"It's not hyperbolic to say that Hybrid Theory is one of the most important rock albums of all time. It was that perfect gateway drug for millions of teens around the globe to discover alternative music through its monumental hooks, bouncing beats and the unstoppable, never-bettered vocal interplay between Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda. Merging the worlds of hip-hop and electronica (previously seen as enemies) with rock and metal, this `hybrid' felt fresh, energising and the perfect sound to usher in a new millennium".