| Korn Take A Look in the Mirror |
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 | Tracklist:
01. Right Now
02. Break Some Off
03. Counting On Me
04. Here It Comes Again
05. Deep Inside
06. Did My Time
07. Everything I've Known
08. Play Me
09. Alive
10. Let's Do This Now
11. I'm Done
12. Y'All Want a Single
13. When Will This End
Release Date: 2003 | |
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On 9 Lists
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| Summary: Korn completely run out of ideas and continue digging their own grave. |
6 of 12 thought this review was well written
Korn - Take a Look in the Mirror
Korn is a band that is loved and hated at the same time. They've ensnared tons of fans around the world along with selling millions of albums. But every rose has its thorns. There are tons of metal fans that look at Korn in disgust and label them as "posers" and "creators of nu-metal" which is often hated by the older metal fans. Sure, nu-metal is pretty much gone these days, but Korn albums are still selling. This was the end of Korn's older sound (before their brand new release went to more of an industrial sound).
Korn was on this album:
Jonathan Davis - Vocals
Munky - Guitar
Head - Guitar
Fieldy - Bass
David Silveria - Drums
Korn had made some interesting changes in their sound since their first release, Korn. That album was the start of the nu-metal genre, and was loaded with simple low end riffs and angsty lyrics. Life is Peachy came next and was essentially a repeat of the same album, only not as good. It was a mess of recycled riffs and the same lyrical messages. Follow the Leader was the third album and experimented with hip-hop, which had later become common later on in the nu-metal craze. Korn also experimented with their fourth album Issues with such styles as funk and some more hip-hop. Untouchables was a giant disaster which was like hearing a cacophony of teenage angst over annoying riffs. After this album things were looking pretty bleak for the band, but they refuse to back down.
This album tried to retreat back to the older and original sound that most Korn fans deem to be the best. While it did do that, it still didn't work at all. If you've heard Korn's past albums before this, you've heard everything that this album has to offer. Everything that the band does is there: the drop-A riffs, the annoying bass tone, Davis' creepy vocals and the hip-hop-esque drum beats. This album didn't have anything original about it.
When I first read the track list, I noticed that Korn had featured rapper Nas in one of their songs. I laughed at first and just said "that's such an nu-metal thing to do!" and didn't listen to it. When I finally got around to hearing it, it was suprisingly catchy and one of the saving points of the album. Nas really has some talent and made this track the oasis amongst the desert that is Take a Look in the Mirror.
The only other redeeming parts about the album are two of the singles, "Right Now" and "Y'all Want a Single". They're nothing that a hardcore Korn hasn't heard before, but it's just too catchy not to mention. I hate the fact that these songs appeal to me, but nu-metal was the reason that I got into metal. Without these songs I wouldn't be listening to what I am now, so I do owe these songs a little bit of thanks. Other than the three tracks I've mentioned, the entire album is incredibly dull. I didn't even like when I was a nu-metal fan. Now that's saying something.
There are way to many bad parts about this album for me to individually list, so I'll do my best to list them all in a condensed format. The album is very much the same throughout and all of the tracks basically sound the same. The riffs are very similar to past Korn songs and you can relate just about all of them to another song. The beats are nothing special, and the bass tone is incredibly annoying. Davis' lyrics are typical of the nu-metal genre, dealing with teen angst. After hearing this for five other albums, why would you want to hear the same thing again? Stop talking about your sorrows because we've already heard it before.
Pros:
-- Occasional catchy riffs
-- "Right Now", "Play Me", and "Y'all Want a Single"
Cons:
-- The entire album seems recycled
-- The rhythm section doesn't do anything memorable
-- Riffs are often boring
-- Stupid lyrics
-- The album is very repetitive
This album was a waste of my money. Even when I liked this genre of metal I didn't even think very highly of it, so why would I now? This album is not worth your time, so avoid it at all costs.
Final Rating: 1.5/5
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I agree with the rating and the other review for this was a bit poo so I'm glad you reviewed it 
| | | Album Rating: 3.5
Although after the song Play Me (aside from Y'All Want A Single?), this is a very weak album, I personally liek all the songs before Play Me. Especially Counting On Me and Everything I've Known. Pretty good review though Thor, though I totally disagree with your opinion.
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I do agree with you. "Take a look in the mirror" is their worst album, imo. "Korn" and "Follow the Leader" were great, but this album is really disappointing and boring.
Great review, by the way.
| | | Album Rating: 3.5
The only Korn CD I never liked was Life Is Peachy. I just see this and Untouchables as being diffrent. At least IMO tehy saved themselves from falling forever with SYOTOS.
| | | Album Rating: 4
this is my favorite korn album, i do agree that life is peachy is a horrible album ^^
| | | Album Rating: 1.5
God damn you! I was about to do this one! Grrrr!
P.s. nice rating.
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[quote=review]nu-metal is pretty much gone these days[/quote]
System Of A Down, Chevelle, Mudvayne, Disturbed, Slipknot...
| | | Album Rating: 1.5
Nu metal isn't gone, it's just less popular. Back in the days of 2000, there was Disturbed, Drowning Pool, Limp Bizkit, Korn, and countless other popular bands.
While some are pushing it to the limit, nu metal is more accepted as crap these days than it was five or so years ago. As Trent Reznor said, it's a forgotten footnote.
| | | Album Rating: 1.5
Plus the bands that used to play nu-metal have changed their styles. System of a Down has advanced musically and I don't think that they really are nu-metal anymore. Slipknot still keeps their angsty lyrics but once again, their music has become slightly more technical. Disturbed has also matured.
Digging: Circle Takes The Square - As The Roots Undo | | |
All mostly all nu-metal has matured
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Good review sir Castlevainia.
| | | Album Rating: 1.5
Haha, thank you. I thought about changing my name to Necromancer at one point.
| | | Album Rating: 3.5
The only thing taht's dead in nu-metyal are the bands that absolutly and horribly sucked. And teh one's taht didn't die got better, especially Disturbed. I think this and Untouchables was the mark of Korn's change.
| | | Album Rating: 1.5
Korn didn't change with this album, they made the exact same type of songs again and again. That's what my whole review was complaining about!
| | | Album Rating: 3.5
Well, not technically. The dark emotion in the guitars on Everything I've Known stood out to me, and so did Counting On Me and so on. But when compared to Follow Teh Leader and Issues, this album is a lot diffrent.
| | | Album Rating: 1.5
I don't see any dark emotion in the guitars in Everything I've Known or Counting On Me. I like the riff in the chorus of When Will This End.
| | | Album Rating: 3.5
Most definitely not their best album, but I'm going to give them a little bit of credit. I used to be a huge fan of Korn but I grew out of them, but I still find myself listening to albums such as this Korn, and Follow The Leader. They made a change, it wasn't a good one at that... but meh, some songs are catchy so I'll give it a 3.5
| | | Album Rating: 2.5
When this cd came out i was obsessed with it, after a couple weeks i realized its just the same old stuff. Right Now is a cool song and Counting On Me is pretty good but the rest isn't that great.
Digging: Fudge Tunnel - In A Word | | |
[quote=Thor/Necro]Haha, thank you. I thought about changing my name to Necromancer at one point.
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You didn't because...why?
| | | Album Rating: 1.5
Because I've already changed my name.
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