Disco de Korn: “Life Is Peachy”

"Life Is Peachy" by KoRn is definetly worth buying. It's a must have for those who like heavy music. I can't say it's KoRn's best album cuz I don't have all of their CD's, but I can honestly say this CD rocks! It's got several cool songs on it, like Lost, Swallow, Porno Creep, K@#O%!, A.D.I.D.A.S. and many more. It's really amazing to see that there's a band that can play great heavy metal with meaningful lyrics. Only a few bands can do that, and only one band can do that really good: KoRn. When you listen to "Life is Peachy", it won't cause you a headache, .... After reading some bad reviews of this album I was wondering why some people don't like this CD. I'm completely satisfied with it. So, I say if you want some great heavy metal music, you should seriously consider getting this album. KoRn rocks!!!

This is definitely the wildest Korn cd. From the very beginning, the guys show what they're all about with the series of grunts and scats on the first track, "Twist." The irony, humor, and creativity scattered throughout the album (especially seen in "Twist"; the outros of "Swallow" and "Kill You"; the concepts behind "Mr. Rogers," "K@#%," and "Adidas"; and the rap-metal combination in "Wicked") really give the listener a glimpse at the group's personality. Korn makes it clear that they have fun doing what they do. If their first cd ("Korn") is one of your favorites, you'll probably enjoy this one, too. But if their last cd ("Untouchables") is one of your favorites, you may not necessarily enjoy this cd unless you wouldn't mind something a lot more insane and unleashed. Personally, there is not a song on this album that I don't like so I recommend it highly. It is definitely a must-have for any Korn fan.

Life is Peachy is the best Korn album ever released. Unfortunately it is extremely underrated. Most people actually say that this is their worst album because it was supposedly rushed. Don't listen to them. True, it was reportedly made in a relatively short amount of time, but that doesn't matter..... so what if the sound quality is a little on the scratchy side? It's the raw energy of this record that counts. Others complain the album was way to dark for their tastes, but in my opinion, the extra creepy vibes I get from this album are a great thing. Infact, I wouldn't even know what to classify this album as. What genre is it? That's a tough one. Its definitely a mixture of hardcore, metal, and funk. The hip hop inflences are not over done either, so it doesn't sound cheesy like linkin park, limp bizkit, or any other "nu-metal." Life is Peachy is not intended for fans of pop or alternative rock, or even of what I like to call trendy metal. Prepare yourself for an experience unlike any other. This record contains some of the most explicit lyrics ever , and it has a unique, original sound unto its own (Get ready to hear a lot of screaming....literally.) Luckily, Korn does not overplay its hand, and the sheer creepiness of this album is not forced. Actually, its quite a laid back record.

The first track "Twist" is bizarre enough. It sounds like schizophrenic word salad. This song is a great opener. Then there is "Chi" which sounds quite similar (but don't worry, it doesn't sound repetitive or bland." It has cool lyrics and a really heavy beat. "Lost" is has an even heavier sound, and its very original. What's notable about this track is that the vocals by Jonathan Davis are extra deep. It reminds me of a slasher movie type atmosphere. "Swallow" is just beautifully done. It has a shady, porno kinky sound to it that compliment the lyrics just nicely. And of course "Porno Creep" has the same kind of feel, although its very short and almost entirely instrumental, except for the twisted whispers in the background. It's a very jazzy song and has great drums.

On to track 6, now here is where the album truly shows off its goods. "Good God" is in my opinion, the best Korn song ever. Its extremely fast and heavy. It really packs a punch. Some of the best guitar work ever, and the chorus....its simply amazing. I just can't believe they could do what they do here with a guitar. (no synthesizers!). The lyrics are also some of their best, especially in the chorus..."Sea of Life, you're just a minnow, live your life insecure, feel the pain of your needles, as they sh*t into my mind...." Truly awe inspiring. The seventh track, "Mr. Rogers" closely rivals "good god." It's a very slow, heavy, psychotic sounding song that has some really twisted lyrics. Track 8 "Kunt" is a Korn style parody of commercial radio. Practically the whole song is foul language...really foul, so beware. Good song though. "No place to hide" is another major plus. It got a grammy nomination in 96, I think. Dark, kind of funky beat. "Wicked" features Chino from the Deftones, and its an ultra cool duet with Davis....very hip hop on this song, you just have to listen to it, I can't really describe the feel. Track 11, "A.D.I.D.A.S." is another one of my favorites. This one made it big, and the video makes it even better. The song is about sex fantasies obviously, but the video is even better, its basically the band's dead bodies throughout the whole video. You can see it on the cd. (an extra). "Lowrider" is an interlude featuring Head doing the vocals...really cool and an interesting version of the original. "A.. Itch" is an excellent song, another favorite of mine. Most people say it stinks, but its really one killer song and the ending is the best part. It sets the mood for the finale "kill you." This track has such heavy guitars it will give you the shivers. Seriously. Its one of their best.

Anyway, I know that most of the songs might appear to be the same (dark, funky, heavy etc.) when I described them, but trust me, each song has is unique and the album doesn't get repetitive whatsoever. I can listen to it hundreds of times over and over. It never gets old and its certainly a masterpiece. The artwork on the cover fits the title "Life is Peachy" perfectly and it already gives you a chilling preview of what to expect.

Korn's best album, as any fan who has been with them since the first album would tell you, is the first album. Very little rap influence and very angry metal, which prompted Metallica to have them open for them on their San Francisco show a few years back. That plus ADIDAS being played on MTV's Beavis & Butt-Head, and in some circles, vocalist Jonathan Davis' endorsement of the ADIDAS logo, brought Korn into the spotlight and to the top, but not until album #3, Follow The Leader.

Life is Peachy is a good album and features more rap influence. This album perhaps inspired the Korn-copying bands such as Limp Bizkit, Orgy, Kid Rock, who followed a rise in popularity largely to Korn's touring with them and promoting them all. As Eminem is doing with D12, Korn did with all their friends: Get them labels. First one to get popular comes back for the rest. With my copy of Follow The Leader shipped a sampler CD. Before this sampler, none of the following bands, featured on the CD, had ever been heard of: Incubus, Kid Rock, Limp Bizkit, Orgy, Cold, Sevendust, (hed)p.e. (aka (hed) planet earth), Static-X, and Powerman 5000. So if you for some reason have never heard of Korn BUT heard of these bands, you could imagine the sheer impact Korn have had on this country's MTV generation!

I originally did not want to write this review. I enjoy writing reviews, but didn't think I had anything to say about Life is Peachy. I hope I've made sense and encouraged you to buy this CD, because I enjoy the album.

This album was a good sophomore album, but Korn is capable of doing much better. Follow The Leader and Korn are albums that prove that. The band said in a recent interview that they wanted to keep a product out there, and that they forgot to make a good record. I think that it is good, but their other two are much better. It is not quite as angry, the writing is not quite as great, and the sound of the band is not quite as tight. All of that stuff is good on the album, but they are better than this album. There are some bright spots on this album, though. Their cover of "Wicked" is terrific, "Twist" is a great way to start off the album, and "Chi" is a strong track. Overall, it is good, not great, though. I give it about a 3.6.