Linkin Park, the iconic rock band, has set the stage for a monumental release, announcing their first-ever comprehensive greatest hits album, “Papercuts (Singles Collection 2000-2023).” Scheduled for release on April 12 via Warner Records, this 20-track anthology encapsulates the band’s illustrious two-decade journey, featuring chart-toppers and a never-before-released track, “Friendly Fire.”
The surprise addition of “Friendly Fire,” recorded during the sessions for the band’s final studio album, “One More Light” (2017), adds a poignant touch. Highlighting Chester Bennington’s powerful vocals, reminiscent of last year’s unreleased gem “Lost,” this track reinforces the emotional depth and sonic landscape of Linkin Park’s musical legacy.
Guitarist Brad Delson expressed his awe for “Friendly Fire,” emphasizing its compelling storytelling, vocal prowess, and sonic richness. “Closer than maybe we had realized at the time,” Delson reflects, underscoring the hidden treasures within Linkin Park’s extensive catalog.
“Papercuts” weaves together a tapestry of Linkin Park’s hits, ranging from classics like “In the End” and “Numb/Encore” to the more recent “Lost,” which not only became a Hot 100 hit but also propelled “Meteora” back into the Billboard 200’s top 10. Completist fans can rejoice as the album includes the official version of the long sought-after rarity, “QWERTY.”
Mike Shinoda, reflecting on the album curation process, shares his hope that each track resonates as a proud and connective moment for listeners. “Papercuts” stands as a joyous collection, encapsulating the band’s evolution from the debut release “One Step Closer” to the latest addition, “Friendly Fire.” Shinoda expresses gratitude to fans for being part of Linkin Park’s journey and invites them to enjoy this curated musical odyssey.
Explore the diverse tracklist below, spanning the band’s transformative chapters:
- Crawling
- Faint
- Numb/Encore
- Papercut
- Breaking The Habit
- In The End
- Bleed It Out
- Somewhere I Belong
- Waiting For The End
- Castle Of Glass
- One More Light
- Burn It Down
- What I’ve Done
- QWERTY
- One Step Closer
- New Divide
- Leave Out All The Rest
- Lost
- Numb
- Friendly Fire
Linkin Park invites fans to immerse themselves in the energy and emotion that defines “Papercuts,” a timeless testament to their enduring impact on the world of rock music.
