Papercuts (Singles Collection 2000–2023) cover

Papercuts (Singles Collection 2000–2023)

Linkin Park · 2024

67 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock · hip-hop · pop rock

A dynamic blend of alternative rock and hip-hop influences, showcasing both raw emotion and electronic experimentation.

Why this album works

The album encapsulates Linkin Park's impact on the music scene, with multiple tracks like 'In the End' and 'Numb' achieving iconic status across charts worldwide. The collection not only reflects their commercial success but also their influence on the nu-metal genre and subsequent artists who cite them as inspirations. 'Papercuts' is poised to resonate with both longtime fans and new listeners, highlighting a legacy that continues to shape modern rock.
Best for
wave-like pacing with emotional peaks sing-along moments with friends cathartic anthems for release
Context
Released in 2024, 'Papercuts' serves as a retrospective of Linkin Park's influential career spanning over two decades. This collection highlights their evolution from the nu-metal sound of their 2000 debut album 'Hybrid Theory' to the more introspective and electronic elements present in later works. It arrives after the band's hiatus following the tragic passing of lead singer Chester Bennington, marking a moment of remembrance and celebration of their extensive catalog.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Crawling Standout 3:29
  • 2 Faint 2:42
  • 3 Numb / Encore Standout 3:26
  • 4 Papercut 3:04
  • 5 Breaking the Habit 3:14
  • 6 In the End Standout 3:35
  • 7 Bleed It Out 2:44
  • 8 Somewhere I Belong 3:34
  • 9 Waiting for the End 3:51
  • 10 Castle of Glass 3:24
  • 11 One More Light 4:11
  • 12 Burn It Down 3:49
  • 13 What I’ve Done 3:25
  • 14 QWERTY 3:21
  • 15 One Step Closer 2:35
  • 16 New Divide 4:29
  • 17 Leave Out All the Rest 3:20
  • 18 Lost 3:16
  • 19 Numb 3:06
  • 20 Friendly Fire 2:56

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