What I've Done (AUDIO) *Main Discussion*

[mrsrobourdon]

it is brad

his hair does look like that now and those shoes are totally his

well i believe it is

 

anywho i dont like it, it looks like any other bands cover

seriously! it looks like something fall out boy would do

 

linkin park can doo sooooooooo much better SOOO MUCH BETTER

i want mikes or joes art !!

[UnhingedMouse0]

Looks like we got Joe Schmo's work rather than Joe Hahns... :'(

[LPShinodaFM]

This is kinda really devastating...

[mrsrobourdon]

yeah im kinda getting a bit worried about the new albulm

first the logo sucked [ i no some of u dont agree] but i LOVE the other one better

and now the cover sucks

and rob looks fat :[

jk?

 

 

gareeeeeeat......

[LPShinodaFM]

^lol at the last point

 

But let's just hope the music is quality shit ^^ I did feel that the intro to WID sounded like it could lead to something fantastic. lol

[FireHawk]

I am pretty sure it is Bard look at the big hair

[xXMelancholiaXx]

Not this again.

You guys need to understand that Linkin Park is a different band now. I don't get it though it seems like people are just complaining because it's different. It's one thing not to like it but it just seems like people are just comparing it to their older singles covers and songs or what not. I'm guessing they probably don't want anything to do with their previous stuff which is fine with me. It's shows they're growing and maturing which is something bands should do. Obviously some people are having a difficult time swallowing the reality of the situation. You can't really compare this to their old stuff anyone because they're trying something different now. They've changed get over it. All people do on here now is bitch every time they release something new. I'm not saying don't be negative because I know bands aren't always going to do things you like but some of the comments are just completely non constructive "this SuCks it's not like their old stuff" etc. It's like people are slowly starting to turn into disgruntled fans. At least I was constructive about my point of views when I was being negative. I mean I'm starting to feel sorry for them now. As soon as bands try to something new, people start complaining because it's not like their old stuff. They're not going to change back. So just accept it. So I would think there is no point in praying to whatever god (s) you believe in that their new single and album sound like Hybrid Theory because it's not going to happen.

 

On a lighter note I like the single cover. I think it's a good representation of their new direction. It looks like a cover for a punk rock single. Which I suppose is what they're going for.

[candygirl]

I can't believe you guys are making such a freaking fuss over the COVER! It's JUST THE COVER. So what if it is some random guy? I don't know about you, but I like Linkin Park for their music, not the pretty pictures on their cover!! How can you guys care this much about it?!

[BlackHeart]

LYK OMGZ DA SINGL COVA IZ SO UGLY OMG OMG OMG MY LYF IZ OVA111111111111111111 *dies*

 

calm down people. it's a cover. for a single. the world is not ending. now if the music sucks, then the world will end.

[FireHawk]

On a lighter note I like the single cover. I think it's a good representation of their new direction. It looks like a cover for a punk rock single. Which I suppose is what they're going for.

 

 

didn't notice till u said that and i think your right

[mrsrobourdon]

we arent dying were just voicing our opinions

theres always going to be someone whose going to "make a fuss" about it but in real life they will get over it

 

i no ill grow into liking it,

before i HATED THE logo now im ok with it

 

as long as rob stays the sexiest hobo he is, and the music is great im good

im just voicing my opinion hence why there are threads like these

[LP Expert Soldier]

Thank god it's just the single cover, and NOT the album cover. If it was the album cover then I think this thread would've exploded with negative comments >_<

[diana]

Ummm...I don't like it...it's to fuckin simple...but I don't really care since I'm not buying singles...it shouldn't affect me much...

[olympus]

uuh! i love that cover. it's nice.

[LPShinodaFM]

You guys need to understand that Linkin Park is a different band now. I don't get it though it seems like people are just complaining because it's different. It's shows they're growing and maturing which is something bands should do. Obviously some people are having a difficult time swallowing the reality of the situation. You can't really compare this to their old stuff anyone because they're trying something different now. They've changed get over it. All people do on here now is bitch every time they release something new. I'm not saying don't be negative because I know bands aren't always going to do things you like but some of the comments are just completely non constructive "this SuCks it's not like their old stuff" etc. It's like people are slowly starting to turn into disgruntled fans. At least I was constructive about my point of views when I was being negative. I mean I'm starting to feel sorry for them now. As soon as bands try to something new, people start complaining because it's not like their old stuff. They're not going to change back. So just accept it. So I would think there is no point in praying to whatever god (s) you believe in that their new single and album sound like Hybrid Theory because it's not going to happen.

 

I just felt that the cover was really unattractive. Wasn't comparing it to the single covers from before. Honestly, i don't even remember the single covers from before. But having known LP for awhile, I know their art levels exceed this. I'm aware that LP's changing their image, but honestly, this is just too simple in my view. I know it's just the cover, but i find it also quite important. It might grow into me, i don't know. But the first impression didn't impress me. As a changing band, LP should be ready for both positive and negative thoughts from fans. And it's not like we're expecting Hybrid Theory again. Obviously not, but i'm just pointing out my opinion on this cover.

 

I probably wouldn't be disappointed by their music though.

[FireHawk]

I think it is a neat cover they should have like 6 limited edition covers of this single with all band members (each on one)

[UnhingedMouse0]

I think we all understand that the band is trying something new and changing somewhat, but we still dont want to see a completely different band. We are all fans of "Linkin Park", not simply because they are six guys who we all worship and love, but because their art inspires us, and because we can connect with their music in some way, because we love what they sand for, and support what they do. If everything we have come to know them as changes, then they simply arent "Linkin Park." They are just six random guys who are in a band and play music like everyone else.

 

New sound? Fine, I love it.

New band? That aint gonna fly.

 

 

So far, I think they are making poor choices about the art for this album. It dosent even look like they picked that cover for the single, it looks like some stupid record executive who went, THIS IS WHAT SELLS! and forced them to use it. Its just not the style Ive come to know them to have. I also just dont want them to get taken over by the industry and simply try to do something that is whats "IN" right now or "what sells". Its just not them, and I dont want to see it happen.

 

 

As for the newer music, whether its on the album or not... Qwerty, not bad... Announcement Service Public, amazing... What I've done, not bad, sounds almost like it coulda been on Meteora. In that department I would say they are doing perfectly fine, but there is still not enough to judge it completely. Im pretty sure Ill still like the music on the album, they are still the same people as before, similar styles will be there, and I have faith in them. But will the album really be good?... only time will tell.

 

 

Im not complaining, Im just stating that Im worried because what we see is different. People hate change, its just how we are. If you cant handle us staiting our opinions, then these boards are not for you beacuse that is what forums are for in the first place, discussing information and everyone's opinions about it. If you dont want to hear what others have to say, get off your computer and go talk to yourself in the corner. Then you will always have someone to agree with.

 

 

Im sick and tired of people complaining because they think we are all whining when our opinions differ from theirs. Deal with it already and shut the hell up.

 

[This is directed at multiple people, not any single person in peticular.]

 

 

 

Edit:

@FireHawk: Now that would be a good idea!

[candygirl]

Pardon me if I find someone saying that they are devastated over a CD cover a tad bit ridiculous.

[X...Re-Arranged...X]

Is it just me or is this cover very emo... scene kiddish... not Linkin Park?

[DarknessLover]

I like the cover, very, Indie band like, I really love it.

[xXMelancholiaXx]

I don't know it just sounds like you're trying to justify the interesting level of anti new Linkin Parkism and say itr's okay to complain about it because I don't like it and I hope they don't change in a verbose way. You can choose to believe they're a different band or not that's your thing. It's sounds stubborn to me. But then the whole pop mentality is anyway. "Oh I hope they don't change, I hope they don't change." Bands do change some a greater degree then others. Dir en grey (don't know if you've heard of them or not) want absolute nothing to do with their older material. They reject it all together. They're one of the examples of bands who make 180's . So the concept of bands at their "core" being completely different is very much possible. I'm not saying that's Linkin Park's ideal goal I'm saying that trying to cling to Meteroa and Hybrid Theory is pointless. The problem is much isn't Linkin Park here it's the old fans who cling to their older stuff and won't accept anything different from their older stuff. They're not the teenybopper sensation they were when Hybrid Theory came out. They've grown and changed. But enough of that, I'm sick of defending Linkin Park. Let's just wait until the album comes out. It's going to be World War III. Then suddenly dissing Linkin Park will become the trendy thing to do. Good luck keeping the forum under control. :rofl:

[LPShinodaFM]

Let's just wait until the album comes out.

 

Yes, let's. I'm sure no one's in the mood for another argument.

 

btw Candygirl, I'm someone who speak in exaggerations.

[mrsrobourdon]

i dont understand why some of you are getting mad over ppl not liking it and stuff

 

thats what FORUMS ARE FOR

they are to voice your opinions...cyberly

 

theres always going to be someone who doesnt agree with u, and its their choice not to like it or not

 

me: YES i dont like the cover..or the logo, but its not like im REFUSING to listen to the cd,

no one on here is like that either!

 

so stop telling ppl to shut the hell up when the whole point of this thread is to tell your opinion about the cover

 

there...mrsrobourdons rant is done.icanbreeeaaaathenow

[FireHawk]

Then suddenly dissing Linkin Park will become the trendy thing to do. Good luck keeping the forum under control. :rofl:

 

I have a good feeling there will be a lot of dissing on LP

[Stenners]

The best thing I can say on the situation is that the expectations of the album from both the majority of the fans and critics is stupendously low. So at least they dont have to try meet loft expectations so the album will proabably be better than we all expect where as usualy tis the other way round. Though the fact the album cover seems to be following the trend of the moment (Indie/Guitar/Scene) music wont help their credibility.