Linkin Park's eighth studio album, , was released on May 19, 2017. This album marked a more pop-oriented and introspective direction, featuring collaborations with artists like Lorde and Julia Michaels. The album included hits like "Heavy," "New Divide," and "Glow in the Dark."
The band's fifth studio album, (2008) and A Thousand Suns (2010) continued this trend, incorporating more electronic and ambient elements into their music. A Thousand Suns was a concept album that explored themes of nuclear war and social disillusionment, featuring tracks like "The Catalyst" and "Burn It Down."
Linkin Park's third studio album, , was released on November 30, 2004. This album marked a significant departure from their earlier sound, as they began to incorporate more electronic and pop elements into their music. The album featured collaborations with artists like Jay-Z and Steve Aoki, and it included hits like "Numb/Encore" and "Jigga What/Fragile."