Summary
Hey, remember Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park? He’s revisiting his solo album, Post Traumatic, that he made after the tragic loss of Chester Bennington. It’s basically a musical diary of his grief journey, a testament of resilience in vinyl form, with bonus tracks that were like hidden chapters, only released as limited-edition singles. The album, which hits the shelves on June 14th, is like a multi-layered cake with different flavors – black vinyl, vibrant orange, and a quirky Zeotrope picture disc.
Key Points
- Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda is set to reissue his second solo album, Post Traumatic, on vinyl on June 14th.
- The album was originally released in June 2018, a year after the death of Linkin Park’s lead vocalist Chester Bennington.
- The 16-track album features three songs from the Post Traumatic EP and the singles “Crossing A Line” and “Make It Up As I Go.”
- The deluxe vinyl reissue will include two bonus songs, “Prove You Wrong” and “What The Words Meant,” which were initially released as a limited edition single.
- The album is a narrative of Shinoda’s experience with loss, making it universally relatable.
- It will be released in three formats, including black vinyl, limited edition orange vinyl, and a limited edition Zeotrope picture disc.
Background
Mike Shinoda is a Grammy Award-winning musician and member of the rock band Linkin Park. The band faced a major loss with the death of their lead vocalist, Chester Bennington, in 2017. Shinoda’s album Post Traumatic, released in 2018, was a personal reflection and healing journey following this tragedy.
Future Implications
This reissue is likely to rekindle interest in Shinoda’s solo work and could lead to further recognition of his personal healing journey through music. It also serves as a commemoration of Chester Bennington’s contribution to music. The inclusion of bonus tracks may attract new listeners and provide additional context to Shinoda’s Post Traumatic journey.
