Linkin Park – Minutes to Midnight (Vinyl 2LP)

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 rock. Minutes To Midnight shows a band willing to push past their own tried-and-true formulas.