Is Good God a good place to start with Korn?

Yes, Good God is recommended as a starting point for new Korn listeners. Aggressive riffs and raw emotion collide with electronic elements, showcasing a definitive moment in nu metal's evolution. Released as part of Korn's fourth studio album, this collection of remixes and live tracks marked a transitional phase for the band in 1997. Following their breakthrough self-titled debut and subsequent releases, 'Good God' reflects their growing popularity and experimentation with sound as they solidified their place in the nu metal scene.

Good God works well if you're into cathartic bursts of aggression, short energetic listening experience and live tracks for raw energy.

How many songs are on Good God?

Good God has 6 tracks, running approximately 23 minutes.

Good God

Korn · 1997

23 min · 6 tracks · alternative metal

Aggressive riffs and raw emotion collide with electronic elements, showcasing a definitive moment in nu metal's evolution.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Good God (Clean Version) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Good God — This track epitomizes Korn's signature sound with its heavy guitars and visceral lyrics, capturing the angst that defined the era.
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Good God (Heartfloor Mix) — The remix adds a unique electronic twist to the original, showcasing the band's willingness to experiment and reach new audiences.
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Need To (Live) — The live version highlights Korn's intense performance energy, bringing fans into the visceral experience of their concerts.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The single showcases Korn's aggressive sound with varied mixes but lacks cohesive flow due to multiple versions.

What we noticed

The title track 'Good God' features aggressive guitar riffs and a driving rhythm that dominate the first half of the single.
The remixes incorporate electronic elements that contrast with the heavy instrumentation, creating a varied sonic landscape.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 6/10

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

cathartic bursts of aggression
short energetic listening experience
live tracks for raw energy
front-loaded intensity and drive

Maybe skip if you

prefer long, immersive albums
seek tranquil, soothing sounds

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — The single 'Good God' significantly boosted Korn's profile in the late '90s.
Themes: societal disillusionment· inner turmoil
Career context: Released as part of Korn's fourth studio album, this collection of remixes and live tracks marked a transitional phase for the band in 1997. Following their breakthrough self-titled debut and subsequent releases, 'Good God' reflects their growing popularity and experimentation with sound as they solidified their place in the nu metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Slipknot· Deftones· Limp Bizkit