Underground Eleven
Linkin Park · 2011
34 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A collection of raw demos revealing the experimental roots and evolving sound of Linkin Park's early years.
Top tracks — play these first
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YO (MTM demo) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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In the End (demo) — This demo captures the foundation of one of Linkin Park's most iconic songs, showcasing its initial structure and lyrical themes before final production.
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Slip (1998 unreleased Hybrid Theory demo) — Offering a glimpse into the nascent stages of their sound, this track features early elements that would define Linkin Park’s unique blend of genres.
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Robot Boy (test mix, optional vocal take) — This track exemplifies the band's willingness to experiment with soundscapes and vocal arrangements, revealing a softer yet complex side of their artistry.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The collection of demos provides insight into Linkin Park's early sound but lacks cohesion and polish.
What we noticed
- Several tracks include alternate arrangements and different vocal takes, highlighting the band's experimental approach during their formative years.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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3/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with raw energy
- nostalgic exploration of early demos
- focused listening for dedicated fans
- mid-tempo progression throughout album
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished, final versions
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Showcases raw demos that reveal the band's evolving sound and creative process.
- Themes
- raw creative process· early experimentation· unpolished demos
- Career context
- Released on November 15, 2011, 'Underground Eleven' arrives in a period of transition for Linkin Park, following their commercially successful album 'A Thousand Suns' (2010). This compilation showcases previously unreleased demos from their formative years, reflecting on the band's evolution as they prepare for new creative directions post-'A Thousand Suns'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Breaking Benjamin· Three Days Grace· Evanescence
Tracklist
- 1 YO (MTM demo) Start here 2:44
- 2 Slip (1998 unreleased Hybrid Theory demo) 3:30
- 3 Soundtrack (Meteora demo) 3:15
- 4 In the End (demo) 3:52
- 5 Program (Meteora demo) 3:31
- 6 Bang Three (What I’ve Done original demo) 3:29
- 7 Robot Boy (test mix, optional vocal take) 4:31
- 8 Broken Foot (Meteora demo) 2:43
- 9 Esaul (A Place for My Head demo) 3:09
- 10 Blue (1998 unreleased Hybrid Theory demo) 3:28
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Fragile
Nine Inch Nails
Shares a raw, experimental approach with unrefined soundscapes and introspective themes.
Diamond Eyes
Deftones
Explores a blend of heavy and atmospheric elements, reflecting on raw emotion and sonic experimentation.
OK Computer
Radiohead
Emphasizes experimental sound with a focus on early creative processes and unpolished lyrical themes.
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