The absence of Chester Bennington inevitably makes itself felt. Seven years after the tragic death, Linkin Park have metabolized the loss and reset and started again “From Zero”.
With “From Zero” they have finally found a new path. The band doesn't just reaffirm its presence in the music scene, but attempts to rewrite its future, despite the weight of expectations and emotional baggage.
The album manages to balance a tribute to their roots with an opening towards new sounds. No mean feat for a band that has crossed eras and genres, always maintaining a strong emotional connection with their audience.
The presence of the new singer Emily Armstrong and the drummer Colin Brittain, who replaces Rob Bourdon, does not go unnoticed and does not seem like a simple forced replacement.
Their contribution offers an evident freshness, without however distorting the identity of the group. Armstrong, in particular, proves to be a voice capable of ranging between power and delicacy, as demonstrated by the most intense pieces such as Heavy Is The Crown and Overflow.
The album opens with songs that seem to come directly from the DNA of Hybrid Theory and Meteora: robust riffs, memorable choruses and that mix of emotion and aggression that has made the band iconic. However, there is no shortage of surprises. The piece Casualty is a digression towards hardcore punk that pushes the band into more experimental territories, while songs like Stained they approach alternative pop, demonstrating a stylistic versatility that doesn't sound forced.
The production of “From Zero” is careful and meticulous in detail, with moments that capture attention for their dynamics and intensity.
Thematically, the album seems to address the pain of loss and the search for a new identity with honesty and depth. Despite the weight of expectations, Linkin Park manage to navigate the universe of nu-metal between respect for the past and the desire for innovation.
While not a flawless masterpiece, From Zero sounds like an album that brings Linkin Park back to the forefront, opening up new possibilities for the future without forgetting their past.
TO LISTEN NOW
Heavy Is The Crown – Casualty – Two Faced
TO BE SKIPPED IMMEDIATELY
31 minutes of energy to be enjoyed in one go!
SCORE: 7.00
From Zero (Intro)
The Emptiness Machine – Rating 7.25
Cut The Bridge – Rating 7.00
Heavy Is The Crown – Rating 7.25
Over Each Other – Rating 7.25
Casualty – Rating 7.50
Overflow – Rating 7.00
Two Faced Rating – 7.50
Stained – Rating 7.25
IGYEIH – Rating 7.00
Good Things Go – Rating 7.00
THE VOTES OF OTHERS
The Independent (UK) – Rating 8.00
The Guardian (UK) – Rating 8.00
Kerrang! – Rating 8.00
Classic Rock Magazine – Rating 7.00
Nme – Rating 6.00
Clash – Rating 5.00
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