Album Review: Linkin Park - From Zero
Linkin Park’s have made no mistake, they are back. Following hiatus after the passing of Chester Bennington they return with a new line up fronted by vocalist Emily Armstrong.
The next chapter of their story kicked off earlier this year will a string of dates across the world. Tomorrow latest album, From Zero, presents a fresh yet familiar journey that bridges past and future, offering listeners a deep dive into themes of identity, resilience, and the often-hidden battles we face.
After the intro, taking its name from the album title, we have the now familiar ‘The Emptiness Machine’, where Linkin Park invite us into a contemplative space, with atmospheric production and haunting melodies interwoven with introspective lyrics. When it first broken it felt both familiar and groundbreaking, as if Linkin Park has refined their ability to turn personal struggles into universally resonant anthems. The feeling on the album remains.
As the album progresses the themes, feeling and style remain locked in, through tracks like ‘Cut The Bridge’ and ‘Casulaty’.
‘Heavy Is The Crown’ follows with a sharp, gritty edge, combining Mike Shinoda’s rapid-fire verses with a soaring chorus that feels like a modern anthem. This song suggests the bands next chapter isn’t just a retrospective but an exploration of their current place in the world, grappling with legacy and influence.
With ‘Over Each Other’ Linkin Park brings a refreshing vulnerability to the forefront. This single contrasts hushed verses with explosive, cathartic choruses, creating a sonic push and pull that mirrors the song’s themes of fractured connections and the complexities of relationships. “Two Faced” sits juxtaposed with a darker, more introspective tone. Its raw lyrics and a sense of anger and frustration feels deeply resonant.
It was always going to be tough to follow the legacy that version one of the band had left. But Linkin Park 2.0 come back in storming fashion, picking up where the legacy left off and transforming themselves into a modern day behemoth. Comparisons of Emily and Chester will abound, but move past that, focus on the music and you will be left wanting more!
