Collected
Korn · 2009
48 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal
Heavy grooves and raw emotions collide in a compilation that captures the essence of nu metal's evolution.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blind Start here — As their debut single, this track not only showcases Korn's signature sound with its aggressive riffs and haunting vocals but also sets the tone for the entire genre.
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Got the Life — This high-energy anthem exemplifies Korn's ability to blend heavy metal with catchy hooks, marking a peak moment in their commercial success.
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Play Me (feat. Nas) — Featuring hip-hop artist Nas, this collaboration highlights Korn’s innovative fusion of genres and expands their reach beyond traditional metal audiences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The compilation effectively showcases Korn's evolution while maintaining their signature sound, though it lacks the depth of a full studio album.
What we noticed
- Several tracks include prominent use of bass drops and heavy guitar distortion, characteristic of the nu metal genre.
- The sequencing alternates between high-energy songs and more introspective pieces, creating a dynamic flow throughout the compilation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo energy throughout
- raw emotional intensity on display
- ideal for cathartic release
- great for nostalgic listening sessions
- consistent flow across tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, upbeat songs
- seek highly experimental sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation that highlights Korn's influential sound without being a primary entry point.
- Themes
- nu metal evolution· late '90s angst· isolation and longing
- Career context
- Released in 2009, 'Collected' arrived during Korn's transition from mainstream heavyweights to legacy acts, following their last studio album 'Untitled' in 2007. This compilation reflects on their influential past while engaging with new audiences, consolidating their position as pioneers in the nu metal genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Slipknot· Deftones· Limp Bizkit
Tracklist
- 1 Blind Start here 4:21
- 2 Helmet in the Bush 4:04
- 3 Chi 3:56
- 4 No Place to Hide 3:33
- 5 Got the Life 3:46
- 6 All in the Family 4:50
- 7 Beg for Me 3:56
- 8 Wake Up 4:09
- 9 Somebody Someone 3:48
- 10 Hollow Life 4:11
- 11 Beat It Upright 4:16
- 12 Play Me (feat. Nas) 3:23
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
Shares the same emotional intensity and blending of nu metal with electronic elements.
White Pony
Deftones
Explores similar themes of isolation and longing with a more atmospheric sound.
.5: The Gray Chapter
Slipknot
Captures raw emotion and heavy riffs, reflecting on the darker aspects of life like Korn's work.
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