Ah yes, Korn. Korn is performing tonight at the Roseland Ballroom in NYC and I cannot wait!!! However, every single person I have told that I am attending, minus 3 people, had very similar reactions:
“Those guys are still around?”
“Oh, that band from the 90’s?”
“Wow, I haven’t heard that name in a while.”
So in response, I must declare “yes,” and “yes” and “well, then you have not been paying attention.” Korn has released a number of albums since the 90’s. And yes, they are still around, releasing a new album in December of this year. They have released a bunch of albums in the 2000s, including Untouchables which won a Grammy, best single ironically for “Here to Stay” (and you think they aren’t still around?)
Korn is one of the greatest metal bands ever and let me tell you why:
1) They do GOOD covers: Bands that do covers is one thing, bands that can cover a song well is another thing. On their Greatest Hits album, Korn covered Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall” as well as Cameo’s “Word Up!” Originally hating both of these songs, I happen to love both of the covers. Well played, Korn; well played.
2) They’ve been around for almost 20 years: They have stood the test of time, proving they are still relevant. Their single, “Narcissistic Cannibal” from their yet-to-be-released album, The Path of Totality, is #2 on the Rock Top Songs list on iTunes. Their previous single “Get Up!” is #1 on the Metal Top Songs list on iTunes. Thank God because for a whole Matt Kearney was on the top 10 in rock and Matt, I love ya, but you are as far from rock as it gets.
3) They do collaborations: Most of The Path of totality will be featuring other artists which is very exciting, including Skrillex and Downlink who is also on tour with Korn right now. “Get Up!” features Skrillex which is just the most bad-ass single rock has had for a while. And remember “Break Stuff,” Limp Bizkit’s single? The lead singer, Jonathan Davis is featured in the music video. (Not a collaboration but I got really pumped when I saw him in the video). One of their songs, “Coming Undone” was remixed into “Coming Undone Wit It,” a collaboration of Korn with Dem Franchize Boys. Rock+Rap=Happiness!
4) Jonathan Davis: One of the best screamers of metal out there right now. He has dreads, knows how to yell and has a sick microphone stand that is now an artistic staple, designed by artist H.R. Giger.
5) “Freak on A Leash”: Really?!?!? You cannot get much better than this song. The music video was awesome—remember the bullet? And the song is just utter anger and frustration. I still listen to that song at full volume on the subway or at the gym once in a while. Best part is the end when Davis does his “rock scat.”
If you are not familiar with Korn, songs I would recommend are “Get Up!" “Freak On A Leash,” “Shoots And Ladders,” “Twisted Transistor” and “Coming Undone Wit It.” Happy head banging!
Don't forget to tell us how they were in concert! Where were your seats in Roseland? You should look into getting press passes since you're a blogger. I see you've only started writing recently. Don't give up! Sometimes it takes a long time for a blog like this to get noticed. I'm a fan already and I've only been here once. Try to post more often, though, otherwise people won't keep coming back.
ReplyDeleteOh, what's with puppies and rainbows?
Hey, thanks for the comment. It kind of made my weekend? Press passes?!? I never even thought of that. I will def take your advice on this stuff.
ReplyDeletePuppies and Raminbows refers to my constant happy attitude. My parents and some friends and I joke that when something bad comes along I resist it and only think about happy things ie, "puppies and rainbows."
Do you have a blog??? I would love the link!
I don't! Don't have the courage for it. :-) I enjoy reading other people's, though.
ReplyDeletePuppies & Rainbows. That's cute.
You write most of your blogs in the morning - you must be a morning person haha!