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After the success of follow the leader, korn were superstars. Everything was going well for them, so a year after the album they released " Issues " in November of 1999. To promote this album they done a gig in the New York Apollo the night before the release of the album. They played every track on the album to give the fans a taster of the album. Just the fact of that korn were bringing out a new album and that they are my best band made me buy this album, i got this on import from HMV and it cost me a straggering 21 pounds. This isnt korns best album but it is still stunning.
Track Listing - - - - - - - -
1. Dead - - - - - A mellow song which last just over a minute, its a song which features low vocals and johnathan davis bagpipes. A nice song which could be counted as a love song although their are not much lyrics in it. Not best track on the album but still a good intro to the album itself. The song is about johnathan wanting to be happy and when he does become happy somthing takes the happiness away from him.
2. Falling Away From Me - - - - - - - - - - - - Argubly, the best song on the album. A heavy song, this song was the first song to be released from the album. The video was directed by Limp Bizkit frontman fred Durst. It starts with a echo riff which itself is very catchy, the bass then comes into it then
the heavy stuff kicks in. Johnathan provides harmonies with heaviness which makes this a classic korn song. Plus the riff is easy to play on the guitar which may please young korn fans. The song is about abuse thats why the name, somthing like " life is falling away from me ", no one needs to be treated like that.
3. Trash - - - - - A deep and heavy song. the song kicks in with the clash of symbols and bass and then john lays down his low melodic voice to the song. A catchy chorus and a bridge make this a good song. Originally korn was going to release this song but they never managed too. I agree that they should of.The song is about johnathan davis life on the road and how he threw everything away and he went crazy.
4. 4U - - - - Again, another short and melodic songs, all off korn short songs on this album are superb. they let johnathans melodies flow. This song is about giving things to one special person. hence the lyric " This shit right here is for you ". A great song but it could of been a bit longer.
5. Beg For Me - - - - - - - A heavy song but maybe it has the catchiest chorus on the album. Weird noises and riffs throughout make this a good song. Not a filler track but i dont think they could of released it as the lyrics are a bit poor. hence the line " who gives a fuck, if my live sucks ". The song is about the crowd begging for him to make him feel good. He wants to feel wanted as he was shuffled around when he was a kid, so on stage he wants the anxiety to go away.
6. Make Me Bad - - - - - - - - One of the best songs on the album, this song was the 2nd track to be released from the album. In the video is features hollywood superstar Bridgette Nielsen. A melodic chorus with a heavy intro and a heavy bridge, i like this song but it is not my personal best. The song is about being married to one women and his feelings for other women and it makes him so mad that he has been with other women so he ends his marriage.
7. Its Gonna Go Away - - - - - - - - - - Another short track from the album, mainly it sounds like a rant about things going away as the lyrics do not vary. It sounds like this has been done on a keyboard not guitars. I like this song as it calms me down somtimes.
8. Wake Up - - - - - - An OK song but this is a weakness on the album as its full of cuss words and the song sounds like somthing a kid could make up on the street. i only like the chorus and the bridge. The song is one of the worst on the album. The chorus is very heavy, probably the heaviest on the album apart from falling away from me.I dont know what this song means because he only mentions waking up and dying, so ill leave you all to guess.
9. Am I Going Crazy - - - - - - - - - - A short track on the album, probably the worst track. It has nothing going for it and johnathan sings like he is a kid. I dont know what the song is about but maybe its about his craziness. A ok song but i dont like it, maybe others will.
10. Hey Daddy - - - - - - - One of my personal best on the album. Makes me upbeat although the lyrics are kind of depressing. The chorus is world class and the bridge is even better. heavy guitaring and bass combined with johnathan singing. This is also excellent live, a great song. Hey daddy is about his two sided life and how to cope with it, Daddy is johnathans nickname so its himself talking to himself.
11. Somebody Someone - - - - - - - - - - Another one of my personal favourites. This song was the last song to be released from the album. Its heavy bassline during the chorus with johnathans shouting is the best part. This is superb live especially when the guitarist joins in the singing. The song is about being treated like shit and needing someone there, someone special.
12. No Way - - - - - - Without doubt the worst song on the album. Ive listened to this song over and over and i still cant get into it. The riffs are poor and so is the singing. I think this is a song to fill up the album. I dont know what the song means but maybe it means, no way should this be put on the album :)
13. Lets Get This Party Song - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A good song with a catchy intro riff a bit like the second track on the album, although this is much harder to play. I like this song although the chorus is weak but it doesnt let much down. This song is about being on a new tour and getting things started off well, and not letting down the fans.
14. Wish You Could Be Mine - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Another short track, Not listened to this track much and ive found nothing bad about it, i could get to like this song. This song is about all the girls he has seen and knew he wanted but couldnt because he was already married.
15. Couting - - - - - - A great song with superb riffs throughout. The tempo changes a lot and so does his singing. This is great live and the bass is stunning throughout. I also like the chorus and its very catchy and easy to sing along to. I dont yet know what this song means but maybe it means counting down to somthing.
16. Dirty - - - - - My best track on the album and theyve saved the best to last. A slow start to the song and then it speeds up when the chorus starts. A lot of cuss words are involved and the aggression begins when the bridge begins. I loved this song when they played it live and it makes the hairs stand up on the back of your neck.
Conclusion - - - - - This is not korns best album but its their latest offering until their new album comes out in a few months, if you are a korn fan i suggest you buy this after you get the others. A good addition and the artwork
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Nice review how can u say No Way was bad! i like that song! :)
faithbuck 13.11.2001 15:51
You like Johnathan doncha?!! I'd have to hear it before I'd buy it. I do like heavy riffing but Korn seem a bit teenpop to me (don't hate me for saying that!) :-) FBx
sarahwilliams 04.11.2001 17:38
Great op...i'll probably buy it. I was umming and ahhing over korn for a while but your review clinched it, so if i dont like it i'll have to blame you!!! :)sarah
No surprises here.Issues, Korn's fourth album, is intense, misanthropic, depressed and a ... more
full-on raging metal beast. It mixes the power and distortion of their self-titled 1994 debut with the more melodic thrust ofFollow The Leader. It will sell millio...
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No surprises here. Issues, Korn's fourth album, is intense, misanthropic, depressed and a ... more
full-on raging metal beast. It mixes the power and distortion of their self-titled 1994 debut with the more melodic thrust of Follow The Leader. It will sell mill...
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