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| 1. Uber-time | |||
| 2. Oildale [Leave Me Alone] | |||
| 3. Pop A Pill | |||
| 4. Fear Is A Place To Live | |||
| 5. Move On | |||
| 6. Lead The Parade | |||
| 7. Let The Guilt Go | |||
| 8. The Past | |||
| 9. Never Around | |||
| 10. Are You Ready To Live? | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Main Menu Page Loop - Oildale [Leave Me Alone] | |||
| 2. Oildale [Leave Me Alone] | |||
| 3. Pop A Pill | |||
| 4. Fear Is A Place To Live | |||
| 5. Move On | |||
| 6. Lead The Parade | |||
| 7. Let The Guilt Go | |||
| 8. The Past | |||
| 9. Never Around | |||
| 10. Are You Ready To Live? | |||
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With their chunky riffs, funk-tinged five-string bass work and angsty lyrical content, Bakersfield, California's Korn had a revolutionary effect on the international metal scene when they released their self-titled 1994 debut. It was not, of course, the first time that musicians had set out to marry metal with hip hop and funk, but Korn's synthesis of down-tuned guitars, choppy grooves and serial killer shtick–not to mention the recording acumen of producer Ross Robinson–was perhaps the key influence on the style that would become known as nu-metal.
Fifteen years later, and while Korn have displayed appealing eccentricity–singer Jonathan Davis remains unafraid to whip out a set of bagpipes–and occasional experimental impulses (best seen on 2005's See You on the Other Side) their sound remains largely stuck in that 90s formula. To be fair, Remember Who You Are–the group's ninth album–is pitched as a back-to-basics effort, reuniting the band with Robinson and stripping away Pro Tools production for a raw, deliberately gloss-free feel. And at times, it's a recipe that still yields results: it's hard to argue with the abattoir chunder of Pop a Pill, which matches busy, tumbling percussion and atonal guitar clangs with a surprisingly yearning, new romantic tinged chorus: "This is way beyond me / I can't live without you today," sings Davis, almost sweetly.
Regretfully, though, Robinson's production is not the shot in the arm that Korn need. The shock of the new that the band had back in the mid-90s is long faded, and while the group approach the new songs with vigour, the likes of Move On and Never Around suffer from their limited palette. Songs like Lead the Parade, which hitches light, skippy verses to a dirgey, bagpipe-slathered chorus, play to the band's strengths. But it's hard to shake the feeling that whereas some of Korn's peers–the likes of Slipknot and Marilyn Manson–have produced focused, engaging twists on a formula, Remember Who You Are is the sound of a band not so much rediscovering their past as recycling it.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Since the Issues and Untouchables albums, Korn have been very troubled. When band members Head and David left, the See you on the other side and the Untitled albums really felt like they weren't coping very well. Head was an especially massive loss, so now Munky has to write and think like 2 people. As a long time Korn fan, I was afraid that they were fading away. A lot of fans have written off Korn because they felt their old sound had died, especially after the release of the untitled album. Korn realized this, recruited Ray as their new drummer and got their old producer Ross Robinson, responsible for Life is Peachy and the original ferocious album Korn.
So did all of this work? Hell yes it did.
Korn III - Remember who you are literally wipes the floor with every album since Issues. Jonathan's lyrics are as deep, meaningful and disturbed as when he first took to the microphone all those years ago. Jonathan definitely deserves a special mention because this album represents the best vocal performance of his career. He holds his old sound but allows room for experimentation with what he can now do with his voice. It is breathtaking to listen to.
Ray is an amazing addition to the band and a breath of fresh air that they needed. What feeling really struck me with this record was one of union. Korn are a united front again, and they are ready to do some damage.
Having said that, the additional tracks on the bonus version sound a little too similar to other songs on the album. I think they were added as a bit of an afterthought. However, that is not the reason why I bought the special edition album.
The reason was for the in studio music videos. For some stupid reason, it's been edited by what looks like a high school video project. I wanted to see the emotion on Jonathan's face when he screams out his lyrics, to see Munky and Fieldy having fun and Ray going for it on the drums, and it is hard to see with stupid animations going over the top of it. I wish there was an option on the CD to get rid of it!
Despite that flaw, they are still worth the money. It is wonderful to see Jonathan crying for his music again, that is the Korn the fans fell in love with. I'm hoping that they can keep this unity and passion going, and this album definitely says that they can. If you have ever liked Korn at any point in your life, you need to hear this.
So did all of this work? Hell yes it did.
Korn III - Remember who you are literally wipes the floor with every album since Issues. Jonathan's lyrics are as deep, meaningful and disturbed as when he first took to the microphone all those years ago. Jonathan definitely deserves a special mention because this album represents the best vocal performance of his career. He holds his old sound but allows room for experimentation with what he can now do with his voice. It is breathtaking to listen to.
Ray is an amazing addition to the band and a breath of fresh air that they needed. What feeling really struck me with this record was one of union. Korn are a united front again, and they are ready to do some damage.
Having said that, the additional tracks on the bonus version sound a little too similar to other songs on the album. I think they were added as a bit of an afterthought. However, that is not the reason why I bought the special edition album.
The reason was for the in studio music videos. For some stupid reason, it's been edited by what looks like a high school video project. I wanted to see the emotion on Jonathan's face when he screams out his lyrics, to see Munky and Fieldy having fun and Ray going for it on the drums, and it is hard to see with stupid animations going over the top of it. I wish there was an option on the CD to get rid of it!
Despite that flaw, they are still worth the money. It is wonderful to see Jonathan crying for his music again, that is the Korn the fans fell in love with. I'm hoping that they can keep this unity and passion going, and this album definitely says that they can. If you have ever liked Korn at any point in your life, you need to hear this.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
KoRn have based their 16 year career on heavy, down-tuned riffs, syncopated shuffle rhythms, eerie haunting licks and self loathing, angry vocals. 2008's Untitled was the complete opposite of this groundbreaking formula so it has to be admired that a band as established as KoRn felt the need to evolve their sound instead of just going through the motions. Keyboards, clean finger-picked guitar leads and falsetto singing became the prominent weapons in Korn's arsenal leaving hardcore fans disillusioned and praying for a return to the heavy KoRn of '94.
Enter KoRn III: Remember Who you Are.
After all the hype of returning to the heavy, emotional, raw sound with the production chair occupied by former mentor and "Godfather of Nu Metal" Ross Robinson my expectations for this album were sky high before I even heard a single note. Unfortunately the KoRn of 2010 couldn't live up to the standard set by their eponymous debut. Songs such as 'Oildale', 'Pop A Pill', 'Fear is A Place To Live' and 'Let The Guilt Go' showcase KoRn's ability to combine aggressive music with memorable choruses. Each song is filled with brutally honest, gut wrenching angst that singer Jonathan Davis has had built up inside and vented throughout the album.
The problem for me is the consistency of the album's heaviness. On too many songs that begin promisingly they divulge into clean guitar/prog-rock/self-indulgent interludes which ruin songs such as 'Are You Ready To Live' and slow down the pace of the album.
I love this band and their debut album is my favourite of all time. I guess it was too much to ask for a 'KoRn part 2' but it's still a fairly decent album. In my opinion, to recreate that sound two very important components are missing: Brain "Head" Welch and David Silveria. Until they return KoRn will always be 3 out of 5 stars.
Enter KoRn III: Remember Who you Are.
After all the hype of returning to the heavy, emotional, raw sound with the production chair occupied by former mentor and "Godfather of Nu Metal" Ross Robinson my expectations for this album were sky high before I even heard a single note. Unfortunately the KoRn of 2010 couldn't live up to the standard set by their eponymous debut. Songs such as 'Oildale', 'Pop A Pill', 'Fear is A Place To Live' and 'Let The Guilt Go' showcase KoRn's ability to combine aggressive music with memorable choruses. Each song is filled with brutally honest, gut wrenching angst that singer Jonathan Davis has had built up inside and vented throughout the album.
The problem for me is the consistency of the album's heaviness. On too many songs that begin promisingly they divulge into clean guitar/prog-rock/self-indulgent interludes which ruin songs such as 'Are You Ready To Live' and slow down the pace of the album.
I love this band and their debut album is my favourite of all time. I guess it was too much to ask for a 'KoRn part 2' but it's still a fairly decent album. In my opinion, to recreate that sound two very important components are missing: Brain "Head" Welch and David Silveria. Until they return KoRn will always be 3 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Ever since Korn lost original member guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch to religion in early 2005 its fair to say that they didn't really know how to replace him, first came in new songwriters and producers The Matrix as well as Nine Inch Nails producer Atticus Ross and what would folow would be two multi layered albums(2005's see you on the other side and 2007's untitled) that were full of effects and keyboards, even watching them playing live was a bit confusing as sometimes the replacement guitarist was hidden from view and then they went the other way were there was loads of extra musicians on stage. Original drummer David Silveria was next to depart in late 2006. It's interesting to note that on their most recent tours they have stopped playing material from "See you on the other side" and untitled which is also the lowest selling Korn studio album. Eventually they would recruit a replacement drummer in Ray Luzier.
For their ninth studio album "Korn III Remember Who You Are" Korn would go back to their roots and bring back Ross Robinson who produced their first two albums. Its great to say that its a true return to form, it's just four guys making music with all the songs written by Korn. The signs were good when they released the first single "Oildale (leave me alone) back in May as it had the early Korn sound. "Pop A Pill" is driven by Fieldy's trademark slap bass and is a real heavy track that wouldn't have sounded out of place on either of Korn's first two albums. The album reaches it's high point mid way through on tracks "Lead The Parade", "Let The Guilt Go" and "The Past". Album closer "Holding All These Lies" features a vintage Jonathan Davis emotional vocal performance.
Korn III Remember Who You Are really was a make or break album for Korn as long time fans had seen the band fall apart in the last few years and alot had given up hope of a decent album, thankfully they have delivered their best album in a long time!
On this special edition you get 3 extra tracks "Trapped Underneath the Stairs", "People Pleaser" and a live version of "Blind", both new tracks are worth having especially "People Pleaser" which could be argued could have found a place on the main album! We also get a dvd of all the tracks being performed in the studio, and includes alot of behind the scenes footage.
For their ninth studio album "Korn III Remember Who You Are" Korn would go back to their roots and bring back Ross Robinson who produced their first two albums. Its great to say that its a true return to form, it's just four guys making music with all the songs written by Korn. The signs were good when they released the first single "Oildale (leave me alone) back in May as it had the early Korn sound. "Pop A Pill" is driven by Fieldy's trademark slap bass and is a real heavy track that wouldn't have sounded out of place on either of Korn's first two albums. The album reaches it's high point mid way through on tracks "Lead The Parade", "Let The Guilt Go" and "The Past". Album closer "Holding All These Lies" features a vintage Jonathan Davis emotional vocal performance.
Korn III Remember Who You Are really was a make or break album for Korn as long time fans had seen the band fall apart in the last few years and alot had given up hope of a decent album, thankfully they have delivered their best album in a long time!
On this special edition you get 3 extra tracks "Trapped Underneath the Stairs", "People Pleaser" and a live version of "Blind", both new tracks are worth having especially "People Pleaser" which could be argued could have found a place on the main album! We also get a dvd of all the tracks being performed in the studio, and includes alot of behind the scenes footage.
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Brilliant Album But...
I'm a big fan of Korn and have been for years, theres nothing they've produced i havn't liked, even the untitled album which didn't gel with alot of people, this album is no... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ben
Very good, Very Korn
I have been a fan since since day 1 and would rate Korn in my top 3 bands of all time. I will be the first to admit there have been some dodgy albums released and things have been... Read more
Published 6 months ago by reader001
KoRn Remember Who You Are.
This is a good album despite two of the original band members leaving KoRn, the dark melodic tones of KoRn are still there for all to be heard.
Buy It.
Buy It.
Published 10 months ago by Mark Cave
Evolution....?
Quite honestly, this is the worst album Korn have ever written. They go back to their roots, but they don't do a very good job of it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Redwall
i remember
Korn are trying to please older fans or maybe they are just trying to do something that they once loved again either way this album has a bit more about it than their past few... Read more
Published 19 months ago by sean paul mccann
Hmmmmmmm
This is another dissapointment from Korn, but it is much better than those previous albums released earlier. I think they lack inspiration. And special edition is not so awesome. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Bekzhan
KoRn Return To Their Roots...But Where's The Hits?
Ok firstly I have rated this album with 3 stars well because it is a KoRn album after all. I bought this album because I have been a KoRn fan for quite a while and wanted to pick... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Eljay_87
good but not quite back to roots
Although i don't care this album is not a back to roots album it is more like untouchables or issues maybe
however i like all the korn albums even the newer ones they are good... Read more
however i like all the korn albums even the newer ones they are good... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Cubby Kovu
remember who you are, cuz we dont
supposed to be a "back to the roots" album, remember who you are is another step toward the end of Korn. Read more
Published 21 months ago by C. Nicolas
How long ?
Whilst the content is ok make sure you buy the DVD version. It has extra tracks. The "normal" CD version has only 26 minutes of music, which for a full price CD is taking the p*ss.
Published 22 months ago by G. J. Ridler
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