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Leave Out All the Rest

Linkin Park · 2008

7 min · 2 tracks · alternative rock

Melancholic melodies and introspective lyrics create an atmospheric blend of alternative rock and electronic elements.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Leave Out All the Rest — This title track encapsulates the album's theme of legacy and remembrance, blending poignant lyrics with a haunting melody that showcases the band's shift toward a more reflective sound.
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    In Pieces (live from Projekt Revolution, Washington DC, Aug. 19 '07) — The live rendition of 'In Pieces' highlights the band's ability to connect emotionally with their audience, emphasizing raw performance energy alongside its lyrical vulnerability.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The single showcases a melodic shift for the band but lacks strong cohesion due to its live bonus track.

What we noticed

  • The lead track features a slow build with layered vocals and atmospheric instrumentation, creating a reflective mood.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
Deep Cut — Represents a shift in sound but isn't the most recognized or accessible entry.
Themes
personal loss· nostalgic reflection· emotional evolution
Career context
Released on July 14, 2008, 'Leave Out All the Rest' was part of Linkin Park's evolution as they transitioned from their nu-metal roots to a more melodic sound. This album followed 'Minutes to Midnight', marking a period where the band sought to explore deeper emotional themes and broader musical styles.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Leave Out All the Rest 3:19
  • 2 In Pieces (live from Projekt Revolution, Washington DC, Aug. 19 '07) 3:47

What to play next

A Thousand Suns
Listen next

A Thousand Suns

2010

It continues the atmospheric blend with deeper themes and experimental sounds.
Minutes to Midnight
Go back to

Minutes to Midnight

2007

It sets a reflective tone that leads into the introspection of the current album.
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