LP Underground 9.0
Linkin Park · 2009
26 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock · hip-hop · pop rock
A trove of raw demos that reveal the experimental roots beneath Linkin Park's polished sound.
Why this album works
LP Underground 9.0 is significant as it represents Linkin Park's commitment to engaging with their fan community through exclusive content. The album's release through their fan club demonstrated a unique approach to artist-fan relationships, emphasizing the importance of grassroots support in the digital age. It also provided insight into the band's evolution and creative experimentation during their early years.
- Best for
- raw energy in demo form short bursts of creativity gradual build to final track
- Context
- By the time LP Underground 9.0 was released in December 2009, Linkin Park had established themselves as a leading force in alternative rock with multiple chart-topping albums. This release came after their commercially successful 'Minutes to Midnight' (2007) and served as a collection of demos for their dedicated fanbase, showcasing their creative process leading up to their later works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Panic! at the Disco· Lady Gaga· Miley Cyrus· Pitbull· Taylor Swift· Flo Rida· Katy Perry· Kesha
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A-Six (original long version 2002) 3:51
- 2 Faint (demo 2002) Standout 3:11
- 3 Sad ("By Myself" demo 1999) 1:08
- 4 Fear ("Leave Out All the Rest" demo 2006) Standout 2:49
- 5 Figure.09 (demo 2002) 3:23
- 6 Stick and Move ("Runaway" demo 1998) 0:54
- 7 Across the Line (Unreleased demo 2007) 3:10
- 8 Drawing ("Breaking the Habit" demo 2002) Standout 3:32
- 9 Drum Song ("Little Things Give You Away" demo 2006) 4:50
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