The Serenity of Suffering
by Korn
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Exclaim
    Oct 27, 2016
    60
    Serenity is certain to scratch an itch. Still, there's a sense of "good enough" with all of their recent releases, and it's a problem this record just can't shake.
  2. Kerrang!
    Oct 20, 2016
    60
    Korn haven't reinvented their own here, but it's still a worthy addition to their canon. [22 Oct 20163, p.67]
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Oct 20, 2016
    50
    Branching out, but not too far, Suffering is heavy enough to stand proudly in the Korn kanon, but not daring enough to be much else.
  5. Clash Music
    Oct 25, 2016
    40
    There are sludgy, down-tuned power chords, there are whiny lyrics about how life is constantly unfair (reminder: Korn frontman Jonathan Davis is 45 years old), there is even that vocal tic where Davis sort of cackles like a disturbed demon.

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 89 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 89
  3. Negative: 7 out of 89
  1. kingkryptor
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    Korn are on form here , every song has a crushing break down , epic chorus and great drumming. Easily in the top 5 korn albums ever. Turn itKorn are on form here , every song has a crushing break down , epic chorus and great drumming. Easily in the top 5 korn albums ever. Turn it up and break ya neck.… Full Review »
  2. Jay_Pickens
    Jul 25, 2018
    8
    After the atrocity that was "The Paradigm S***" Korn is finally back! "The Serenity Of Suffering" is their best album since "Korn III" andAfter the atrocity that was "The Paradigm S***" Korn is finally back! "The Serenity Of Suffering" is their best album since "Korn III" and it's nice to hear heavy tracks from these guys again! Most of this album is amazing, Jonathan finally starts singing with emotions again, the guitars are heavy, drummer is amazing and Fieldy The Random Bass Generator gives us some new slaps along the way. The only bad thing that I can think of while listening to this album is that it has too much of a "nice singing syndrome". What I mean is that the singing sometimes is too radio-friendly... Jonathan don't be afraid to give us some growls like you did on Break Some Off back in 2003... music needs diversity and Korn needs screams and growls! All in all this album is nice, the 3 bonus tracks are amazing too. Go listen to this record, I'll be watching you! Pickens approves!… Full Review »
  3. Golbez
    Oct 26, 2016
    5
    I didn't care for this album. It didn't have that catch that keeps me repeating the music like some of the other stuff they've released. IfI didn't care for this album. It didn't have that catch that keeps me repeating the music like some of the other stuff they've released. If this album is heavy its because they play lots the slow down tuned temples from Issues, but definitely is not anywhere as quick and fun as Life is Peachy or See You On The Otherside.… Full Review »
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