One Step Closer |  | Artist: Linkin Park
Label: Wea International
Category: Music
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Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 213763
Format: Single, Enhanced, Import
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 093624496328
EAN: 0093624496328
ASIN: B000056BGZ
Release Date: February 20, 2001
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| • | One Step Closer | | • | My December | | • | High Voltage |
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Album Description
First single off the alternative rock act's 2000 debut album, 'Hybrid Theory'. Tracks, 'One Step Closer', two exclusive non-LP tracks, 'My December', 'High Voltage' and the CD-ROM video for the title track. Slimline jewel case. 2000 release.
Album Details
Explosive debut single from the So-Cal newcomers includes two exclusive tracks: 'High Voltage' & 'My December'. Built on an aggressive hard rock foundation, flavored with hip-hop vocal stylings and electronic flourishes, as melodic as it is confrontational, with a strong lyrical message, Linkin Park is diverse and unique.
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 It's all good April 6, 2001
Edward S FLores (Everett, WA United States)
15 out of 18 found this review helpful
Anything by Linkin Park is good. This is no exception. Has the first single song from their debut CD Hybrid Theory, plus two unreleased tracks that are every bit as great as LP's other songs. "My December" is my favorite, as it is somber, moody, and deep. "High Voltage" dictates their mission and let's you know they're the real thing. Is mostly rap, but clever and fun. And if you pop this CD into your computer, you get to see their single "One Step Closer" video in pretty good quality. Worth it if you ask me. I enjoy this little import very much
LP kicks ...! December 31, 2001
Katie (OR)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I'd buy this single just for "My December," which showcases the band's softer side and definately should've made it on to Hybrid Theory. "High Voltage" also shows that they're not limited to just rock-oriented music, but that they can skillfully cut a hip-hop track too. And of course, there's "One Step Closer," the loud, hard metal track that has talented lead singer Chester Bennington shouting "Shut up when I'm talking to you!" as it's bridge.
This is a great single... it doesn't have one track of just the band talking to you saying, "Oh, thanks for buying our single. Now go buy our cd." Linkin Park is the best band out their and I'm one of their biggest fans!! (But if you don't wanna go buy the single just for three songs, you could get Hybrid Theory and download "My December" and "High Voltage") And just as a note, there's two versions of "High Voltage": the remix and the original. The original doesn't have Chester on it, just MC Mike Shinonda because it was recorded before Chester joined the band.
 Great way to Introduce a group January 22, 2004
Runnrwood (VIRGINIA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Here's a Review1 ONE STEP CLOSER a band should intro themselves in a good way this song single handedly did this for them 2 MY DECEMBER good slow song shows Chester can do a slow song 3 HIGH VOLTAGE awesome rap song this track is all Mike and he shows off all of his talent on this track
Worth the price! December 10, 2002
Leanne (United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am surprised My December didn't make it on the Hybrid Theory CD. This is an awesome song displaying a different side of LP. I don't think I have ever bought a CD with 3 great tracks, each with its own edge. Little bit of hard, soft and hip-hop.
NOT a Mistake! March 21, 2003
Ayos (Utah, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have to disagree. The purpose of CD singles is to promote the band, and especially the song that the single is titled after. Not to promote a different song. However, for the uninformed, I will clarify. This version of "My December" is the original version they did. There are only two versions - one is on their remix album "Reanimation" which is the upbeat version. The other is this one, which is my personal favorite. It shows the versatility of the band. It's wrong to hate this single because the version of a B-side is not the one you heard on the radio. If you wish to hear the one you heard on the radio, purchase "Reanimation." The Reanimation version is upbeat, while this one is, as was said, a slow, moody ballad.
Now for the actual single itself. One Step Closer is a perfect angsty song, delivering hard-hitting guitar riffs, vocals, and lyics. It's amazing how well the blend comes together to form an addictive song, even if you don't like Chester Bennington screaming "SHUT UP WHEN I'M TALKING TO YOU!" This is also a great single because, as I said before, it shows the diversity and versatility of the band. Where One Step Closer is more metal than anything else, My December is a direct contrasts to it - slow, gentle, brooding, and High Voltage is a pure rap, giving Mike Shinoda a time to shine. This single is great for three different types of music lovers - metal, classical, and hip-hop - and I would suggest picking this single up, as well as their albums "Hybrid Theory," "Reanimation," and coming March 25th, "Meteora."Everything you say to me drives me one step closer to the edge, and I'm about to break.
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