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Already Over
Rock · 2023

Already Over

Mike Shinoda

A high-octane return to guitar-driven alternative rock, blending stadium-sized choruses with the intricate electronic textures of a seasoned producer.

October 6, 2023 · Warner Records

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Already Over marks a significant sonic pivot for Mike Shinoda, stepping away from the hip-hop and experimental pop leanings of his previous solo efforts to embrace a full-throated alternative rock sound. The track is built on a foundation of thick, crunchy electric guitars that feel like a spiritual successor to the mid-2000s nu-metal era, yet it is polished with a modern, high-fidelity sheen that reflects Shinoda's growth as a producer. It sounds like a bridge between the raw energy of his early career and the sophisticated arrangement skills he has honed over decades.

Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden explosion of the chorus where the wall of guitars meets Mike's soaring vocal melody
The bridge section where the arrangement thins out, highlighting a rhythmic synth pulse before the final crescendo
The specific grit in the vocal delivery during the second verse, bridging the gap between singing and shouting
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Already Over sound next to the rest of Mike Shinoda's catalogue?

Festival+3.3σ

Festival saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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