Korn III: Remember Who You Are
by Korn
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6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 80 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 26 out of 80
  3. Negative: 9 out of 80
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  1. TheQuietGamer
    Jul 24, 2014
    8
    With the album being called the band's "return to their roots," no one can blame you for having certain expectations. While it doesn't quite capture the essence and sound of the bands first few albums it still comes pretty dang close. With an excellent lyrical quality and some of the heaviest and most oppressive bass out there this is a Korn album to remember.

    While most bands tend to    With the album being called the band's "return to their roots," no one can blame you for having certain expectations. While it doesn't quite capture the essence and sound of the bands first few albums it still comes pretty dang close. With an excellent lyrical quality and some of the heaviest and most oppressive bass out there this is a Korn album to remember.

    While most bands tend to filter over the bass work in most of their music Korn allows for it to take center stage bringing forth a style all it's own. The songs are aggressive and dark, but lack the intensity that the bands earlier work is known for. Take "Pop a Pill" for instance. While overall a great song, it loses some steam as it gets closer to the end because of how the vocals become softer and the instruments not so loud. It's not a bad thing, and this is still one great album, it just shows how you can't necessarily expect the power of songs like "Freak on a Leash."

    There's still power here, it's just of a different form. Regardless Korn delivers another top-notch album that will have you rocking out in no time. With two of the best singles released by the band and an overall great selection of tracks, you'll be hard pressed to find a better rock/metal album to listen to. My total score for the album is an 8.8/10=Great.    … Expand
  2. Danm95VFF
    Jul 23, 2016
    7
    Remember Who You Are is probably the closest thing to classic Korn you could make with three of its five original members. The guitar playing especially harkens back to 94, but drumming wise the absence of one David Silveria is felt. Ray Luzier's style is less funky and more straightforward rock, but perhaps it suits the music better should the band wish to stay relevant. However, at timesRemember Who You Are is probably the closest thing to classic Korn you could make with three of its five original members. The guitar playing especially harkens back to 94, but drumming wise the absence of one David Silveria is felt. Ray Luzier's style is less funky and more straightforward rock, but perhaps it suits the music better should the band wish to stay relevant. However, at times it maybe tries too hard to sound like the first album and doesn't always come off as genuine emotionally, especially when vocalist Jonathan Davis bursts into tears at the end of the final track, much like he did on the first two albums. This time however, it's more eye-rolling than disturbingly emotional. It's like that kid who always feels victimised and you feel sorry for them at first but starts to milk the cow dry once they get some sympathy.

    Other than that, it's a solid Korn release, standout tracks include Olidale (Leave me Alone), Move On and Let The Guilt Go.    … Expand
  3. forestville
    Mar 5, 2013
    9
    Years pass and you will observe how the world changes. Everything around us varies somewhat at some point: friends, family, society, etc. physical environment. However, there is almost always something that goes unnoticed. Self also changes. Sometimes for the better, others worse, but rarely we realize our evolution as a people. Probably many problems would be solved if we started to thinkYears pass and you will observe how the world changes. Everything around us varies somewhat at some point: friends, family, society, etc. physical environment. However, there is almost always something that goes unnoticed. Self also changes. Sometimes for the better, others worse, but rarely we realize our evolution as a people. Probably many problems would be solved if we started to think that what is wrong is not the rest, but oneself.
    After the failed untitled work, Korn returns with more staying power and think big.
    The album begins with a brief introduction that sounds like you might imagine sounds in space, followed by the first single, the song "Leave Me Alone", one of the standout tracks of the album as we remember the beginnings of the group ,.
    Games continue with Davis voices and distorted guitar riffs heavy on "Pop a Pill", a great, classic but common to both, but nothing compared to the next song, "Fear is a Place to Live "a very gentle song, strange and unusual for what is Korn, although the treatment given to guitars make you look a little more modern and meaning what is contrary to what we think the title is a song whose lyrics talk about how to deal with our own fears and conquer them.

    We continue to "Move On" a rhythmic ballad with a pretty soft and melodic beginning, but the trouble with it, there follows a couple, it constantly undergoes abrupt changes of pace and he does not favor at all.

    The next is called "Lead the Parade", a topic to Korn. Very good and disturbing, it has some effects that resemble war parades, marches to battle those who suddenly overflow to reach the chorus.

    Above all, Lead the Parade, is the full essence of Jonathan Davis and Korn. Again, what gives us so admire your lead vocalist, singing and screams and we missed.
    "Let the Guilt Go" is still more than the previous hit. In fact a single. Stanza rhythmic and catchy and easy to remember pre-chorus make this song one of the most accessible of this album. It has a bridge that makes Davis inner consciousness and the truth is pretty good. A very complete song, but the real journey back in time begins with "The Past", in which the guitars receive more prominence. It has some fixes and effects that acclimate well the theme of the song. Korn just might end up getting cut palms like this. Another group probably never would have thought, and having spent would have been "crappy". And if not, comprobad the many bands that try to imitate or follow the trail of Korn, unsuccessfully.

    The "psychedelic" in its purest returns in "Never Around", the longest song delalbum. But not so with "Move On" because it has a chorus that drags you to move your head and look lyrics memorize. Even the most bizarre is catchy, the "aaaah" of half of the song in his head wearily entered. Notice it with producer Ross Robinson, who leaves no empty corner in the subject without arrangements.

    "Are You Ready to Live?" I present it in Cuchara Sonica on their day under the name "My Time". It has everything: forcefulness, slow parts, melodic feeling and message. Had to put some paste would treat guitars sound sometime with little force, but that is in the likes of you. With this letter, Jonathan Davis wonders if you are wasting time, if you are making the most of his life. A message probably empathize with enough people. And that's how good it really is seen in a letter, right?

    Finally comes "Holding All These Lies" in which we find again the characteristic features of Korn: forcefulness, psychedelia and a catchy chorus. By the way, is the only song that has a hint of a guitar solo, something I've missed you so much on the disk. In any case, it's a good song to close the album.

    Ultimately, Korn III: Remember Who You Are is a good return korn wanted, but could have been better. If we begin to look for reasons probably end up talking about the ex-guitarist Brian Welch. Although "Munky" Shaffer falls short, it shows in the songs lack something to become "great songs".

    Still, there are very complete songs that compensate those others that lack a little push. What I liked about this album was the role of drummer Ray Luzier, reverse the burden of a more visceral and Jonathan Davis a "Fieldy" that continues to create beauty in the bass sound. Definitely one of his best albums. Well Korn.    … Expand
  4. Aijixe
    Sep 24, 2015
    7
    It seems a bit too light to be considered a comeback to Korn's roots, but I digress; Korn III is still fine, and features a few really strong points that push the album into the green.
  5. Jay_Pickens
    Jul 25, 2018
    9
    When Korn III dropped, I didn't know what to think. The album was raw as hell, the vocal performance was probably the most expressive and emotional in their whole discography! I was overwhelmed... since then many years have passed and now I can write a thing or two about this record. And what I have to say is: THIS IS A COMEBACK! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this is a return to form. This isWhen Korn III dropped, I didn't know what to think. The album was raw as hell, the vocal performance was probably the most expressive and emotional in their whole discography! I was overwhelmed... since then many years have passed and now I can write a thing or two about this record. And what I have to say is: THIS IS A COMEBACK! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this is a return to form. This is the best Korn album since 2003's "Take A Look in The Mirror" and the best when it comes to the vocals and lyrics. You can hear Davis soul in this record... his anger, pain and suffering caused probably by Ross Robinson who uses radical and f***ed up methods to make the bands be as sincere as they can get while recording. But what about instruments? Everything is recorded like a demo, without use of the digital willy wonkas. The tempo changes faster than Christian Bale weight and drummer Ray "Raymond Pickle" Luzier shines through the whole record... he's not as amazing as David Silver (the original Korn drummer) but he's great nonetheless! The guitars provided by Monkey D. Luffy remind me of the first two Korn records and bassist Jason Field Regenerator keeps the slams coming! This album is an experience... if you're not in a bad mood, do not listen to it. Because if you're having a shiny happy day, you won't get it. This is an album for people that were abused by drunks, rapists, wives, drugs, nazis, Nickelback and other horrible things. The only reason this album is not 10/10 is because "People Pleaser" and "Trapped Underneath The Stairs" are not featured on the album, they're just bonus tracks and it's a disgrace, because they're the best tracks from Korn III sessions! This album is a must-have to all the Korn fans! Pickens approves and now LEAVE ME ALONE!… Expand
  6. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    9
    When Korn III dropped, I didn't know what to think. The album was raw as hell, the vocal performance was probably the most expressive and emotional in their whole discography! I was overwhelmed... since then many years have passed and now I can write a thing or two about this record. And what I have to say is: THIS IS A COMEBACK! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this is a return to form. This isWhen Korn III dropped, I didn't know what to think. The album was raw as hell, the vocal performance was probably the most expressive and emotional in their whole discography! I was overwhelmed... since then many years have passed and now I can write a thing or two about this record. And what I have to say is: THIS IS A COMEBACK! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this is a return to form. This is the best Korn album since 2003's "Take A Look in The Mirror" and the best when it comes to the vocals and lyrics. You can hear Davis soul in this record... his anger, pain and suffering caused probably by Ross Robinson who uses radical and f***ed up methods to make the bands be as sincere as they can get while recording. But what about instruments? Everything is recorded like a demo, without use of the digital willy wonkas. The tempo changes faster than Christian Bale weight and drummer Ray "Raymond Pickle" Luzier shines through the whole record... he's not as amazing as David Silver (the original Korn drummer) but he's great nonetheless! The guitars provided by Monkey D. Luffy remind me of the first two Korn records and bassist Jason Field Regenerator keeps the slams coming! This album is an experience... if you're not in a bad mood, do not listen to it. Because if you're having a shiny happy day, you won't get it. This is an album for people that were abused by drunks, rapists, wives, drugs, nazis, Nickelback and other horrible things. The only reason this album is not 10/10 is because "People Pleaser" and "Trapped Underneath The Stairs" are not featured on the album, they're just bonus tracks and it's a disgrace, because they're the best tracks from Korn III sessions! This album is a must-have to all the Korn fans! Pickens approves and now LEAVE ME ALONE!… Expand
  7. theultimatesinn
    Aug 13, 2014
    8
    I'm giving it a 8.0 because Ross Robinson destroyed some of KoRn members ideas just like Ray Luzier, he had some ideas and creative things for the album and Ross wouldn't listen to the ideas and that didn't help KoRn that much but they were still successful with this album. Jonathan invented some dark lyrics and the album wasn't heavy enough there could of been more heaviness and thereI'm giving it a 8.0 because Ross Robinson destroyed some of KoRn members ideas just like Ray Luzier, he had some ideas and creative things for the album and Ross wouldn't listen to the ideas and that didn't help KoRn that much but they were still successful with this album. Jonathan invented some dark lyrics and the album wasn't heavy enough there could of been more heaviness and there just wasn't.… Expand
  8. slipkornswitch
    Jul 7, 2011
    9
    ANOTHER 'return to the aggressive roots' for Korn.
    This time with Ross Robinson who laid the foundations for Korns image and success.
    It is done so very successfully. BUT it is apparent for the first time how much Korn miss their lead guitarist. With Korn being stripped of all pro tools and effects and laid bare to just old school recording. its Korn being Korn once again. Hallelujah!    ANOTHER 'return to the aggressive roots' for Korn.
    This time with Ross Robinson who laid the foundations for Korns image and success.
    It is done so very successfully. BUT it is apparent for the first time how much Korn miss their lead guitarist.
    With Korn being stripped of all pro tools and effects and laid bare to just old school recording. its Korn being Korn once again. Hallelujah! Right? Yes, definitely, this album is a pounder.
    While Ray Luzier came in as full time drummer instead of touring drummer, he had alot of ground to cover to give korn their original sound and did so with absolute resounding success.
    Jonathan is lyrically weak and amateur. But the simplicity of all aspects of this make it such a charming album. The lead of track uber time is a waste of recording space. But the album itself is a far more impressive effort than the last 3 albums and is so much more than an aging band attempting to reach their former glory. But essentially doing what the title indicates. They are remembering who they are.
    And as a result the album delivers a few memorable rib rattling songs and a few slow and heavy tracks that make you marvel at how they could have strayed so far from the formula that made them so big in the first place. Amen for Ross Robinson!    … Expand
  9. Luccas1012
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This álbum is one of my favorits. He is amazing, the songs, the instruments, all.
  10. CoDFather
    Sep 11, 2010
    10
    The best KoRn album since... wait... which one was their last one? Oh, whatever, this album was **** amazing from start to finish. This band, and album are definitely in my top ten of all metal bands and albums in the history of forever. I would recommend this to anyone who likes the KoRn, any album that you have been listening to for the last six years begging for a new one.
  11. toofly
    Dec 7, 2011
    10
    Awesome ! That's what i can say about this album. **** good instrumental and amazing vocal. I cant stop listing to it. One of the best present what i got ever on Christmas

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Kerrang!
    80
    As painful and draining Korn III undoubtedly must have been to create, there's no doubt that it re-asserts the quartet's status as one of metal's most innovative bands. [10 Jul 2010, p.50]
  2. Uncut
    40
    Their formula--downtuned guitar, chunky rhythms, serial killer vocals--is proven, but ugly enough that it'll only resonate with fans. [Sep 2010, p.96]
  3. The New York Times
    60
    On Korn III: Remember Who You Are, the band has jumped back to the sound and attitude that made it famous - if without particularly inspired tunes - and Mr. Davis, almost 40, seems to have regained some of his younger self as a lyricist.
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