LINKIN PARK · Meteora (20th Anniversary Edition) | 3CD

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Background information about 'Meteora (20th Anniversary Edition)'

Twenty years on, Linkin Park’s Meteora remains a towering monument to the nu-metal era, a record that didn’t just define a sound but reshaped the landscape of alternative rock forever. From the opening glitch of "Foreword," the album charges in with a kinetic energy that feels as urgent today as it did in 2003. Tracks like "Somewhere I Belong" and "Breaking The Habit" are not just hits; they are cultural touchstones, weaving Chester Bennington’s soaring, emotive vocals with Mike Shinoda’s razor-sharp rapping and the band’s signature blend of heavy guitars and electronic textures. The production is pristine yet raw, capturing the band’s ability to balance aggression with melodic sensitivity. It is a masterclass in songwriting, where every riff and beat serves the emotion of the track. Listening to Meteora now is a reminder of a time when rock music was fearless, innovative, and deeply connected to its audience. This 20th Anniversary Edition is not merely a reissue; it is a celebration of a legacy that continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans alike. The sheer power and authenticity of these recordings ensure that Meteora stands the test of time, remaining as vital and impactful as ever.

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Track listing

CD 1:

1. Foreword
2. Don’t Stay
3. Somewhere I Belong
4. Lying From You
5. Hit The Floor
6. Easier To Run
7. Faint
8. Figure.09
9. Breaking The Habit
10. From The Inside
11. Nobody’s Listening
12. Session
13. Numb

CD 2:

1. A.06
2. Pretty Birdy (Somewhere I Belong 2002 Demo)
3. Sold My Soul To Yo Mama
4. Standing In The Middle
5. Program (Meteora Demo)
6. Faint (Demo 2002)
7. Figure.09 (Demo 2002)
8. Drawing (Breaking The Habit Demo 2002)
9. Cumulus (2002 Demo)
10. A-Six (Original Long Version)
11. Soundtrack (Meteora Demo)
12. Broken Foot (Meteora Demo)
13. Ominous (Meteora Demo)
14. Unfortunate (Unreleased Demo 2002)
15. Pepper (Meteora Demo)
16. Breaking The Habit (Original Mike 2002 Demo)
17. Halo (Unreleased Demo 2002)
18. Rhinocerous (2002 Demo)
19. Attached (2003 Demo)

CD 3:

1. Lying From You (Live LPU Tour 2003)
2. From The Inside (Live LPU Tour 2003)
3. Easier To Run (Live LPU Tour 2003)
4. Step Up (Live Projekt Revolution 2002)
5. My December (Live Projekt Revolution 2002)
6. Crawling (Live Reading Festival 2003)
7. Breaking The Habit (Live Rock Am Ring 2004)
8. Step Up/Nobody's Listening/It's Goin' Down (Live)
9. Wish (Live Projekt Revolution 2004)
10. One Step Closer featuring Jonathan Davis (Live Projekt Revolution 2004)

Manufacturer: Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: warnermusic.com