The Essential Korn
Korn · 2011
114 min · 28 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal
A raw, cathartic blend of heavy riffs and introspective lyrics that defined a generation's angst.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cathartic release of pent-up emotions
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- introspective moments between aggression
- for late-night drives
- energetic anthems for group listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy compilation albums
Where this album fits
- Themes
- inner turmoil· late-90s disillusionment· heavy riffs catharsis
- Career context
- Released in 2011, 'The Essential Korn' serves as a retrospective compilation during Korn's resurgence after a brief hiatus. This album followed the band's 2007 release, 'Untitled,' which marked their return to form after experimenting with different styles. By this point, Korn had solidified their legacy as pioneers of nu metal, bringing together a mix of heavy music and personal storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Slipknot· Deftones· Limp Bizkit
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Blind 4:19
- 2 Shoots and Ladders 5:23
- 3 Clown 4:36
- 4 Faget 5:50
- 5 A.D.I.D.A.S. 2:34
- 6 Good God 3:22
- 7 Twist 0:48
- 8 Chi 3:56
- 9 Proud 3:18
- 10 Got the Life 3:46
- 11 Freak on a Leash 4:17
- 12 It's On! 4:30
- 13 All in the Family 4:49
- 14 Cameltosis 4:38
Disc 2
- 1 Falling Away From Me 4:31
- 2 Jingle Balls 3:25
- 3 Wake Up 4:08
- 4 Make Me Bad 3:53
- 5 Somebody Someone 3:48
- 6 Here to Stay 4:31
- 7 Thoughtless 4:33
- 8 Alone I Break 4:16
- 9 Did My Time 4:04
- 10 Right Now 3:10
- 11 Y'all Want a Single 3:18
- 12 Everything I've Known 3:35
- 13 Another Brick in the Wall, Parts 1, 2, 3 7:08
- 14 Got the Life (live) 4:06
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