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A decade after changing the metal landscape drastically with their self-titled debut juggernaut, Korn got the best-of treatment just as their standing began to seem increasingly shaky, commercially at least. Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 sadly isn't the disc it ideally could be, but it nonetheless summarizes how steady Korn were over the years, developing their sound oh so slightly from one album to the next and, in the process, coming up with several unquestionably killer songs every go-round. The band's six full-lengths resulted in enough of those killer songs to fill this best-of to the brim; in fact, there are quite a few more that could have been compiled here if there were more space on this single-disc release (a double disc would have been definitive). As it stands, however, practically every song here is a highlight in and of itself, with the sole exceptions of the below-par "Alone I Break" and a pair of album-opening covers: Cameo's "Word Up!" and Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall, Pts. 1-3." These newly recorded covers are here undoubtedly to bait the legions of Korn fans who already own all the band's albums but are loyal enough to purchase this best-of as a way to hear these songs. And yes, they're quite curious, so much so that you'll want to give them a listen if you're a fan (download them, though -- they're curious, no doubt, but certainly not worth the price of this disc alone). The band's "Word Up!" cover is awesome, and the Pink Floyd cover is overwrought, yet enticingly so. Then again, these two songs are so well known that you have to wonder, what's the point? Like Korn's previous cover of Metallica's "One," though, the point seems to be one of curiosity rather than one-upmanship.
In any event, these covers aren't the best way to start off this best-of -- not at all -- nor is the reverse chronological sequencing ideal. Because Korn developed their sound over the years, even if only slightly, it'd have been better to map out that progressive trajectory here, rather than hear the band regress from the elaborate, theatrical bombast of their later albums to the stripped-down naked rawness of their fierce debut. These quibbles aside, it's worthy stating again that nothing but great songs are featured here. If you're new to Korn, the most influential and successful metal band of the '90s, this disc should blow you away -- that is, assuming you're a fan of extreme music with a dark, disturbing edge. But if indeed you're new to Korn, you'd be better off skipping over this best-of and heading straight for their self-titled debut (their one undisputed classic), and then moving chronologically forward through the band's catalog. Each album stands well on its own, albeit some better than others, and here you're only getting the tip of each iceberg. If money is a concern, however, and you can only afford one Korn disc for your collection, don't think twice about picking up Greatest Hits. You won't be disappointed. No chance of that. Plus, there's a bonus DVD here of Korn's 2003 show at CBGB's that will give you a good taste of what the band is like live.
© Jason Birchmeier /TiVo
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Aaron Swihart, 2nd Engineer - Dave Colvin, 2nd Engineer - Femio Hernandez, Mixing Engineer - Jonathan Davis, Producer - Korn, Performer - Korn, Producer - Larry Blackmon, Composer - Larry Blackmon, Lyricist - Toby Wright, Producer - Toby Wright, Recording Engineer - Tom Lord Alge, Mixing Engineer - Tomi Jenkins, Composer - Tomi Jenkins, Lyricist
(P) 2004 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Frank Filipetti, Producer - Frank Filipetti, Recording Engineer - Jim "Bud" Monti, Mixing Engineer - Jonathan Davis, Producer - Korn, Performer - Korn, Producer - Roger Waters, Composer - Roger Waters, Lyricist
(P) 2004 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Brian Welch, Composer - Brian Welch, Lyricist - David Silveria, Composer - David Silveria, Lyricist - Frank Filipetti, Producer - Frank Filipetti, Recording Engineer - James Shaffer, Composer - James Shaffer, Lyricist - Jonathan Davis, Composer - Jonathan Davis, Lyricist - Jonathan Davis, Producer - Korn, Performer - Korn, Producer - Reginald Arvizu, Composer - Reginald Arvizu, Lyricist - Steve Marcussen, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2003 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Brian Welch, Composer - Brian Welch, Lyricist - David Silveria, Composer - David Silveria, Lyricist - Frank Filipetti, Producer - Frank Filipetti, Recording Engineer - James Shaffer, Composer - James Shaffer, Lyricist - Jonathan Davis, Composer - Jonathan Davis, Lyricist - Jonathan Davis, Producer - Korn, Performer - Korn, Producer - Reginald Arvizu, Composer - Reginald Arvizu, Lyricist - Steve Marcussen, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2003 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Brian Wech, Composer - Brian Wech, Lyricist - David Silveria, Composer - David Silveria, Lyricist - Frank Filipetti, Producer - Frank Filipetti, Recording Engineer - James Shaffer, Composer - James Shaffer, Lyricist - Jim Monti, Engineer - Jonathan Davis, Composer - Jonathan Davis, Lyricist - Jonathan Davis, Producer - Korn, Performer - Korn, Producer - Reginald Arvizu, Composer - Reginald Arvizu, Lyricist - Steve Marcussen, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2003 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Andy Wallace, Mixing Engineer - Brian Welch, Composer - Brian Welch, Lyricist - David Silveria, Composer - David Silveria, Lyricist - Frank Filipetti, Recording Engineer - Fred Maher, Edited By - Greg Edenfield, 2nd Engineer - Howie Weinberg, Mastering Engineer - James Shaffer, Composer - James Shaffer, Lyricist - Jim Monti, 2nd Engineer - Jonathan Davis, Composer - Jonathan Davis, Lyricist - Kevin Szymanski, 2nd Engineer - Korn, Performer - Michael Beinhorn, Producer - Reggie Arvizu, Composer - Reggie Arvizu, Lyricist - Rob Hill, Edited By - Roger Lian, Edited By - Tim Harkins, Engineer
(P) 2002 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Andy Wallace, Mixing Engineer - Brian Welch, Composer - Brian Welch, Lyricist - David Silveria, Composer - David Silveria, Lyricist - Frank Filipetti, Recording Engineer - Fred Maher, Edited By - Greg Edenfield, 2nd Engineer - Howie Weinberg, Mastering Engineer - James Shaffer, Composer - James Shaffer, Lyricist - Jim Monti, 2nd Engineer - Jonathan Davis, Lyricist - Kevin Szymanski, 2nd Engineer - Korn, Performer - Michael Beinhorn, Producer - Reggie Arvizu, Composer - Reggie Arvizu, Lyricist - Rob Hill, Edited By - Roger Lian, Edited By - Tim Harkins, Engineer
(P) 2002 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Andrew Garver, Edited By - Brendan O'Brien, Mixing Engineer - Brendan O'Brien, Producer - Brian Welch, Composer - Brian Welch, Lyricist - David Silvera, Drums - David Silveria, Composer - David Silveria, Lyricist - Fieldy, Bass - Fieldy, Drum Programmer - Head, Guitar - James Shaffer, Composer - James Shaffer, Lyricist - Jeffy, Drum Programmer - Jonathan Davis, Bagpipes - Jonathan Davis, Composer - Jonathan Davis, Drum Programmer - Jonathan Davis, Drums - Jonathan Davis, Lyricist - Jonathan Davis, Vocal - Korn, Performer - Lube, Drum Programmer - Munky, Guitar - Nick DiDia, Engineer - Reginald Arvizu, Composer - Reginald Arvizu, Lyricist - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer - Tobias Miller, Engineer
(P) 1999 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Andrew Garver, Edited By - Brendan O'Brien, Mixing Engineer - Brendan O'Brien, Producer - Brian Welch, Composer - Brian Welch, Lyricist - David Silvera, Drums - David Silveria, Composer - David Silveria, Lyricist - Fieldy, Bass - Fieldy, Drum Programmer - Head, Guitar - James Shaffer, Composer - James Shaffer, Lyricist - Jeffy, Drum Programmer - Jonathan Davis, Bagpipes - Jonathan Davis, Composer - Jonathan Davis, Drum Programmer - Jonathan Davis, Drums - Jonathan Davis, Lyricist - Jonathan Davis, Vocal - Korn, Performer - Lube, Drum Programmer - Munky, Guitar - Nick DiDia, Engineer - Reginald Arvizu, Composer - Reginald Arvizu, Lyricist - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer - Tobias Miller, Engineer
(P) 1999 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Andrew Garver, Edited By - Brendan O'Brien, Mixing Engineer - Brendan O'Brien, Producer - Brian Welch, Composer - Brian Welch, Lyricist - David Silvera, Drums - David Silveria, Composer - David Silveria, Lyricist - Fieldy, Bass - Fieldy, Drum Programmer - Head, Guitar - James Shaffer, Composer - James Shaffer, Lyricist - Jeffy, Drum Programmer - Jonathan Davis, Bagpipes - Jonathan Davis, Composer - Jonathan Davis, Drum Programmer - Jonathan Davis, Drums - Jonathan Davis, Lyricist - Jonathan Davis, Vocal - Korn, Performer - Lube, Drum Programmer - Munky, Guitar - Nick DiDia, Engineer - Reginald Arvizu, Composer - Reginald Arvizu, Lyricist - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer - Tobias Miller, Engineer
(P) 1999 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Andrew Garver, Edited By - Brendan O'Brien, Mixing Engineer - Brendan O'Brien, Producer - Brian Welch, Composer - Brian Welch, Lyricist - David Silvera, Drums - David Silveria, Composer - David Silveria, Lyricist - Fieldy, Bass - Fieldy, Drum Programmer - Head, Guitar - James Shaffer, Composer - James Shaffer, Lyricist - Jeffy, Drum Programmer - Jonathan Davis, Bagpipes - Jonathan Davis, Composer - Jonathan Davis, Drum Programmer - Jonathan Davis, Drums - Jonathan Davis, Lyricist - Jonathan Davis, Vocal - Korn, Performer - Lube, Drum Programmer - Munky, Guitar - Nick DiDia, Engineer - Reginald Arvizu, Composer - Reginald Arvizu, Lyricist - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer - Tobias Miller, Engineer
(P) 1999 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Brendan O'Brien, Mixing Engineer - Brian Welch, Composer - Brian Welch, Lyricist - David, Drums - David Silveria, Composer - David Silveria, Lyricist - Fieldy, Bass - Head, Guitar - James Shaffer, Composer - James Shaffer, Lyricist - John Ewing, Jr., 2nd Engineer - Jonathan Davis, Bagpipes - Jonathan Davis, Composer - Jonathan Davis, Lyricist - Jonathan Davis, Vocal - Korn, Performer - Korn, Producer - Reginald Arvizu, Composer - Reginald Arvizu, Lyricist - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer - Steve Thompson, Producer - Toby Wright, Producer - Toby Wright, Recording Engineer
(P) 1998 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Brendan O'Brien, Mixing Engineer - Brian Welch, Composer - Brian Welch, Lyricist - David, Drums - David Silveria, Composer - David Silveria, Lyricist - Fieldy, Bass - Head, Guitar - James Shaffer, Composer - James Shaffer, Lyricist - John Ewing, Jr., 2nd Engineer - Jonathan Davis, Bagpipes - Jonathan Davis, Composer - Jonathan Davis, Lyricist - Jonathan Davis, Vocal - Korn, Performer - Korn, Producer - Reginald Arvizu, Composer - Reginald Arvizu, Lyricist - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer - Steve Thompson, Producer - Toby Wright, Producer - Toby Wright, Recording Engineer
(P) 1998 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Brian Welch, Composer - Brian Welch, Lyricist - Chuck Johnson, Engineer - Chuck Johnson, Mixing Engineer - David, Drums - David Silveria, Composer - David Silveria, Lyricist - Eddy Schreyer, Mastering Engineer - Fieldy, Bass - Head, Guitar - Head, Vocal - James Shaffer, Composer - James Shaffer, Lyricist - Jamie Leavitt, 2nd Engineer - Jonathan Davis, Bagpipes - Jonathan Davis, Composer - Jonathan Davis, Lyricist - Jonathan Davis, Vocal - Korn, Performer - Munky, Guitar - Reginald Arvizu, Composer - Reginald Arvizu, Lyricist - Richard Kaplan, Engineer - Richard Kaplan, Mixing Engineer - Rob Agnello, 2nd Engineer - Ross Robinson, Mixing Engineer - Ross Robinson, Producer - Ross Robinson, Recording Engineer
(P) 1996 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Brian Welch, Composer - Brian Welch, Lyricist - Chuck Johnson, Engineer - Chuck Johnson, Mixing Engineer - David, Drums - David Silveria, Composer - David Silveria, Lyricist - Eddy Schreyer, Mastering Engineer - Fieldy, Bass - Head, Guitar - Head, Vocal - James Shaffer, Composer - James Shaffer, Lyricist - Jamie Leavitt, 2nd Engineer - Jonathan Davis, Bagpipes - Jonathan Davis, Composer - Jonathan Davis, Lyricist - Jonathan Davis, Vocal - Korn, Performer - Munky, Guitar - Reginald Arvizu, Composer - Reginald Arvizu, Lyricist - Richard Kaplan, Engineer - Richard Kaplan, Mixing Engineer - Rob Agnello, 2nd Engineer - Ross Robinson, Mixing Engineer - Ross Robinson, Producer - Ross Robinson, Recording Engineer
(P) 1996 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Brian Welch, Composer - Brian Welch, Guitar - Brian Welch, Lyricist - Brian Welch, Vocal - Chuck Johnson, Engineer - Chuck Johnson, Mixing Engineer - David Silvera, Drums - David Silveria, Composer - David Silveria, Lyricist - Eddy Schreyer, Mastering Engineer - James Schaffer, Guitar - James Shaffer, Composer - James Shaffer, Lyricist - Jonathan Davis, Bagpipes - Jonathan Davis, Composer - Jonathan Davis, Lyricist - Jonathan Davis, Vocal - Korn, Background Vocal - Korn, Performer - Larry Weintraub, Executive Producer - Paul Pontius, A&R Coordinator - Reggie Arvizu, Bass - Reginald Arvizu, Composer - Reginald Arvizu, Lyricist - Ross Robinson, Producer - Ross Robinson, Recording Engineer
(P) 1994 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Brian Welch, Composer - Brian Welch, Guitar - Brian Welch, Lyricist - Brian Welch, Vocal - Chuck Johnson, Engineer - Chuck Johnson, Mixing Engineer - David Silvera, Drums - David Silveria, Composer - David Silveria, Lyricist - Eddy Schreyer, Mastering Engineer - James Schaffer, Guitar - James Shaffer, Composer - James Shaffer, Lyricist - Jonathan Davis, Bagpipes - Jonathan Davis, Composer - Jonathan Davis, Lyricist - Jonathan Davis, Vocal - Korn, Background Vocal - Korn, Performer - Larry Weintraub, Executive Producer - Paul Pontius, A&R Coordinator - Reggie Arvizu, Bass - Reginald Arvizu, Composer - Reginald Arvizu, Lyricist - Ross Robinson, Producer - Ross Robinson, Recording Engineer
(P) 1994 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Brian Welch, Composer - Brian Welch, Guitar - Brian Welch, Lyricist - Brian Welch, Vocal - Chuck Johnson, Engineer - Chuck Johnson, Mixing Engineer - David Silvera, Drums - David Silveria, Composer - David Silveria, Lyricist - Dennis Shinn, Composer - Dennis Shinn, Lyricist - Eddy Schreyer, Mastering Engineer - James Schaffer, Guitar - James Shaffer, Composer - James Shaffer, Lyricist - Jonathan Davis, Bagpipes - Jonathan Davis, Composer - Jonathan Davis, Lyricist - Jonathan Davis, Vocal - Korn, Background Vocal - Korn, Performer - Larry Weintraub, Executive Producer - Paul Pontius, A&R Coordinator - Reggie Arvizu, Bass - Reginald Arvizu, Composer - Reginald Arvizu, Lyricist - Ross Robinson, Producer - Ross Robinson, Recording Engineer - Ryan Shuck, Composer - Ryan Shuck, Lyricist
(P) 1994 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Brian Welch, Composer - Brian Welch, Lyricist - David Silveria, Composer - David Silveria, Lyricist - James Shaffer, Composer - James Shaffer, Lyricist - Jonathan Davis, Composer - Jonathan Davis, Lyricist - Korn, Performer - Korn, Producer - Reginald Arvizu, Composer - Reginald Arvizu, Lyricist - Steve Thompson, Producer - Toby Wright, Producer
(P) 1998 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Album review
A decade after changing the metal landscape drastically with their self-titled debut juggernaut, Korn got the best-of treatment just as their standing began to seem increasingly shaky, commercially at least. Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 sadly isn't the disc it ideally could be, but it nonetheless summarizes how steady Korn were over the years, developing their sound oh so slightly from one album to the next and, in the process, coming up with several unquestionably killer songs every go-round. The band's six full-lengths resulted in enough of those killer songs to fill this best-of to the brim; in fact, there are quite a few more that could have been compiled here if there were more space on this single-disc release (a double disc would have been definitive). As it stands, however, practically every song here is a highlight in and of itself, with the sole exceptions of the below-par "Alone I Break" and a pair of album-opening covers: Cameo's "Word Up!" and Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall, Pts. 1-3." These newly recorded covers are here undoubtedly to bait the legions of Korn fans who already own all the band's albums but are loyal enough to purchase this best-of as a way to hear these songs. And yes, they're quite curious, so much so that you'll want to give them a listen if you're a fan (download them, though -- they're curious, no doubt, but certainly not worth the price of this disc alone). The band's "Word Up!" cover is awesome, and the Pink Floyd cover is overwrought, yet enticingly so. Then again, these two songs are so well known that you have to wonder, what's the point? Like Korn's previous cover of Metallica's "One," though, the point seems to be one of curiosity rather than one-upmanship.
In any event, these covers aren't the best way to start off this best-of -- not at all -- nor is the reverse chronological sequencing ideal. Because Korn developed their sound over the years, even if only slightly, it'd have been better to map out that progressive trajectory here, rather than hear the band regress from the elaborate, theatrical bombast of their later albums to the stripped-down naked rawness of their fierce debut. These quibbles aside, it's worthy stating again that nothing but great songs are featured here. If you're new to Korn, the most influential and successful metal band of the '90s, this disc should blow you away -- that is, assuming you're a fan of extreme music with a dark, disturbing edge. But if indeed you're new to Korn, you'd be better off skipping over this best-of and heading straight for their self-titled debut (their one undisputed classic), and then moving chronologically forward through the band's catalog. Each album stands well on its own, albeit some better than others, and here you're only getting the tip of each iceberg. If money is a concern, however, and you can only afford one Korn disc for your collection, don't think twice about picking up Greatest Hits. You won't be disappointed. No chance of that. Plus, there's a bonus DVD here of Korn's 2003 show at CBGB's that will give you a good taste of what the band is like live.
© Jason Birchmeier /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 19 track(s)
- Total length: 01:15:37
- Main artists: Korn
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Epic - Immortal
- Genre: Metal
(P) 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony BMG Music Entertainment
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