With their new remix album “Recharged,” which includes only one new song, Linkin Park has finally eliminated all doubt that there is any rock left in their sound. What the listener is left with is a set of poorly thought out, overproduced songs that seem to be inspired by subpar Skrillex. There is no heart left in the band’s music, if they can even be called a band anymore, since all one hears is processed, electronic beats. “Recharged” is the sound of a band who is desperately trying to stay relevant, ride a trend and make a buck at their fans’ expense.
Grade: D
Download: Nothing—every song is difficult to listen to.
Sounds best when: You’re too tired to realize how bad whatever you’re listening to is.
