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Thursday, November 20, 2003 :::

KoRn: Take a Look in the Mirror

Heaviest record since the self-titled.
...okay, fine...it's the heaviest KoRn record ever. Seriously.
It's as if the guys actually - pardon the cliche - took a look in the mirror and remembered how much ass they used to destroy. Of course, it's not all back-to-basics...I mean, what would a KoRn album be without experimentation?
Very solid collection of tracks...the work put into each song definitely shows through. Several moments where I'm actually like "damn...that sounded pretty freakin' sweet." And changes in time signature? Is this really KoRn? Yes...and it's awesome.
Beautiful recording quality. No complaints.
It's obvious that Jon worked his ASS off. Awesome performance...overall, it's his best yet. Also, this is the first record produced by Jon and the band. Excellent work.
Now...about the track "Play Me," which features NAS. Yeah, it's rap...but it works. I'm telling you...each track on this record is SOLID. KoRn has touched on all the bases in past, and it's been ugly at times, but it's evident that the guys have learned from their mistakes.
My least favorite track on the record...but it's cool that it's here...is "Alive." Originally a demo that turned into "Need To," which appears on the debut, "Alive" was always an awesome track...but...I dunno...I guess I just don't feel like it fits the more complex vibe that KoRn has attained.
This is the most conscious attempt at a return to their roots that KoRn has made thus far...and that can only mean good things for their future. They've taken all the peaks from their previous substyles and incorporated/capitalized upon them. The melodies on this record are NICE...the heavy shit is heavy as FUCK... - I'm not gonna lie to you - I'm excited.
In sum, Jon, Fieldy, Munky, Head, and David are each playing at his highest potential, and the songwriting here is KoRn's best.
Take a Look in the Mirror easily surpasses Untouchables, Issues, and even Follow the Leader.

Refreshing.

::: posted by AJBrotz at 1:14 PM

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