Linkin Park – From Zero | Album Review

Track List

From Zero 
The Emptiness Machine 
Cut The Bridge 
Heavy Is The Crown 
Over Each Other 
Casualty 
Overflow 
Two Faced 
Stained 
IGYEIU 
Good Things Go 

Linkin Park returns to the music world with From Zero, an album that has some flashes of brilliance, but when delving in fully, some stitches begin to fray. This is the band’s first outing since the death of Chester Bennington, who was a musical genius in his own right, and a shining light in the scene.  

Emily Armstrong takes over on vocal duties, and you know what, she does a good job. She has a fantastic range, and her voice fits in seamlessly. She screams and bellows with precision, exuding a rare energy. This energy pulsates and grows.  

First off, we are given ‘The Emptiness Machine,’ a song that begins with a great vocal hook and drums that beat like frantic hearts. Armstrong sings her part expertly, with a fiery approach.

‘Cut The Bridge’ instantly draws attention and flourishes into a sonic masterclass. That beat, those guitar parts, and the snare drum add another dimension, while the vocal work is supreme.  

‘Heavy Is The Crown’ is another heavy track, bolstered by frenetic guitar work and powerful drums. That riff empowers and energises and Mike Shinoda sings with purpose. Armstrong brings in the chorus perfectly.  

‘Casualty’ and ‘Overflow’ do not bring anything new. Both tracks lack intensity and purpose. Lyrically stale, they fall off into obscurity quickly. ‘Stained’ then brings everything back into sync. The chorus lifts the song, and the whole production is well-designed.  

Linkin Park does not break conventions and they do not outdo the classics, but there’s some good stuff on From Zero.  

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