Linkin Park Broaches Universal Feelings In Simmering Single, ‘Over Each Other’

Linkin Park returns with the third glimpse of their upcoming album with 'Over Each Other', a universally felt track that explores the breakdown of a relationship and the waves of emotions that follow. 

This process, punctuated lyrically with inclusions of the title, starts with conflict and paired-back instrumentals, before building to reflection as the pace builds, ending in a swelling statement of hope. As the musical pacing mirrors the shift in emotion, each change is all the more impactful and gut-wrenching.  

The track is also accompanied by a passionate music video directed by Linkin Park’s Joe Hahn and shot in South Korea after the band’s recent show. Opening with the immediate aftermath of a car crash, the video documents the events that led up to the incident, with the perfect mix of emotion and theatricality reminiscent of Korean drama.

‘Over Each Other’ also marks Armstrong's first solo vocal offering since their entrance to the band. While the sound differs greatly from the usual split between Armstrong and Shinoda, it also significantly affects the overall effect of the track. It’s gentle, with recollections of early ‘00s pop, complete with sustained notes and haunting backing vocals that show the strength and flexibility of Armstrong’s vocal capability. 

It’ll be interesting to see how this emotively-heavy track will flow in the album's context - especially with the outro featuring Shinoda, Farrell, and, Hahn and the end question of “Can you get your screaming pants on?”. If there’s a way to build anticipation, that is it. 

Their upcoming album, ‘From Zero’ will be released on November 15th via Warner Records and Machine Shop.

Megan-Louise Burnham

@mgn.lb

Image: James Minchin III