Wastelands
Linkin Park · 2014
3 min · 1 track · alternative rock
A blend of electronic elements and heavy guitars creates a haunting atmosphere that mirrors themes of desolation and resilience.
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Wastelands — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and survival within a deteriorating world, combining raw energy with reflective lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The track blends heavy rock and electronic elements effectively but lacks depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The track features a heavy use of distorted guitars layered with electronic beats, creating a dynamic contrast throughout.
- Vocals alternate between aggressive verses and melodic choruses, emphasizing the themes of struggle and resilience.
- The song's structure includes a bridge that builds tension before a climactic return to the chorus, enhancing its emotional impact.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry that showcases Linkin Park's return to rock roots, but not widely recognized as a standout.
- Themes
- societal desolation· personal struggle· chaotic landscapes
- Career context
- Released in 2014, 'Wastelands' came as part of Linkin Park's 'The Hunting Party', marking a shift back to their rock roots after the more electronic sound of 'Living Things'. This album represented an artistic response to the band's evolving identity and a return to the aggressive sound that defined their early career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Breaking Benjamin· Three Days Grace· Evanescence
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wastelands 3:15
If this landed
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That's the Spirit
Bring Me the Horizon
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Songs of Faith and Devotion
Depeche Mode
Combines dark, introspective lyrics with a blend of rock and electronic sounds, reflecting inner turmoil.
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