THE START (1996 - 2003)
• Linkin Park began in 1996 as a nu-
  metal band, mixing rapping and
  screaming vocals together. This
  method made them gain huge
  success with Multi-platinum selling
  debut album; Hybrid Theory.
• The follow up, Meteora also sold
  millions of copies, meaning that
  Linkin Park’s blueprint was
  successful.
Collaborations (2004)…
• As a result of this success, the band
  teamed up with rapper Jay-Z to create
  the micro album Collision Course.
What They Looked Like Then




• Baggy hoodies and trousers,
  experimental hair colours. Look
  aggressive, which indicates their music
  style.
First Change (2005 - 2009)…
• After Mike Shinoda [Rapper] stated:
  “You can shove Nu-Metal up your arse.”
  it was clear the band were changing
  direction. In Minutes To Midnight, The
  band reverted to a more rock influence,
  but still featured some rap elements.
A Slight difference (2009 -
            2011)…
• A Thousand Suns was also a
  slight change as the band
  delved into more experimental
  music, and incorporated more
  electronics into their music.
• Although still successful, the
  album was not well seen by
  Linkin Park purists.
What They Looked Like




• Loss of baggy clothing, and in
  troduction of slightly smarter shirts.
  However their “scruffy” hair and beards
  suggest a wildness in their music.
Closer to the beginning…
• Lead Vocalist Chester Bennington said
  that the band would return closer to
  their roots with the release of their Fifth
  Album. He also said that Living Things
  would be essentially what Linkin Park
  wanted to do.
And Now they look like this




• Much Smarter, suggesting maturity, not
  also in age but in their music style.
Conclusion…
• Linkin Park have changed drastically
  during their career. However, this was
  not through changes in trends, but
  because of changes in ideas.
• Note that when Linkin Park, the biggest
  nu-metal band of the early 2000’s
  changed their music, nu-metal rapidly
  declined.
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Linkin park changes

  • 2.
    THE START (1996- 2003) • Linkin Park began in 1996 as a nu- metal band, mixing rapping and screaming vocals together. This method made them gain huge success with Multi-platinum selling debut album; Hybrid Theory. • The follow up, Meteora also sold millions of copies, meaning that Linkin Park’s blueprint was successful.
  • 3.
    Collaborations (2004)… • Asa result of this success, the band teamed up with rapper Jay-Z to create the micro album Collision Course.
  • 4.
    What They LookedLike Then • Baggy hoodies and trousers, experimental hair colours. Look aggressive, which indicates their music style.
  • 5.
    First Change (2005- 2009)… • After Mike Shinoda [Rapper] stated: “You can shove Nu-Metal up your arse.” it was clear the band were changing direction. In Minutes To Midnight, The band reverted to a more rock influence, but still featured some rap elements.
  • 6.
    A Slight difference(2009 - 2011)… • A Thousand Suns was also a slight change as the band delved into more experimental music, and incorporated more electronics into their music. • Although still successful, the album was not well seen by Linkin Park purists.
  • 7.
    What They LookedLike • Loss of baggy clothing, and in troduction of slightly smarter shirts. However their “scruffy” hair and beards suggest a wildness in their music.
  • 8.
    Closer to thebeginning… • Lead Vocalist Chester Bennington said that the band would return closer to their roots with the release of their Fifth Album. He also said that Living Things would be essentially what Linkin Park wanted to do.
  • 9.
    And Now theylook like this • Much Smarter, suggesting maturity, not also in age but in their music style.
  • 10.
    Conclusion… • Linkin Parkhave changed drastically during their career. However, this was not through changes in trends, but because of changes in ideas. • Note that when Linkin Park, the biggest nu-metal band of the early 2000’s changed their music, nu-metal rapidly declined.