Requiem
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Requiem
Requiem is the fourteenth studio album by American nu metal band Korn. The album was released on February 4, 2022 through Loma Vista and Concord. It was produced by the band and Chris Collier. -Wikipedia
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Sputnik Music
Requiem rushes to a close with the raging “Worst Is On Its Way” which, ironically, is Korn saving their best song for last. Davis goes face to face with his demons one last time, muttering on the bridge: ”It makes me sick/But I deal with it/Set it all aside/My confidence overrides”. Moments later, Davis unleashes his trademark scatting above furious guitarwork slashing underneath before an ominous bass line winds the album to a close. What could have easily been viewed as a cheap overreliance on musical tropes ends up becoming a captivating and memorable fusion of artistic callback and a glimpse into a potentially brighter chapter of life for the Bakersfield quintet.
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Kerrang!
Just when you thought you couldn’t be truly blown away by a nu Korn album, along comes their fantastic 14th…
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Distorted Sound Magazine
Requiem is an outstanding album that mostly goes back to the roots of the band. The songs are nu-metal perfection. Even the more ‘experimental’ modern rock songs feel like they belong on this album. The production on Requiem makes this album feel smooth whilst also having a rough edge to it. KORN prove that they are true masters of their art, and even though this is album fourteen, they haven’t run out of steam yet. This album is sure to delight fans both old and new.
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NME
2019's 'The Nothing' found frontman Jonathan Davis crushed by grief. The follow-up adds a tentative touch of hope to the band's discography.
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Blabbermouth
All you get here is the good stuff, flab-free and riffed up to the fucking eyeballs. Nine great songs, 33 deliciously morbid minutes: "Requiem" is further proof of KORN's extraordinary resilience and unerring vitality.
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Vinyl Chapters
Requiem is another fine example of what we all know the Bakersfield metal superstars are capable of. The album shows little sign of progression, with a slight softening from the previous sombre LP. It’s still the same old Korn but with the lack of the original rhythm section and evolution. Requiem feels more of a nostalgia trip as opposed to a new musical journey.
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HeadBangers Lifestyle
Korn sounds fresh, the songs well thought out and not produced to death.
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Narc Magazine
Korn’s new album Requiem brings a melodic metal that sounds more ‘old-’ than ‘nu-’ now. There’s still plenty of room for Korn staples. The angular seven-string riffs that headbang into stilted delay-warbled verses of self-examinatory lyrics. Gone are the bagpipes and gibberish singing of early works, but this is clearly, distinctly, the Korn of yesteryear.
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Metal Trenches
Korn hasn’t fundamentally changed their formula in recent years compared to something like The Path of Totality, but they have made tweaks and explored heavier and melodic elements based on their personal circumstances at the time. Requiem still reflects some darkness and has plenty of the grooves and darker melodies the group is known for, but also comes through as more hopeful and a bit brighter with the way the choruses soar. It does feel a little too brief and the way the production evens out all the instruments reduces the impact of some of these songs, which keeps this from ranking in the upper echelon of the group’s discography for me. But compared to some of the duds over their history, this album has some standout tracks that may just draw in newcomers and will remain in regular rotation for fans, showcasing that even at this late-stage Korn still has gas left in the tank.
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In Review Online
Requiem maintains Korn’s reliable floor, even as the record feels notably too safe.
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Wall of Sound
it’s faithful without just copying the past, but it hardly breaks nu ground. Fans can take solace in the fact that, after all the band have been through, they are still cranking out records on a regular basis. Requiem isn’t going to end up listed among the great KoRn albums, but it’s short, punchy and hooky. After more than 25 years I reckon that’s OK for a band who are comfortable with what they do.
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Heavy Magazine
Requiem is one of the best albums Korn has released since forever and should finally appease old school fans who loath change.
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mxdwn Music
Requiem is one of Korn’s best works for a long time. It reflects the original sound fans initially fell in love with, but it’s also one of the lightest albums lyrically. Though it speaks on pain and personal demons, it carries a sense of hope as Davis shares his personal journey of starting a new stage in his life. This album is a masterpiece as it is perfectly composed, flows very well, carries deeper meaning and gives hope for future Korn projects.
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DIY Magazine
Korn are anew, and ‘Requiem’ sees them fearless, embracing what made them famous to begin with.
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AllMusic
There's nothing really remarkable going on here, at least until Davis drops in with a ferocious scatting break that comes out of nowhere. The hit of serotonin for longtime fans is an absolute joy. Against the odds, Korn have done it again with Requiem, a quick and ferocious blast that finds the band still hungry and innovative nearly 30 years into the game.
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Loud
Three years after The Nothing, Korn’s last slab of down-tuned riffs, pounding rhythmic bounce and dynamic vocal intensity, Requiem has arrived in early 2022 as their solidly satisfying fourteenth album.
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