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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Aug 20, 2010 13:05:59 GMT -5
It's only 40 spins from #1 now. Hopefully it gets there by Sunday.
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Post by hazuki on Aug 20, 2010 13:27:54 GMT -5
hopefully the video will help it :).. video is looking really good.
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Aug 22, 2010 9:48:05 GMT -5
#1 on Alternative:
4 1 LINKIN PARK The Catalyst 1477 1350 127 7.876
Top 10 on Active:
12 10 LINKIN PARK The Catalyst 1126 984 142 2.709
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Post by jvandyck87 on Aug 22, 2010 18:01:55 GMT -5
Wow this really JUST edged out "Animal" for the top spot. I hope it stays that way even though I like the idea of a new artist reaching the top with a lead single. I just don't like the idea of Neon Trees being the artist to do it. And imo "The Catalyst" is one of the top handful of songs on the alternative chart currently.
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Post by Radical347 on Aug 22, 2010 18:12:56 GMT -5
I've laid off of alternative enough to give this song a chance to sink in before burning out on me. And now I realize...that I have no opinion of it. It's unique and different, sure, but not really in a good, or bad, way. It's just kind of there.
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Post by Nicholas2.0 on Aug 23, 2010 3:22:46 GMT -5
#1 on Alternative: 4 1 LINKIN PARK The Catalyst 1477 1350 127 7.876 Ta-dow!
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Post by Feelin'.$$$hady on Aug 23, 2010 10:09:43 GMT -5
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Post by mcbrearty on Aug 23, 2010 10:19:22 GMT -5
Linkin Park to be part of an anti smoking campaign ?
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Post by thisbeautifulmess on Aug 25, 2010 7:35:30 GMT -5
Possibly one and done?
Hope not.
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Post by The Party Captain on Aug 25, 2010 11:08:13 GMT -5
I think this will be like the White Stripes' "Icky Thump." It's a nice experimental studio track released at the right time for the band, which pushes it to #1. However, in later years, it will lack the longevity of other hits.
This would be going nowhere if it were a debut band. I think Linkin Park is simply riding momentum at this point. Experimentation is fun and needed, but if a band makes its bones as a mainstream band, most of the casual audience is going to be confused and wonder if perhaps they've run out of ideas.
For example, U2's latest album was experimental, but there was no "Vertigo," "One" or "With or Without You" (although I thought "Magnificent" was exactly that). Such a release causes a band to lose steam with the general public.
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Post by singingsparrow on Aug 25, 2010 14:01:32 GMT -5
I think this will be like the White Stripes' "Icky Thump." It's a nice experimental studio track released at the right time for the band, which pushes it to #1. However, in later years, it will lack the longevity of other hits. This would be going nowhere if it were a debut band. I think Linkin Park is simply riding momentum at this point. Experimentation is fun and needed, but if a band makes its bones as a mainstream band, most of the casual audience is going to be confused and wonder if perhaps they've run out of ideas. For example, U2's latest album was experimental, but there was no "Vertigo," "One" or "With or Without You" (although I thought "Magnificent" was exactly that). Such a release causes a band to lose steam with the general public. I still hear "Icky Thump" all the time. In fact, the only other White Stripes song I hear on the airwaves is "Seven Nation Army". It also bears reminder that, while "Icky Thump" had a strong debut, so did "Blue Orchid". The difference is that the former continued to limp up the chart gradually to #1, and then declined at a modest pace down the chart, while "Blue Orchid" stalled following its debut and could only muster a peak around the bottom of the Top Ten before plunging into oblivion. I think "The Catalyst" could potentially be more for them what "Discotheque" was for U2. Huge debut, followed by a monster collapse. I just don't see hardly ANYONE expressing love for this track, while I'm hearing hatred of this track among their core Hybrid Theory/Meteora base that prefers their nu-metal origins and at best indifference among indie-leaning listeners. Namaste, Lisping Hibiscus
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Post by pen on Aug 25, 2010 14:15:05 GMT -5
I love this track. Eat it, Noah Eaton. ;)
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Post by jvandyck87 on Aug 25, 2010 14:18:26 GMT -5
I'm in a metal band and am surrounded by metalheads who grew up digging Hybrid Theory and to a lesser extent, Meteora. Everyone I've talked to hates this song LESS than they thought they would...probably because it's darker than Minutes To Midnight/"New Divide" and harkens back to the more electronic influences of those first two albums even if it's not as heavy.
And I'm only one person, but this is EASILY my favorite Linkin Park single since "Breaking The Habit" (which is funny considering I'm a self-proclaimed metal guy that those would be my two favorite more recent LP singles). The fact that "Papercut" and "Runaway" would top my overall singles list is probably more indicative of my tastes.
And what the hell is up with Neon Trees passing this...GRRRR!!!
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Post by Gravity. on Aug 25, 2010 14:40:27 GMT -5
Less than a full week at number one? Trifling. I understand why some Linkin Park fans don't like it much, but it's not too far off from 30 Seconds To Mars latest singles. This is still one of my favorite Linkin Park singles to date. Hopefully it picks up some more steam and gets the pole position back.
On a side note, I saw this as a physical single today. Just found that a little odd.
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Post by jvandyck87 on Aug 25, 2010 14:57:29 GMT -5
I love this track. Eat it, Noah Eaton. ;) Haha. You sound sincere as you shove his real name in his face. If that even is his real name...
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Post by weaver on Aug 25, 2010 19:31:28 GMT -5
I wanna like this, because I like Linkin Park...but I don't.
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Post by My Life Is A Stereo on Aug 25, 2010 21:37:05 GMT -5
I was thinking the EXACT same thing about this song basically being LP's Discotheque, it's the first thing that came to mind when I heard the song....and since I've been so freaking busy and away from music, that was like a week ago.
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Post by Feelin'.$$$hady on Aug 26, 2010 9:49:25 GMT -5
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Post by thisbeautifulmess on Aug 26, 2010 22:45:46 GMT -5
And I'm only one person, but this is EASILY my favorite Linkin Park single since "Breaking The Habit" (which is funny considering I'm a self-proclaimed metal guy that those would be my two favorite more recent LP singles). The fact that "Papercut" and "Runaway" would top my overall singles list is probably more indicative of my tastes. Just shows that "bleed it out" and "given up" were poor songs. So personally, I'd obviously rate those two singles below the catalyst (and with "faint" their three crappy singles). And I'd rate "shadow of the day" and "leave out all the rest" above it (and among their top 5 charting singles). Then I'd put "breaking the habit", "what I've done", and "new divide" about even.
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Post by David on Aug 27, 2010 19:14:47 GMT -5
Early album review.. First listen: Linkin Park - A Thousand SunsWith an open bar and a warm welcome, I thought Christmas at the listening session for Linkin Park’s soon to be released A Thousand Suns. Not released till September 10, it will be hard to keep my cool till that date. I long to hear this album over and over again, as it left a hell of an impression and by the end of the session there were no inhibitions about head banging and foot tapping. There are 15 tracks on the album, commencing with The Requiem and The Radiance, the first of several interlude tracks which feature throughout the album. Third track Burning the Skies is one of those that will feature heavily on the radio, whose dynamic edge, beautiful lyrics and crisp sound caught my attention and became a favourite. This feel spilled into the fourth track Empty Spaces, illustrating how the album is sequenced – no pauses between songs with a concept album feel. There was a defined mix of influences where rap meets metal, blends with African beats and soars into the classical skies. A prime example of this is found on Blackout, that begins with a brutal rap thud as one imagines themselves cruising on the highway, something leaps out of nowhere and a crash evolves, changing the direction of the music and the visions implored. Other standout songs included Wretches and Kings and Iridescent. Vocalist Chester Bennington’s great vocal range is realised time and time again as he hits the heights with all the different rhythms and tones the songs employ. I smirked to myself at the end of the evening as I though of a conversation earlier in the day with a friend, who noted that the Linkin Park’s first few albums were great but he no longer listens to them. This album is bound to change that sentiment and very likely to bring a host of new fans to the marvel of Linkin Park. www.fasterlouder.com.au/news/local/25254/First-listen-Linkin-Park--A-Thousand-Suns
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Post by onefrayedrepublic on Aug 28, 2010 18:20:51 GMT -5
I want this album so hard.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2010 12:10:41 GMT -5
I'm popping in from the CHR boards to say this song is my JAM! Absolutely love it and I heard it on my local CHR (lol!) station the other day night. (The spun they 5:40 version too!)
Also <3 to whoever said 'Runaway' was one of their fav LP songs. It's easily in my top 3 for LP songs.
I hope this gets some longevity on Alt/Active rock formats because I know it's not going to go anywhere on CHR.
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Post by hazuki on Aug 31, 2010 12:52:07 GMT -5
The Catalyst will be shown live on the VMAs! Wooo!
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Post by #LisaRinna on Sept 2, 2010 14:25:24 GMT -5
How has this done? How was it received?
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Post by David on Sept 2, 2010 14:26:47 GMT -5
The Catalyst will be shown live on the VMAs! Wooo! Are we sure they're performing this? I'd love it though. Have they performed this live at all? I feel like it would sound really good live.
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Post by singingsparrow on Sept 2, 2010 14:33:29 GMT -5
The Catalyst will be shown live on the VMAs! Wooo! Are we sure they're performing this? I'd love it though. Have they performed this live at all? I feel like it would sound really good live. I agree. I think "The Catalyst" is that kind of song that would prove very effective in a live setting, but was simply a poor choice for radio. The latter half of the song in particular will energize fans with its cell-phone-in-the-air anthemic piano-driven repetition. Namaste, Lisping Hibiscus
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Post by The Party Captain on Sept 2, 2010 17:16:45 GMT -5
I saw a CD single for this at WalMart just now. Considered buying it. Reminded myself I don't really like the song.
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Post by rockmaniac on Sept 2, 2010 18:14:39 GMT -5
The Catalyst playing on SportsCenter
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Post by Nicholas2.0 on Sept 3, 2010 3:18:38 GMT -5
Are we sure they're performing this? I'd love it though. Have they performed this live at all? I feel like it would sound really good live. Yes, they're performing this song. No, they haven't performed it live yet.
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Post by jvandyck87 on Sept 5, 2010 15:49:17 GMT -5
It's still #1 in audience. "Animal" is also dropping at an astounding rate, so "The Catalyst" could be #1 again on mediabase alternative in spins too in a few days. And if the trend continues over the course of today, LP could retain the #1 spot on Billboard and make Neon Trees' premature celebration all the more excruciatingly hilarious.
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