description Linkin Park - Meteora Overview
This album was pivotal in bringing Nu Metal and rap-rock to the absolute mainstream. It perfectly balanced Chester Bennington's raw, emotional screams with Mike Shinoda's rhythmic rapping. It created a massive, anthemic sound that dominated rock radio for years, capturing the angst and frustration of a generation in a highly marketable package.
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When was Linkin Park's Meteora released?
Meteora was released on March 25, 2003 through Warner Bros. Records and Machine Shop. It was Linkin Park's second studio album after Hybrid Theory.
Which songs from Meteora became the biggest singles?
The album includes "Somewhere I Belong," "Faint," "Numb," "Breaking the Habit," and "From the Inside." "Numb" became one of Linkin Park's signature songs and later formed the basis of "Numb/Encore" with Jay-Z on Collision Course.
Who produced Meteora?
Meteora was produced by Don Gilmore and Linkin Park, continuing the partnership from Hybrid Theory. The album was recorded mainly in 2002 and has a compact runtime of about 36 minutes.
Why is the album called Meteora?
The title refers to Meteora in Greece, the region known for monasteries built on towering rock formations. The name matched the band's intent to make the album feel massive and dramatic without naming it after a single lyric.
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