Linkin Park | MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT | CD

Linkin Park: Chester Bennington, Dave Farrell , Rob Bourdon, Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Joe Hahn.Personnel: Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda (vocals); Gerry Hilera, Julian Hallmark, Mario de Le?n, Sara Parkins, Natalie Leggett, Armen Garabedian, Josefina Vergara, Charlie Bisharat (violin); Andrew Picken, Matthew Funes (viola); Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson (background vocals).Audio Mixer: Neal Avron.Recording information: NRG Recording Studios; The Mansion, Laurel Canyon.Photographers: Mike Shinoda; Edward Colver; Frank Maddocks; James Minchin.After a multi-platinum debut, Grammy nominations, a successful sophomore album, sold-out tours, and a collaboration with Jay-Z, the pressure was on for Linkin Park to deliver the goods with their 2007 release, MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT. Interestingly, the alternative metal outfit, best known for mixing rap, rock, and electronic touches, deviates from their aggressive, angst-filled sound on their third outing--opting instead to dabble in moody, atmospheric r