The Nothing
by Korn
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 109 Ratings

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  1. Willgray95
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    The Nothing is Korn's best album since Untouchables! It's one of Korn's darkest albums , finding Jonathan Davis performing his most personal material yet. The band sounds fresh, while not shying away from the things that made them famous in the first place. This is an instant classic, and one of the best Metal albums of the last decade at least. It's a MUST LISTEN!
  2. Valter
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    The Nothing is the best Korn`s work since untouchables imo. they are revisiting the core sound that every hardcore fan seeks in every album, elements from issues, life is peachy , combined with the new korn we heave heard in the last two albums. Really heavy, Emotional and Dark. It`s also noticeable that JD has improved with his voice, he goes from heavy and low guturals to high-pitchThe Nothing is the best Korn`s work since untouchables imo. they are revisiting the core sound that every hardcore fan seeks in every album, elements from issues, life is peachy , combined with the new korn we heave heard in the last two albums. Really heavy, Emotional and Dark. It`s also noticeable that JD has improved with his voice, he goes from heavy and low guturals to high-pitch musical-like vocals. it goes straight to my top 5 from korn… Expand
  3. congar
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Excellent album. Highly experimental, while keeping the core sound of Korn intact. Also, Jonathan Davis, his singing and lyrics, are better than ever before. Ray Luzier also surprised me quite a bit, great drumming, he really played quite a bit like David Silveria on the track The Darkness is Revealing. One of KoRn's best albums.
  4. repsamess
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    If this album is compared to its predecessor, it definitely achieves a much more mature, deep and dark sound which brings us closer to the Korn of the beginnings but definitely not the same Korn, which is naturally good, people evolve and bands must evolve as well. Recommended for old fans and new ones.
  5. lavosslayer
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    This album is the darkest and heaviest I've ever heard this band since the very first album. Jonathan Davis has been through a lot over the years and the heartbreak and angst he feels over the events of this past year in particular are clearly present in this album from beginning to end! There is so much raw emotion in each track that its difficult to process it all on the first listen.This album is the darkest and heaviest I've ever heard this band since the very first album. Jonathan Davis has been through a lot over the years and the heartbreak and angst he feels over the events of this past year in particular are clearly present in this album from beginning to end! There is so much raw emotion in each track that its difficult to process it all on the first listen. This is definitely a grower album, however there are so many callbacks in song structure to older albums, (specifically in the vocals especially on "Cold" and "You'll Never Find Me") that it feels incredibly familiar but fresh at the same time on each listen.

    This, however, doesn't mean that the band doesn't grow at all nor does it shy away from possible influences. Several songs sound like JD spent a writing session or two with P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval with an eerily similar sounding chorus breakdown on "The Darkness is Revealing" or verse structure on "H@rder" as some of P.O.D.'s more memorable tracks or the almost Queen-esque breakdown on "The Loss" for example. In the end, there is no denying that this is a Korn album created to channel the darkness in a way not heard since "Blind" crooned it's way to screams through our ears way back in 1994 and shows that the band is constantly moving forward despite the sucker punches life has thrown their way. Overall I'm very pleased with this album and am happy to see Korn return to form! They are back and this album is proof of that for sure!    … Expand
  6. Olegsandr
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very dark and emotional album. Lyrics is great. Vocal of Jonathan Davis, bass and drums are very cool. I think that "The nothing" much better than previous album, because "The serenity of suffering" was too monotonous. Favorite tracks: "Surremder to failure", " This loss", "Tye end begins", "Finally free" and "Cold". The band is still cool!… Expand
  7. Farsighedness
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    The Nothing is one of the best Korn's albums
    Track Finally Free is personal and sad, like Daddy and Liar
    Thanks Korn, I'm your fan forever
  8. Jubi
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Korn's best album since 2002. Listen from start to finish. Highlights for me are Gravity of Discomfort, H@rd3r.
  9. ehemery326
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Beautiful, dark, and original. There’s something special about every Korn album and ‘The Nothing’ is no exception. Jonathan Davis’s lyrics speak to the tragedy of his recent losses. The album tells a story and every chord and vocal is genuine and raw. Perfect album for one of my favorite bands.
  10. Golbez
    Oct 20, 2019
    7
    I like the classic comeback strategy here but they actually sound refreshing and Jonathan sounds actually really pissed off and lets the music soar with him instead of grinding against it by being over the top as per se. There are good moments here for the lifelong fans, believe me I’ve been listening to them for 25 years. This is a nu metal album of today. If you don’t feel the stringsI like the classic comeback strategy here but they actually sound refreshing and Jonathan sounds actually really pissed off and lets the music soar with him instead of grinding against it by being over the top as per se. There are good moments here for the lifelong fans, believe me I’ve been listening to them for 25 years. This is a nu metal album of today. If you don’t feel the strings pulling for Jonathan after track one, you have less heart than required to realize the motive yet. It proves that motivated hard working people can pull off some amazing wins and is easily better than “we are not your kind” yet again proving Korn won’t roll over and die because there are faster heavier bands… Expand
  11. LordKazuyaPL
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    It is absolutely marvelous. It gives you constant chills. It is deep, sad and very emotional. True masterpiece. All tracks are very very good.
  12. hre2s
    Sep 26, 2019
    10
    Best Korn album since Issues. Jonathan Davis agony is plain to hear he really is suffering and you can tell on this record. The production is great and really builds on the Serenity of Sufferings potential. If this ends up being Korns last album I think they could proudly say they went out with a bang.
  13. flametail23
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    First things first, this is a mood album, not an album I would find my self listening to on repeat like the recent Slipknot effort 'We Are Not Your Kind but it is a very solid album'. It's dark, moody and the lyrical content, heavy, featuring references to child abuse and losing loved ones. It doesn't out stay its welcome either, running at under an hour. If you're a long time fan ofFirst things first, this is a mood album, not an album I would find my self listening to on repeat like the recent Slipknot effort 'We Are Not Your Kind but it is a very solid album'. It's dark, moody and the lyrical content, heavy, featuring references to child abuse and losing loved ones. It doesn't out stay its welcome either, running at under an hour. If you're a long time fan of Korn, this album is something to be excited about.… Expand
  14. gattinko
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Great rhytmic album, love it. Reminds me of the good old days with KoRn album in hands
  15. Valtiel86
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    One of Korn's best. It's not quite as heavy as The Serenity of Suffering was, but the songwriting is better. This is probably the band's most focused album, centered on themes of grief and loss. Every member of the band is firing on all cylinders here, with great performances all around. It's not perfect, however. The Seduction of Indulgence is a weak track and the songs become predictableOne of Korn's best. It's not quite as heavy as The Serenity of Suffering was, but the songwriting is better. This is probably the band's most focused album, centered on themes of grief and loss. Every member of the band is firing on all cylinders here, with great performances all around. It's not perfect, however. The Seduction of Indulgence is a weak track and the songs become predictable by album's end. But it's still one hell of a ride.… Expand
  16. Critics2017
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Definitely one of the best albums in the discography. So same one of the best albums for this year.
    This great Loss
  17. lulabymusic
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    ____ "The Nothing" excites, evokes emotions. It is like a deafening cry in the middle of the void: you hear and cannot help but react. Because the album is survived and lived. Against the background of the musical power of guitar riffs and rampant drums, we hear Jonathan releasing his inner demons, endowing the composition with a charge of feelings and real emotions.
  18. Cesar42
    Sep 18, 2019
    9
    To me this the best album since the 90s, its Issues 2.0. It's like a blend of the dark eerie vibes of issues and life is peachy with the chorus of untouchables. It's Fantastic
  19. rock-omlet
    Sep 25, 2019
    7
    Жутко подавленный утратой жены и матери, лидер коллектива Джонатан Дэвис изливает всю свою боль на 13-ую пластинку американских ню-металистов. И хоть на альбоме нет откровенно сильных и цепляющих вещей, это, пожалуй, самая эмоциональная, злая и концептуальная работа группы.

    Лучшие песни: Idiosyncrasy Can You Hear Me Cold     Жутко подавленный утратой жены и матери, лидер коллектива Джонатан Дэвис изливает всю свою боль на 13-ую пластинку американских ню-металистов. И хоть на альбоме нет откровенно сильных и цепляющих вещей, это, пожалуй, самая эмоциональная, злая и концептуальная работа группы.

    Лучшие песни:
    Idiosyncrasy
    Can You Hear Me
    Cold
  20. MythoBeanz94
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    I wouldn't have never thought that I would be so exited about a new KoRn album but there I was.
    The album is absolutely amazing every song even the interludes/filler songs were great! the closing track is so **** depressing and dark unlike in the new Slipknot album which were so unnecessary and boring.
    If you're a big KoRn fan then you definitely should enjoy this, if you don't then    I wouldn't have never thought that I would be so exited about a new KoRn album but there I was.
    The album is absolutely amazing every song even the interludes/filler songs were great! the closing track is so **** depressing and dark unlike in the new Slipknot album which were so unnecessary and boring.
    If you're a big KoRn fan then you definitely should enjoy this, if you don't then there's something wrong with you and you should get help    … Expand
  21. MunkyHead
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    I'm impressed. They've come with a better album than the serenity of suffering
  22. MusicGuyMack
    Sep 18, 2019
    9
    Drawing as much on the frenetic thrash-groove fusion of groups like Lamb of God and Pantera as the swaggering nu metal off of which they made their name, Korn's latest occasionally drifts into self-indulgency but overall represents not simply an exciting stylistic evolution for the group, but also their most mature and consistently excellent work to date.

    Choice Cuts: "Cold", "Can You    Drawing as much on the frenetic thrash-groove fusion of groups like Lamb of God and Pantera as the swaggering nu metal off of which they made their name, Korn's latest occasionally drifts into self-indulgency but overall represents not simply an exciting stylistic evolution for the group, but also their most mature and consistently excellent work to date.

    Choice Cuts: "Cold", "Can You Hear Me", "H@rd3r", "This Loss"    … Expand
  23. zawius
    Sep 13, 2019
    8
    The Nothing might not be their best piece of work but definitely proves to be a Korn album with all its well-known Kornish song structure, repetitiveness and emotions.
    This album holds inside some decent records like my personal favourite "This Loss" but also has songs that sound like Korn but lack the deepness of the past.
    A decent album definitely is worth a listen but don't expect it    The Nothing might not be their best piece of work but definitely proves to be a Korn album with all its well-known Kornish song structure, repetitiveness and emotions.
    This album holds inside some decent records like my personal favourite "This Loss" but also has songs that sound like Korn but lack the deepness of the past.
    A decent album definitely is worth a listen but don't expect it to be as good as Korn can be.
    It will please any Korn fans for sure!    … Expand
  24. Krapclap
    Sep 13, 2019
    8
    Fantastic continuation of their previous album with a lot of new ideas. The big change here is songs have become more intricate with nothing feeling rushed or generically laid out. John has done a great job on his own making some great poetry. The downside however as I felt with the previous album is the mixing isn’t perfect with some stuff being barely audible as they mix with otherFantastic continuation of their previous album with a lot of new ideas. The big change here is songs have become more intricate with nothing feeling rushed or generically laid out. John has done a great job on his own making some great poetry. The downside however as I felt with the previous album is the mixing isn’t perfect with some stuff being barely audible as they mix with other sounds in the same octave. Jon doesn’t go hard like hoping here as he deals with his wife’s death. It’s still the same professional sound and dedicated editing instead of the one off bad ass takes from their early work. The overall tone from him is more that of his recent solo album. It’s not bad, but it’s not like the last album. this album goes hard with a lot of variety and a lot of old school guitar notes, however each time I listened to it I grew tired of it by the time it was finished and I’m suspecting it is due to johns performance, he’s notorious for having difficulty writing and decided to do his parts alone at home with no guidance on this album. His performance doesn’t diminish the album but it falls below par for the course in some aspects of the usual korn sound. I love this album, it’s different though.… Expand
  25. CD202
    Sep 14, 2019
    8
    Amazing new sound for the band, i like the new grove. I would like to hear more of Fieldy's bass work, but still a grate albume with a grate new sound
  26. DarkRaven
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Один из лучших альбомов за последние несколько лет, 13 альбомов из 13 korn лучшие
  27. Gielm87
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Super brzmienie, jedn z moich ulubionych albumów korna. A utwory This loss i H@rd3r to coś pięknego. Szkoda że na plycie nie ma hitu pokroju here to stay. Super powrót :)
  28. orlndox
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    There is nothing i havn't found interesting in this album, yes it has some old vibes, but always playing with some other elements that make this album great.

    Not boring at all, you can feel the emotion in this album
  29. Ayant
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    This shows Korn still got it They amazing after all this time and prove 'Nothing' is going to stop them.
  30. JORGEFFC
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    Amazing, bring back the original style, with the new sound... The groovgroov great, but too much pop chorus
  31. charlesfrancis
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece album and its called the nothing cause its everything we ever hoped for in loss and despair as we take a deep view into the master mind of Jonathan Davis. its not only dark but its also authentic and even though similiar in vibe and taste to the album Untouchables it comes fresh and reborn.in a new decade for the band in a way impossible only to those who have yet toThis is a masterpiece album and its called the nothing cause its everything we ever hoped for in loss and despair as we take a deep view into the master mind of Jonathan Davis. its not only dark but its also authentic and even though similiar in vibe and taste to the album Untouchables it comes fresh and reborn.in a new decade for the band in a way impossible only to those who have yet to hear the echo of jons truth, love, and emotion in music as a whole and making nothing something out of us and making impossible possible through us (especially in metal) i give thsi a solid score because it deserves no less. as loss is what we get out of this albums deep dark nu metal vibe… Expand
  32. Luccas1012
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This album reminded me of Korn's origins, and he has heavy and calm songs, which gives a great balance.
  33. cvnefedmn
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    Korn's most perfect album. I recommend you to listen to an extremely good album.

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Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Oct 3, 2019
    80
    Perhaps Korn's best album this century. [Oct 2019, p.89]
  2. Sputnikmusic
    Sep 16, 2019
    40
    Overall, The Nothing is a huge step back for the band. The Paradigm Shift and The Serenity of Suffering were far from perfect, but they rode a line that balanced a contemporary vision with their stapled characteristics. This tries dearly to be nostalgic yet fresh, but the finished product just comes across forced and derivative.
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  3. AllMusic
    Sep 13, 2019
    90
    Korn have always excelled at pain, but with The Nothing, this is the most authentic it's ever been.
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