What makes Here to Stay by Korn notable?

'Here to Stay' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating Korn's enduring popularity in the early 2000s. The album's themes of resilience resonated with fans, further solidifying its impact within the nu metal scene. Released on June 11, 2002, 'Here to Stay' marked Korn's fifth studio album and solidified their status as nu metal pioneers. Following the commercial success of their previous album, 'Untouchables', this release continued to showcase their evolution while maintaining the signature sound that brought them fame.

How many songs are on Here to Stay?

Here to Stay has 4 tracks, running approximately 28 minutes.

Here to Stay

Korn · 2002

28 min · 4 tracks · alternative metal

Aggressive riffs and haunting melodies collide with a relentless energy that defines the essence of nu metal.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Here to Stay (album version) — This title track encapsulates the album's central themes of defiance and determination, featuring powerful vocal delivery and heavy instrumentals that push the boundaries of alternative metal.
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Here to Stay (T Ray’s mix) — This remix offers a fresh take on the original track, emphasizing its rhythmic elements while incorporating an experimental edge that showcases Korn's versatility as artists.
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Here to Stay (BT’s Managed Anger mix) — Providing an electronic perspective, this remix highlights how Korn integrates diverse influences into their music, pushing the genre's limits beyond traditional metal.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The single showcases strong riffs and varied mixes but lacks cohesion as a standalone release.

What we noticed

The title track features aggressive guitar riffs layered with a driving rhythm section, establishing a high-energy atmosphere.
The instrumental version strips away vocals, allowing the focus to shift entirely to the instrumentation and arrangement.

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Solidified Korn's status as nu metal pioneers with commercial success.
Themes: early 2000s angst· resilience in adversity· nu metal evolution
Career context: Released on June 11, 2002, 'Here to Stay' marked Korn's fifth studio album and solidified their status as nu metal pioneers. Following the commercial success of their previous album, 'Untouchables', this release continued to showcase their evolution while maintaining the signature sound that brought them fame.
Stylistic neighbors: Slipknot· Deftones· Limp Bizkit