Life Is Peachy cover

Released 30 years ago

Life Is Peachy

Korn · 1996

45 min · 15 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal

A raw and chaotic blend of heavy riffs and anguished vocals reflecting the angst of youth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, intense listening bursts
  • raw emotional expression
  • dynamic shifts in energy
  • chaotic yet cathartic experience

Where this album fits

Themes
societal chaos· provocative rebellion
Career context
Released on October 15, 1996, 'Life Is Peachy' was Korn's sophomore album, following their self-titled debut in 1994. At this point in their career, the band was beginning to define the nu metal genre, building on their initial success with darker themes and more experimental sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Slipknot· Deftones· Limp Bizkit

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Twist 0:49
  • 2 Chi 3:54
  • 3 Lost 2:55
  • 4 Swallow 3:38
  • 5 Porno Creep 2:00
  • 6 Good God 3:21
  • 7 Mr. Rogers 5:09
  • 8 K@#Ø%! 2:58
  • 9 No Place To Hide 3:35
  • 10 Wicked 4:00
  • 11 A.D.I.D.A.S. 2:39
  • 12 Lowrider 0:51
  • 13 Ass Itch 3:27
  • 14 Kill You 5:19
  • 15 Twist (Acapella) 1:02

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