Mewtwo talks Linkin Park in this Episode
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(Set Almost Entirely in the Confessional, Filmed Shortly After Chester Bennington's Death)
Mewtwo looked to the camera and began to talk.
"Linkin Park's music really got me through some tough times. I remember when their first album came out back in 2000. It was one of the heaviest albums I ever heard that also heavily utilized rap verses.
The interplay of Mike Shinoda and Chester Bennington was very good.
Their music could be very deep at times. It was as if they were expressing their feelings in song. When they performed in an angry voice, you could tell they meant business.
Hybrid Theory was probably the angriest album they ever did, as it was their major label debut. One Step Closer was a good song. I could relate to much of the music on the album at the time.
In the End was another of my favorite songs from Hybrid Theory. I relate to that song because there were times I try hard and it just didn't matter.
Points of Authority – that was definitely one I could relate to, concerning my relationship with Giovanni. He really thinks he's all that, well Chester Bennington has some words for him.
So yeah, Hybrid Theory was one of those classic albums to start out the decade.
Their follow-up Meteora had some good songs too.
Among the songs I could relate to was Somewhere I Belong. There was a lot of pain I wanted to let go of – and I have since let go of it.
Breaking the Habit was another. I had some bad habits back in the day. I was finally able to shake them during my 7-year sabbatical from Smash.
It was on Minutes to Midnight that Linkin Park started to hit their stride.
What I've Done was one of the better songs from the album, and one of the songs from the band I could relate to. Back on New Island I had done a lot of things I had regretted, and I wanted to let go of them.
An interesting note is that What I've Done was used in the Transformers movie. Which is certainly better than most of Michael Bay's other movies.
Shadow of the Day was another good one. Looking back, 'goodbye is the only way' proved to be a prophetic lyric.
Which brings me to Leave Out All the Rest. This is now something of a farewell song now that Chester is gone, with lyrics like 'when my time comes forget the wrong that I've done help me leave behind some reasons to be missed.'
A Thousand Suns showed Linkin Park in a whole new light.
But before that, they did a song for another Transformers movie called New Divide. I guess they really liked that franchise so much that they did a non-album track just for the second movie.
Back to A Thousand Suns, the one track I identified with the most was Waiting for the End. This is now another farewell song in light of what just recently happened. As far as my connection, there were times when I wanted to end it all, but I didn't.
My therapy sessions and Linkin Park really helped me through some really tough times.
The Catalyst was another good song from A Thousand Suns. It was this song that showed LP going in another direction when it was first released as a single prior to the album's release.
Iridescent was used in another Transformers movie. Michael Bay must really love these guys. Because he keeps using them in every Transformers movie.
Living Things continued the direction of A Thousand Suns.
Lost in the Echo was probably the best track. This song showcased a really mature sound from the band.
Burn It Down was good too.
The Hunting Party brought the band back to their roots.
Guilty All the Same featured a rare collaboration with another rapper in Rakim. It was probably the best track on the album.
One More Light brought another new direction. That of adult contemporary.
I thought it was their best of the albums of 2010s. The song One More Light was probably the best track, even more so given the circumstances now.
Linkin Park has always been there for me. Now as a fan, I have to be there for them. I have to lend my support to the band in their time of need.
I do care if one more light goes out. We all do, especially since it was Chester's light that went out.
I've seen them live numerous times. Chester was the one singer that fit my personality the best.
Without him I don't know what I will do. And I'm a Psychic-type.
There will never be another singer like Chester Bennington. Even if Linkin Park decides to replace him with another vocalist, which I think they shouldn't do out of respect.
I ask that all Linkin Park fans keep the band in their prayers at this time.
Keep listening to the music. Do what makes you happy.
With that I leave you, I hope you all feel better after watching this."
Mewtwo finished talking to the camera and left the confessional room.
"Rest in peace Chester", he said as he left.
The first cameraman said "That was beautiful. I cannot wait until this makes it to air."
The second cameraman said "Linkin Park fans are going to love what Mewtwo has to say. He is a true fan of this very fine band."
This segment aired the following night's episode of The Real Smash Bros. on MTV. Within hours of airing it was one of the most talked-about topics in relation to the show.
Linkin Park fans certainly did enjoy the segment as well as the revelation of the fact that Mewtwo was a fan of the band.
Mewtwo showed up at the Chester Bennington tribute concert later that October. When he was recognized, he was given a thunderous applause. That kind of fame comes with being part of the competition known as Super Smash Bros. – a competition fans hope he stays in for good.
This episode reveals some backstory about Mewtwo, and it's quite interesting.