"Take a Look in the Mirror" is the sixth studio album by American nu metal band Korn, released on November 21, 2003. The band produced the album themselves which is said to be a reaction to their dissatisfaction with previous studio album "Untouchables". Lead vocalist Jonathan Davis, who felt that the production of "Untouchables" was too polished, aimed for a dirtier, raw sound on "Take a Look in the Mirror", though it still achieved significant commercial success like its predecessors.
The album includes singles such as "Right Now", "Did My Time", and "Y'All Want a Single". There is also a cover of Metallica's "One" that was first released on the MTV Icon tribute. The album includes elements of their traditional sound, being heavier and more guitar-oriented, which was seen as a return to their roots by the critics. However, the album was met with mixed reviews but it was appreciated by fans who welcomed the return to their earlier style.
The album art features a mirror as its object, which is a visual play off the album's name and serves as a metaphor for the band's introspective approach to songwriting on this album. Jonathan Davis has frequently cited "Take a Look in the Mirror" as his personal favorite among Korn albums, and it was a key touchstone in the band's career as it followed their direction to constantly experiment and push their sound in new directions.
