Untitled
by Korn
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Jul 31, 2007
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7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 178 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 24 out of 178
  3. Negative: 26 out of 178

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  1. Garys2o
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Nice album. It's possible to see to inspiration of the band for innovate. I really like this
  2. cvnefedmn
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    Korn literally evolves into pop on this album. Korn's softest album. Of course, it has Metal songs such as "Killing" and "Hold on". Still, I liked the album overall.
  3. Xaremathras
    Sep 26, 2019
    7
    Yeah a lot of people hate this album, and I imagine the reasons are because 1) it's not traditional Korn, and 2) they went from heavy nu metal to expiremental-metal on this one.

    Funny enough, I got into Korn around 2008 and this was the latest release at the time so it's the first album I heard (besides Follow the Leader). Never thought it was perfect, but always admitted that, at    Yeah a lot of people hate this album, and I imagine the reasons are because 1) it's not traditional Korn, and 2) they went from heavy nu metal to expiremental-metal on this one.

    Funny enough, I got into Korn around 2008 and this was the latest release at the time so it's the first album I heard (besides Follow the Leader). Never thought it was perfect, but always admitted that, at times, the electronic and expiremental collaborated quite well the METAL. That being said, I came into this album without previous standards/expectations, and without disliking expirmental electronic music. For those reasons I always thought it was pretty good.

    "Starting Over", **** We Got A Problem", "Hold On", "I Will Protect You" are true works of art, creativity, originality. I have not heard anything done in this style before and think it's done great. People give Korn too much hate for expanding their sonic creativity and boundaries, without really sacrificing any heaviniess. They actually sound more Veteran on this album that any other one in my opinion. What happened after is they were desperately trying to regain the "old Korn" sound since all the fans were complaining, although this direction was not a bad one at all.    … Expand
  4. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    7
    When Korn released "See You" in 2005, I hated it so much that I've stopped listening to the band all together... then when they announced "Korn III" in 2010, I've decided to check out this album sometimes called "Korn II", "Evolution" or "we're so uninspired that we don't know how to call this". The album was a big surprise to me, because I didn't hate it. I've actually liked what I'veWhen Korn released "See You" in 2005, I hated it so much that I've stopped listening to the band all together... then when they announced "Korn III" in 2010, I've decided to check out this album sometimes called "Korn II", "Evolution" or "we're so uninspired that we don't know how to call this". The album was a big surprise to me, because I didn't hate it. I've actually liked what I've heard. Untitled is an experimental album but not sh**** experimental like "See You" was. We get a couple of amazing songs here like "I Will Protect You", "Killing", "Starting Over", "Evolution", "Hold On" and the bonus track "Sing Sorrow". There's also a calm song called "Kiss", which I actually really like. There's one song on Untitled that was written with the s*** pop producers from See You and that's "Love and Luxury"... this song is wack and hard to listen to. Also another b-side from this "Overture or Obituary" is a nice song... it should have been included on the standard version of the album. All in all this album is not a tragedy... it's a good piece of music... it's not a full on nu-metal record, but it has nu moments and the experiments for most of the album actually work... I wish "See You" never existed and this was the album Korn would release in 2005... then I wouldn't have to stop listening to the band for 5 years... Pickens approves!… Expand
  5. Jay_Pickens
    Jul 25, 2018
    7
    When Korn released "See You" in 2005, I hated it so much that I've stopped listening to the band all together... then when they announced "Korn III" in 2010, I've decided to check out this album sometimes called "Korn II", "Evolution" or "we're so uninspired that we don't know how to call this". The album was a big surprise to me, because I didn't hate it. I've actually liked what I'veWhen Korn released "See You" in 2005, I hated it so much that I've stopped listening to the band all together... then when they announced "Korn III" in 2010, I've decided to check out this album sometimes called "Korn II", "Evolution" or "we're so uninspired that we don't know how to call this". The album was a big surprise to me, because I didn't hate it. I've actually liked what I've heard. Untitled is an experimental album but not sh**** experimental like "See You" was. We get a couple of amazing songs here like "I Will Protect You", "Killing", "Starting Over", "Evolution", "Hold On" and the bonus track "Sing Sorrow". There's also a calm song called "Kiss", which I actually really like. There's one song on Untitled that was written with the s*** pop producers from See You and that's "Love and Luxury"... this song is wack and hard to listen to. Also another b-side from this "Overture or Obituary" is a nice song... it should have been included on the standard version of the album. All in all this album is not a tragedy... it's a good piece of music... it's not a full on nu-metal record, but it has nu moments and the experiments for most of the album actually work... I wish "See You" never existed and this was the album Korn would release in 2005... then I wouldn't have to stop listening to the band for 5 years... Pickens approves!… Expand
  6. UltimateBub
    Jul 6, 2016
    7
    Barely a Korn album, this one is like a poorly made version of See You on the Other Side. It´s industrial and experimental, which is good, but it fails to capture the classic Korn sound unlike its predecessor. Even then, songs like "Evolution" and "Hold On" are good enough for me. Maybe not for other Korn fans. I really feel this is their career-low, but it doesn't mean it's a bad record.Barely a Korn album, this one is like a poorly made version of See You on the Other Side. It´s industrial and experimental, which is good, but it fails to capture the classic Korn sound unlike its predecessor. Even then, songs like "Evolution" and "Hold On" are good enough for me. Maybe not for other Korn fans. I really feel this is their career-low, but it doesn't mean it's a bad record. It isn't, it's just that... it doesn't sound like Korn too much.… Expand
  7. Aijixe
    Sep 24, 2015
    9
    Korn kicked the experimenting to a new level with their untitled album. To some it seems like a rotting into catharsis, but what seems to be missed is a band that keeps their cool with only three permanent members on roll. A treat for the open-minded.
  8. theultimatesinn
    Aug 13, 2014
    10
    I know a lot of Korn fans didn't like this album but it was realy creative, they added some new sounds and the album was even better with Terry Bozzio on drums.
    This KoRn album has a little of death metal , it has a 2 or 3 songs with an accoustic guitar and quite calm songs and some heavy intros and they added some new instruments to the songs.
  9. Buckwheatjones1
    Sep 2, 2013
    4
    Maybe the softest Korn album (not a bad thing). The overall sound of the album is very cool, however the problem is that while it is a cool sound, there are very few tracks that stand out.

    "Starting Over", "Evolution", "Hold On", "Innocent Bystander" and "Killing" are the only songs that really make me want go back for another listen. 5 out of 13 tracks (not very good). The rest of the    Maybe the softest Korn album (not a bad thing). The overall sound of the album is very cool, however the problem is that while it is a cool sound, there are very few tracks that stand out.

    "Starting Over", "Evolution", "Hold On", "Innocent Bystander" and "Killing" are the only songs that really make me want go back for another listen. 5 out of 13 tracks (not very good). The rest of the songs are dull and the Intro to the album is very cliche.

    I really wish they would've been able to come up with more memorable songs with this album because the album was a good idea and had potential, just poor execution.

    Anyhow I would still suggest picking it up, maybe you'll find more memorable tracks then I did.

    FYI: There is a bonus track on some editions called "Sing Sorrow" and that is a very good song. I'm surprised it didn't make the regular album.    … Expand
  10. CalR
    Feb 20, 2012
    2
    'Untitled' is a truly loathsome album, abandoning completely what the band and the fan base long for. Poorly constructed NIN songs and even worse lyrics leave us with the hate-inducing 'Hushabye' and 'Hold On'.
  11. slipkornswitch
    Jul 7, 2011
    7
    At this point of Korns career, many argued they should have shut up shop, Losing two fulltime band members and having a replacement in the band. But the core was still there, so why bother?
    David Silveria left after the SYOTOS world tour on 'Hiatus' which then became retirement, Korn enlisted Terry Bozzio (most notably from Frank Zappa) and he only featured on half the songs on the    At this point of Korns career, many argued they should have shut up shop, Losing two fulltime band members and having a replacement in the band. But the core was still there, so why bother?
    David Silveria left after the SYOTOS world tour on 'Hiatus' which then became retirement, Korn enlisted Terry Bozzio (most notably from Frank Zappa) and he only featured on half the songs on the Untitled effort.
    The result? The Untitled album was a step better than SYOTOS but was stil unimpressive and uninspiring. But as a Korn fan, I am used to constant experimentation and effects. This album is packed to the brim full of effects using pro tools. There are endless layers to the songs with perhaps the exception of 'I Will Protect You' 'Ever Be' and 'Killing' Which are all the least complicated and most impressive 'Korn-esque' Tracks on Untitled.
    The album doesnt deliver ANY knock out blow tracks, and there are no epic closing tracks as featured on most of their albums. Even the deluxe EP edition doesnt have a notable b-side.
    BUT this is from the point of view comparing it to the rest of their discography.
    As a stand alone album from an experimenting band re-finding their feet, it is quite an enjoyable album, the effects and pro tools fill any weaknesses and holes left by absent band members and gives the Korn sound an almost Goth/Industrial edge to it.
    Lyrically Jonathan expands into new topics with a song or ttwo venting frustration at Head Welch and war of words that emerged between himself and the band post breakup.
    All in all the album lacks the generic Korn charm but is a good attempt at a new sound and once again pushes boundaries not previously attempted by the band. But not overly succesfully so.    … Expand
  12. spookykid13
    Jan 10, 2011
    9
    I don't see why this is so low. The album has the same feel through out which makes it excellent. Its got that circusey feel to it. I think the album has many great songs like Evolution, Hold On, Kiss, and Killing.
  13. TimO
    Mar 30, 2009
    4
    Something happened to Korn after Issues. #1. Guitars that sound like guitars. #2. Jon wailing instead of moaning #3. Simplified, more shallow soundscape. Based on the above, I don't think I'll ever listen to a post-Issues album with anything but distaste in my mouth. All of the 'tasteful, powerful aggression' has gone (esp. in his voice). All of the "You've never Something happened to Korn after Issues. #1. Guitars that sound like guitars. #2. Jon wailing instead of moaning #3. Simplified, more shallow soundscape. Based on the above, I don't think I'll ever listen to a post-Issues album with anything but distaste in my mouth. All of the 'tasteful, powerful aggression' has gone (esp. in his voice). All of the "You've never heard a guitar sound like this before" has gone. All of the "No band sounds like this" is gone. Instead they sound like a copy of themselves. I don't want it to sound like old Korn, but I feel the direction they went conflicts with the reasons I liked them in the earlier work. My guess at why? They became too big and stopped listening to their producers. Partial blame on the Queen of the Damned soundtrack. Ross Robinson FTW! … Expand
  14. JoshS.
    Jan 28, 2009
    7
    This album puts korn into a direction that they had not yet travelled into the semi-industrial rock arena. Though it is a far cry from the powerful aggression and disturbing themes of years past its easy to tell the loss of band members and the ever ageing remainders, the sound is more mature and respectful. But the empire that is KoRn seems to be losing ground on what they used to be, This album puts korn into a direction that they had not yet travelled into the semi-industrial rock arena. Though it is a far cry from the powerful aggression and disturbing themes of years past its easy to tell the loss of band members and the ever ageing remainders, the sound is more mature and respectful. But the empire that is KoRn seems to be losing ground on what they used to be, fans should only start being worried when it becomes obvious that records are being made for money and not out of cretive influences… Expand
  15. TylerR.
    Jan 4, 2009
    8
    I gotta say right now, I find this album to be very underrated. I love Korn's work, they're an awesome band. Just because this album sounds different from their other ones, doesn't mean it sucks. Now I won't say this album is perfect by any means. I'm not particularly fond of the last two songs, but the rest of the album has nice rifts and a cool atmospheric sound I gotta say right now, I find this album to be very underrated. I love Korn's work, they're an awesome band. Just because this album sounds different from their other ones, doesn't mean it sucks. Now I won't say this album is perfect by any means. I'm not particularly fond of the last two songs, but the rest of the album has nice rifts and a cool atmospheric sound that I find pleasing to listen to. "Hold On,""Do What They Say,""Killing," and "Starting Over" are my favorite tracks on the album and a majority of the others work for me as well. Compared to their other albums, this album sounds a lot more experimental, but the sound works for me, personally.… Expand
  16. jims
    Jul 21, 2008
    7
    This album is not the best cd in the world but there are good songs on it like Evolution, Innocent Bystander, Killing and others and I got it for 10$ at Wal-mart and i think its worth it but if you want to buy a KoRn cd their other ones are better
  17. NathanT
    May 6, 2008
    7
    This is probably Korn's weakest album. My favorite songs on this were Bitch We've Got A Problem and Starting Over. I own this album along with 9 other Korn albums.
  18. AdamK
    Apr 2, 2008
    6
    I would have to agree with Richard on the topic of their new album. While it has more depth to it, there's not many catchy riffs or choruses. I found the emotion in this one lacking. I enjoy Korn for being able to bring out my aggressive side and let loose, this album was lacking in that respect. While I do acknowledge the band's growth, I also miss the heavier sounds that came I would have to agree with Richard on the topic of their new album. While it has more depth to it, there's not many catchy riffs or choruses. I found the emotion in this one lacking. I enjoy Korn for being able to bring out my aggressive side and let loose, this album was lacking in that respect. While I do acknowledge the band's growth, I also miss the heavier sounds that came from David Silveraa and Fieldy as well as Head's talent for creating a heavy riff. Don't get me wrong, I do believe Munky is a fabulous guitar player, but totally on a different level of style when compared to Head. While this is not a bad thing, it is like the band starting over, they have to find their new voice since the changing and loss of members. While I won't ever bash the album, I will not put it into my CD rotation over previous albums.… Expand
  19. RichardF.
    Apr 1, 2008
    6
    It's a solid album overall, which grows with each listen. Guilty of being slightly overproduced, and there's a distinct lack of ass-kicking riffery, but the band do manage to incorporate an eerie progressive feel to a number of tracks. This ensures that, while it may not be their finest album and they've yet to find a comfortable niche outside of their trademark "nu-metal", It's a solid album overall, which grows with each listen. Guilty of being slightly overproduced, and there's a distinct lack of ass-kicking riffery, but the band do manage to incorporate an eerie progressive feel to a number of tracks. This ensures that, while it may not be their finest album and they've yet to find a comfortable niche outside of their trademark "nu-metal", Korn are a band who are willing to push their boundaries and evolve.… Expand
  20. ClausW.
    Mar 8, 2008
    8
    This album, is a step up from 2005's "See You On The Other Side" and it's quite sad to see people complaining all the time, about how the band has gone downhill and I have to disagree with all of you. Expect to hear good quality music from Korn in the near future.
  21. GeeHoneyBee
    Feb 19, 2008
    8
    This album is a risky, yet terrific creative turn for the band.
  22. Mr.West
    Feb 9, 2008
    4
    All of the other albums are important to my collection. Some of the tracks on those albums weren't very good but I liked them anyway. This album .. it wouldn't really bother me if it got scratched. Doesn't catch my ear like the other albums. Maybe next time?
  23. CodyP.
    Jan 28, 2008
    3
    This is Ko?n's worst album so Far. I like the solo's, but everything else is Completely Mainstream.
  24. KiernanS.
    Jan 9, 2008
    10
    I am a more recent Korn fan, I didn't ever really listen to them until a few years ago, when I heard some stuff from SYOTOS. I love this band, and that album, as well as Untitled. I think a lot of old Korn fans are missing one key point - that musicians and bands always change over time. I have Korn's greatest hits, and although it's ok, I don't especially like any of I am a more recent Korn fan, I didn't ever really listen to them until a few years ago, when I heard some stuff from SYOTOS. I love this band, and that album, as well as Untitled. I think a lot of old Korn fans are missing one key point - that musicians and bands always change over time. I have Korn's greatest hits, and although it's ok, I don't especially like any of the songs on it (except for the first two, the new ones on the album, and "make me bad"). I think that the old Korn fans need to realize that their day has passed, and that Korn has changed along with it. Is the world exactly the same now as it was 12 years ago? No! It's all point of view - Korn has changed their music to fit new feelings, a new time period, and a new generation of fans. The band is different now than it was before, and it won't be going back - but that;s the nature of music. Old Korn fans need to realize that the band doesn't just all of a sudden suck, but instead they are a new sound for a new audience.… Expand
  25. JimmyR.
    Jan 4, 2008
    10
    This is one of their best works and was one of my favorites from last year. I honestly dont get all the bad reviews.
  26. JoshuaS.
    Nov 3, 2007
    4
    rate this album what you like, but Raffi...why the french did you give this album 10/10 on the basis of hearing two out of it's thirteen tracks? I think this album is pathetic to be honest.
  27. JustinS.
    Oct 28, 2007
    10
    Easily Korns Finest Work. Starting over Rocks!
  28. SnackAttack
    Oct 25, 2007
    9
    The first time I listened to Untitled I was really disappointed, but the more I listened to it the better it sounded. Now I can't stop listening to it and it keeps sounding better. All the haters want Korn to keep rehashing their old sound, which was great back then, but they've gotten older and their music is changing for the better. Great album.
  29. Marky.
    Oct 20, 2007
    10
    Cracking album,does not warrant the critical panning its getting,bands have to progress and move on,some bands do and fail [metallica] for example, korn have moved on matured and have passed with honours, can`t wait for the 2008 uk tour. I'm sure the critics will be silenced.
  30. RaffiK.
    Oct 19, 2007
    10
    I've only heard two songs off of this album, and i already love it. as long as they keep coming out with good music, I'll keep buying their work.
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#30 Most Discussed Album of 2007
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#83 Most Shared Album of 2007

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Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Rolling Stone
    50
    This album sounds like his band's final aria--the death scene.
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  2. The New York Times
    70
    In setting aside its trademark sound, Korn hasn’t yet replaced it with something of its own, but at least the band is working on it.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Their best since 1999's "Issues."
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