"Qwerty" (stylised in all caps) is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. Originally recorded during sessions for their third studio album, Minutes to Midnight (2007), the song debuted on a four-date mini-tour of Japan in August 2006, which served as a break from the studio while the band was working on the album. The studio version of the track debuted on the LP Underground 6.0 (2006), an album made available exclusively to the band's official fan club, released on December 5, 2006.[2]
| "Qwerty" | ||||
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 Live in Tokyo version cover artwork | ||||
| Single by Linkin Park | ||||
| from the album LP Underground 6.0 and Papercuts (Singles Collection 2000–2023) | ||||
| Released | April 26, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2006 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:21 (studio version) 3:54 (Live in Tokyo) | |||
| Label | Warner | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) |
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| Linkin Park singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Qwerty (Live Video)" on YouTube | ||||
It was later featured on the compilations Songs from the Underground (2008)[3] and A Decade Underground (2010),[4] as well as an 8-bit version featured on the soundtrack to Linkin Park's own video game, 8-Bit Rebellion! (2010).[5] The song was officially released on digital platforms on April 12, 2024 as part of the band's fourth compilation album Papercuts (Singles Collection 2000–2023).[6] The song was later released as the compilation's second single on April 26, 2024.[7] "Qwerty" is the band's final single that features Chester Bennington and Rob Bourdon.
Track listing
editMusic video
editThe official live music video for "Qwerty" was released alongside the single on April 26, 2024.[8] It was debuted and performed live in Tokyo, Japan at the Summer Sonic Festival in Chiba Marine Stadium on August 13, 2006 during the band's headlining set. The official music video features footage of the band at the festival performing the previously unannounced song for the Japanese audience for the first time.[9]
Personnel
editLinkin Park
- Chester Bennington – lead vocals
- Rob Bourdon – drums, percussion
- Brad Delson – guitars
- Dave "Phoenix" Farrell – bass guitars
- Joe Hahn – samplers, turntables
- Mike Shinoda – rap vocals, keyboards
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Hard Rock Songs (Billboard)[10] | 5 |
References
edit- ^ Brown, Paul (April 12, 2024). "Linkin Park Unearth Screamy Metal Track 'QWERTY' with Papercuts Singles Collection". Wall of Sound. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Carter, Emily (April 12, 2024). "Linkin Park's heavy 2006 deep-cut QWERTY is now on streaming". Kerrang!. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ "Songs from the Underground - Linkin Park". AllMusic. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ "A Decade Underground - Digital Download". Linkinpark.com. Archived from the original on July 21, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ "Linkin Park 8-Bit Rebellion! Game for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad Launches Today". IGN. April 26, 2010. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ Adams, Gregory (April 12, 2024). "LINKIN PARK's fan-favorite metal rarity "QWERTY" finally hits streaming platforms". Revolver. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ a b "Qwerty (Live in Tokyo, 2006) - Single - Album by LINKIN PARK". Apple Music. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ wookubus (April 26, 2024). "Linkin Park Release 2006 Live Video For "QWERTY"". ThePRP. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (April 26, 2024). "LINKIN PARK Streams 2006 Live Video For "QWERTY"". Metal Injection. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ "Linkin Park Chart History (Hot Hard Rock Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 24, 2024.