The Random Album Review with Larry and Brian · Larry Wetzel

Larry and Brian listen to - From Zero - Linkin Park - Random Album Review S3 Ep1

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The hosts return for the season three premiere of The Random Album Review and make it clear they're happy to be back. The opening stretch is mostly setup: they explain that this season they want to listen along on screen and make the show look a little better, while keeping the loose, informal feel. Brian's haircut becomes an easy bit of banter. From there, they move into From Zero and react as they go. One song gets praise for its guitar work, another gets a note that it should have pushed harder into a bridge, and a bass line reminds them of Rage Against the Machine. A few passages feel like sci-fi or game-menu music, and one section gives them the feeling of floating in a deep pool. The singer's ability to move from screaming to very soft singing stands out. They keep noticing how different each track feels from the last, which keeps the conversation moving. By the end, they call it a serviceable Linkin Park album and invite listeners to share comments, criticism, and their thoughts on the new format.

As heard by us

A live, loose listen that favors reactions over polish.

The episode opens season three with the hosts listening to From Zero live on screen, and that choice gives the conversation an immediate, off-the-cuff feel.

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Try this if you like hearing a rock album get judged in real time.

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