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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's Coming Back Around..., January 6, 2004
For me, "Follow the Leader" is Korn's best album, mostly because of the fearless experimentation and difference on that album, and the mix between metallic KoRn, melodic KoRn, and even rap/metal KoRn. Head & Munky got so many wicked cool sounds out of their guitar, and Fieldy's signature bass sound was very audible and slappy, and Jonathan's lyrics matured and on some tracks were actually funny. However, those things aren't nearly as present on "Take A Look In The Mirror". On their new album, it becomes increasingly obvious that KoRn are trying to go full circle all over again- they had an extremely dark, depressing, self-hating and of course LOUD self-titled debut album, followed by the less self-hating, more angry "Life is Peachy", followed by their experimental "Follow the Leader" album in which they took a lot of emotional chances and changed their sound around in brilliant ways. And just as "Untouchables" was the even-darker equivalent of their debut, "Take A Look In The Mirror" is the new even-angrier version of "Life is Peachy". While "Untouchables" perhaps surpassed the debut as the heaviest and darkest KoRn record to date, TALITM certainly contends to be the angriest and most twisted. One of the very best things about KoRn is that they have been around for almost ten years and have barely changed their sound. The very worst thing about KoRn is that they have been around for almost ten years and have barely changed their sound. Sure, "Right Now" and "Play Me" don't follow the normal Korn formula, but the rest of the album, just like every other KoRn album except FTL, is non-stop anger, self-hate, or various negative emotions. Don't get me wrong, I love KoRn and I really like the CD, but my heart yearns for some difference occasionally. My best hope for this legendary band is that they will continue to follow the pattern, and make their next one another experimental and melodic record more similar to "Follow the Leader". KoRn are the Kings of Nu-Metal, no doubt about it, but if you want something:Just as heavy and hate-filled but more experimental, get Slipknot
More energetic but almost as gloomy, get Linkin park
More fun, melodic and less gloomy, get Limp Bizkit
More crazy and original yet deep-thinking, get System of a Down
More grungy and mystical, get Godsmack
More traditional hard rock, get Audioslave
More mellow and Beautiful, get A Perfect Circle
More intelligent, less self-hating, and rebellious, yet just as heavy, then Tool is definitely for you.
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24 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!, January 17, 2004
Take a Look in the Mirror is brilliant. After very disappointing "Untouchables", Korn is back with their second very best album ( after "Korn" obviously ). The album has 4 masterpieces:
Right Now 7/5 High energy son, very catchy, awesome vocals!
Everything I've known 7/5 "THEN WE FIGHT" line sounds unbelievable.
Did my time 7/5 Awesome song.
Let's do it now 7/5 One of the best Korn songs, "Break you down
Mercy, I cannot allow" sound great!Great songs:
Ya'll Want A Single 6/5
When Will This End 6/5
Deep Inside 5/5
Counting On Me 4.5/5
Here It Comes Again 4/5
Break Some Off 4/5 Absolutely stupid songs
I'm Done 0/5
Play Me (featuring Nas) 0/5 And , yes, the bonus track "One". I'm speechless, I'm a very big fan of Metallica and Korn outdid Metallica here, WOW So don't listen to people who don't like the album. It's an absolute must for a metal fan. Forget about a couple idiotic songs like "I'm done" and you'll get yourself a CD that is worth your every penny. Bravissimo, Korn! 4.8/5
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Great Record From A Legendary Band, February 8, 2005
Korn are absolutely one of the best bands around. Not only are they original and innovative, but they are an extremely important band in music. This album was brilliant. It was, in essence, a return to the bands roots, which contained a more raw, gritty, intense nature than which existed on the last couple albums (which were brilliant as well, but that's another story).
There are the blistering, angry, intense songs which are reminiscent of earlier KoRn albums, such as "Right Now," "Break Some Off," "When Will This End," and "Let's Do This Now," and there are the melodic but still heavy songs which remind one of Issues and Untouchables (even Follow The Leader to a cetain extent) such as "I'm Done," "Everything I've Known," and "Did My Time." They even remade their old song "Alive" which until this album hit stores in November of 2003, only the hardcore Korn fans were familiar with. It originally appeared on their demo album way back in 1993. It was a real treat for the true fans. Although, thematically and musically, this album takes a trip down memory lane, it nevertheless, explores new territory and has a very fresh feel about it. One thing's for sure. Korn are an extremely diverse band-musically and lyrically, and they are definitely innovators. While many of the terrible and cheap imitations of them continue to fall off the radar, KoRn remain at the top because they dare to experiment, develop, grow, and mature. They continually evolve. Their sights are on the music and their fans, and it most definitely shows. I couldn't be more happy with Take A Look In The Mirror. In my personal opinion, although this is arguable, it is very possible that Take A Look In The Mirror is KoRn's heaviest record to date. I highly recommend this album.
SIDE NOTE:
I must say I am absolutely astonished at the idiocy displayed by the supposed former fans of KoRn. These people claim they were once fans and yet they haven't got the first clue what their music is about. Teen angst is inaccurate and a typical generalization that comes from those who aren't familiar with their music. Their music has nothing specifically to do with "kids." Korn fans consist of nearly all ages...anywhere from people ages 13 to 40 (and I'm sure there are fans even older than that). I especially love the generalizations regarding KoRn's lyrics. For example, one moron made a complete clown out of himself below by stating certain KoRn's lyrics discuss raping women. What song is that? I've heard EVERYTHING they've ever put out and there has never been one implication at all regarding raping women. Not to mention claiming the band's lyrics "always" are about any given subject whenever that subject was only in one, maybe two songs. If only people could state OPINIONS instead of outright lies. Mallcore??? You've got to be kidding me. Please understand that MOST of the people who read these reviews know better-you see they have actually *gasp* LISTNED to KoRn's music. Whenever you actually know what you're talking about, then you may have a little credibility and qualify to speak of KoRn's music.
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