singemfrc 
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 Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2023 4:53 pm Post subject: 4/13 DLC: Linkin Park and Naked Gypsy Queens! |
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| Harmonix wrote: | As the first new album since May 2017 from one of the most celebrated rock bands of all time, the 20th anniversary reissue of Linkin Parks Meteora on April 7th of this year already had fans excited. However, when it came to light a few months ago that singer Mike Shinoda had unearthed a few previously unreleased tracks on his hard drives, longtime supporters of the six-piece were absolutely salivating. More The Victim mines familiar sonic and emotional territory for these legends, but takes on greater weight in light of the passing of co-frontman Chester Bennington six years ago. A reworking of fan-favorite instrumental Cumulus, which Linkin Park released in 2013 on the LP Underground XIII CD, Shinoda says the cut is, basically the furthest we got with it, in terms of a demo. After a brief instrumental intro, at the 7-second mark, More The Victim snaps to life with vocals over an assertive, trademark Linkin Park drum beat delivered with Rob Bourdons typical authority and power. Lyrically, Bennington offers a scathing rebuke of More The Victims antagonist. The attention-seeking one-upmanship of anyone who cant simply lend a sympathetic ear to an individual in crisis and instead raises the stakes by pointing to their own struggles is squarely in the crosshairs here. At 39 seconds in, its a prime Linkin Park refrain: emotive, muscular, impactful. Shinoda is an effective MC throughout More The Victim and Joseph Hahns DJ work provides the special sauce that made this legendary band equal parts hip-hop and rock and roll. Meanwhile, Brad Delsons roaring guitar and the throaty, muscular bass of Phoenix steer the whole affair towards metal territory. Its a singular alchemy that nobody perfected like these fellas. If you find yourself picking up on the early-aughts vibes of the songs production and mix, thats entirely intentional. As Shinoda has explained regarding the newly discovered tracks, I really wanted to keep it true to the initial intention, because I didnt want to taint this time warp. What I love about the three new songs is that all of them represent a different facet of the band, as it was in 2003. Whether youre a longtime, die-hard Linkin Park fanatic, or new to what this group brings to the table, More The Victim is an emotional, rewarding ride. Dont miss out!
After a few seconds of raw guitar feedback, Naked Gypsy Queens Down To The Devil fully and aggressively leans into some of the nastiest, riff-heavy hard rock imaginable. Were talking colossal hooks and vintage vibe, but with enough youthful energy and originality to avoid falling into been there, done that territory. After the powerful instrumental opening salvo, at the 17-second point Chris Attigliatos gargling-with-whiskey-and-gravel vocals join the fray and DAMN! For anyone convinced that rock is dead (absurd), just one listen to this cut will put your fears to rest. Heavy hitting drums courtesy of Landon Herring, Bo Howards thumpy bass, and the interwoven guitar lines of Cade Pickering and Attigliato make this band an absolute eye-opener. Oh, but it gets even better much better! At just under a minute in (its such a fun listen, youll swear its more like 10 seconds), this Nashville-based foursome delivers a soaring, unforgettable chorus thats every bit as catchy as the most meticulously crafted chart-topping pop music out there. Nope, you wont be able to get this one out of your head for a while (Sorry, not sorry). These boys rock hard but they also truly excel on the songwriting front. The bloozy swagger continues full bore, eventually reaching the otherworldly, scorching guitar solo at 2:30. Holy heavy rock climax! Fast fretwork, singing vibrato, tube-driven tone, and impeccable note-choice its got it all. Then its back to that glorious refrain for one last visit before a final reminder of the six-string riff that started things off in the first place. Sneer-lipped, self-assured, and coming towards you at top-speed like a souped-up V8, Down To The Devil is a standout achievement that deserves widespread, mainstream attention. Naked Gypsy Queens debut EP, Georgiana featuring this track should get a spot in your rotation and youd be doing yourself a favor to download and start playing along! |
Available now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, and PS5:
RIVALS SEASON 31 SEASON PASS - ( $24.99/ $24.99)
Entitles purchaser to all 17 songs released between now and June 7th!!)
(Most tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation systems approximately 3 days after listed date)
** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **
Note: As of this post, above tracks marked with are available for the Xbox One/Xbox Series X and tracks marked with  are available for PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5; these tracks are not compatible with Playstation 3, Xbox 360, or Nintendo Wii.
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