

Hybrid Theory is the debut album by the American rock band Linkin Park, released on October 24, 2000 through Warner Bros. Records. The album was a commercial success, having been certified Diamond for sales of over 10 million units in the United States alone as of 2010, peaking at number two on the Billboard 200, and also reaching high positions on other charts worldwide. Recorded at NRG Recordings in North Hollywood, California, and produced by Don Gilmore, the album's lyrical themes deal with problems lead vocalist Chester Bennington experienced during his adolescence, including drug abuse and the constant fighting and divorce of his parents. Hybrid Theory takes it's title from the previous name of the band as well as the concept of music theory and combining different styles. Four singles were released from the album: "One Step Closer", "Crawling", "Paper cut", and "In the End", all of them being responsible for launching Linkin Park into mainstream popularity. While "In the End" was the most successful of the four, all of the singles in the album remain some of the band's most successful songs to date. Although "Runaway", "Points of Authority", and "My December" from the special edition bonus disc album were not released as singles, they were minor hits on alternative rock radio stations thanks to the success of all of the band's singles and the album. At the 2002 Grammy Awards, Hybrid Theory was nominated for Best Rock Album. The album is listed in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. It was ranked #11 on Billboard's Hot 200 Albums of the Decade.A special edition of Hybrid Theory was released March 11, 2002, a year and a half after it's original pressing. Hybrid Theory has sold 27 million copies worldwide, which makes it the best selling debut album of the 21st century. Linkin Park performed the album in it's entirety for the first time at the Download Festival on June 14, 2014. Review: Great cd! - Came fast , super nice for a cheap price, has great art on inside and comes with booklet Review: Linkin park will never be the same ! - Awesome album that was more than just music ! Were all turning it up bit louder letting Chester know were still listening even tho he is gone his words still matter






















| ASIN | B00F5YTHYQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #208 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #3 in Rap Rock (CDs & Vinyl) #6 in Alternative Metal (CDs & Vinyl) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (11,488) |
| Date First Available | September 13, 2013 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 28931347 |
| Label | Warner Records |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Warner Records |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Original Release Date | 2013 |
| Product Dimensions | 12.32 x 12.36 x 0.31 inches; 8.32 ounces |
K**Y
Great cd!
Came fast , super nice for a cheap price, has great art on inside and comes with booklet
U**N
Linkin park will never be the same !
Awesome album that was more than just music ! Were all turning it up bit louder letting Chester know were still listening even tho he is gone his words still matter
D**K
Linkin my park
This is my favorite Linkin Park album.
A**Z
Soy fan de Linkin park, teníaucho tiempo de no tenés este álbum, Lo tenía en pirata hace muchos años desde mi infancia, pero al verlo aquí no lo dude y disfrute sus canciones, me transporte al pasado, Además lo compre a un buen precio
M**X
One of the BEST albums from the past decade
The classic Hybrid Theory.... ah I've listened to this album a ton of times, and it is easily one of the best albums released in the past decade. Linkin Park's debut album has a great mix of catchy songs, great beats, and a whole load of meaning behind it. I can't figure out which is my favorite between this album and the album following it(Meteora). Papercut - Starts off with a great beat and is followed by a catchy guitar hook. The lyrics are also pretty catchy and easy to memorize, including the rap verses. 10/10 One Step Closer - A fast song, leads off with a guitar with Chester's great vocals. The breakdown in the song is great, the song itself is one of Linkin Park's most famous singles and most catchy 9.5/10 With You - Awesome DJing from Mr Hahn at the start, the rapping verses sound great, and at the breakdown, Mr Hahn pulls off his magic along with Chester having his voice flow in this song with Mike's rapping 10/10 Points of Authority - Another great song, shorter than others but rapping is super catchy 9.5/10 Crawling - Great vocals from Chester on this one, one of the heavy songs in the album compared to others, little rapping, but nonetheless very great song 10/10 Runaway - Great verses, great chorus, great breakdown, I love this song, the lyrics aren't as catchy, but they are the most memorable from the album 10/10 By Myself - A Bit different from the others, it leans on more of Mike's rapping verses than Chester's chorus and background vocals 8.5/10 In The End - Obviously this is one of the most famous Linkin Park songs, in fact, this is one of their signature songs that brought them into stardom. Excellent rapping verses, great chorus, and great bridge. The piano intro will have everyone easily recognize this song. 10/10 A Place For My Head - Most underrated song out of the album in my opinion. Honestly this is a great follow up to In The End, Rapping verses are extremely catchy, and you can't help but scream along with Chester in the breakdown. Chester's voice sounds amazing in this song, and this is one of the best songs where his vocal flows perfectly(including In The End, Numb, Breaking the Habit, and From The Inside) 10/10 Forgotten - Not many people have heard of this song, one of the gems of this album, has a nice fast start to it, and has a sudden ending. 9/10 Cure for the Itch - Purely a DJ experiment from Mr Hahn, the beats are pretty good and slow 8.5/10 Pushing Me Away - A soft song with a great chorus, I enjoy all versions of this song(Live from Texas, HT Version, and Piano versions) I love the lyrics on this song, and I remember the start of this song as soon as I hear it. This song should've had more recognition than it originally got. 10/10 Overall, Hybrid Theory is one of my top favorite albums of all time, enjoy some rapping and metal(everyone has different tastes in metal)? This is the perfect album for you, Linkin Park created a amazing album, and this is a must listen.
D**D
Great album
Great album
T**S
A must listen album!
If new to music, new to the rock scene in general, or new to Linkin Park, this is a must listen album! Papercut - An awesome opening track for an album, and when someone tells me to give them a song to listen to by them, this is a track that always comes to mind. Has bright, vibrant, filling guitar from Brad, has rapping from Mike, has nice, bright singing from Chester, and even a little vocal frying from him at the end of every chorus. One Step Closer - A very, angst-y if you will, track. No doubt about it though a very good track still, with Chester pulling impressive tasks with his voice in this track. Again, a song that aged okay, but can most definitely can still be loved and appreciated by people like me in 2018. With You - An okay track in my opinion, good rapping from Mike, excellent vocal skills yet again with Chester, but not as catchy or easily liked as other tracks on this album. I really like this one performed live however, Chester does a massive scream a majority of the time that's completely awesome! Points of Authority - A loved track by many, in my opinion I like it okay. Catchy lines by Mike, and I really like the drumming on this track too. Crawling - A track known by many, even if not a Linkin Park fan. Mostly seen by many as one of their meme songs because of how angst and such this track is seen as, it's still a good listen. Runaway - A powerful track in my opinion, very good vocal work from Chester, and I love the guitar on here from Brad also. By Myself - Easily my least favorite track on this album. Very few times have I wanted to intentionally listen to this track, can be very annoying after a few listens to say the least. BUT my all time favorite when it comes to live performances. Live in Texas has an awesome build up leading to this song, and Chester jumping all around while doing, what I think, were some of his best screams ever! In the End - The other meme song, and easily one of the more catchy and poppy tunes off this album. Not a bad track by any means, but a little over rated. A Place for My Head - I love the guitar work on this track, very good vocal work from Chester with nice and quick control over his voice to go very quickly from whispering to screaming (even if done in separate tracks/ takes, he's able to pull it off live) good rapping from Mike, and an overall stable track. Forgotten - Some days I feel this track, other days not so much. The rapping on this track is one of my favorites by Mike, along with quick finger work on the guitar from Brad. And this is one of my favorite tracks on the remix album; Reanimation. Cure For the Itch - An awesome turntable song from Joe Hahn. Nothing more to say. It's Mr. Hahn. Pushing Me Away - One of my favorite closers to an album. More importantly one of my favorite LP songs in general. Brad's guitar work really shines through the whole song, Chester's vocals are as strong as ever, and it's just an overall good track Album rating 1-10 (10 being the best) 8.5/10
J**E
Love the songs.
Good songs.
A**N
I remember the first and only time I watched Linkin Park in concert. This box set brought memories.
S**E
"Hybrid Theory" è il monumentale album di debutto dei Linkin Park, pubblicato nel 2000. Questo lavoro ha scosso il panorama musicale dell'epoca, diventando un'icona del genere nu metal e un punto di riferimento per una generazione di appassionati di musica alternativa. Una delle caratteristiche più distintive di "Hybrid Theory" è la sua capacità di mescolare elementi di rock, metal, rap e elettronica in un'unica miscela esplosiva. Le potenti chitarre distorte si fondono con le ritmiche incalzanti e le liriche intense, creando un'atmosfera di rabbia e disperazione che risuona con molti ascoltatori. Le canzoni dell'album affrontano temi di disagio emotivo, rabbia interiore e conflitti personali, toccando corde profonde nell'uditorio. I testi riflettono le esperienze personali dei membri della band e parlano direttamente a una generazione che si sentiva alienata e insoddisfatta del mondo circostante. Brani come "In the End", "Crawling" e "One Step Closer" sono diventati degli inni per un'intera generazione, con riff memorabili e melodie coinvolgenti che hanno resistito alla prova del tempo. La potenza emotiva delle performance vocali di Chester Bennington e Mike Shinoda è evidente in ogni traccia, aggiungendo un ulteriore strato di profondità e intensità all'album. Inoltre, la produzione di "Hybrid Theory" è impeccabile, con un mix chiaro e potente che valorizza al meglio ogni elemento sonoro. La cura dei dettagli e la precisione tecnica contribuiscono a creare un'esperienza d'ascolto coinvolgente e avvincente, che continua a catturare l'attenzione degli ascoltatori anche dopo molti anni dalla sua pubblicazione. Tuttavia, alcuni critici potrebbero contestare la sua originalità, sostenendo che "Hybrid Theory" riflette le tendenze musicali dell'epoca e non introduce nulla di veramente innovativo nel panorama musicale. Tuttavia, la sua influenza e il suo impatto duraturo sono indiscutibili, consolidandosi come uno degli album più significativi degli anni 2000. In conclusione, "Hybrid Theory" è un capolavoro senza tempo che ha ridefinito il panorama musicale dell'epoca e ha influenzato intere generazioni di fan e artisti. Con la sua potenza emotiva, la sua energia travolgente e la sua maestria musicale, rimane un album essenziale per qualsiasi amante della musica rock e alternativa.
M**J
Está hermoso. Llego a tiempo y bien protegido. Un clásico de LP. No lo quiero abrir porque será de mi colección pero ya he visto fotos como es por dentro y el librito que debe traer. Ojalá que si lo traiga XD
L**A
Veio super rapidão e perfeito!!! Uma excelente compra
G**N
This is by far my favourite album from Linkin Park recommended.
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