Why I Just Don’t 'Get' Linkin Park’s "Faint" | 1st Listen & Discussion

I know I’m going to upset a lot of people with this one. Linkin Park’s "Faint" is a nu-metal staple, but even after a breakdown of the technical and lyrical components, I’m still not a fan. In this video, I dive into the melodic structure and the "Logic" behind why this track misses the mark for me, despite its massive legacy. If there are other bands/songs you'd like me to listen to and discuss, let me know in the Community or post in the comments. Timestamps: 0:00 - The Unpopular Opinion 0:16 - First Impressions 0:30 - Analyzing the Opening & Rhythm 2:13 - Band Dynamics & Synth Layering 3:18 - The Vocal Disconnect 4:21 - Rap-Rock Mix & The Bridge 5:15 - Lyrical Interpretation: Rage vs. Reason 6:54 - Musical Simplicity: Only Three Chords? 7:33 - Era Analysis: Linkin Park’s Legacy 9:31 - The Rap-Metal Evolution (Anthrax & Public Enemy) 10:32 - Closing Thoughts: What Am I Missing? Written and Performed by Linkin Park --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I highly recommend watching the original video without my commentary. Here's the link: • Linkin Park - Faint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYU-8IFcDPw Give Linkin Park a listen: / @LinkinPark --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gear: Mic - Sennheiser MK416 Audio Interface - Scarlett 2i2 Camera - OBSBOT Tiny 2 Lite --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #review #reviews #reaction #musicreaction #musicreview #songreview #linkinpark