One Step Closer

About One Step Closer

"One Step Closer" is the debut single by the nu metal band Linkin Park released in 2000 and the second track of their debut album, Hybrid Theory. It is also the song that catapulted the band to stardom, especially towards the rock audience, as well as one of the band's well-known songs. The song reached #79 on the Hot 100 on February 20, 2001. According to the One Step Closer Songfacts, the vocals were recorded in Mike Shinoda's flat one night while an angry neighbor hammered on the wall. .

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About this song

Credited to

Linkin Park

Album

Hybrid Theory (Bonus Edition) · Track 2 of 15

Released

October 24, 2000

Duration

2:37

Ranking

#6 most played Linkin Park track on Foxsoundi

Top countries on Foxsoundi

United States (94 %), United Kingdom (1 %), Philippines (1 %)

Playlists

In 4 public playlists: Rock mix, The Amalgamation , My Playlist #7

On Last.fm

2,214,403 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: Hybrid Theory (Bonus Edition)