Fort Minor - The Rising Tied -deluxe Version- -2005- Itunes Here

The Rising Tied was released on November 22, 2005. The album was produced by Mike Shinoda and mixed by Jay-Z. It is known for its organic, jazz-influenced hip-hop sound, distinct from the nu-metal/alternative rock style of Linkin Park.

The "Deluxe Version" typically available on iTunes includes the standard 16 tracks plus bonus content. It usually features the music video for "Petrified" and sometimes "Believe Me."

Standard Tracks:

Bonus Tracks (often included on Deluxe Digital editions): 17. There They Go (feat. Sixx John) 18. The Hard Way (Added track on some editions)

Note: The tracklist can vary slightly depending on the specific region of the iTunes store, but the core album remains the same. Fort Minor - The Rising Tied -Deluxe Version- -2005- Itunes

The Rising Tied is the debut and only studio album by Fort Minor, the side project of Mike Shinoda (co-lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist of Linkin Park). Frustrated by the limitations of writing only rock music, Shinoda created Fort Minor as an outlet for his deep-rooted passion for hip-hop. The album’s title reflects the tension between artistic ambition (“rising”) and the constraints of life, labels, and expectations (“tied”).

Unlike Linkin Park’s collaborative process, Shinoda wrote, produced, and performed nearly all of The Rising Tied himself, enlisting a small group of respected underground and mainstream hip-hop artists. The album was executive produced by Jay-Z, who offered guidance on song selection and sequencing but notably did not produce any tracks, wanting Shinoda’s vision to remain pure. The Rising Tied was released on November 22, 2005

The Deluxe Version available on iTunes/Apple Music preserves the album in its most complete form for digital listeners. The four bonus tracks are essential, particularly Be Somebody and There They Go, which showcase a looser, more underground side of Fort Minor not present on the tightly sequenced original album. Unlike later reissues or streaming compilations, this version retains the original 2005 mastering and track flow, making it the definitive digital edition for collectors and new listeners alike.

While The Rising Tied was certified Gold in the US, it wasn't a blockbuster by Linkin Park standards. But time has been kinder to Fort Minor than any chart position could be. Bonus Tracks (often included on Deluxe Digital editions):