What makes The Rising Tied by Fort Minor notable?

This album was a commercial success, featuring the hit single 'Remember the Name,' which reached the top of various charts and became emblematic of determination and perseverance. Critics praised the album for its lyrical depth and production quality, cementing Fort Minor's place within the alternative hip-hop scene. The Rising Tied marks Fort Minor's debut album, released in 2005 as a side project of Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda. At this point in his career, Shinoda sought to explore personal themes and storytelling apart from the band's mainstream rock sound, showcasing his versatility as an artist.

Who is The Rising Tied for?

The Rising Tied works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, dynamic emotional journeys and introspective lyrical reflections.

How many songs are on The Rising Tied?

The Rising Tied has 16 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

The Rising Tied

Fort Minor · 2005

51 min · 16 tracks · alternative hip-hop

A fusion of introspective lyrics and hard-hitting beats, blending alternative hip-hop with a strong narrative focus.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Remember the Name — This track encapsulates the album's themes of ambition and identity, featuring a catchy chorus that has become a motivational anthem across sports and pop culture.
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Where’d You Go — A poignant exploration of loss and longing, this song showcases Shinoda's ability to blend personal narrative with relatable emotions, resonating deeply with listeners.
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Petrified — With its driving beat and aggressive delivery, this track embodies resilience and determination, reflecting the struggles of overcoming obstacles.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album combines personal storytelling with diverse production but lacks a strong cohesive flow.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate samples from other genres, blending hip-hop with rock and electronic elements.

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

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

steady, consistent energy levels
dynamic emotional journeys
introspective lyrical reflections
motivational listening experience

Where this album fits

Career context: The Rising Tied marks Fort Minor's debut album, released in 2005 as a side project of Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda. At this point in his career, Shinoda sought to explore personal themes and storytelling apart from the band's mainstream rock sound, showcasing his versatility as an artist.
Stylistic neighbors: Linkin Park· Jay-Z· Eminem

Tracklist

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

1 Introduction 0:43
2 Remember the Name 3:50
3 Right Now 4:14
4 Petrified 3:40
5 Feel Like Home 3:53
6 Where’d You Go 3:51
7 In Stereo 3:29
8 Back Home 3:44
9 Cigarettes 3:40
10 Believe Me 3:42
11 Get Me Gone 1:56
12 High Road 3:16
13 Kenji 3:51
14 Red to Black 3:11
15 The Battle 0:32
16 Slip Out the Back 3:56

What to play next

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