Linkin Park/Hybrid Theory (2000)

An American rock band formed in 1996, Linkin Park's debut album (#2 on the US album charts). The best selling album in the US in 2001. Post-grunge heavy rock based on alternative metal with the elements of hip-hop, rap and electronica. Catchy sound featuring Mike Shinoda's rap, Chester Bennington's melancholy, melodic vocals and shouts. Includes singles, "One Step Closer", "Crawling", "Papercut" and "In the End" (#2 on the US, #8 on the UK).