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Greatest Hits Vol. 1

by Korn

Released: October 05, 2004

Nu metal, alternative metal

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

This album features a selection of songs from the band's first six studio albums, along with covers of Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall" and Cameo's "Word Up!", which were specially recorded for the compilation. Korn is a band known for pioneering the nu metal genre and bringing it into the mainstream, and this compilation showcases their expertise and evolution in the field. The album was released on October 5, 2004 by Immortal and Epic Records.

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The band members during the time of this…

The band members during the time of this album were Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Brian "Head" Welch, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and David Silveria.

1" is a compilation album by American rock…

1" is a compilation album by American rock band Korn.

It mostly contained single tracks from the band's…

It mostly contained single tracks from the band's previous albums and was enumerated to cater to both the band’s longtime enthusiasts and new fans.

Notably, the two cover tracks, "Word Up!" and…

Notably, the two cover tracks, "Word Up!" and "Another Brick in the Wall" were also included in this record.

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Reception

The album peaked at number 4 on the Billboard 200, demonstrating its widespread acceptance despite mixed critical reviews.

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The Complete Album Story

"Greatest Hits Vol. 1" is a compilation album by American rock band Korn. The album was released on October 5, 2004 by Immortal and Epic Records. This album features a selection of songs from the band's first six studio albums, along with covers of Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall" and Cameo's "Word Up!", which were specially recorded for the compilation.

Korn is a band known for pioneering the nu metal genre and bringing it into the mainstream, and this compilation showcases their expertise and evolution in the field. The band members during the time of this album were Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Brian "Head" Welch, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and David Silveria.

The album peaked at number 4 on the Billboard 200, demonstrating its widespread acceptance despite mixed critical reviews. It mostly contained single tracks from the band's previous albums and was enumerated to cater to both the band’s longtime enthusiasts and new fans. Notably, the two cover tracks, "Word Up!" and "Another Brick in the Wall" were also included in this record.