Hold On
Korn · 2007
3 min · 1 track · alternative metal
A haunting blend of atmospheric melodies and raw, emotional vocals that explore themes of resilience and struggle.
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Hold On — This title track encapsulates the album's core message of enduring hardship, showcasing a perfect balance between melodic hooks and heavy instrumentals.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The song showcases Korn's evolving sound with emotional depth and cohesive structure, though it remains within genre conventions.
What we noticed
- The song features a slow build-up with atmospheric guitar layers that create a haunting backdrop for the vocals.
- Vocals alternate between melodic singing and aggressive shouting, emphasizing the emotional struggle in the lyrics.
- The track maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with dynamic shifts in intensity rather than drastic changes in speed.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hold On 3:03
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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