"Two Faced" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. It was released as the fourth single from the band's eighth studio album From Zero on November 13, 2024, along with a music video.[1][2] Like "Heavy Is the Crown," it exhibits the nu metal and rap rock sound found on the band's older releases, such as Hybrid Theory and Meteora.
| "Two Faced" | ||||
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| Single by Linkin Park | ||||
| from the album From Zero | ||||
| Released | November 13, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 3:03 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Mike Shinoda | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Two Faced" on YouTube | ||||
Composition
edit"Two Faced" has been stylistically described as nu metal,[3][4][5] hard rock,[2] and rap rock.[3] The song has been noted as a "[call back]" to Hybrid Theory and Meteora, particularly being compared to "One Step Closer."[1][6] The song's themes involve betrayal and manipulation.[7]
Reception
editThe song was positively received by Maria Sherman of ABC News, who described is as one of the album's "most rewarding moments."[8]
Music video
editThe music video for "Two Faced" was directed by the band's turntablist Joe Hahn and was released on November 13, 2024.[9]
The video features the band performing the song in an industrial setting. Alex Harris of Neon Music described the music video as "the video depicts the band performing in a space that feels constrictive, amplifying the tension that runs throughout the track."[7]
Personnel
editCredits adapted from Tidal.[10]
Linkin Park
- Emily Armstrong – vocals, composition
- Colin Brittain – drums, composition, co-production
- Brad Delson – guitars, composition, co-production
- Dave "Phoenix" Farrell – bass, composition
- Joe Hahn – samples, programming, composition
- Mike Shinoda – rapping, keyboards, backing vocals, rhythm guitar, composition, production, record engineering
Additional personnel
- Rich Costey – mixing
- Ethan Mates – record engineering
- Emerson Mancini – mastering
- Jeff Citron – mixing assistance
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[11] | 93 |
| UK Singles Sales (OCC)[12] | 99 |
References
edit- ^ a b Go, Mayks (November 14, 2024). "Linkin Park Revisit Their Classic Sound In New Single "Two Faced" – Listen". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Childers, Chad (November 13, 2024). "Linkin Park Conjure Nostalgic Vibes With Aggressive New Song 'Two-Faced'". Loudwire. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ a b "Hear Linkin Park lean into nu-metal sound on new song "Two Faced"". Revolver. November 13, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ Mills, Matt (November 14, 2024). "Linkin Park go full nu metal on new single Two Faced, which lands ahead of tomorrow's comeback album From Zero". MSN. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ Picker, Ciaran (November 15, 2024). "Linkin Park – From Zero". Dork. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (November 15, 2024). "Linkin Park's 'From Zero': All 11 Tracks Ranked". Billboard. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Harris, Alex (November 14, 2024). "Linkin Park's Two Faced: A Raw Look at Betrayal and Self-Realisation". Neon Music. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ Sherman, Maria (November 15, 2024). "Music Review: Linkin Park returns on 'From Zero,' their first album since Chester Bennington's death". ABC News. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ wookubus (November 13, 2024). "Linkin Park Debut Music Video For Their Brand New Nü-Metal Throwback "Two Faced"". ThePRP. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ "Credits/Two Faced/Linkin Park". Tidal. November 13, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart". Official Charts Company. November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart". Official Charts Company. November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.