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Take a Look in the Mirror

Korn · 2003

56 min · 13 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal

A raw and aggressive blend of heavy riffs and introspective lyrics that embodies nu metal's angst.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamics with climaxes
  • cathartic release of pent-up angst
  • introspective moments amid aggression
  • energizing tracks for workout sessions
  • late-night reflections on struggles

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer light and uplifting sounds
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Themes
commercialism critique· personal struggle
Career context
Released on November 25, 2003, 'Take a Look in the Mirror' is Korn's sixth studio album, following their 2002 release 'Untouchables'. At this point in their career, the band was exploring a more self-reflective sound while dealing with personal struggles and lineup changes, particularly with guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch's departure from the group shortly after its release.
Stylistic neighbors
Slipknot· Deftones· Limp Bizkit

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Right Now 3:09
  • 2 Break Some Off 2:35
  • 3 Counting on Me 4:49
  • 4 Here It Comes Again 3:33
  • 5 Deep Inside 2:46
  • 6 Did My Time 4:04
  • 7 Everything I've Known 3:34
  • 8 Play Me 3:21
  • 9 Alive 4:30
  • 10 Let's Do This Now 3:18
  • 11 I'm Done 3:23
  • 12 Y'all Want a Single 3:17
  • 13 When Will This End / One (live) 14:23

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