The Ballad

How would you feel if Linkin Park did a ballad song and placed it on their next album? By ballad, I mean a song like Bon Jovi's "I'll Be There For You" or Poison's "Every Rose Has Its Thorn." Do you think LP would still be as popular or sell as many albums?

The reason I ask is because when I was listening to "I'll Be There For You" I pictured LP on a stage performing it.

 

I don't think it would be bad. I mean, my guys know what we want, and if they do a ballad, it would be so cool.

 

Ballad LP style? You're talking 'bout a...


Great idea . It's one of their chances to look innovative again, even if they're still to me. But my biggest question is what kind of lyrics are they gonna write for this if they ever do such a song

 

hmm, good idea! lp needs to break new ground, and put some of there godlike style on diff types of music writting!

 

Sweet Child O' Mine at Rock Am Ring 01 was cool. even though it lasted for about 30 seconds. just enough for me.

 

i would call 'In The End' a heavy ballad, but i woudnt mind a softer ballad, but they might get critisized

 

Then let them be criticized. When has LP ever cared what critics say about them?

 

Then let them be criticized. When has LP ever cared what critics say about them? [/b][/quote]
Exactly. I would love to see a ballad type of song out of LP. Maybe a bit lighter than in the end because as Fred Durst said it was a heavy ballad.

 

"In The End" isn't a ballad.

Go download Poison's "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" or "Something To Believe In" and Bon Jovi's "I'll Be There For You" or "Always" and you'll see what a real ballad is.

 

It would be good. But only one or two songs. not more

 

Hmm, I think a ballad would be cool. I grew up listening to the whole spectrum of 60's, 70's, and 80's music, from Creedence Clearwater Revival, to REO Speedwagon, to Men at Work, I've heard alot of music, and those classic rock ballads still get stuck in my head. I would love to hear a LP ballad

 

I would love to hear a ballad from LP.

 

I dont mind them doing a ballad as long as its NOTHING like any bon jovi song

 

Bon Jovi is one of the most influential and biggest rock bands to ever exist. Having a song sound like theirs is probably a big tribute and I'm damn sure LP would be honored to do it.

 

I never knew Linkin Park had a 7th member.

Ballads = Great. Would Trust Company's "Hover (Piano Version)". Be considered one? [/b][/quote]
Nah, that's just a remix by Don Gilmore.

 

I never knew Linkin Park had a 7th member.

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