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Untouchables

Korn · 2002

65 min · 14 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal

A heavy and aggressive exploration of inner turmoil, blending dark melodies with intense rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady intensity throughout listening
  • cathartic release of frustration
  • exploration of inner turmoil
  • dark melodies with aggressive rhythms

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking lighthearted, upbeat tracks
  • prefer short standalone songs

Where this album fits

Themes
alienation in adolescence· bullying scars· inner turmoil· post-success disillusionment
Career context
Released on June 11, 2002, 'Untouchables' marked Korn's fifth studio album during a pivotal time following their commercial success with 'Issues'. As the band faced lineup changes and evolving musical landscapes, they experimented further with their sound while maintaining the nu-metal edge that defined their early career.
Stylistic neighbors
Slipknot· Deftones· Limp Bizkit
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Iowa by Slipknot — Shares a raw intensity and explores themes of chaos, pain, and inner conflict with aggressive sonic layers.
White Pony by Deftones — Merges heavy instrumentation with introspective lyrics, creating an atmosphere of emotional struggle and alienation.
L.D. 50 by Mudvayne — Features complex rhythms and a blend of aggression and melody, reflecting themes of turmoil and identity.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Here to Stay 4:30
  • 2 Make Believe 4:37
  • 3 Blame 3:50
  • 4 Hollow Life 4:09
  • 5 Bottled Up Inside 4:00
  • 6 Thoughtless 4:32
  • 7 Hating 5:10
  • 8 One More Time 4:39
  • 9 Alone I Break 4:16
  • 10 Embrace 4:27
  • 11 Beat It Upright 4:15
  • 12 Wake Up Hate 3:12
  • 13 I’m Hiding 3:57
  • 14 No One’s There / Here to Stay (T Ray’s mix) 9:24

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