Untitled (Bonus Track Version)

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Korn spawned an entire genre and inspired countless imitators, and nearly 15 years after they first arrived, Untitled proves that they are still the best and boldest of the Nu Metal crop. Their intensity remains unmatched, and their taste in soundscapes is rivaled only by Nine Inch Nails. Perhaps most importantly, they have an unparalleled determination not to repeat themselves. Untitled is the band’s most diverse and adventurous set of songs yet, aided in no small part by Atticus Ross, the British sound programmer who has forged longstanding partnerships with iconoclasts like Barry Adamson and Trent Reznor. Longtime fans who feared that the departure of founding drummer David Silveria would impair the group can rest assured that the acrid, electric sonics of “Killing,” “Innocent Bystander,” and “I Will Protect You” are not only the unique metal sounds of 2007 — they are among the most unique sounds of Korn’s career. The hit singles “Evolution” and “Hold On” owe a debt to younger bands like P.O.D. and Sevendust, but Korn remains the reigning outfit of their genre.