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THE REVIEW
To describe “Follow the leader”, the third album by Korn released in 1998, three adjectives are enough: mature, sophisticated, and different.
It all begins with It’s On, a stunning song, continues with the famous and beautiful Freak On A Leash (which, along with Shoots And Ladders from “Korn”, represents the “Korn style”), and goes on with the marvelous Got To The Life... I could keep going like this until the last song, My Gift To You. At first glance, “Follow the leader” is easy to listen to, especially if compared to the previous albums “Korn” (1994) and “Life Is Peachy” (1996), but be careful: the powerful sound we all know is there, just “updated.” The variety offered by the album is broad, also due to the presence of various guests, including rapper Ice Cube who appears in Children Of The Korn, Limp Bizkit's singer Fred Durst in All In The Family, and Tre Hardson in Cameltosis. And it must be admitted that this ensemble of elements turned out more than well, proving, in my opinion, that Korn is the best nu-metal band around. Not to be missed is a ghost track, Earache My Eye, a cover of Cheech & Chong, in which there is a role reversal: Fieldy sings, David Silveria is on bass while Jonathan Davis plays drums, while Head and Munky remain on guitars.
Two curiosities about the album:
1- The tracks of “Follow the leader” are 13, a number that in America is not considered auspicious.
2- Korn preceded the first actual song with one minute of silence divided into 12 tracks of 5 seconds each. The real tracks are then numbered from 13 to 25.
In conclusion, “Follow the leader” presents itself as a complete change of musical approach by Korn. There are still heavy tracks (Dead Bodies Everywhere), but there are also songs that mix hip-hop and rock (Children Of The Korn), not to mention that, once again, the most touching song of the entire album is the last one, My Gift To You, which reaches levels of pure emotion. A must-have.
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Korn's 1998 album Follow the Leader marks a mature and sophisticated evolution in their sound. Featuring powerful tracks like Freak On A Leash and guest artists such as Ice Cube and Fred Durst, the album blends heavy nu-metal with hip-hop influences. The review highlights its emotional depth and musical variety, making it an essential listen for fans. Unique features like the ghost track and track numbering add intrigue.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
01 [silence] (00:05)
02 [silence] (00:05)
03 [silence] (00:05)
04 [silence] (00:05)
05 [silence] (00:05)
06 [silence] (00:05)
07 [silence] (00:05)
08 [silence] (00:05)
09 [silence] (00:05)
10 [silence] (00:05)
11 [silence] (00:05)
12 [silence] (00:05)
13 It's On! (04:28)
25 My Gift to You / Earache My Eye (15:40)
Korn
American nu metal band formed in Bakersfield, California (1993). Widely credited as pioneers of nu metal; led by vocalist Jonathan Davis and known for autobiographical lyrics and heavy, groove-oriented sound.91 Reviews
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By CoolOras
Two years after the enormous success of the beautiful "Life Is Peachy", Korn releases another masterpiece that confirms their great talent and unmistakable style.
"Follow The Leader confirms their success after two great albums, it’s a nice album that maintains the unmistakable style of a group that created this genre and, in my opinion, continues to renew it constantly."
By L.O.T.T.O.
The miracle happens a third time: 'Follow The Leader' not only matches everything positive that was achieved with the fantastic debut album and the legendary second work, but it is enriched with nuances, echoes, and suggestions.
An extremely rational work in its irrationality, precise as a Swiss watch despite the band’s disorienting sound, fused with harmonious perfection.
By thetrooper
"How this 'Follow The Leader' can be described multiple times as one of Korn's best albums is a true mystery!"
"The awful collaborations are mediocre starting from the Davis/Fred Durst duet... which couldn't be more vomit-inducing."
By Kleine
'Follow the Leader' is often cited as Korn's Absolute Masterpiece, but I believe it shouldn't be considered as such.
The collaborations with Ice Cube and Fred Durst detract from the album, making some songs feel like 'crap.'
