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Reanimation
Linkin Park
Retail Price (not our price): $18.98
Release Date: 2002-07-30
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1

Track List
Now here, for your listening pleasure, the tracks...

Disc 1

Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
Reanimation is the evil twin of Linkin Park's 2000 debut, Hybrid Theory. While plotting their next studio album, the Southern California band enlisted some of aggro rock's leading lights, as well as some of the more enlightened underground MCs and producers, to slice and dice all the songs on their debut (including a few bonus cuts that made it to their Japanese release). Linkin Park allowed their special guests--including Korn's Jonathan Davis, Staind's Aaron Lewis, Orgy's Jay Gordon, the Roots' Black Thought, and Jurassic 5's Chali 2NA--to run riot through their songbook, tweaking melodies, writing new lyrics, and sometimes changing the entire intent of the originals. As a result, this collection of 20 songs is Mr. Hyde to Hybrid Theory's Dr. Jekyll. Most of Linkin Park's atmospheric and melodic moments have ended on the cutting-room floor--along with the self-consciousness that pervaded many of the songs--replaced with a brash impudence that's more rap than rock. Chali 2NA entirely changes the landscape on "Forgotten," shape-shifting the song into an alien being dubbed "Frgt/10," which takes you to a dark, desolate place with only your own disturbed thoughts and some electronic bleeps for company. And that's enough. This is a masterful art project that truly succeeds. --Jaan Uhelszki

2) Album Description
This is not just another remix album. All the songs of Hybrid Theory have been reinterpreted, plus 'High Voltage' and 'My December.' Just a few of the remixers/featured artists (since the list is so long) include Jay Gordon (Orgy), Evidence (Dilated Peoples), Aaron Lewis (Staind), Chali 2Na (Jurassic 5) & Black Thought (the Roots). Digipak. 2002.

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5

1) Reanimation   [Rating: 3 out of 5]
This Linkin Park Remix album....might have been better off, not being released. It is not worthwhile owning, unless you are a die hard linkin fan.Of course its not all bad, there are a few decent tracks...but on the whole...it gets a 3/5

2) A MUST-HAVE for LP fans!   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Although different from the other CDs by Linkin Park--I am in love with this album. It is a MUST have!!Shipping was prompt and item flawless.

3) Reanimated, reinvented, reimagined, reconstructed and ultimately remarkable album...   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Linkin Park was at one time the most popular musical act in the world. Their albums were smart, thoughtful, imaginative and thus largely glorified. They came onto the scene with the brilliant `Hybrid Theory' but to me the smartest move under Linkin Parks belt was the superbly constructed `Reanimation', an album that takes `Hybrid Theory' and does just that, reimagine or reanimate each and every track. This is not a collection of remixed tracks, same beat, same lyrics, same initial concept with just a big name rapper tagged onto the end. No, each and every track is reconstructed with improved beats, updated lyrics and guest stars. Even the cover art is a reanimated or reconstructed version of the original. What I've decided to do was compare the two releases here, `Hybrid Theory' and `Reanimation' to see just how smart this move really was.1) Papercut vs. PPr: Kut (Remixed By Cheatshot & Jubacca Feat. Rasco and Planet Asia)The victor is none other that `PPr: Kut'. By reinventing this track with a very impressive beat, starting things off with an almost tribal bellow before breaking into the update, Linkin Park has managed to make a good thing even better. The original `Papercut' was a great song, but here with the likes of Rasco and Planet Asia adding their flare the song is elevated into a masterclass.2) One Step Closer vs. 1stp Klosr (The Humble Brothers Remix Feat. Jonathan Davis of KoRn)The victor this go around was hard to decide. I ultimately went with `One Step Closer'. The original is just too classic I guess. The guitar rhythm is just so catchy and it really was the first song that Linkin Park released to make you recognize they were here to stay. `1stp Klosr' is not a bad update by any means. It slows things down though and loses the original feel. Jonathan Davis works well here, and his part is the most memorable of the track. I still love this version, I just prefer the original, I think. Like I said, this was a hard one.3) With You vs. Wth>You (Chairman Hahn Remix Feat. Aceyalone)Both tracks are actually pretty similar, but in the end `Wth>You' hits it a little harder, and the ending with Aceyalone makes up for the similarities within. The track was not one of my favorites off of `Hybrid Theory' but the updated version, like I said, hits things a little harder, a little tighter and ultimately is the better track.4) Points of Authority vs. Pts. Of Athrty (Remixed By Jay Gordon of Orgy)Without a doubt `Pts. Of Athrty' takes this one. I was never really too impressed with the original `Points of Authority' but this new and improved version is so tightly orchestrated thanks in large part to Jay Gordon. This was the first single off `Reanimation' and it suits because this is just Linkin Park doing what they do best, in a whole new way.5) Crawling vs. Krwlng (Remixed By Mike Shinoda Feat. Aaron Lewis of Staind)This was a tough one because both versions are stellar. I want to call this one a tie but the mere fact that `Krwlng' could have been better makes me call `Crawling' the champ. Like I said, both are astounding, but with the likes of Aaron Lewis on the reconstructed version I would have really liked to see him get his own air time instead of having to pretty much share chorus lines with Chester. The violins and updated orchestral arrangements really make `Krwlng' fantastic though. I just really would have loved Aaron to get his own verse, but maybe they were afraid he'd outshine them or something (the mans voice is godly). Screw this, I'm calling a tie. Both tracks are too impressive to call one better than the other.6) Runaway vs. Rnw@y (Backyard Bangers Remix Feat. Phoenix Orion)`Runaway' is a good rock track and was one of my favorites off of `Hybrid Theory' but `Rnw@y' capitalizes on that and creates a breathtaking adaptation of the original with impressive beats and a really nice run by Phoenix Orion. They took what was a generic rock track and turned into something fresh and indescribable. 7) By Myself vs. By_Myslf (Josh Abraham & Mike Shinoda Remix Feat. Stephen Carpenter of The Deftones)`By Myself' was not really one of my favorite tracks on `Hybrid Theory'. In fact I really don't remember ever listening to it more than a handful of times. In stark contrast `By_Myslf' is one of my favorite tracks on `Reanimation' and one that I listen to constantly. The revised chorus really allows Chester's voice to soar and the new and improved guitar work by The Deftones very own Stephen Carpenter help create a fantastic track. The whole breakdown at the end it effortlessly orgasmic.8) In the End vs. Enth E Nd (Kutmasta Kurt Remix Feat. Motion Man)`In the End' became one of Linkin Parks most memorable and popular tracks for a very good reason. Mike Shinoda's lyrics and vocals are spot on. Chester's vocals are haunting and the beat is infectious. The message is timeless and the whole construction of the track is flawless. `Enth E Nd' is a completely different track altogether with a bouncier (yet similar) beat, new lyrics and of course Motion Man. I can't really decide which one is better. At first I didn't really care for this reanimated track because the original was so good but `Enth E Nd' has really grown on me. I'll stick with `In the End' for the title for now, but a few more listens and I may change my mind.9) A Place for My Head vs. Plc. 4 Mie Haed (Amp Live Remix Feat. Zion of Zion I)Ah, my favorite track of `Hybrid Theory' meets my favorite track off `Reanimation'. Without reservations `Plc. 4 Mie Haed' blows `A Place for My Head' out of the water, and that's saying a lot. The beat is so tight, so hard hitting, so in your face. Zion is flawless, I mean flawless here and the whole breakdown at the end is just amazing. This really is the definition of musical perfection to me.10) Forgotten vs. Frgt/10 (Alchemist Remix Feat. Chali 2na of Jurrassic 5)`Forgotten' has probably the most hard hitting chorus on all of `Hybrid Theory' so when I went into listening to `Frgt/10' I was expecting something completely different than what I received. I'm ultimately thankful for that. `Frgt/10' is one of the most thoughtfully conceived tracks on `Reanimation'. Chali 2na is ingenious here, his vocals so provoking in their baritone. The beat for the track is one of my favorites here. When I spoke earlier of `In the End' and `Enth E Nd' being two different songs I meant that, but they have nothing on this track. There is really nothing similar between `Forgotten' and `Frgt/10' except a few strategically placed lyrics. Ultimately they created a flawless track here, so flawless that there's no way `Frgt/10' doesn't take this one.11) Cure for the Itch vs. Kyur4 Th Ich (Chairman Hahn Remix)I remember when `Hybrid Theory' was first released my friends and I tried to come up with our own lyrics to fit `Cure for the Itch' and we'd battle each other in the car to see who could come up with the best stuff on the spot. Then `Reanimation' was released and we decided to do the same thing for kicks. For that very reason I'm giving this to `Kyur4 Th Ich' because it's just a little more fun to rap to. 12) Pushing me Away vs. P5hng Me A*wy (Remixed By Mike Shinoda Feat. Stephen Richards of Taproot)I'm giving this to `Pushing me Away' simply because I loved this track from the first time I heard it. Chester's vocals are spot on here. I really was excited to hear `P5hng Me A*wy' but I was ultimately let down. It's not a bad track, but the chorus is way too harsh. I really expected them to capitalize on melody here, since the original was such a beautifully constructed track, but that's just not the case here. That and I was left cold by Stephen Richards addition to the track, it's just not that impressive. It's sad, because it could have been brilliant.There are also some bonus tracks. `My December' was one of those B-Sides that took off running thanks to ample radio play and a downright beautiful arrangement. `My{Dsmbr' remixed by Mickey P. featuring Kelli Ali actually does it justice. It's not as somber as the original but it doesn't lose any of its beauty. I am not a fan of `High Voltage' and I can't really say that `H! Vltg3' really does much for me either, but at least the beat is memorable. I'm not a huge fan of Pharoahe Monch but to each his own. There's also a track here that's not even by Linkin Park. `X-Ecutioner Style' featuring The Root's Black Thought is a killer track. Black Though ignites beats provided by out of nowhere sensation The X-Ecutioner's. Aside from these tracks there are three artists messages and then the beautiful opener that ultimately becomes the backlight for `Krwlng'.So, I'd say that `Reanimation' was a very smart move on Linkin Parks part. Sadly they didn't take this route with `Meteora' (sorry but that mess with Jay-Z doesn't really count) and it's sad to say that their latest release `Minutes to Midnight' is less than impressive, much less. This is where Linkin Park excelled, so here's to hoping one day they get back to where they started.

4) What's the intrigue of remix cds?   [Rating: 1 out of 5]
A remix cd is simply the same song you get on the album or single with the same chorus lyrics, in Linkin Park's case SOMETIMES different lyrics in the verses, with a bunch of different drums or bleeps thrown into the background to make it seem like a new song. But we're not fooled. If you want the best outcome of Linkin Park's songs, your best bet would be purchasing 'Hybrid Theory' and 'Meteora' and skipping this cd unless you're one of those remix fanatics who buys all the singles just for the alternate versions of songs.However, the song 'My December' is one of the greatest songs Linkin Park ever produced. They ruin it on this album with a different version than the demo. The demo version is smooth, beautiful and emotional. This version has too many tinny sounds with a babyish electronic voice through the chorus. Still, it's a pretty good song in itself, but just not up to par with the astounding original. Download this song and the demo, use it for a sad mix cd and you'll be happy. Buy this and regret it later.

5) What A Headache!   [Rating: 2 out of 5]
Linkin Park claims that this is a serious project, but somehow it just doesn't sound like it is. There's nothing much to describe it other than to say this: imagine Hybrid Theory with two extra tracks that were taken off the album, a couple of those skit things that you find on most rap CDs, and a short violin part. All that creates a big, sloppy album that is 62% longer than Hybrid Theory (yes, I calculated). The songs from Hybrid Theory, which I like because of their hard-rocking simplicity, are completely messed up. That means annoying electronic noises and loud beats that I think were made from cutting up all the normal guitar parts. In every song there's like three or four different patterns going on at once and it's just a mess. Mike Shinoda seems pretty busy rapping altered verses alongside a ton of guys I've never heard of. The worst song is the remix of "One Step Closer" which sucks out all the energy of the song and reduces it to a huge pile of electronic fluff (a cameo from Jonathan Davis definitely doesn't help). There is a little bit of good songs here, like a really dark version of "Forgotten" and an amped-up version of "Cure for the Itch", but other than that this is just a big loud album that doesn't have any direction to it. Listen to it and you'll just get a massive headache from all the loud noise.