Take A Look In The Mirror
by Korn
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Nov 21, 2003
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 163 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 136 out of 163
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 163
  3. Negative: 9 out of 163

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  1. RafalTas
    Oct 4, 2022
    8
    Album nie tak dobry jak jego poprzednik ale to wciąż kawał solidnej roboty. Świetny klimat i potężne brzmienie.
  2. cvnefedmn
    Feb 8, 2022
    7
    Right Now,Break Some Off,Did my Time and Y'all want a single are pretty good songs.No boring songs. All songs are interesting and fun. I suggest you listen. Much better than the previous album
  3. Mellowry
    Aug 20, 2021
    6
    So, "Take A Look In The Mirror" was originally released with the style it had, because the band thought that the year of the release [2003] had not much good rock on the radio neither any good records at all, they gave credit to outkast but that was it. Today J. Davis thinks this is the worst album of the entire Korn discography, so i can say that the statement back then was probably justSo, "Take A Look In The Mirror" was originally released with the style it had, because the band thought that the year of the release [2003] had not much good rock on the radio neither any good records at all, they gave credit to outkast but that was it. Today J. Davis thinks this is the worst album of the entire Korn discography, so i can say that the statement back then was probably just to promote the album. I must say, even though Davis, Head and Critics as well didn't quite like it, it is probably not their worst album, i find "Korn III" definitely worse. Songs on here like "Y'all want a Single" definitely hit it hard, such as "Right Now", which has a very disturbing video, but it's still a good song. A problem i had on every Korn album so far, is that they tease the songs too long, it's too much introduction for my taste, which i find here as well. Especially on this record, the sound opens up great, while it gets boring being the same sound on almost all of the 13 tracks, starting out with a low A String. Overall the Record is fine, i personally would even put this over "Untitled", but probably nothing more. It is okay, you can buy this without having a bad feeling.… Expand
  4. Xaremathras
    Sep 26, 2019
    6
    To echo the critics, yes, this album seems rushed, offering nothing substaintially new to neither Nu Metal, nor the Korn catalogue, and a bit stale at times. BUT NOTE THIS IS KORN'S HEAVIEST ALBUM WITHOUT QUESTION.

    Backstory: in 2000, the label gave the world's greatest band an unlimited timeline and budget to create an album. Korn spent 2yrs and $4MM creating Untouchables. Unluckily    To echo the critics, yes, this album seems rushed, offering nothing substaintially new to neither Nu Metal, nor the Korn catalogue, and a bit stale at times. BUT NOTE THIS IS KORN'S HEAVIEST ALBUM WITHOUT QUESTION.

    Backstory: in 2000, the label gave the world's greatest band an unlimited timeline and budget to create an album. Korn spent 2yrs and $4MM creating Untouchables. Unluckily for them, reviews were lukewarm, and illegal downloading had become the norm. This meant that the label had lost a lot of money on Untouchables. So they forced Korn back into the studio to create a 2003 follow-up on a much tighter budget and schedule. So although Untouchable and Mirror are only 1yr apart and have a similar sound, they are basically Night and Day. This tension also caused guitarist Head to leave after this album.

    Pros: heaviest album, songs Did My Time, Everything I've Known, I'm Done. Play Me ft. Nas, many songs are straight-to-the-point metal.
    Cons: you can tell it's rushed - moderate production value, obvious "filler" parts in many tracks, at least 2/3 of the songs sound identical, lack of substance/depth.

    This album signaled the end of an era in many ways - nu metal/alt metal pretty much died as a mainstream genre after 2003, guitarist Head left and this is the last album with original lineup, and even though Korn created the "nu metal" sound, both critics and fans were saying this album sounded generic in the nu metal universe.    … Expand
  5. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Their best album since the self-titled! Anyone who criticizes this record must be deaf, because here you have the chance to hear the best Korn songs such as: Right Now, Break Some Off, Counting On Me, Here It Comes Again, Deep Inside, Did My Time, Everything I've Known, Play Me, Alive, Let's Do This Now, I'm Done, Y'All Want A Single and When This Will End. I knowThis is a masterpiece. Their best album since the self-titled! Anyone who criticizes this record must be deaf, because here you have the chance to hear the best Korn songs such as: Right Now, Break Some Off, Counting On Me, Here It Comes Again, Deep Inside, Did My Time, Everything I've Known, Play Me, Alive, Let's Do This Now, I'm Done, Y'All Want A Single and When This Will End. I know that I just listed all the songs from the album, but all of them are amazing... there's not a single weak point here. The band hates this album and it's to be expected... they hated each other and had many problems while making this album... and this is why Take A Look in The Mirror is their most genuine record to date... sincere emotions, not a single fake thing about this record. I encourage you to take a look in the mirror... if you're like me, you'll love what you'll find there. Pickens approves!… Expand
  6. Jay_Pickens
    Jul 25, 2018
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Their best album since the self-titled! Anyone who criticizes this record must be deaf, because here you have the chance to hear the best Korn songs such as: Right Now, Break Some Off, Counting On Me, Here It Comes Again, Deep Inside, Did My Time, Everything I've Known, Play Me, Alive, Let's Do This Now, I'm Done, Y'All Want A Single and When This Will End. I knowThis is a masterpiece. Their best album since the self-titled! Anyone who criticizes this record must be deaf, because here you have the chance to hear the best Korn songs such as: Right Now, Break Some Off, Counting On Me, Here It Comes Again, Deep Inside, Did My Time, Everything I've Known, Play Me, Alive, Let's Do This Now, I'm Done, Y'All Want A Single and When This Will End. I know that I just listed all the songs from the album, but all of them are amazing... there's not a single weak point here. The band hates this album and it's to be expected... they hated each other and had many problems while making this album... and this is why Take A Look in The Mirror is their most genuine record to date... sincere emotions, not a single fake thing about this record. I encourage you to take a look in the mirror... if you're like me, you'll love what you'll find there. Pickens approves!… Expand
  7. TheQuietGamer
    Oct 23, 2016
    8
    Far from Korn's most inventive work, the band still brings enough angry edge to make this album worth listening to. There's a raw quality to the sound. Davis' guttural screams and heavy base mix well with the angsty lyrics to create a very aggressive, if unrefined, sound.

    This also isn't the group's deepest writing. The songs are very in your face with their message. That's not a bad    Far from Korn's most inventive work, the band still brings enough angry edge to make this album worth listening to. There's a raw quality to the sound. Davis' guttural screams and heavy base mix well with the angsty lyrics to create a very aggressive, if unrefined, sound.

    This also isn't the group's deepest writing. The songs are very in your face with their message. That's not a bad thing. Sometimes it's just nice to listen to some music that does an excellent job of saying exactly how you are feeling by getting directly to the point and cutting out the frills. The whole album is basically about the hate and rage that comes from being in bad situations. Because sometimes you've just got to say "I'm pissed. Stay away or get hurt."

    There is a certain rushed feel to it that can make some songs come off as kind of sloppy. Yet, when all is said and done that angry tone and oh so Korn groove to the album still make for a great listen. It's got just the right amount of edge.    … Expand
  8. UltimateBub
    Jul 6, 2016
    7
    Undeniably good. However, to me, it feels like a lesser version of Untouchables. "Right Now", "Did My Time" and a few other songs are very classic Korn by now, really cool, but most of the album doesn't hold up that well anymore. It sounds aggressive and heavy, and that's great, but it lacks originality. I'd say it's a good record, it really is, but not as good as the previous 5 albums.
  9. Aijixe
    Sep 24, 2015
    8
    Take a Look in the Mirror doesn't have the same grand sound that its predecessor Untouchables has, but what it lacks in grandness is its raw and intense sound that makes Korn a great, fearful and foreboding force in the world of the much-despised world of nu metal.
  10. AlexStand
    Sep 13, 2015
    10
    This album is really heavy!All the songs are very good, especially Did My Time and Counting On Me! They wanted to make a heavy record and they did it.
    Great job!
  11. Knowe386
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    Underated Album, KoRn Rules, "Right Now" Is The Best Of The Band, Maybe The Most Brutal Album Ever Made By KoRn m/ Hell Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  12. xxDylanxx
    Oct 21, 2014
    10
    This is the best Korn album ever!!! Korn is back with a super heavy album that is by far BETTER than follow the leader, This is the best album they have ever came out with....nuf said...
  13. theultimatesinn
    Aug 13, 2014
    10
    I love it and shows how KoRn is heavy , it maybe the heaviest album they have or maybe its untitled but I love this album the songs are heavy and fits right in with Jonathan's vocals and you are able to hear more of Fieldy's bass it has more power.
  14. CalR
    Feb 20, 2012
    7
    An unfairly criticised effort from the nu-metal piece: TALITM reaffirms the faded fact that the genre can still sound as heavy as anything and keep enough groove to maintain its fans. 'Counting on Me', 'Break Some Off' and 'Right Now' are fantastic brutal tracks that prevent angry youthfulness from leaving the band.
  15. ismar90
    Aug 3, 2011
    10
    i like this album .its dark ,sad, its a bit trashy and i like it. but i think that i like it because my favorite band is nirvana ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  16. slipkornswitch
    Jul 7, 2011
    7
    Back to basics... that was what the approach was supposed to be for the album "back to our heavy, aggressive roots" It does not quite reach the aim. But that doesnt mean TALITM is a bad album.
    Instrumentally and lyrically speaking, it does throwback to perhaps Follow The Leader, and in ways, Life is Peachy, but essentially, its a halfway album. It has all the Korn aspects we know and love.    Back to basics... that was what the approach was supposed to be for the album "back to our heavy, aggressive roots" It does not quite reach the aim. But that doesnt mean TALITM is a bad album.
    Instrumentally and lyrically speaking, it does throwback to perhaps Follow The Leader, and in ways, Life is Peachy, but essentially, its a halfway album. It has all the Korn aspects we know and love. The bagpipes come out again. Jonathan does scatting. And there are pounding aggressive low end bass lines.
    All too recycled in this effort. But all in all, its a solid album.    … Expand
  17. HexG.
    Nov 17, 2007
    5
    Pretty poor album from Korn, doesnt get anywhere near the darkness of Issues or the groove of Follow The Leader
  18. NagyS.
    Jun 24, 2007
    10
    omg, it's amazing....great job !!
  19. KevinA.
    May 22, 2007
    9
    I liked a good majority of songs on this alblum although I do have to admit they fell of pace with this alblum
  20. DavidC
    Feb 21, 2007
    10
    this was korn going back to there roots a dark raw sound that has not been heard since LIFE IS PEACHY... thanx guys thanx for everything
  21. DesireeM
    Sep 20, 2006
    0
    Korn did a horrible job on this album, it sounds like a dieing cat on steriods. korn is much more capable of making better music. they are a disgrace
  22. markp
    Aug 17, 2006
    10
    korn kicks ASS!!!!!
  23. RageMcTurpentine
    May 21, 2006
    10
    No comment needed, just sick and tired of hearing Korn and genre in the same sentence.
  24. RaymanQ
    Feb 23, 2006
    10
    First KoRn album I ever heard, and personally my favorite. I'm not saying the best, just my favorite. Songs like Counting On Me really dig deep inside.
  25. AzzA
    Dec 29, 2005
    10
    Great album - fantastic energy throughout, the most Death Metal of all Korn's releases
  26. patricks
    Dec 23, 2005
    10
    Best album ever. Whole new sound for Korn. I have listened from the beginning and this is my favorite.
  27. GoodDayMyChildTricky
    Nov 9, 2005
    7
    The Best Album From KoRn
  28. edm
    Jul 5, 2005
    10
    if u lyk metal, and i mean hevy metal, dis is da album 4 u. 4 me fanty i luv suf dat. 'Did My Time' roks my world if u dont lyk it i wil eat ur kids!
  29. SteppedAcrossThatLine
    Jun 11, 2005
    6
    hmm this album it's..alright. some of you say its their 'best album yet' which somewhat concerns me because if this is their 'best album' then god, the others before must be shit. but their other albums are awesome so yeah. see, im not dissing KoRn 'cause im a fan. i just think that 'Take a Look In the Mirror' could have been better then it was. hmm this album it's..alright. some of you say its their 'best album yet' which somewhat concerns me because if this is their 'best album' then god, the others before must be shit. but their other albums are awesome so yeah. see, im not dissing KoRn 'cause im a fan. i just think that 'Take a Look In the Mirror' could have been better then it was. Also they DO have good songs on this album but besides that, a lot of the songs sound pretty much the same. & "m4gg0t for life" i dont see what being a fan of Slipknot would taint your view on KoRn. cause im also a Slipknot fan and i still think KoRn's awesome… Expand
  30. m4gg0tforlife
    Apr 8, 2005
    3
    It's not because im a slipknot fan but this album really sucks... There's a lot of basslines idd but some songs are just based on one bassline that doenst change and that gets me bored. They should do something with their instruments
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#16 Most Discussed Album of 2003
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Metascore
49

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    30
    ‘Take A Look In The Mirror’ doesn’t just sound like a bad album, it sounds like a broken record.
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  2. Dot Music
    60
    All fine in principle, except we've heard it all a million times before.
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  3. Blender
    40
    Korn are ultra-confident, forgoing the blandishments of heavy-rock virtuoso conceptualist Michael Beinhorn, who produced their last album. [Mar 2004, p.121]
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