Is Recharged a good place to start with Linkin Park?

Yes, Recharged is recommended as a starting point for new Linkin Park listeners. A dynamic fusion of electronic beats and alternative rock, reshaping familiar Linkin Park anthems into fresh, club-ready remixes. Released in 2013, Recharged is a remix album following the band's fifth studio album, Living Things. At this point in their career, Linkin Park was exploring new sonic territories and reinterpreting their established sound through collaborations with prominent remix artists, showcasing a shift towards electronic influences.

Who is Recharged for?

Recharged works well if you're into wave-like pacing for engagement, dynamic remixes for fresh perspectives and for energetic gatherings.

How many songs are on Recharged?

Recharged has 14 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.

Released 13 years ago this October

Recharged

Linkin Park · 2013

68 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

A dynamic fusion of electronic beats and alternative rock, reshaping familiar Linkin Park anthems into fresh, club-ready remixes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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A Light That Never Comes Start here — This track combines original vocals with a powerful electronic backdrop, creating an uplifting anthem that showcases the band's signature style while embracing a contemporary sound.
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Castle of Glass (M. Shinoda remix) — The remix enhances the emotional depth of the original song, layering intricate electronic elements that complement its reflective lyrics, making it stand out in the album.
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Burn It Down (Tom Swoon remix) — This version transforms the original into a dance-friendly track, emphasizing its catchy hooks while maintaining the essence of the band’s dynamic approach to rock music.
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Victimized (M. Shinoda remix) — Shinoda's remix brings a fresh perspective to an already intense track, highlighting its aggressive energy through innovative production techniques that resonate with both old and new fans.
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Powerless (Enferno remix) — The Enferno remix takes a poignant song and infuses it with pulsating beats, creating a compelling contrast between the lyrical themes of vulnerability and an energetic rhythm.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

As a remix album, it showcases varied interpretations but lacks the cohesive songwriting of original material.

What we noticed

The album consists entirely of remixes, with each track reinterpreting a previous Linkin Park song through different electronic and production styles.
Each remix features varying levels of tempo and energy, with some tracks maintaining the original's intensity while others introduce more subdued or dance-oriented beats.
The running order alternates between high-energy tracks and more atmospheric pieces, creating a dynamic flow that encourages movement rather than passive listening.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like pacing for engagement
dynamic remixes for fresh perspectives
for energetic gatherings
headphone detail exploration
playful reinterpretations of classics

Maybe skip if you

prefer original versions only
seek consistent, steady rhythms

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Recharged reinterprets earlier work with a focus on electronic remixes, showcasing sonic exploration.
Themes: electronic reinvention· collaborative creativity· remixed nostalgia
Career context: Released in 2013, Recharged is a remix album following the band's fifth studio album, Living Things. At this point in their career, Linkin Park was exploring new sonic territories and reinterpreting their established sound through collaborations with prominent remix artists, showcasing a shift towards electronic influences.
Stylistic neighbors: Breaking Benjamin· Three Days Grace· Evanescence