Faint
Linkin Park · 2003
5 min · 2 tracks · alternative rock
A frenetic blend of electronic elements and aggressive vocals that channels emotional intensity through a high-octane soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Faint — The title track encapsulates the band's signature sound with its urgent tempo and heavy use of electronic influences, making it a quintessential Linkin Park anthem.
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Lying From You (live, 2003: Underground Tour) — This live rendition captures the raw energy of Linkin Park's performances, highlighting their ability to engage audiences while showcasing the band's dynamic range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP captures Linkin Park's energetic style but lacks depth in its brief runtime.
What we noticed
- The track 'Faint' features a rapid tempo with electronic beats layered under aggressive guitar riffs and dynamic vocal delivery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Cemented Linkin Park's status in the rock scene after their debut success.
- Themes
- early 2000s angst· digital disconnection· live concert intensity
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Faint came during Linkin Park's rise to prominence following their debut album, Hybrid Theory, which had achieved massive commercial success. This EP features tracks from their live performances and showcases the band's continued evolution into more experimental sounds, solidifying their position as leaders in the nu metal genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Breaking Benjamin· Three Days Grace· Evanescence
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Faint 2:46
- 2 Lying From You (live, 2003: Underground Tour) 3:06
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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