A few more hits please
Korn have had an impressive career. Spanning over a decade they have produced countless classic albums which will leave them in rock history for a long time to come. Of late, however, their efforts have been frowned upon by both the industry and listeners alike. Their Greatest Hits album should be an easy means of reminding the masses just how massive this band is. Combining renowned tracks with new experimental covers and remixes, Korn set out to prove they still have what it takes.
Anyone listening to the album will be instantly drawn to 'Word Up'. It's an intriguing choice of cover but nevertheless a brilliant one. This is accompanied by well-known tracks from their older and golden albums. These deserve their place more than any others on the album. It is certainly gratifying to see songs such as 'Blind' and 'A.D.I.D.A.S.', which I personally know and love. However, many of the tracks are more recent, hailing from the new 'Untouchables' album, such as 'Here To Stay' and 'Did My Time'. Also present are lesser known songs, not previously released as singles. This includes the vocally challenging 'Twist' and the timeless 'Make Me Bad.' The new remix of 'Freak On A Leash', on the other hand, leaves much to be desired. The new sound has taken away all the anger and noise that made it such a great rock anthem. It has now been stripped down to nearly plain vocals and just doesn't seem in-keeping with everything else you hear on the album.
For a Greatest Hits album, this does exactly what it says on the tin. It is a definite reminder that we can't ignore that, regardless of their album sales these days, Korn will always remain a leading name in this business. It also poses the question, however: what's going to be on Volume 2?