korn, korn review

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By crashtoc1218 on 2nd Jun 2005

crashtoc1218's Ratings

Other Artists Listened To	Not supplied
Value for money	10/10
Overall value	10/10
crashtoc1218's recommendation

Good Points

Every Song is very different, the riffs are original, assorted, etc., Korn did not copy anyone with this CD, this was the foundation for Nu-metal, bagpipe solo, very emotional, can move from funny to sad to scary, very influential. Raw sound, without industrial influence in their newer cds.

Bad Points

Not much, maybe that they move a little slow, or there are no guitar solos, but this is still a great cd.

General Comments

Korn, Korn is possibly the greatest Hard Rock album of the '90s, but believe me, its not for everyone. No, this CD does not have amazing leads like Slash from GnR, or Metallica-like riffs, but its originality makes it better. The album begins with their first single "Blind". I've never heard a better beginning, ever. It starts out with just percussion, and eventually explodes with "ARE YOU READY??" and then heavy riffs to follow. It gets to a climax, and still has an amazing beat. It really pumps you up. As does "Ball Tongue", the second song, and this really shows originality. Although to some ears it may seem like stupid jibberish, the chorus shows Jon Davis' ability to have a strong vocal performance in an odd way never seen before. And, although to some people annoying, I find it very fun. "Clown" and "Shoots and Ladders" were both great singles, both chilling yet exciting. And maybe the best on the cd, "Faget" is emotionally heavy and very original. No, this song is not meant to be offensive by the name, it is showing how names can hurt. The songs like "Need To", "Fake", "Predictable", "Divine", "Lies", "Helmet in the Bush" are also very extraoridary songs, but the only one to get into detail with is "Daddy". This song is extremely depressing, and has brought many people to tears, including their singer, Jon Davis, as he finishes the last words. It is very creepy, and the worst part is that it is a true story about his abusive life. But not to get into detail, it is not something to be taken lightly, as with all of their material. If you are just beginning to get into Korn, definitely pick up this album. It is definitely the most essential album of theirs. Everyone has their favorites, but believe me, this is the heaviest, rawest, and creepiest they have to offer. Although depressing, somewhat offensive, and the language is a little loose, it is a must have for a Hard Rock listener.

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