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Take a Look in the Mirror poses an interesting dilemma for Korn: what happens when the genre you birthed starts smelling as whiffy as a three-day-old corpse? Korn's eponymous 1994 debut laid the foundation for the rap-rock boom of the late 1990s, but their subsequent string of records did little to advance the template and 2002's brooding, experimental Untouchables saw fans switching off in droves.
Consequently, Take a Look in the Mirror, the South Californian quintet's sixth album, is an attempt to right the decline through the trumpeting of past glories. The tortured opener "Right Now" harks back to career highlight "Faget", bassist Fieldy and drummer David Silveria seemingly keen to prove they're still one of rock's most consistently pile driver-powerful rhythm sections. But no amount of phlegm and profanity can disguise the fact that frontman Jonathan Davis' lyrics are dysfunction-by-rote and apart from a so-so guest spot by Nas ("Play Me") and a couple of deliciously wicked gothic numbers in the shape of "Deep Inside" and "Everything I've Known", this is the sound of a band treading water. Fans may relish Korn's return to the rap-metal dark ages, but if the genre's starting to smell decidedly stale for you, Take a Look in the Mirror should prove anything but a breath of fresh air. --Louis Pattison
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Korn have defined rock music forever. They have changed the face of it. They are back merely more than a year after the commerical failure of Untouchables. The latest single Right Now, is completely different to anything they have ever done. Its sheer briliance. There is also a new version of Did My Time, Alive and Play Me ft. Nas. This album deserves a coverted place in any Korn or rock fans CD Collection. It deserves a place next to the classic Nevermind. The songs have nothing bad about them, and there is also a hidden track of a studio version of Metallica's One! Enjoy Children!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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After the disappointing Untouchables, I didnt know what to expect really. On the whole the album is one of korns better performances but there are some real downfalls.
Drumming, bass slapping from Fieldy and some funky riffs from head and munky keep you moving.
I dont know why but the balance in the album doesnt seem right to me. The lyrics stink, Jon repeatedly swears when theres no need really. Seems hes runnig out of ideas.
Nevertheless a decent buy, but I advise getting either their first album, or Follow The Leader.
Drumming, bass slapping from Fieldy and some funky riffs from head and munky keep you moving.
I dont know why but the balance in the album doesnt seem right to me. The lyrics stink, Jon repeatedly swears when theres no need really. Seems hes runnig out of ideas.
Nevertheless a decent buy, but I advise getting either their first album, or Follow The Leader.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Korn's latest album definitely has a heavier sound although intentiveness in no way matches their previous albums. Jon Davis' vocals are as usual grating but familiar to the ear; the heavy guitar riffage is present in all songs, the bass line is incredible and the drumming simply awesome. Outstanding tracks in my opinion are "Right Now", "Counting On Me", "Everything I've Known", the quirky "Y'all Want A Single" and of course "Did My Time" from the "Tomb Raider 2" soundtrack. Overall, it's a good, solid rock album but I knocked off one star for some of the appalling lyrics. If you're new to Korn, I suggest you get "Follow The Leader" or their self-titled debut album first. Otherwise, this one is a must-have for die-hard Korn fans.
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Everything I've Known
Don't get me wrong I like Korn a lot but quite often I find their albums are inconsistant and overly long. Take a Look in the Mirror is focused and consistantly good. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2009 by Bill Door
One of Korns better albums.
To me korn are one of those bands who do some great songs but rarely make a great album. For example follow the leader has only three decent tracks, the rest are either... Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2009 by genejoke
oh dear
here we have the reason why nu metal died!!!
bands creating albums where the song titles are inter-changable as all the songs sound the same!!! Read more
bands creating albums where the song titles are inter-changable as all the songs sound the same!!! Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2007 by whitetrashtrixie
A few nice tracks, but not an album
In my opinion, this album was written WAY to quickly. Most of the tracks sound similar and show no individual creative talent. Read more
Published on 23 July 2006 by P. M. Carlino
Good not great
It is definately the heaviest korn album around but definately not the best.Davies' lyrics are not as emotional or as memorable as other previous efforts. Read more
Published on 28 May 2006 by Damien perera
korns komeback
this may just be one of the first great nu metal records in ages.its no secret that the nu metal genre has been a little stale of late especially after the golden years of the late... Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2005 by FenderMaster
Converts ahoy!
I'd never been a great Korn fan before, despite liking a few of their singles, I'd never felt the urge to go and buy an album. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2004 by "riallewellyn"
Best KoRn yet
Who ever wrote the review from amazon must have been listening to Take a look in the mirror thru their 'lower regions' as this is their best album, I can't pick a favourite song,... Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2004 by James Newman
Back in Style!!!!
OK, when it comes to KoRn fans, I am probably at the top. They are my favourite band of all time, and they seemed to be perfect. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2004 by M.F.K
This Album Kicks Ass
This album is one of the greatest Albums this year. Buy it now cos it is amazin. If you liked KoRn's earlier albums then you will love this.
Published on 30 Dec 2003 by "bheath03"
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