Korn
Life is Peachy

THE REVIEW

Life is Peachy. 

I know you're right, yet another review of Korn, but I promise one day I will stop... but for now, I propose my take on their second album. Enjoy the reading!

Now we are in 1996, Korn is on their second album, and it will be tough after the release of "Korn" to propose something of that caliber, and yet they succeed. If I gave the first album a 10, "Life is Peachy" gets a 9.5.

As usual, we put the CD in the stereo.... after "Blind" how will Korn welcome us this time? Simple, with "Twist", less than a minute to immediately make clear their intentions, Jon immediately demonstrates his great vocal abilities through verses and screams, and makes it clear he is still pissed off.

Right after this (let's call it) "intro," we find ourselves with "Chi", the song starts with a "PAIN!" followed by Fieldy's bass confirming he has no intention of turning down the volume on his 5-string. The atmosphere seems very dark, then turns aggressive, Jon screams and eats up entire phrases until reaching the second minute where the song seems to fade, it seems the end... but then... and then there they are, more screams and crazy guitars, we are at 3min10sec Jon exclaims "Goodbye" it's over... but no, ready to start again...

Track N°3 "Lost". Head and Munky continue to hurt with their brilliant riffs, only confirming that the CD is spinning in the right direction.

We reach "Swallow" here Fieldy's runs are really well done, the 7-string gentlemen are always ready to give us that punch you expect from them.

"Porno Creep" is the only instrumental track, here Jon is not heard. In this case, we only need to sit back and relax, as if Korn were giving us a break, to rest for what's to come. (And believe me, what comes next is great).

Three touches on David's drums and then Munky and Head start like rockets with an awesome riff, we are listening to "Good God", here the matter is serious. This stuff blasts eardrums when listened at the right volume, you hear Jon screaming "Why don't you get the fuck out of my face?!" which still gives me chills even after hearing it 8 million times! The lyrics are amazing, I recommend everyone read them, we arrive around the second minute when Fieldy makes the bass vibrate and Jon raises his voice more and more, until EXPLODING!!! Rarely have I heard such an Atrocious voice. 

The next one is titled "Mr.Rogers" namely his neighbor who abused him. Jon took three months to write this song so obsessed he was by Mr. Roger... It all starts with Jon singing with a hint of resentment and then you hear three sharp knocks from 7-string Ibanez that sound like three punches in the stomach, before opening up in their style. Here I must say that David plays the drums really with his own unique style, very good, no need to tell you how much hate Jon sings this song with... so I'll move on.

The 8th track is titled "K@#ò%!" because you might ask? This is a song with very vulgar lyrics written for a radio that never played them and censored everything... Anyway, the song always stays in Korn's style, always beautiful to listen to.

Now we come to the gem of the album... eheheh "No Place To Hide". If someone doubts your beloved Korn, let them listen to this song that will silence them... You have everything in 3 minutes and 30 seconds... I really can't describe it... I just recommend listening to it. Korn 10 and Praise.

"Wicked" will sound to you... how to say, very Hip-Hop, indeed the song is by Ice Cube sung by Chino Moreno. Jon just puts his touch to turn words into vocal performances. 

And so the time has come for the famous and beautiful "A.D.I.D.A.S." which is the acronym for (all day I dream about sex) which, not coincidentally, is named after the quintet from Bakersfield's favorite clothing brand. We can say that it is the least aggressive of the album but that doesn't change the fact that it topped the charts, impossible to go to a Korn concert and not hear it!

"Low Rider" is a cover of "War" sung by Head.

Right after starts "Ass Itch" here Korn, excuse the language, "open the valves" (so to speak)... beautiful riffs, powerful bass, decisive drums, and a Jon who intones 4 types of "Pain"... Fantastic! 

And finally "Kill You", a very intricate song (read the lyrics). Very sad here too, as in the first album the last track is where the final outburst happens. It is assumed that the woman mentioned in the lyrics was his stepmother, the one who wants to make his life hell... it all starts with a guitar making a very sad sound, Jon describes everything without double meanings, then lets himself go and pours out words one over the other, as only he can do... towards the end you can hear him scream while crying. Once again, he didn't make it! It's stronger than him to let himself be carried away by emotions.  And it's these things that transport me too and make me realize that in their songs beyond the art there is heart.

If then you have a little patience and let the CD run, you'll be delighted with "Twist" a cappella version.

The record is concluded. Korn once again hit the target, with this record which in my opinion is fundamental (for those who appreciate the genre). Like the first one, also rich in emotions and musical violence at the same time.

Thanks for enduring me once again.