# Minutes to Midnight

> 2007 studio album by Linkin Park

**Wikidata**: [Q19855](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19855)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minutes_to_Midnight_(Linkin_Park_album))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/minutes-to-midnight

## Summary

Minutes to Midnight is an album classified within the alternative rock genre[1].

## Summary
Minutes to Midnight is the 2007 studio album by Linkin Park, released on May 14, 2007. It serves as a central release featuring multiple singles including What I've Done, Bleed It Out, Shadow of the Day, Leave Out All the Rest, and Given Up. The album connects to Machine Shop Recordings, an imprint associated with the band's members.

## Key Facts
- **Publication Date**: +2007-05-14T00:00:00Z (May 14, 2007)
- **Artist**: Linkin Park
- **Type**: Studio album
- **Wikidata Description**: 2007 studio album by Linkin Park
- **Wikipedia Title**: Minutes to Midnight (Linkin Park album)
- **Sitelink Count**: 48
- **Record Label**: Machine Shop Recordings (American record label, inception 2001, headquarters Los Angeles, United States)
- **Related Singles**:
  - What I've Done (2007 single by Linkin Park, sitelink_count: 32)
  - Bleed It Out (2007 single by Linkin Park, sitelink_count: 27)
  - Shadow of the Day (2007 single by Linkin Park, sitelink_count: 22)
  - Leave Out All the Rest (2008 single by Linkin Park, sitelink_count: 27)
  - Given Up (2008 single by Linkin Park, sitelink_count: 23)
- **Genre Association**: Alternative rock (subgenre of rock music, inception +1978-01-01T00:00:00Z, sitelink_count: 69)
- **Album Definition**: Grouping of album releases by an artist usually released at the same time with the same title and tracks but in different formats for consumption (digital, CD, LP), sitelink_count: 89
- **Machine Shop Recordings Details**:
  - Founded: 2001 by Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson
  - Country: United States
  - Headquarters: Los Angeles
  - Parent Organization: Machine Shop (operational entity)
  - Distributor: Warner Bros. Records, Warner Music Group
  - Genres: Rock music, alternative metal, nu metal, hip-hop, underground hip-hop
  - Imprint Status: Instance of record label and imprint
  - Website: [machineshop.co](http://machineshop.co/)
  - Aliases: Machine Shop Records, The Shinoda Imprint, ماشين شوب ريكوردز, تسجيلات ماشين شوب
  - Discogs Label ID: 49462
  - MusicBrainz Label ID: e5600a80-fd70-4fb6-8212-1a403bcb59da
  - Short Name: Machine Shop
  - Freebase ID: /m/07xg02
  - Wikipedia Languages: 18 languages including English, French, Russian, Arabic, and others
  - Inception Reference: {'value': '2001', 'references': [{'': ''}]}

## FAQs
**What is Minutes to Midnight?**  
Minutes to Midnight is a 2007 studio album by Linkin Park, published on May 14, 2007. It includes singles like What I've Done and Bleed It Out, and relates to Machine Shop Recordings as its label.

**When was Minutes to Midnight released and what are its key singles?**  
The album came out on May 14, 2007. Its singles are Shadow of the Day (2007), Leave Out All the Rest (2008), Bleed It Out (2007), Given Up (2008), and What I've Done (2007), each with sitelink counts from 22 to 32.

**What record label released Minutes to Midnight?**  
Machine Shop Recordings, founded in 2001 by Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson, handled the release. This Los Angeles-based imprint under Warner Music Group focuses on rock, alternative metal, nu metal, and hip-hop.

**What genres connect to Minutes to Midnight?**  
It ties to alternative rock, a subgenre of rock music starting in 1978 with 69 sitelinks. Machine Shop Recordings specializes in rock music, alternative metal, nu metal, hip-hop, and underground hip-hop.

**What are the identifiers and online presence for Minutes to Midnight's label?**  
Machine Shop Recordings has Discogs ID 49462, MusicBrainz ID e5600a80-fd70-4fb6-8212-1a403bcb59da, Freebase ID /m/07xg02, and website [machineshop.co](http://machineshop.co/). It appears in 18 Wikipedia languages.

**How does Machine Shop Recordings relate to Warner Music Group?**  
Machine Shop Recordings operates as an imprint under the Machine Shop brand, distributed by Warner Bros. Records, a Warner Music Group division. It was founded by Linkin Park members for alternative music promotion.

## Why It Matters
Minutes to Midnight stands as a pivotal 2007 studio album by Linkin Park, marking a key release in their discography through its May 14 publication and ties to Machine Shop Recordings. This connection to an artist-founded imprint founded by Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson in 2001 underscores its role in bridging mainstream reach with experimental sounds in alternative rock, nu metal, and hip-hop blends. It channels the band's legacy into a platform for genre-pushing projects, offering creative freedom backed by Warner Music Group distribution, and sustains visibility across 48 sitelinks and 18 Wikipedia languages. By grouping singles like What I've Done and Shadow of the Day under one album entity, it exemplifies structured music consumption across formats, influencing how alternative metal and underground hip-hop gain global traction through labels like Machine Shop, which prioritize innovation over commercial norms.

## Notable For
- **Studio Album by Linkin Park**: Defined as a 2007 release with precise publication date of May 14, 2007, and 48 sitelinks.
- **Single Cluster**: Parent to five key singles—What I've Done (32 sitelinks), Bleed It Out (27), Shadow of the Day (22), Leave Out All the Rest (27), Given Up (23)—spanning 2007-2008.
- **Machine Shop Recordings Imprint**: Released via a 2001-founded label by band founders Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson, specializing in alternative metal and hip-hop.
- **Genre Fusion Hub**: Links to alternative rock (1978 inception, 69 sitelinks) and label genres like nu metal, underground hip-hop.
- **Global Documentation**: Wikipedia title "Minutes to Midnight (Linkin Park album)" with broad sitelink coverage.
- **Label Identifiers**: Backed by Machine Shop's Discogs 49462, MusicBrainz e5600a80-fd70-4fb6-8212-1a403bcb59da, and 18-language Wikipedia presence.
- **Artist-Driven Distribution**: Combines independent ethos with Warner Bros. Records/Warner Music Group reach from Los Angeles headquarters.

## Body

### Release and Core Properties
Minutes to Midnight is a studio album by Linkin Park. Its publication date is +2007-05-14T00:00:00Z. The Wikidata description labels it as the 2007 studio album by Linkin Park. It holds a sitelink count of 48. The Wikipedia title is Minutes to Midnight (Linkin Park album). As an album, it represents a grouping of releases by an artist, typically simultaneous with the same title and tracks across formats like digital, CD, and LP, with a sitelink count of 89 for the album concept.

### Related Singles
Minutes to Midnight serves as the parent or part-of entity for several Linkin Park singles:
- Shadow of the Day: 2007 single, sitelink_count 22.
- Leave Out All the Rest: 2008 single, sitelink_count 27.
- Bleed It Out: 2007 single, sitelink_count 27.
- Given Up: 2008 single, sitelink_count 23.
- What I've Done: 2007 single, sitelink_count 32.

### Record Label: Machine Shop Recordings
The album released under Machine Shop Recordings, an American record label. Inception occurred in 2001, referenced as {'value': '2001', 'references': [{'': ''}]}. Headquarters are in Los Angeles, United States. Founders are Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson. It operates as an imprint under Warner Music Group, with distributor Warner Bros. Records. Genres include rock music, alternative metal, nu metal, hip-hop, and underground hip-hop. Instance of record label and imprint. Country is United States. Short name is Machine Shop. Aliases: Machine Shop Records, The Shinoda Imprint, ماشين شوب ريكوردز, تسجيلات ماشين شوب. Website: [machineshop.co](http://machineshop.co/), in English. Discogs Label ID: 49462. MusicBrainz Label ID: e5600a80-fd70-4fb6-8212-1a403bcb59da. Freebase ID: /m/07xg02. Wikidata description: American record label. Wikipedia languages: 18, including English, French, Russian, Arabic, and others. Parent organization: Machine Shop (operational entity). Location of formation: Los Angeles, United States.

### Genre Connections
Minutes to Midnight relates to alternative rock, a subgenre of rock music with inception +1978-01-01T00:00:00Z and sitelink_count 69. This aligns with Machine Shop Recordings' focus on rock music, alternative metal, nu metal, hip-hop, and underground hip-hop.

### Organizational and Distribution Ties
Machine Shop Recordings functions under the Machine Shop brand. Distribution handled by Warner Bros. Records, part of Warner Music Group. The label supports artists linked to Linkin Park projects, emphasizing experimental and genre-blending work.

### Digital and Database Presence
Machine Shop Recordings website at [machineshop.co](http://machineshop.co/) supports English-language access. Label documented in Discogs (49462), MusicBrainz (e5600a80-fd70-4fb6-8212-1a403bcb59da), and Wikidata. Album itself carries 48 sitelinks, reflecting structured knowledge across platforms.

### Cultural and Linguistic Reach
Machine Shop Recordings covered in 18 Wikipedia languages: Arabic (ar), Czech (cs), German (de), English (en), French (fr), Italian (it), Russian (ru), Chinese (zh), and others. This extends to the album's visibility through its label association.

## References

1. [Source](http://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/1445-linkin-park-minutes-to-midnight/user-reviews/)
2. MusicBrainz
3. Apple Music
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. [AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000577932)
6. BabelNet
7. Deezer
8. Tidal
9. Album of the Year
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