Do you know why Linkin Park is so genius?

Question

Because they can record the same d@mn song over and over, and people keep buying their records by the thousands.

That just goes to show that a lot of Americans don't like creativity.

Answer 1

Pssh! Do NOT include me on this!!!! I hate linkin park....

And any other band as bad as they are.

I agree with you, and it's hilarious you asked it.....I like people that hate the things I hate. Lmao!

At first I thought you were gonna compliment them...and I was totally gonna let you know my feelings. And I did...it's just better that you hate 'em too! Lol

Have an awesome day!!!! ☺

Edit: And to all the people that say, 'they at least keep kids from being wannabe rappers'....I beg to differ, there are plenty of other aweseome bands that are more talented and could keep teens from being idiots.

Answer 2

I don't think it's genius. Just too many stupid little kids in this world.

And no, I wouldn't say we Americans don't like creativity. Personally, I get as far away from mainstream as possible. The reason they can keep selling records is the simple fact that kids essentially rule the music industry. So how can you expect them to have much taste at all as to what comes on the radio? Last I checked, kids will listen to anything that plays on the radio and like it. And, they also don't research new bands. Why not? They're children.

Ask me what I listened to when I was younger. I'll tell you I was quite the Backstreet Boy fan. As was every other young girl in the world. Does it make them talented? HELL NO! But it played on the radio, therefore we listened!

Answer 3

You know, Animal Collective's newest album hit #72 on the Billboard Top 200 on its first week. I'd say there's a sizable amount of Americans who enjoy creativity, so that's a real cop-out, elitist excuse. As for LP's success, they appeal primarily to a young demographic, and as such they market themselves to a crowd that's easiest to market anything toward. Incidentally, the 14-year-old fans they snagged with their first album are now old enough to drink, so it's no coincidence that their latest efforts are being panned by longtime fans: They've grown up and the music hasn't.

By the way, you might enjoy this:
http://www.hometracked.com/2007/05/29/all-linkin-park-songs-look-the-same/

EDIT: Actually, to revise my above statement, I would argue that there is a THIRST among audiences for something new and flavorful, but at the same time, they're not willing to do the legwork and instead wait for it to come to them. This has been true in all countries since forever.

Answer 4

True, true...I agree that every song of theirs sounds the same (especially on Meteora). I liked them when I was about 13 until I decided to deviate to alternative artists.

I agree with the guy above me that said Nickelback sucks too, that band tries to tug on heartstrings with absolutely mundane lyrics (Wanna Be A Rockstar is terrible...).

Answer 5

I really don't like them. I mean to say they're so bad I think they might actually give me cancer.

But if I could record the same screamo piece of s*** songs again and again and a million plus idiots would buy it every year I would probably opt for the easy out too. Kudos to them.

Answer 6

they are genius because they keep the middle school population listening through to the ridiculous pop crowd.

Thought to be honest, i think Bleed it Out is the first time i've been able to stand one of their songs since i was in the 8th grade... and even then the lyrics suck. Guilty Pleasure i guess.

Answer 7

Is that really Linkin Park's genius or Americans' stupidity?

Answer 8

If they were a genius band they would create more songs or would be more creative with the ones they have.

Answer 9

what about the ones that just rap over good stuff like Jimmy page and the Police. Come on! write your own!

Answer 10

i love linkin park! i think they r genius and i don't think the record the same song over and over again!