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Let the Guilt Go
All the lying and cheating will surely bite you Dishonesty tears you apart and will eat you All the anger and pain and the suffering and the... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Super producer Ross Robinson has been given the unenviable task of bottling lightning, and he's certainly earned his money this time round; from Jonathan Davis' tortured, primal yelps to the pounding drums and a bass sound that ebbs and flows violently through your extremities.
  2. They've gone back to the coiled, furious sputter of their debut but there's no disguising that Korn is an older band, substituting precision for frenzy without diluting their power.
  3. 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]
  4. Remember Who You Are is the sound of a band not so much rediscovering their past as recycling it.
  5. The draw is Davis, who spits scarred-teen scat like a guy whose parents just signed him up for military school. Not easy when you're pushing 40.
  6. 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]
  7. Hell, the fact that I don't ever have to hear Korn III again is enough to put a smile on my face.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. 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,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. Expand
  2. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This álbum is one of my favorits. He is amazing, the songs, the instruments, all.
  3. 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 andWhen 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
  4. 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 quiteWith 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.
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  5. 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 strongIt 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. Collapse
  6. May 10, 2021
    5
    Definitely Korn's worst album, but that doesn't mean it is bad. When it comes to any band, fans will say certain eras are better than others,Definitely Korn's worst album, but that doesn't mean it is bad. When it comes to any band, fans will say certain eras are better than others, and with this album, it tries to go back to Korn's original era, in a way that I think was a bit forced. The name is confusing to a lot of people, since it implies there was some trilogy that was going on, and technically the trilogy is the self titles album, followed by Life is Peachy and then Korn III, because the same producer was on those 3 albums.

    This album has some good songs, others are repetitive or sound very similar to another song. The sound of the guitars sound poorly mixed and there is some percussion like clapping that sounds so dumb. For the good songs, I would definitely say that Oildale, The Past and Pop a Pill are probably the highlights of the album. This album is definitely their least ambitious and is a dry album.
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  7. Sep 2, 2013
    1
    Just two questions: Who's idea was this? And what the hell were they thinking?

    The first five minutes of the album start out descent
    Just two questions: Who's idea was this? And what the hell were they thinking?

    The first five minutes of the album start out descent enough. "Uber-time" is interesting and Oildale (Leave Me Alone) is good through the first half until the bridge where the "oh-too-familiar" JD crying and freakouts from the 90's return and they're corny than ever (no pun intended). The rest of the songs sadly follow the same format.

    Also about halfway through I noticed the drums didn't match the vibe of the groovy sound they were going for on this album. While Ray is a great drummer, his sound was not right for this album, then again nothing on this album sounded "right".

    The worst song on the album is "Fear is a Place to Live." Possibly the worst line I've heard ever was in this song where Jon keeps screaming "I always get f*cked in the end". C'mon guys a little re-wording there would make a world of difference.

    Songs like "Oildale", "Lead the Parade", & "The Past" all have promise but fall apart halfway through. If you're an average Korn fan go ahead and pass on this one, if you're a huge fan, you may want it for your collection or at least use it as a coaster.
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