Follow the Leader
Korn · 1998
69 min · 14 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal
A relentless fusion of aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics that defines the nu-metal soundscape.
Why this album works
'Follow the Leader' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and received widespread acclaim for its innovative blend of metal and hip-hop influences. The album's single 'Freak on a Leash' became iconic, earning a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance and contributing significantly to the popularity of nu-metal during the late 1990s.
- Career context
- Released on August 18, 1998, 'Follow the Leader' was Korn's third studio album, marking a peak in their commercial success following the breakthrough of 'Life Is Peachy.' This album solidified their place in the nu-metal genre, showcasing a more mature sound while retaining their signature angst-driven style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Lana Del Rey· Moby· Green Day· Sonic Youth· Ariana Grande· Nine Inch Nails· Tori Amos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 12 [silence] 0:05
- 13 It’s On! 4:28
- 14 Freak on a Leash Standout 4:15
- 15 Got the Life Standout 3:45
- 16 Dead Bodies Everywhere 4:44
- 17 Children of the Korn Standout 3:52
- 18 B.B.K. 3:56
- 19 Pretty 4:12
- 20 All in the Family 4:48
- 21 Reclaim My Place 4:32
- 22 Justin 4:17
- 23 Seed 5:54
- 24 Cameltosis 4:38
- 25 My Gift to You / Earache My Eye 15:42
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