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The music of Korn speaks to those on the fringes of society. The band's trademark hip-core has evolved into a more clearly defined but equally urgent musical vision. Korn's sense of musical urgency and its ambition to make its mark on music is furthered with ISSUES.
"Beg for Me" is a track likely to incite the swirling pits at the band's legendary live shows. Showing that the group hasn't lost its down-to-earth sensibility, Korn invited fans to compete for the cover art of ISSUES, releasing versions featuring the winning piece as well as the efforts of three finalists. The emotional journey undergone by vocalist Johnathan Davis on tracks like "Hey Daddy" is truly strengthened by his movement away from his more abrasive vocal style and toward a more dominantly melodic approach. Davis digs more deeply into his tortured emotions on efforts such as "No Way," where he sings: "lately things aren't going my way / lately everything is gray / it feels like something / it feels like nothing." That hazy emotional landscape is what strikes a responsive chord with Korn fans and makes ISSUES a landmark album.
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Recorded at A&M Studios, Hollywood, California and Southern Tracks Recording, Atlanta, Georgia.
Korn: Jonathan Davis (vocals, bagpipes, drums, programming); Munky, Head (guitar); Fieldy (bass, programming); David Silveria (drums).
Additional personnel: Jeffy Lube (programming).
Rolling Stone (1/20/00, p.56) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...the band moves from catharsis to careerism. They work hard to add melodies, mostly big, grunge-redux choruses, as if they want to be Soundgarden or, piling on static and distortion, Nine Inch Nails..."
Q (1/00, p.116) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...impressively obsessive: every track has the same huge dynamic range, the same mood, the same message....[It] is dark, intelligent and very ugly..."
CMJ (12/13/99, p.4) - "...ready to blast all non-believers to Kingdom Come....[striking] a rebellious, gut-wrenching, and emotionally naked stance....Head and Monkey's down-tuned riffage remains inimitable..."
Korn - Issues Songs
| 1 | Dead | 1:52 | $0.99 | |
| 2 | Falling Away From Me | 7:11 | $1.29 | |
| 3 | Trash | 5:27 | $0.99 | |
| 4 | 4u | 2:22 | $0.99 | |
| 5 | Beg For Me | 5:54 | $0.99 | |
| 6 | Make Me Bad | 5:55 | $0.99 | |
| 7 | It's Gonna Go Away | 2:11 | $0.99 | |
| 8 | Wake Up | 6:48 | $0.99 | |
| 9 | Am I Going Crazy | 0:59 | $0.99 | |
| 10 | Hey Daddy | 5:45 | $0.99 | |
| 11 | Somebody Someone | 5:47 | $0.99 | |
| 12 | No Way | 6:48 | $0.99 | |
| 13 | Let's Get This Party Started | 5:41 | $0.99 | |
| 14 | Wish You Could Be Me | 1:47 | $0.99 | |
| 15 | Counting | 5:38 | $0.99 | |
| 16 | Dirty | 12:30 | $0.99 | |
Issues Music Review
Average Rating: (4.1 out of 5 stars)    List All 88 Reviews A GREAT CD!!
this one is abit better then the cd korn i have been a korn fan for years they will NEVER soften up one bit
Submitted by KORNRULZ (NW,M)
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Best Korn Album Ever!!!
I love this album. One of my favorite korn songs of all time is Make me Bad. Other good songs are Falling Away From Me, Trash, Beg For Me, and Somebody Someone. It's a great album and Korn fans should definitly pick this one up right away. Its worth your money.
Submitted by Clint (Aurora, NE, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Korns Best
This is in my opinion Korns best album. It's also (along with life is peachy) one of there darkest. This cd gives you almost a cold/dark feeling when you listen to it, but it helps pull you through bad situation(at least it has for me). This sadly is the last cd from korn thats worth buying, so dont expect much from there music after this.
Submitted by nononono (noneya, canada)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  cure for the naive
Issues helped me get through life when i almost gave up hope, i don't care how a review should sound, but KoRn are a voice for the rigid, cold reality we consume everyday day.
Submitted by powertooless (Brasov,Romania)
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Great Cd !
I do like this cd. I believe that this cd is one of the best Korn albums. I have it and I like it a lot, it have good songs. I recommend it ! You will love it too !!!
Submitted by kristy (Vega Alta, PR)
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