LPAssociation.com – Thank You: A Tribute To Linkin Park

Hybrid Theory: The record that would change the lives of the band and the legions of new fans that would follow in the wake of the album’s incredible success. “We’re all out of time, this is how we find how it all unwinds…” [From the LPA band bio:] With a well-deserved record contract signed and in their back pockets, the band turned to writing their first album. Debut albums are often a band’s only chance to show their label they’re worth the money being invested in them, and the pressure is paramount. The music industry isn’t prone to give second chances. Linkin Park knew they had to write an impressive album, and their first step was to find the right producer for their debut. At first, the label and band had troubles finding a producer willing to take the helm for a new band. Many newly signed acts lack the focus and skill to be successful, and present a challenge for producers. Blue proposed the project to numerous producers but many declined, not willing to give the band a chance. Finally, they found Don Gilmore. With Don at the helm, Linkin Park wrote and recorded their debut album ‘Hybrid Theory’ in four weeks. Many of the songs were rewritten versions of the previous demos they had sent out to record labels. It was a huge risk. These were slightly modified and polished versions of the songs that had gotten them rejected by virtually every record label on numerous occasions. The band had taken a risk, and waited to see if it would pay off. October 24th, 2000 …
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