Ther is a song that swears a lot but I just got the edited one cause it's so awesome. I like their older songs better though.
Minutes to Midnight
(2007, Rock, by Linkin Park)
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Common Sense says
Angst-ridden rock is dark and depressing.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–16
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Minutes to Midnight was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Parents need to know that the band likes to say "f--k" quite a bit in one song, and there are many subtle (and not so subtle) references to the "Three D's" (Depression, Destruction, and Death) on this earnest, enjoyable album. Words associated with death ("hearse," "noose," "hand grenade") are used in the context of personal revelation and interpersonal communication and not in terms of actually harming someone else.
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What’s the Story?
MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT, the title of Linkin Park's third album, refers to the Doomsday Clock, a concept cooked up by scientists to show how close, in imaginary "minutes," the world is to nuclear destruction, aka "midnight." Originally set to 11:53 p.m. in the 1940s, the clock has been pushed forward and reversed several times since, and now stands at 11:55 p.m. On this CD, Linkin Park seems to equate the concept of our civilization's current brink-of-annihilation status with the very personal concerns of angst-filled young adults. Consider lyrics like "When my time comes/forget the wrong that I've done/help me leave behind some reasons to be missed" ("Leave Out All the Rest").
Is It Any Good?
Aspiring young musicians will really enjoy the extra notes provided in the CD insert, explaining a little about the process of writing, recording, and producing each song. They'll also dig the excellent production and hard-rocking, hook-filled, heart-felt performances. "I'm giving up/I'm sick of living/Is there nothing you can say/take this all away/I'm suffocating/tell me what the f--k is wrong with me" (on "Given Up") may not be brilliant poetry, but it should resonate with teens wrestling with raging emotions in a sometimes scary world.
Music Details
Released on: 05/15/2007
Parental advisory: Yes, Edited version available: Yes
Parental advisory: Yes, Edited version available: Yes
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
If you are sensitive to swearing het the edited version.
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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- Good role models
12 and up
I am big fan of Linkin Park they do have some bad words I think it is fine because they are makeing a point. they have so AWESOME songs. And every song they have has spiritual meaning in it.
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
12 and up
I am big fan of Linkin Park they do have some bad words I think it is fine because they are makeing a point. they have so AWESOME songs. And every song they have has spiritual meaning in it.
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I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
Lyrics and messages may suit people of older taste
LInkin Park are the best band/musicians ever. THEY R CORNEATERS!!!!!!!!!! That is a high complement. This album is Fantastic! I do like their old stuff better but, LP has proved that they can do 2 different genres which makes them AMAZING! on their next album I will hope to hear more of their rapper Mike and Mr. Hahn to create the funky nu-metal addiction, but this was also PHENOMENAL! NICE LP! YOU NEVER LET YOUR FANS DOWN!!!!!! LP 4 LIFE!!!!!!
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Nice Music!
I really like Linkin Park, and I have this album, but Linkin Park does have bad songs too. I can't list them because my parents don't let me listen to them, so I don't know the names. Good ones are Faint, What I've Done, In The End. Faint may be a little to "screamy" for some people.
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