Korn III: Remember Who You Are by Korn

Korn III: Remember Who You Are

by Korn

Released: July 13, 2010

Nu metal

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Why This Album Matters

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

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The Album

He used lyrics that were deep, emotional and very personal, expanding on themes of angst and trauma. "Korn III: Remember Who You Are" is the ninth studio album by American nu metal band Korn. The album marks a return to the band's earlier style, shorn of the electronic elements and studio trickery that had characterized their recent work.

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Inside the Recording

They involved their former producer Ross Robinson, who had worked with them on their first two albums, to further their pursuit of the original Korn sound.

Stories and details

Interesting Facts

It was recorded as a four-piece band, and…

It was recorded as a four-piece band, and it was their first to do so since their 2005 album "See You on the Other Side".

Released on July 13, 2010, it is their…

Released on July 13, 2010, it is their first album development with Roadrunner Records.

The band had intended to bring back their…

The band had intended to bring back their early, raw sound with this album, leading to the title 'Remember Who You Are'.

Lyrically, the album is a reflection of issues…

Lyrically, the album is a reflection of issues vocalist Jonathan Davis was struggling with at the time.

It includes singles such as "Oildale (Leave Me…

It includes singles such as "Oildale (Leave Me Alone)" and "Let The Guilt Go".

Then

Reception

The album topped the charts in the United States, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland while reaching the top 10 in several other countries. The album received generally favorable reviews at release, with critics appreciating the band's return to its roots.

Full background

The Complete Album Story

"Korn III: Remember Who You Are" is the ninth studio album by American nu metal band Korn. Released on July 13, 2010, it is their first album development with Roadrunner Records. The band had intended to bring back their early, raw sound with this album, leading to the title 'Remember Who You Are'. They involved their former producer Ross Robinson, who had worked with them on their first two albums, to further their pursuit of the original Korn sound.

The album marks a return to the band's earlier style, shorn of the electronic elements and studio trickery that had characterized their recent work. It was recorded as a four-piece band, and it was their first to do so since their 2005 album "See You on the Other Side". The album topped the charts in the United States, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland while reaching the top 10 in several other countries.

Lyrically, the album is a reflection of issues vocalist Jonathan Davis was struggling with at the time. He used lyrics that were deep, emotional and very personal, expanding on themes of angst and trauma. The album received generally favorable reviews at release, with critics appreciating the band's return to its roots. It includes singles such as "Oildale (Leave Me Alone)" and "Let The Guilt Go".

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