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Underground 7

Linkin Park · 2007

45 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · hip-hop · pop rock

A raw and energetic collection that blends aggressive riffs with introspective lyrics, showcasing the band's signature sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • cathartic release of emotion
  • energetic anthems for empowerment

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate gratification
  • dislike emotional intensity

Where this album fits

Themes
anti-war sentiment· personal redemption· post-peak experimentation
Career context
Released in December 2007, 'Underground 7' marked a period of experimentation for Linkin Park following their commercial peak with 'Minutes to Midnight'. The album reflects their evolution into a more mature sound while maintaining their nu-metal roots. By this time, the band had established themselves as major players in the alternative rock scene.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Year Zero by Nine Inch Nails — Shares a raw, experimental approach with aggressive soundscapes and introspective themes.
Saturday Night Wrist by Deftones — Combines heavy riffs with emotional depth and experimentation, echoing similar sonic explorations.
Black Holes and Revelations by Muse — Merges electronic elements with rock, while exploring personal and socio-political themes in a dramatic way.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 No More Sorrow 5:13
  • 2 What I’ve Done 3:21
  • 3 One Step Closer 3:41
  • 4 Given Up 3:09
  • 5 Numb 3:09
  • 6 Crawling 3:47
  • 7 The Little Things Give You Away 7:20
  • 8 In the End 3:43
  • 9 Bleed It Out 7:48
  • 10 Faint 4:32

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