I’ve seen albums leak 5-6 months ahead of release. LP do very well to keep it locked down.
I think it’s a personal, emotional thing. in the end you will hurt not the band - just yourself. I can wait for the cd: sometimes the awaiting is a big part on the whole. beyond that I love the sound from the subwoofer in my room or in the car driving the freeway or something else… 
A good copy was leaked, apparently from I tunes, pretty high quality actually, and I think it is fine to listen, its up to you and you know how much you support the band, go to the shows, buy the actual cd etc, its like xmas time and you cant wait and open that first present on xmas eve lol. All I can say, it is short but AWESOME. LONG LIVE LINKIN PARK
It should nt happen… 
I’ve been seeing posts on facebook and youtube but every time I see one I scroll past it. Sometimes the build up and anticipation are worth it, and I think it will be this time. Plus its going to help me feel better when I hear it on the 26th cause I got a root canal on the 25th… Oh boy.
Yep… bumping Living Things tomorrow on the way to Best Buy. It’s been pre-ordered since day 1 so I’m not worried about any of that, really. I gave in to the ATS leak and still enjoyed the hell out of the release day CD. Same will happen here… I just couldn’t wait another day… 
It’s AMAZING!!!
Trying not too. Hell they say suspense is the best pleasure so I must be a sadist lol (only joking). I going to wait like a virgin for that first listen! I want to do a short film based on the release day!
I know we all respect Mike, but he said that we should just make it special however we decide to listen to it. SO I got the leak, burned it to a CD and hit the road in my car with the BOSE blaring an my 12’’ Directed Audio Subwoofer pumpin out some of the heaviest beats LP has ever constructed. It’s good people. I respect your decision whatever it is. Just know that whenever you do decide to listen…it’s not what you’re expecting…but it is, but it’s not…lol
I know, right!!! Hahahaha Besides, historically, LP has released an album 6 weeks after the first single. This time they tried to go 2 Months and it leaked earlier than ATS did last time lol…shouldnt ave messed with tradition…
[quote=Richard Tafoya][quote=Noxus]No, i’m gonna wait 'till (at least) the digital download of the album arrives. [cool]
Then i’d have something to listen to while flying towards Spain. [biggrin]
And i want to actually feel and open the cd case [geek][wink][/quote]
Can’t wait really. I feel spoiled rotten for doing it, but I am a very impatient person and cannot resist like some of you can. I am still getting my CD release day
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Well, I guess everybody has their own way of waiting. I still haven’t fallen into temptation but i’m counting down the day’s and i listen to Burn It Down (and the remix) daily [smile]
I will be waiting till 26 June
I amlost always give into the Leak. Plus it is not our fault someone at itunes screwed up in our favor. I have had LT preordered for months now, two copies i might add(hardcopy and digital). I give into the leak but I also support the band finacially when the time comes. Im the same way with the rest of my favorite bands. I also support bands by going to their shows. Most concerts tickets range from $30-$80. So if you think that I am a bad fan think again.
Ive followed Linkin Park since the begining when I was in elementary school (Im 21 now) Hell I even have a Linkin Park Tattoo. Their Music have helped me get through so many challenges in my life and LT has continued to do the same.
As for Living Things as an album, IT ROCKS. Compared to the other albums, it ranks third in my list, HT-M-LT-M2M-ATS.
Lost in the Echo- Great Opener to the new album. Shinoda comes at you strong with his rapping throughout the song, followed by Chesters smooth vocals in the chours. Then of course during the bridge, Chester brings us his amazing screams that continue to the end of the song.
In My Remains- In My Remains opens up with a melody that makes you feel a since of victory(at least to me it does). This song continues with smooth vocals from Chester along with Shinoda’s( similuar to his vocals in No Roads Left from M2M).
Burn It Down- If you have not heard that yet, you have been under a rock the last month.
Lies Greed Misery- Heavy beat mix with techno. ( this one is still growing on me)
I’ll Be Gone- This is where it starts to slow down a little ( but in a good way). They have VIOLLINS in this? It is amazing how well the strings worked in it. One of my favorite tracks.
Castle of Glass- Is different and very good. Shinoda’s smooth vocals continue in this track. Track starts off a little slow then builds up to a good finish.
Victimized- I felt victimized after hearing this track. It starts off nice and relaxed with shinoda, then chester straight up hits you, and hits you hard. Continued with heavy drums and rapping from Shinoda.
Roads Untraveled- Strongly resembles No Roads Left from M2M mixed with what sounds like bells ringing in the background throughout the song.
Skin To Bone- If you saw “Likin Park Living Things The Story” video on youtube, chester mentions that this song to him had a folk feel. I would agree.
Until it Breaks- Mike starts Rapping like no other in this one. then chester brings in the melody. The song is wrapped up with what sounds like a lullbuy. brings your energy down gently to lead into TINFOIL
TINFOIL(instrumental)-amazing.
Powerless- TINFOIL transistions into powerless seamlessly. Starts off sounding close to Iridescent. It continues to bring the beat up a little and finishes the album off cleanly.
This album is truely amazing. It is a combination of all of the previous albums. Hope everyone enjoys it. Looking forward to hearing everyone elses opinions.
nah ah. waiting till 21, when its get released in Ukraine
I’m going to wait until it is released in England, I’m aware of the ‘leak’ & can see it but I’m not downloading it. I want this to be special for once. Thank you for giving me the strength to do this Mike & a big shout out to all LPU holding it out!
I listened to it few times already and I’m loving it!
Beginning and ending are the best parts! Truly magical. Album is awesome! I didn’t feel so good about it since Meteora.
And for the record, I do support band quite a lot. I collect their CD’s, travel far for them, have seen 8 shows so far, so I don’t feel bad, that I downloaded it. And I didn’t sign up for Mike’s challenge anyway.[biggrin]
The moment I was listening it was magical! Walking in night lights of St.Petersburg and hearing it in my player was truly awesome. Aand I will celebrate with others on 26th.
I gave in, I had a copy calling my name and I heard quite a few tracks over YouTube in unrelated videos (thanks everyone haha) so I thought what the hell. I am still going to participate in waiting for the hardcopy version as I only have a MP3 copy and im a FLAC user (audiophille ftw). I am a collector so I have a UK, US and Japanese copy to open yet anyway
As for the album, some of the songs are amazing, some not so good - but as an album I would give it 7/10 simply because I did not like a few of the songs at all. However some are amazing.
Lost In The Echo and Powerless are the big tracks, with Burn It Down and Lies Greed Misery also making an impact, I can see Powerless making a name for itself in the charts - I would not be surprised at all. Overall interesting album, Mike actually broke out his singing voice (and yes it is sexy) and I felt Chester really took a back seat in a few of the tracks - however the lack of a lot of Guitar is becoming more and more apparent in the music, I hope this doesn’t crease tensile situations in the band as the next album revision if it follows this trend will be awesome!
Really the iTunes stream is promotional, not a leak. But as for other things not coming from iTunes, I’m not sure if there are any yet.
Yeah there is a full album leak mate, blew up over the internet on Friday I think it was.
holy mother of god this is difficult, I’m not sure how I can cope with this…
I accidentally listened “Powerless” because I saw a video about Linkin Park and vampires and realized after the first 30 seconds that it was one of the new songs o.O so I listened it through and omg I love it SO MUCH !! been listening it the whole day on repeat :3
but yeah, it’s SO HARD to not give in the temptation… and I’m not sure if I can do it. help?
While it is tough, I am not gonna give in to the leak. I have been reading reviews but that’s all!