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Artist: KornEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: CD+DVD, Deluxe Edition, Explicit Lyrics
CD Release Date: 2007-07-31
Music Label: Virgin Records
Soundtracks:
- Intro
- Starting Over
- Bitch We Got a Problem
- Evolution
- Hold On
- Kiss
- Do What They Say
- Ever Be
- Love and Luxury
- Innocent Bystander
- Killing
- Hushabye
- I Will Protect You
- Sing Sorrow *Bonus audio track
Music reviews of Korn
Music Review: The Evolution Of Korn
Rating: 4 Stars
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Side" are all fine albums, but each fell short of expectations and only assisted in making the band look tired and out of date.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.
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