Untitled
by Korn
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Jul 31, 2007
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 178 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 128 out of 178
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 178
  3. Negative: 26 out of 178

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  1. MikeA.
    Sep 2, 2007
    4
    Yep...Pretty bad. Oh yeah and I'VE been listening to Korn since before I was born and I'm 10 now so I'm a real Korn fan! I know better than all of you! When do we get a new Bizkit album cuz they're classic too! And did I mention I know more than all of you?!
  2. TimO
    Mar 30, 2009
    4
    Something happened to Korn after Issues. #1. Guitars that sound like guitars. #2. Jon wailing instead of moaning #3. Simplified, more shallow soundscape. Based on the above, I don't think I'll ever listen to a post-Issues album with anything but distaste in my mouth. All of the 'tasteful, powerful aggression' has gone (esp. in his voice). All of the "You've never Something happened to Korn after Issues. #1. Guitars that sound like guitars. #2. Jon wailing instead of moaning #3. Simplified, more shallow soundscape. Based on the above, I don't think I'll ever listen to a post-Issues album with anything but distaste in my mouth. All of the 'tasteful, powerful aggression' has gone (esp. in his voice). All of the "You've never heard a guitar sound like this before" has gone. All of the "No band sounds like this" is gone. Instead they sound like a copy of themselves. I don't want it to sound like old Korn, but I feel the direction they went conflicts with the reasons I liked them in the earlier work. My guess at why? They became too big and stopped listening to their producers. Partial blame on the Queen of the Damned soundtrack. Ross Robinson FTW! … Expand
  3. JoshuaS.
    Nov 3, 2007
    4
    rate this album what you like, but Raffi...why the french did you give this album 10/10 on the basis of hearing two out of it's thirteen tracks? I think this album is pathetic to be honest.
  4. TylerG
    Aug 6, 2007
    6
    I think that this album is not for old school Korn fans, but I also dont think the "new school" will like it either. I just wasnt impressed.
  5. Mr.West
    Feb 9, 2008
    4
    All of the other albums are important to my collection. Some of the tracks on those albums weren't very good but I liked them anyway. This album .. it wouldn't really bother me if it got scratched. Doesn't catch my ear like the other albums. Maybe next time?
  6. RichardF.
    Apr 1, 2008
    6
    It's a solid album overall, which grows with each listen. Guilty of being slightly overproduced, and there's a distinct lack of ass-kicking riffery, but the band do manage to incorporate an eerie progressive feel to a number of tracks. This ensures that, while it may not be their finest album and they've yet to find a comfortable niche outside of their trademark "nu-metal", It's a solid album overall, which grows with each listen. Guilty of being slightly overproduced, and there's a distinct lack of ass-kicking riffery, but the band do manage to incorporate an eerie progressive feel to a number of tracks. This ensures that, while it may not be their finest album and they've yet to find a comfortable niche outside of their trademark "nu-metal", Korn are a band who are willing to push their boundaries and evolve.… Expand
  7. ShaunT
    Aug 1, 2007
    5
    See You On The Other Side was a masterpiece - KoRn's best work since Issues and a bold, inventive new direction for the band. Untitled, on the other hand, sounds like a rushed, hollow cousin to SYOTOS that lacks most of the punch and, frankly, sounds unfinished. Be that as it may, this is KoRn - it's just KoRn without the memorable hooks and overall consistency that made albums See You On The Other Side was a masterpiece - KoRn's best work since Issues and a bold, inventive new direction for the band. Untitled, on the other hand, sounds like a rushed, hollow cousin to SYOTOS that lacks most of the punch and, frankly, sounds unfinished. Be that as it may, this is KoRn - it's just KoRn without the memorable hooks and overall consistency that made albums like SYOTOS and Issues in constant rotation in my music library. KoRn fans should check out Untitled, but it's by no stretch their greatest album. Hopefully the band will return to the amazing style of SYOTOS with future records because overall, this sounds like two steps backwards for one of the most sonically creative and powerful bands of our time.… Expand
  8. AdamK
    Apr 2, 2008
    6
    I would have to agree with Richard on the topic of their new album. While it has more depth to it, there's not many catchy riffs or choruses. I found the emotion in this one lacking. I enjoy Korn for being able to bring out my aggressive side and let loose, this album was lacking in that respect. While I do acknowledge the band's growth, I also miss the heavier sounds that came I would have to agree with Richard on the topic of their new album. While it has more depth to it, there's not many catchy riffs or choruses. I found the emotion in this one lacking. I enjoy Korn for being able to bring out my aggressive side and let loose, this album was lacking in that respect. While I do acknowledge the band's growth, I also miss the heavier sounds that came from David Silveraa and Fieldy as well as Head's talent for creating a heavy riff. Don't get me wrong, I do believe Munky is a fabulous guitar player, but totally on a different level of style when compared to Head. While this is not a bad thing, it is like the band starting over, they have to find their new voice since the changing and loss of members. While I won't ever bash the album, I will not put it into my CD rotation over previous albums.… Expand
  9. Buckwheatjones1
    Sep 2, 2013
    4
    Maybe the softest Korn album (not a bad thing). The overall sound of the album is very cool, however the problem is that while it is a cool sound, there are very few tracks that stand out.

    "Starting Over", "Evolution", "Hold On", "Innocent Bystander" and "Killing" are the only songs that really make me want go back for another listen. 5 out of 13 tracks (not very good). The rest of the    Maybe the softest Korn album (not a bad thing). The overall sound of the album is very cool, however the problem is that while it is a cool sound, there are very few tracks that stand out.

    "Starting Over", "Evolution", "Hold On", "Innocent Bystander" and "Killing" are the only songs that really make me want go back for another listen. 5 out of 13 tracks (not very good). The rest of the songs are dull and the Intro to the album is very cliche.

    I really wish they would've been able to come up with more memorable songs with this album because the album was a good idea and had potential, just poor execution.

    Anyhow I would still suggest picking it up, maybe you'll find more memorable tracks then I did.

    FYI: There is a bonus track on some editions called "Sing Sorrow" and that is a very good song. I'm surprised it didn't make the regular album.    … Collapse

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#30 Most Discussed Album of 2007
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#83 Most Shared Album of 2007

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Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Rolling Stone
    50
    This album sounds like his band's final aria--the death scene.
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  2. The New York Times
    70
    In setting aside its trademark sound, Korn hasn’t yet replaced it with something of its own, but at least the band is working on it.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Their best since 1999's "Issues."
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