untitled Korn album cover

untitled Korn album

Korn · 2007

51 min · 14 tracks · alternative metal

A raw exploration of vulnerability and strength, blending heavy riffs with introspective lyrics and emotional urgency.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Starting Over Start here — Opening with a haunting piano melody, this track encapsulates the struggle for personal rebirth amidst turmoil, setting a reflective tone for the album.
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    Bitch We Got a Problem — This aggressive anthem channels raw energy and frustration, showcasing Korn's signature sound while addressing conflicts in relationships and society.
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    Ever Be — Diving into themes of longing and loss, this track features soaring melodies that contrast with its darker lyrical content, illustrating emotional depth.
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    Hushabye — This poignant ballad stands out with its intimate lyrics and softer instrumentation, offering a moment of vulnerability amidst heavier tracks.
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    I Will Protect You — Closing the album on a note of commitment and hope, this track combines powerful vocals with uplifting themes, reflecting personal resilience.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album showcases a blend of heavy riffs and introspective lyrics but lacks standout moments.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a brief instrumental intro before transitioning into the first full track, which features heavy guitar riffs and aggressive vocals.
  • The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album's themes.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • emotional introspection and reflection
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — This album reflects Korn's evolution but is less recognized than earlier works.
Themes
personal renewal· emotional resilience· identity struggle
Career context
Released in 2007, this untitled album marked Korn's eighth studio effort and their first without longtime producer Ross Robinson. Following the commercial success of 'See You on the Other Side' in 2005, the band aimed to reconnect with their roots while experimenting with new sounds and lyrical themes, demonstrating both growth and a return to form.
Stylistic neighbors
Slipknot· Deftones· Limp Bizkit

Tracklist

  • 1 Intro 1:57
  • 2 Starting Over Start here 4:02
  • 3 Bitch We Got a Problem 3:22
  • 4 Evolution 3:37
  • 5 Hold On 3:05
  • 6 Kiss 4:09
  • 7 Do What They Say 4:17
  • 8 Ever Be 4:48
  • 9 Love and Luxury 3:00
  • 10 Innocent Bystander 3:27
  • 11 Killing 3:36
  • 12 Hushabye 3:52
  • 13 I Will Protect You 5:32
  • 14 Haze 2:48

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