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Underground XIII

Linkin Park · 2013

44 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · hip-hop · pop rock

Intimate demos and unreleased tracks reveal Linkin Park's creative evolution and diverse sonic explorations.

Why this album works

The album is significant as it compiles previously unreleased demos, offering fans insight into the band’s songwriting process. It serves as a testament to Linkin Park's commitment to their community, contributing to the band’s legacy by preserving these unique moments in their musical journey.
Best for
dynamic exploration of creative evolution intimate listening for deep connection wave-like pacing with peaks
Context
Released in late 2013, 'Underground XIII' marks Linkin Park’s continued engagement with their fanbase through the LP Underground series. This album comes after their commercially successful album 'Living Things' (2012) and showcases early versions of songs that would inform their later work, reflecting a deepening artistic exploration following Chester Bennington's passing.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Basquiat (2007 demo) Standout 3:22
  • 2 Holding Company (2011 demo) 5:02
  • 3 Primo (I'll Be Gone - Longform 2010 demo) 5:57
  • 4 Hemispheres (2011 demo) 3:42
  • 5 Cumulus (2002 demo) Standout 3:04
  • 6 Pretty Birdy (Somewhere I Belong 2002 demo) 4:05
  • 7 Universe (2006 demo) 3:58
  • 8 Apaches (Until It Breaks demo No. 1) 2:42
  • 9 Foot Patrol (Until It Breaks demo No. 2) 2:29
  • 10 Three Band Terror (Until It Breaks demo No. 3) 2:00
  • 11 Truth Inside a Lie (LPU sessions 2013) Standout 4:23
  • 12 Change (LPU sessions 2013) 4:06

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