Hybrid Theory

Hybrid Theory

by Linkin Park
Hybrid Theory

Hybrid Theory

by Linkin Park

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Overview

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. ~ Neil Z. Yeung

Product Details

Release Date: 10/24/2000
Label: Warner Bros.
UPC: 0093624775522
Rank: 629

Tracks

  1. Papercut
  2. One Step Closer
  3. With You
  4. Points of Authority
  5. Crawling
  6. Runaway
  7. By Myself
  8. In the End
  9. Place for My Head
  10. Forgotten
  11. Cure for the Itch
  12. Pushing Me Away

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Linkin Park   Primary Artist
The X-ecutioners   Primary Artist,Scratching,Turntables
Dave "Phoenix" Farrell   Guitar (Bass),Vocals (Background),Bass,Cello,Guitar,Violin,Vocals
Eddie Hayes   Vocals
Zion   Guest Artist,Featured Artist,Featured Artist
Mark Wakefield   Vocals
Alchemist   Vocals
Jason "Planet Asia" Green   Vocals
Keida Brewer   Vocals
Stef Carpenter   Guitar
Baba Zumbi   Vocals
Kyle Christner   Bass
Mike Shoda Emcee   Vocals
Greg Kurstin   Keyboards
Marilyn Manson   Loops,Sampling,Keyboards
Pharoahe Monch   Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Planet Asia   Vocals,Featured Artist
Rob Bourdon   Drums,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Aceyalone   Featured Artist
Mike Shinoda   Sampling,Keyboards,Spoken Word,Guest Artist,Featured Artist,Vocals,Piano,Guitar
Cali Agents   Guest Artist
Aaron Lewis   Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Motion Man   Featured Artist
Tim Skold   Co-Producer
Zion I   Featured Artist
DJ Babu   Featured Artist
Mr. Hahn   Vocals,Scratching,Featured Artist
Ian Hornbeck   Bass,Guitar,Guitar (Bass)
Black   Featured Artist
Kelli Ali   Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Joseph Hahn   Turntables,Vocals (Background),Vocals,Sampling
Stephen Richards   Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
John 5   Guitar
Roc Raida   Co-Producer
Jonathan Davis   Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Sean Cane   Co-Producer
Phoenix Orion   Vocals,Featured Artist
Mickey Petralia   Keyboards
Rasco   Featured Artist
Scott Koziol   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Chali 2na   Featured Artist,Vocals
Babu   Turntables
Black Thought   Vocals,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Madonna Wayne Gacy   Loops,Sampling,Keyboards
Chester Bennington   Vocals,Lead Vocals
Brad Delson   Bass,Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Bass),Vocals (Background)
Stephen Carpenter   Guitar,Vocals

Technical Credits

Frank Maddocks   Design,Art Direction
Joe Thomas   Composer,Composer
Colton Fisher   Engineer
Peter Standish   Marketing
Michael Simpson   Composer
Peter Kang   Executive Producer
Maxwell Dixon   Composer
Jonas G.   Engineer,Second Engineer
Dave Farrell   Composer
Ray Wilson   Assistant Engineer,Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Eric Moss   Engineer
Porse 1   Producer
Keith Bailey   Composer,Composer
Natalie Preston   A&R
Clifford Smith   Composer
Evidence   Remixing,Remix Engineer
David Trehearn   Mixing Assistant
Josh Kouzomis   Engineer
Mark Wakefield   Composer,Producer
Traz Damji   Engineer
Alchemist   Arranger
Mike Fitzpatrick   Programming
Yasiin Bey   Composer
Charles L. Stewart   Composer
Deleno Matthews   Engineer
Charles Stewart   Composer
Milo Berger   Composer
Erik Meltzer   Composer
Ken Marshall   Engineer
Jay Gordon   Engineer,Remixing,Programming,Arranger,Engineer
Alan Maman   Engineer
Radio 1   Producer
Michael Perretta   Engineer
Anthony Anderson   Engineer
Derrick Murphy   Composer
Mike Shoda Emcee   Beats
Rob Aguilar   Composer
Don Gilmore   Producer,Recording,Original Album Producer,Engineer
Chairman Hahn   Arranger,Remixing,Remix Engineer
John Ewing, Jr.   Engineer,Pro-Tools
John King   Composer
Marilyn Manson   Mixing,Engineer,Producer,Remixing,Remix Engineer
Josh Abraham   Arranger,Engineer,Remixing
Jubacca   Arranger,Remixing
Joe Hahn   Composer,Pro-Tools
RZA   Composer
Mickey P.   Arranger
Rob Bourdon   Composer
Amp Live   Arranger,Remixing
Aceyalone   Performer
Mudrock   Mixing
The Alchemist   Remixing,Remix Engineer
Melvin Jones   Composer
Jason Rabinowitz   Engineer
Sean C   Producer,Remixing,Remix Engineer
David Treahearn   Engineer,Mixing Engineer
Kimberly Bailey   Composer
Lorenzo Dechalus   Composer
Erik Gregory   Programming
DJ Cheapshot   Arranger,Remixing
Dave "Phoenix" Farrell   Composer
Mike Shinoda   Producer,Remixing,Sketches,Pro-Tools,Digital Editing,Original Album Producer,DJ,Drawing,Arranger,Composer,Engineer,MC,Beats,Mixing
Mike Simpson   Composer
The X-ecutioners   Executive Producer
Pat Kraus   Mastering
DJ Revolution   Editing,Engineer
Miti Adhikari   Producer
Miti   Producer
Anthony Williams   Composer
Motion Man   Performer
Tim Skold   Mixing,Engineer,Producer,Programming,Assistant Producer
Mr. Colson   Mixing,Producer
Ariana Murray   A&R
Andrew Murdock   Mixing
Brian "Big Bass" Gardner   Editing,Engineer,Mastering,Digital Editing,Mastering Engineer
DJ Babu   DJ
Donnie Lewis   Composer
Matt Griffin   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Joe Hand   Audio Engineer
Jeff Blue   A&R,Producer,Executive Producer
Chris Oroc   DJ
Steve Sisco   Engineer,Mixing Engineer
Joseph Hahn   Programming,Illustrations,DJ,Beats,Drawing,Composer,Engineer,Sketches,Recording
Doug Trantow   Engineer,Producer,Programming
Joiner   Composer
Jeff Chestek   Engineer,Recording
Mark "Spike" Stent   Mixing,Engineer,Mixing Engineer
Roc Raida   Engineer,Producer,Remixing,Remix Engineer
Ryan Williams   Engineer,Recording
Robert Diggs   Composer
Linkin Park   Composer
Brian Gardner   Mastering,Digital Editing
Sean Cane   Producer,Executive Producer
Brad Baker   Composer
Raekwon   Composer
Nova   Programming
Mickey Petralia   Engineer,Producer,Remixing,Programming
Michael Fitzpatrick   Engineer
Michael Patterson   Mixing,Engineer
James Minchin   Photography
Andy Rogers   Producer
Jamie Hart   Engineer
Troy Staton   Mixing,Engineer
Paul "P-Dub" Walton   Engineer,Pro-Tools
Andy Wallace   Mixing,Engineer,Mixing Engineer
Andrew Williams   Composer
Backyard Bangers   Arranger,Remixing
Humble Brothers   Arranger,Remixing
J.D. Andrew   Mixing Assistant
KutMasta Kurt   Arranger,Engineer,Remixing
Chester Bennington   Composer
Robert Bourdon   Composer
Corey Woods   Composer
Lance Quinn   Composer
Brad Delson   Composer,Producer
The Crystal Method   Remixing,Remix Engineer
The Dust Brothers   Beats,Composer,Drum Programming
Barry White   Composer
Chali 2na   Performer
Robert Aguilar   Composer
Simon Askew   Engineer
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