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Korn

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If 'See You On The Other Side' was the bridge to get there then 'Untitled' is the other side. Most of the album is filled with artsy experimental music that is truly evolutionary as far as Korn goes. With Head devoting his life to God and David on hiatus all that is left of Korn are Jonathan,Munky,Fieldy. Ofcourse once again the boys from Bakersfield surround themselves with many talented individuals. From the production team of The Matrix to producer Atticus Ross to session drummer Terry Bozzio. Most of the tracks were created all together in the studio with ideas flowing like a geiser. Most of the album comes off noisy but yet clean. But gone is the Korn your grandpa used to listen to. It is less heavier than 'SYOTOS' but flows much better. The continuity is there with tremndous confidence and from track to track it is easy to tell that this is the new Korn for all. Some may like it and some won't. If you are wanting to hear the 'S/T' or 'Life's Peachy' or even 'Take A Look In The Mirror' then go and listen to those albums. But if you enjoyed 'SYOTOS' as much as I did then give this album a try. For it is better than its predecessor......and as far as this Deluxe Limited Edition goes you get a 47 minute DVD documenting the band in the studio and photo slideshow which is cool. Fantastic artwork throughout the package. A bonus track called 'Sing Sorrow' which is a very strong track. Three postcards of each member drawn which is also very cool. A two sided poster of the album art that comes with creases(that sucks) and a coupon to redeem a free t-shirt from the band. Very very cool...and it all comes in a nice hard box. Korn really did a great job with this package. Big props go out to them.....for me the only down side is the unablilty to read the small wavy print in the sleeve.....very difficult to read.

I found this album to be very similar to SYOTOS first time around. It does have the 'artsy' sound to it and my first reaction was 'Pink Floyd does Heavy Metal'. Very trippy cd with a mix of melody and goth intertwined in each song. Favorite song on the album after first couple of go rounds has got to be 'Killing'. Very militant and heavy 'old-school' KoRn feel to it and great to jam along with. This album isn't for everyone, and if you didn't really like Issues or SYOTOS, you might not like this one. Every album has a message, and the message delivered in this album is very clear, KoRn hates God and fixed religion. But overall, I give this album a 4 out of 5, just because it had to grow on me after about 4 listens and it just didn't 'grab' me first time around.

I've never been disappointed with any album Korn has put out. "Untitled" being no exception. Usually I have to warm up to a cd before I start to like it, but once I listened to this cd whole way through, I fell in love.

I instantly fell in love with about 7 or 8 songs after the first listen. "Hold On", "Killing", "Starting Over", "Ever Be", "Sing Sorrow", are all awesome songs IMO. Korn's sound has evolved, just like with every new album, and this album was executed very well.

The drumming style is different because David Silveria, the original drummer, is taking a break from the band. So they hired Terry Bozzio and Brooks Wackerman (from Bad Religion) to fill in. While they both did a brilliant job, I am looking forward to David's return!!

This is only my opinion, but this is the best album Korn has put out since Issues. Untouchables was a great album, but lacked the emotion that Issues had. Again, just my opinion.

The DVD is really cool too. It shows the making of every song on "Untitled". For me, it helped me appreciate every song that much more. Especially "Ever Be".

If you pick up this album, definetly get the Deluxe Edition!

Anyone who follows Korn's movements as closely as I do would probably agree that it was a bit of a surprise when I heard that Korn was already on their second album without Brian "Head" Welch. So, what's the outcome of this one? Is it more of "See You On The Other Side"? Or has Korn once again changed? Well, I'll let you decide that for yourself. But most certainly, you'll probably notice the same change as I did.

However, regardless of the evolution, you can still sense some rough feelings that the band has towards Welch. Just listen a little closer to "Love and Luxury". Is the entire album feeled with those angry feelings though? Not at all. Quite a different story. Korn certainly is not the band they once were, regardless of them missing two former members.

As for the change, I didn't like it at first. Korn's new sound just wasn't them. Honestly, the first listen to the album I thought it was a huge remix. Where was Fieldy on the Bass? Where was Munky on the guitar? It just wasn't the boys ripping thru the metal like it used to be. But don't get me wrong, it's not necessarily a bad thing. Korn, once again, has evolved into a brand new band, and we still can't figure out what frontman Jonathan Davis is up to.

However, their new sound over time actually brings on some new feelings of excitement to where the band is going. One noticable change is that Jonathan actually starts harmonizing in songs, such as "Starting Over", and "Hold On". Something that was a rarity, if at all could be found on their previous albums. As for Munky's work, it's certainly different. He definately takes his guitar skills to a new level, which is quite apparent on such songs as "Ever Be" and "I Will Protect You".

All in all, this album is not bad, it just takes some time to get use to where Korn is taking us. Listen with an open mind, and you just might appreciate the continuous "Evolution" of the band that made their own genre.

There could be many reasons why Korn left their eight studio album untitled. Could it be that they were short on time and wanted to get this thing out as quickly as possible? Is it supposed to mark a new beginning, with only three original members left and a slew of session musicians rounding out the line-up? Or could it just be due to the fact that "Untitled" is Korn's most ambiguous and experimental album to date? I'll go with the third.

So what's Korn up to this year? Why are they rushing an album out with yet another band member (this time around, it's drummer David Silveria) taken out of the equation? Well, even if it probably was too soon for a new Korn album, it can't be denied that what they have laid down is easily home to the best material they have done since the turn of the century. At some point, we're all going to have to come to terms with the fact that Korn sort of lost it years ago. The delivery by frontman Jonathan Davis has felt forced for quite some years, and the band has either had a fair share of botched experiments or has just been going through the motions. Granted, "Untouchables," "Take A Look In The Mirror" and "See You On The Other Side" are all fine albums, but each fell short of expectations and only assisted in making the band look tired and out of date. With only three members left, who would have guessed they would have turned this thing around? Inviting touring keyboardist Zac Baird into the recording studio, and jamming with the legendary Terry Bozzio and Brooks Wackerman (Bad Religion) on drums, what remains of Korn have turned out their most satisfying album since their creative and commercial pinnacle in the late 90's.

"Untitled" brings to mind the energy and experimentation of the breakthrough album, "Follow The Leader." What the listener expects to hear is completely shattered here. Witness "B----, We Got A Problem," the song "Twisted Transistor" should have been, easily the catchiest and most infectious Korn tune since "Got The Life." Producer Atticus Ross, who worked on the last album, has returned to help Korn beef up their electronic repoitre, and instead of sounding like re-heated Nine Inch Nails, like a good chunk of "See You On The Other Side" sounded, the experiments are more refined and sound more natural here. "Kiss" starts off rather minimally, going down a predictable route, until the three minute mark when the band digs into some late-Beatles psychedelia. Elsewhere, the band stretches it's genre and limitations, as on "Killing," perhaps the thrashiest Korn song ever, and featuring a death metal inspired bridge, without sounding cheesy or forced. Along with experimentation, we are treated to Jonathan's most honest and emotional delivery in a long time. "Starting Over" and "I Will Protect You" (arguably the best song on the album, which truly shows off the work of Bozzio) both revolve around Jonathan's new obsession with death and leaving his loved ones behind, and it's a powerful message that goes beyond the usual angsty fodder of Korn's past, as something everyone can relate to.

Now, to be honest and fair, this is not a perfect album. Had they shortened it down to only ten songs and left off what didn't work, they'd have yielded better results. "Do What They Say" and "Innocent Bystander" are two songs that just don't work and only serve to slow down the progression of the album. What could have been two of the best songs on the album -- "Ever Be" and "Love & Luxury" -- are marred by their tired lyrical content, focusing on ex-guitarist Brian "Head" Welch and his beliefs. This is really something they should have gotten out of their system on "See You On The Other Side," and only makes it seem like they are running out of ideas and things to say. Regardless of the few flaws, it's still one of the most dynamic and intriguing entries in the Korn catalogue. Korn purists might find it difficult to swallow, but the fan who wants more from their band might walk away happy. It's just too bad that they couldn't work it out with Terry Bozzio, who really pushes this album to the level it's at. More Korn & Bozzio would be a great thing. If you're picking up the deluxe edition, you'll get a DVD that documents the making of the album quite well, and shows off just how insane Bozzio's methods are, and gives a bit of insight into the why's and how's of the album. Also, you get a coupon for a free shirt, a fold-out poster, and individual cards featuring high concept art of Jonathan, Munky and Fieldy. Aside from the DVD, it's all really just fluff, but it's worth it for the glimpse inside the studio for this one.

This is Korn evolving in a good way. I loved this album. VERY EMOTIONAL! Starting Over, Kiss, Evolution and Hushabye wer my favorite tracks. The album was raw and most of the songs were very Catchy. This was a big change in sound for Korn, but it wasn't a bad one like "See You On The Other Side".

I really don't like this album at all. I love heavy metal but come on this is more like death metal korn instead of pure metal that i really loved like on S.Y.O.T.O.S. (see you on the other side). good album put hopefully they're new record will sound like the previous one did. great DVD totally worth watching because you get the story behind each song and that proves that the band has moved on from the Brian "Head" Welch situation. the old school fans should move on to.

Im a very big fan of korn. I have all their albums and know every song. When i heard they had another album coming out i quickly reserved a copy. When i got the cd i quickly got the poster up on my wall and havent touched it since. The dvd is awesome, JD describes every song and its meaning and shows them all practicing and recording a little bit of every song. This is definitely the most different korn album but its still korn. Its still JD, Munky, and Fieldy, The essence of korn. The songs have more meaning than ever before and can really speak to people. My favorite song has to be Ever Be or Killing. Killing is the heaviest song on the album and JD has some really awesome screaming in it. The extra song Sing Sorrow is well worth it. I definitely like this better than See You On the Other Side. I recommend this album to anyone that is a korn fan or anyone that isnt so they can become one.

Being a Korn Fan from the beginning, I have watched this band go through hell and back. They have always pulled through and gave us all such awesome music. Not just the commercial, hollow, mindless crap of the corporations. But a pure sound which I enjoy. This cd shows the different textures and flavors of music that is created when collaborating with the best musicians.

Terry Bozzio, one of the best drummers in the business really shows his talents here with rich solos and driving beats. Just a joy to listen to!
J.D. Munky and Fieldy really have such great abilities to create music that is relevant to life these days. This group of songs speak to me and all that I go through in life.

If your a true Korn fan, this cd will not disappoint.

Well, you from another country, beyond of USA and Canada, forget to get your T-shirt with this Deluxe Version.

This album is one of the most complete KoRn albums done in their careers. The band grew up and changed your style one more time.
There are songs that we never thought in our lives how KoRn could to do it this way, like, "Starting Over" (one of the best KoRn songs ever), "Ever Be", "Killing", that contains a Cannibal Corpse inspiration, and many others!
Of course that just with 3 of them, they gave a step in your succesful again.

This Deluxe Edition show us all the meaning of the Untitled songs with a DVD Bonnus, and give us some great pics and posters to colect.

Buy this album and change your mind about what KoRn really is!