The List of Linkin Park Albums in Order of Release

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The discography of American rock band Linkin Park have released seven studio albums, three live albums, two compilation albums, two remix albums, three soundtrack albums, 12 video albums, 10 extended plays, 35 singles, 20 promotional singles, and 68 music videos.

 

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Here is the list of Linkin Park Album in Order of Release Date

1. Hybrid Theory — October 24, 2000
2. Meteora — March 25, 2003
3. Minutes to Midnight — May 15, 2007
4. A Thousand Suns — September 14, 2010
5. Living Things — June 26, 2012
6. The Hunting Party — June 17, 2014
7. One More Light — May 19, 2017

 

All Linkin Park Albums List in Order

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1. Hybrid Theory (2000)

Tracks

1. Papercut
2. One Step Closer
3. With You
4. Points of Authority
5. Crawling
6. Runaway
7. By Myself
8. In the End
9. A Place for My Head
10. Forgotten
11. Cure for the Itch
12. Pushing Me Away

Hybrid Theory, Linkin Park’s groundbreaking debut, delves into lead vocalist Chester Bennington’s adolescent struggles, encapsulating themes of parental discord and personal turmoil. Released in 2000, the album’s resonating impact stemmed from its four chart-topping singles, notably ‘One Step Closer,’ ‘In the End,’ ‘Crawling,’ and ‘Papercut,’ launching the band into mainstream success. Achieving 12× Platinum status in the US and selling 32 million copies globally, it stands as the best-selling rock debut of the 21st century. Recognized with a Grammy Award for ‘Crawling,’ the album’s impact extended into the remix album ‘Reanimation.’ Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2020, a re-release reintroduced fans to its emotive depth and previously unreleased tracks.

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2. Meteora (2003)

Tracks

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

Meteora, Linkin Park’s second studio album, unveiled on March 25, 2003, resonates with the band’s signature sound while drawing inspiration from Greek Orthodox monasteries for its title. Produced by Don Gilmore, it marked bassist Dave Farrell’s return and featured hits like ‘Somewhere I Belong,’ ‘Faint,’ ‘Numb,’ and more. Debuting atop the Billboard 200, it sold over 810,000 copies in its opening week and has sold 16 million copies globally, ranking as the 8th best-selling 21st-century album. Garnering critical acclaim despite comparisons to their debut, it earned RIAA’s 7× Platinum. Recognized at the Grammy Awards, Meteora remains a pivotal record, honored with a 20th-anniversary edition and a fresh unreleased track, ‘Lost.’

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3. Minutes to Midnight (2007)

Tracks

1. Wake
2. Given Up
3. Leave Out All the Rest
4. Bleed It Out
5. Shadow of the Day
6. What I’ve Done
7. Hands Held High
8. No More Sorrow
9. Valentine’s Day
10. In Between
11. In Pieces
12. The Little Things Give You Away

Linkin Park’s third studio album, ‘Minutes to Midnight,’ released on May 14, 2007, marked a departure from their nu metal roots. Produced by Mike Shinoda and Rick Rubin, it shifted from their prior sound, symbolized in its title referencing the Doomsday Clock. The album’s creation was interspersed with band members’ side projects, causing delays. ‘What I’ve Done’ led as the single, propelling the album to debut at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 623,000 copies in its first week. Certified platinum worldwide, it sold over four million copies in the US, ranking 154 on Billboard’s Hot 200 Albums of the Decade. Despite commercial success, critical reception varied, with Rolling Stone naming it the twenty-fifth best album of 2007.

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4. A Thousand Suns (2010)

Tracks

1. The Requiem
2. The Radiance
3. Burning in the Skies
4. Empty Spaces
5. When They Come for Me
6. Robot Boy
7. Jornada Del Muerto
8. Waiting for the End
9. Blackout
10. Wretches and Kings
11. Wisdom, Justice, and Love
12. Iridescent
13. Fallout
14. The Catalyst
15. The Messenger

Linkin Park’s fourth studio album, ‘A Thousand Suns,’ unleashed on September 13, 2010, via Warner Bros. Records, showcases a departure from their previous works. Produced by Mike Shinoda and Rick Rubin, it was conceived at NRG Recording Studios over two years. Exploring human fears, notably nuclear warfare, it’s a concept album melding social issues with technology. The title nods to Oppenheimer’s atomic bomb description, echoed in ‘The Catalyst.’ Clocking in at 47 minutes, it’s their lengthiest record. The singles ‘The Catalyst’ and ‘Waiting for the End’ achieved gold status, as part of a polarizing yet critically praised album. Debuting atop numerous charts, it earned platinum status from the RIAA in August 2017.

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5. Living Things (2012)

Tracks

1. Lost in the Echo
2. In My Remains
3. Burn It Down
4. Lies Greed Misery
5. I’ll Be Gone
6. Castle of Glass
7. Victimized
8. Roads Untraveled
9. Skin to Bone
10. Until It Breaks
11. Tinfoil
12. Powerless

“Living Things,” Linkin Park’s fifth studio album, released in June 2012, marked a consolidation of their musical journey. Produced by Mike Shinoda and Rick Rubin, known for their work on the band’s preceding albums, it amalgamated influences from their earlier works. Departing from experimental sounds explored in “Minutes to Midnight” and “A Thousand Suns,” the album merged familiarity and personal depth. Lead single “Burn It Down” set the tone, followed by releases like “Lost in the Echo,” “Powerless,” and “Castle of Glass.” Debuting at number one on the Billboard 200, it sold 223,000 copies in its first week and achieved Platinum status by the RIAA in August 2017.

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6. The Hunting Party (2014)

Tracks

1. Keys to the Kingdom
2. All for Nothing
3. Guilty All the Same
4. The Summoning
5. War
6. Wastelands
7. Until It’s Gone
8. Rebellion
9. Mark the Graves
10. Drawbar
11. Final Masquerade
12. A Line in the Sand

“The Hunting Party,” Linkin Park’s sixth studio album, arrived on June 13, 2014, produced by Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson, diverging from their recent electronic and experimental sound to recapture the raw essence of rock. Departing from their prior Rick Rubin-produced works, this album marks a return to their nu metal roots. With collaborations featuring notable artists and a deliberate stance against mainstream rock’s homogeneity, it signaled a resurgence in the band’s raw energy. Supported by a global tour and five singles, including “Guilty All the Same” and “Final Masquerade,” the album received acclaim for its heavier sound, debuting at number three on the Billboard 200 and earning Platinum status in the US.

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7. One More Light (2017)

Tracks

1. Nobody Can Save Me
2. Good Goodbye
3. Talking to Myself
4. Battle Symphony
5. Invisible
6. Heavy
7. Sorry for Now
8. Halfway Right
9. One More Light
10. Sharp Edges

“One More Light,” Linkin Park’s seventh studio album, released on May 19, 2017, marked a poignant shift for the band. With “One More Light” serving as its emotional centerpiece, this album, produced primarily by Brad Delson and Mike Shinoda, departed from their trademark alternative rock and metal sounds, embracing a more pop-centric direction. Featuring collaborations with Pusha T, Stormzy, and Kiiara, the album navigates a diverse landscape crafted by a range of songwriters and producers. Despite mixed critical reception and accusations of selling out, the album soared commercially, debuting atop charts globally, including the Billboard 200, and attaining Gold certification in five countries. Tragically, it stands as Linkin Park’s final release before Chester Bennington’s passing and the band’s subsequent hiatus.

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