid Theory' in their own way. The results are fantastic, proving Linkin Park's ability to expand their sound from radio friendly rock.
Reanimation sit's somewhere in between electronica, rock and hip-hop, it's this diversity that makes for such an interesting album.
The film scoresque 'opening' creates the mood, deep cello, violin and piano mould together to create a haunting atmosphere, as the outro fades out 'PTS.OF.ATHRTY' fades in, taking the original to a whole new level it's five minutes of tearing guitars, explosive electronic sounds and vocals that have been manipulated to sound twisted and robotic. also check out the video of this track on your computer, equally as explosive!
Next up is 'ENTH E ND' Kutmasta Kurt's hip-hop take on the original track, it works well as a stand alone song but compared to the anthemic original, it's nothing special.
'FRGT/10' keeps the album building on the hip-hop tip, The Alchemist drop's some tight beats and haunting melodies, but it's Mike Shinoda's new rap verses that really make this song shine.
Next is probably the best track on the album ' P5HNG ME A*WY' produced by Shinoda himself it just goes to prove that he is the man when it comes to production, the heavy original is stripped back into an emotional 6 minute ride of complex beats, driving synth's and swirling guitar, a brilliant song that is arguably better than the original.
AMP live work their magic with the remix 'PLC.4 MIE HEAD' opening with an interesting, yet typical hip-hop vibe it's the last two minutes here that really shine, emotional cascading piano and extreme guitar roll along to create a violent robotic warscape.
This intensity is kept flowing with the Xecutioner's mashup of 'one step closer' and 'forgotten' a good little hip-hop tune, if not a little TOO complex, turntable madness hit's a peak here.
The hip-hop vibe is kept going with 'H! VLTG3' Evidence deliver's a very classy track that is quite easily the best Hiphop number on the album,
Joe Hahn deliver's next 'WTH>YOU' a heavy electronic/rock affair that makes use of the rolling beats, distorted guitars and keyboard lines, Aceyalone's tough vocal contribution is welcome and works well with Chester's roaring melodies.
As the delicate piano melodies fade out of the intermission it's time to head 'PPR:KUT' a very spooky take on the original that is plentiful of guest vocalist's... and vocal scratching, which does get kind of excessive in the chorus, still, an interesting track that is good, but probably doesn't hold up to the original.
'RNW@Y' is much better, and is another album highlight on a slight dance tip it melds funky hiphop and breakbeat alongside deep twisted sampling, and haunting keyboard lines.
'MY>DSMBR' produced by the very clever M.P, is the album's most gentle track. light piano and keyboard lines create a moving and light atmosphere that is further enhanced by female vocal textures.
The heaviness get's rolling again with a co-production by Mike Shinoda and the mighty Josh Abraham 'BY_MYSLF' heavy swirling electronica and guitars pave the way for an emotional and brilliant outro that makes use of cut off Chester screams and deep melodies. DJ Joe Hahn is in the mix again with his take on the instrumental 'KYUR4 TH ICH' this time dropping heavy beats, swirling orchestral samples and turntable madness.
Now the album is beginning to reach it's close and it's time to bring in the big gun's, The humble bro's remix '1STP KLOSR' takes the original to the next level, creating a dark and driving soundscape through the use rolling beats, explosive electronic sampling and heavy guitar, also of note is the inclusion of Korn's Jonathan Davis who's vocal contribution adds to the confronting and moody nature of this track.
Mike Shinoda makes a welcome return again with his own remix 'KRWLNG' dropping the stark intensity of the original to create an atmospheric and emotional tune that is easily another album highlight. Moving orchestral strings, subtle beats and haunting vocals by Chester and Aaron Lewis create a deep atmosphere that brings the album to a suitable close.For some reason, it's this album that has had a lot of patriotic LP fans shaking their heads and walking away, they just don't get it. Sure this may not be every rock lover's first choice of music but it just goes to prove Linkin park's ability to not remain stagnant and boring, it's their ability to keep evolving and changing that put's them at the top of the list, If you take this into account and listen to this album over a few times you will eventually find what the whole concept is all about.
Also worthy of note in this release is the artwork, the battlescapes, robotic blueprints and anime style imagery all help to convey a deep and dark mood, leading their own graphic design and direction is further proof why LP are elite.
All in all, whether you are a rock, electronica or hip-hop fan, Reanimation has something to offer everybody, and as per usual with this band,
in spectacular epic fashion.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Linkin Park have a Change of Heart, 12 May 2003
Linkin Park are a great band and their 1st album, Hybrid Theory proved that they were here to stay in the music world. The 2nd album, Reanimation was equally as good yet it did have a few minor drawbacks.All the tracks sound excellent, they are remix's of Linkin Park's previous songs off the album Hybrid Theory and the two other songs off the single of One Step Closer(High Voltage, My December). If you have heard Hybrid Theory more than enough times then you should know the songs fairly well, but hearing them on Reanimation gives the songs new meaning. Reanimation has more of a electronica feel than Hybrid Theory yet it still sounds great and is awesome to listen to. The only drawback with the entire album is the guest rappers. They spoil the bits they rap in and it makes the songs they are in a little less enjoyable. Yet other songs with guest singers make up for the guest rappers. The over all sound of Linkin Park's vocalist (Chester Bennington)combined with the guest singers is great. Just hearing it draws you into the music and makes you feel on a high. If you liked Linkin Park's first album then this is a must. Some people disliked the turn they made with this album but most people enjoyed the new sound. The tracks are linked together, like a never ending song and it sounds great. The only other minor set back is that there are tracks which aren't songs. There are a few tracks which are just talking but they dont run for very long. The whole album runs for more than an hour and it creates a different feeling than Hybrid Theory. As I said before, this album is a must have if you enjoyed Hybrid Theory, but there is a small majority of people who dislike it...I don't.
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