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Inexcusably awful

Robert Graves | Thompson Station, TN USA | 07/18/2004

(2 out of 5 stars)

"Unlike the vast majority of dimwits who gave this 3 stars or less, my negative review wasn't spawned from the expectation of actually hearing Chester sing on a clearly marked instrumental record. Because of the large number of reviewers who seemed confused, let me point out that this record has literally nothing to do with Linkin Park. This is a record that was conceived by Tim Emmons and Tom Tally, two string players, who make a living by producing string-only versions of top artists' records. Linkin Park is only one of dozens of bands these guys have butchered. By itself, this seems like a great idea. However, as anyone can discern with a quick listen, there are junior high quartets that give better performances than you will hear on this CD. The intonation is spine-wrenching, the arrangements are flaccid, and the recording is marginally acceptable, probably recorded in someone's apartment. I highly recommend against purchasing this CD. For the diehard LP fan, it will leave you very unsatisfied, and for all others it will simply torture your ears."

In The Chamber With Linkin Park

tkheaven | West New York, New Jersey United States | 05/29/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Linkin Parkers now have an opportunity to experience their favorite songs on a whole new level of music. Even those who are hard core fans can appreciate a few of the renditions the String Quartet put together. It took me about two plays to get into the cd being as though it's mainly strings plus I subconsiously expected to hear sort of Linkin Park remix (as 'Reanimation' did for 'Hybrid Theory'). There were a few songs I felt the quartet could have put more bass to give the song a little more edge or less accented notes making it simpler and still a very good listen. The rest of the tracks were great to get into. Overall, the String Quartet did a great job in giving us another version of our Linkin Park. I gave it a 4 for a few tracks that are a MUST: Points Of Authority, Cure For The Itch and Somewhere I Belong. Incredible job, especially Cure For The Itch. (I found myself closing my eyes and bobbing my head to these songs...gotta be a good sign, right?)
SIDE NOTE: The cd track listing on the back cover for 8. 9. & 10. is actually 8. 'Can't Stop What I'm Hearing Within (Original Composition)' 9. 'Somewhere I Belong' & 10. 'By Myself' on the CD."

A Journey of Strings

Sean Murphy | Barrie, Ontario, Canada | 03/25/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Reading through most of the reviews here I must agree with a fellow reviewer who stated how shallow the music audience is today.A lot of people I know only like one type of music, and immediatley bash all others, and I pity you for being so sheletered. This album is wonderful, it takes the feeling of Linkin Park and blends it into c quartet arrangment that is most appealing. From the gentle sweeps of "In The End" to the anger of "One Step Closer" it's all there."But it's the same" Of course it's not, it's not Linkin Park, if you want it to be the same, go listen to the original song. A tribute album is about APPRECIATING and giving THANKS for a great artist, it's not meant to immitate."it's just classical crap", It's obviously not, have you ever tried to play a classical instrument? It's not easy and to do it at this level and make it seem effortless. Considering this particular quartet has about 50 other tribute albums, they must be doing someting right.All in all I love this album, it's great to play when you want to listen to linkin park, but only want background music, or when you're company doesn't like LP.My parents, who either don't like a lot of music (Mom) or are true Jazz fans (Dad), both like this album (and the one I have for COldplay), so it fits everywhere.Enjoy! And remember, the most important thing to remember is that YOU are the only one who can judge, listen to it yourself, and if YOU like it, then that's all that amatters."