My First Time Listening to Untouchables by Korn | My Reaction

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  • Опубліковано 28 кві 2024
  • Watch me react to my first time listening to Untouchables, the fifth studio album from heavy metal band Korn.
    *all comments in this video are completely subjective and I am not a music expert.
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    0:00 Intro
    0:44 Here to Stay
    2:41 Make Believe
    4:23 Blame
    5:33 Hollow Life
    7:18 Bottled up Inside
    8:51 Thoughtless
    10:30 Hating
    11:51 One More Time
    13:22 Alone I Break
    14:49 Embrace
    16:18 Beat It Upright
    17:45 Wake Up Hate
    18:55 I’m Hiding
    20:10 No One’s There
    22:33 My Final Thoughts
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  • @mollyesanborn
    @mollyesanborn  Рік тому +233

    Just an update for you all since I was pretty uncertain of this album during my first listen. Since filming I’ve really been getting into Untouchables even though it goes in a pretty different direction with its sound. I think I’m getting used to hearing this side to Korn’s music. My favorite tracks at the moment would have to be Blame, Hollow Life, Thoughtless, Embrace, I’m Hiding and No One’s There.

    • @olly8453
      @olly8453 Рік тому +13

      I was just literally thinking "I wonder when Molly will review Untouchables", then bam, you upload.
      With regards to this album, you're not alone. All Korn fans at the time held the same consternation when this album came out -- it's quite the departure from their 90s sound. They almost become a different band from here on out.

    • @olly8453
      @olly8453 Рік тому +6

      P.S I'd love to see you review Primus' debut album, as well as the rest of Mr Bungle's discography.

    • @alexperez3367
      @alexperez3367 Рік тому

      4 of ur first favorites are mine too!. bottled up inside also, very catchy

    • @mikabass
      @mikabass Рік тому

      i love blame and embrace

    • @stolenhal0
      @stolenhal0 Рік тому +2

      Hollow Life, Thoughtless & Embrace are the best ones on this album.

  • @aaryamannambiar6677
    @aaryamannambiar6677 Рік тому +60

    Here to Stay was so ridiculously popular when it came out. Charting in over 10 countries in their top Singles charts. For such a heavy Metal song, this was a crazy achievement for any band. And Korn continued to be so damn successful.

  • @saudade347
    @saudade347 Рік тому +53

    This is probably one of the biggest growers, the immaculate production is one thing, but I also feel like the songs , especially certain specific ones have pretty interesting structures which makes it a grower.

  • @tyklug2013
    @tyklug2013 Рік тому +71

    Here to Stay might be my favorite Korn track, it was my introduction into them and it has a little bit of a groove in the verses. Also love the acoustics in the vocals as well

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому +8

      Absolutely, Here To Stay is a killer track to get this album started.

    • @atvena
      @atvena Рік тому

      I love the static guitars

    • @megadeth8592
      @megadeth8592 Рік тому

      saaaaaaameeeeee

    • @Liquid_Mike
      @Liquid_Mike Рік тому

      It was on ATV: Off-road Fury 2 for PS2
      I had that mug on repeat

    • @kkrsnn5632
      @kkrsnn5632 Рік тому

      Got The Life for me. Though I did hear Good God and the first album, but it wasnt the time yet 😉

  • @PeanutttGoat
    @PeanutttGoat Рік тому +34

    One more time has to be one of the most underrated korn songs. Still one of my favourites!

    • @sinistra7450
      @sinistra7450 10 місяців тому

      The chorus of that song is out of this world

  • @vxrdrummer
    @vxrdrummer Рік тому +14

    This album cost 2 million dollars to make and the quality shows in the perfection of the sound. When Here to Stay premiered on MTV it played from 0000 until 0500 continually. I watched it for all 5 hours! It's very different and so many people hated it at the time as it has a different vocal style in many places.

  • @samuelyurchak9468
    @samuelyurchak9468 Рік тому +7

    Make Believe ended up being my favorite Korn song after hearing the harmonies on the bridge. Gives me chills every time.❤️

  • @kh70000
    @kh70000 Рік тому +38

    I remember in 2002 this was the heaviest album I had ever heard. This album was immense! First Korn cd I had ever purchased. From there I got all of the other albums within the next year.

    • @khronyk2338
      @khronyk2338 Рік тому +2

      I bet you weren’t disappointed when you heard TALITM.

    • @kh70000
      @kh70000 Рік тому +2

      @@khronyk2338 It was good too!

    • @khronyk2338
      @khronyk2338 Рік тому

      @@kh70000, great! I wasn’t yet alive at the time, but I’m glad you enjoyed it.

    • @brandongrayson456
      @brandongrayson456 Рік тому

      I was 12 and dad bought it put it in the cd player and my musical taste changed forever

    • @andrepereira744
      @andrepereira744 Рік тому +1

      I still think this album is one of heaviest record ever. I mean, soundwise "Untouchables" is massive.

  • @filthybryan7981
    @filthybryan7981 Рік тому +8

    This is one of my favorite albums of all time, so creepy, ethereal and atmospheric, Jonathan's vocals are surreal (his best vocal performance without a doubt), and it blends amazing with Korn's heaviness. I wish i could discover more albums like Untouchables🥺

  • @tomas_nehyba
    @tomas_nehyba Рік тому +57

    This is my most favourite album by KoЯn. I really love the guitar tone. I think Jonathan Davis used his voice to it's full potential on this album. There are some high vocals and also nice raspy parts. During recording He really sang the vocals many times until it was perfect. They rarely play songs from this album except Here to Stay, Alone I Break and Thoughtless, because the songs are so complex and composed of many elements which can't be accurately replicated live. Also some parts are too high to sing for Jonathan and in others He struggles to catch a breath. But the atmosphere of this album is excellent. They worked on it for 3 years and I think it showed. But when they released it in 2002 (in 10 days this album will be exactly 20 years old) it didn't sell that well compared to Follow the leader or Issues (In USA, FtL sold 5 million copies, Issues 3 million copies and Untouchables 1.4 million copies). Sometimes I'm not sure whether my number 1 KoЯn album is Untouchables or Issues since both are really great, but I would say long-term it's probably Untouchables.

  • @Dankmemes555
    @Dankmemes555 Рік тому +7

    Here To Stay is such a CRUSHING song. Loving the Korn reactions!!!

  • @ThaTruth223
    @ThaTruth223 Рік тому +7

    Jonathan said a bunch of times that this album is where he finally got to do what he was trying to do vocally over the first couple of albums, he got to do it fully here. which started during the recording of issues, pretty much the start of him being sober

  • @6jizza6whizza6
    @6jizza6whizza6 Рік тому +17

    The instrumental versions of these tracks (if you can even find them) really helps one understand just how trippy the guitar work actually is. Their next Cd is much more consistently heavier and one of my all time favs.

    • @kkrsnn5632
      @kkrsnn5632 Рік тому

      Take A Look is hmm weird... signalling an end of a chapter, whivh actually did happen.

    • @santiagobeneth8543
      @santiagobeneth8543 Рік тому

      Is there an official release of the instrumental versions of Untouchables?

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому

      I'll have to try and find those instrumental versions.

  • @MistinIndia
    @MistinIndia Рік тому +3

    After watching 4 of your album reactions I am hooked. I like your style of breaking down sections with visualisation and feeling and not only focusing on the lyrics(but you don't ignore them) or just saying "oh this was fire".
    Good job Molly keep it up!

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому

      Thanks so much, I really appreciate that! I know sometimes I don't really focus as much as I probably should be on the lyrics, I just get so caught up in the sound and feeling of the music on first listen. Glad you're enjoying the channel :)

    • @MistinIndia
      @MistinIndia Рік тому

      @@mollyesanborn it's your channel and your reactions and if you feel comfortable with having the lyrics up or breaking down both the music and then the lyrics, go for it! I like your approach! I think you are very relatable and that's a good thing for a reaction channel! :)

  • @user-zt9qv4cs5o
    @user-zt9qv4cs5o Рік тому +7

    I'm not a Korn fan, but Hollow Life, Make Believe, a few others have amazing harmony ( or chords, don't know what you guys call it in English )
    Also my friends who are classical composers really loved these few songs, and the sound production is so rich and airy, just beautiful.

  • @nicosilva8724
    @nicosilva8724 Рік тому +7

    I LOVE Jonathan's vocals on this one, he really took lots and lots of work to grew as a singer and it shows here

  • @LeonIsMyName
    @LeonIsMyName Рік тому

    Love this monthly upload, always looking forward to seeing these!🤘

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому

      Yay, happy to hear that! Glad you're enjoying the Korn videos :)

  • @taanielherberger-brown5198
    @taanielherberger-brown5198 Рік тому +1

    i love seeing u groove to these guys. nice insight! brings back memories of hearing this driving to the submarine- i love your expressions!! rock on !

  • @koskosehecatl619
    @koskosehecatl619 Рік тому +1

    I'm so glad to get suggested this video. I am an insane korn fan and the way you described this album has me hooked. Awesome, detailed commentary and opinions. Can't wait to go back and see some of your past work.
    Have a good week.

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому

      Wow thanks, I really appreciate the kind words! Glad you are enjoying all of the Korn videos :)

  • @hobyakfranks
    @hobyakfranks Рік тому +5

    This album is pure perfection. Thanks for doing these!

  • @pazwretzky4673
    @pazwretzky4673 Рік тому +7

    this is probably my favorite Korn album, the up tempo tracks had some awesome groove to them, courtesy of Fieldys bass...I liked how they ventured into newer ground, Alone I Break for example, as well as the inclusion of electronica, without anything sounding forced, and still retaining their signature Korn sound...thanks by the way Molly, I was watching this on my phone with headphones, on the train, and I laughed out loud when you unintentionally said "pop Korn" ...as usual, great review..I haven't heard much from Korn past this point, so I'm looking forward to seeing your future Korn videos

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому +1

      Yep, that bass groove is so fantastic! Glad you got a kick out of the pop-korn moment haha :D

  • @DejectedOfficial
    @DejectedOfficial Рік тому +2

    Korn always has such a switch up in each album, thats what makes them age so well. Your channel is my fav reaction channel! I love the way you edit the videos and your remarks are insightful. Once you get through more of their discography, I remastered some of their super early unreleased work you would have a blast listening to. It's under a playlist on my channel called "KoRn Early Work". The progression is insane.

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, Korn never disappoints with providing something new on each of their albums. I love when bands aren't afraid to change up their sound. And I'll have to check out that unreleased stuff from them on your channel, thanks for letting me know! :)

  • @f9r78fd
    @f9r78fd Рік тому +12

    With Issues this is my fav from them. Untouchables set the footprint for their modern sound. But in 2000's two members left the band, so their next releases are much more different than their first albums, the sound is more darker, experimental and industrial. But 15 years latter the sound from Issues/Untouchables returned for three consecutive albums.

    • @9292godsmack
      @9292godsmack Рік тому

      Brian left after take a look in the mirror
      David left after see you on the other side.

    • @Industriajor
      @Industriajor Рік тому

      Man ... you will LOVE Requiem ... as I do , because I think exactly as you ... so ENJOY they are BACK

  • @triforcecarrier
    @triforcecarrier Рік тому +1

    My favorite korn album, took a few listens to get used to the new sound but fell in love with it after some time. Nice react!

  • @shundy00
    @shundy00 Рік тому +1

    Love your reactions to the music I really enjoy and have been listening to for over 20 years. Tool, Deftones, Slipknot, System of a Down and Korn big bands for me in the late 90s and early 2000s and still are. It's great to hear fresh perspectives on these bands that I love. Keep up the great work!

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому

      Thanks, I really appreciate that! I'm glad that you're enjoying the videos :)

  • @Around-the-fur__
    @Around-the-fur__ Рік тому +1

    The best album reaction UA-camr is back with another banger! 😉 . Your videos are great Molly. Well done yet again.

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому

      Aw thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video :)

  • @cesardmora86
    @cesardmora86 Рік тому +1

    you will always get my like for your Korn reactions! 😄
    I like your hair, by the way 😍

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому

      Aw thank you! Glad you like the haircut haha :)

  • @carlosmiranda6903
    @carlosmiranda6903 Рік тому

    One of my Favourites! Great Review Flower Molly!😘😘😘😘😘

  • @daquilemarex
    @daquilemarex Рік тому +5

    Although at first I didn't liked it so much, after a while I started digging the new direction Korn took on this album with their sound.
    Love your reactions Molly!

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому +1

      Yeah they certainly do some different stuff on this album, don't they? It's a bit of an adjustment.

  • @the11theleven
    @the11theleven Рік тому

    Yessss, I look forward to your reviews!

  • @chupitolepame5357
    @chupitolepame5357 Рік тому +2

    Here to Stay is the song that stands out on this album for me, it sounds dirty, heavy and powerful.
    Thanks for the reaction video, I had to make a coffee to enjoy it as it deserved.

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому +1

      Yeah there is a fantastic heaviness to Here To Stay that I love as well. Thanks for watching the video, I hope you enjoyed your coffee :)

  • @twelvemonkeys8786
    @twelvemonkeys8786 Рік тому +1

    This is a great Korn album.. They always mix it up. Even on there recent album. What a band. Great intuitive reaction 👍🏻 😍

  • @marcuskuchar9548
    @marcuskuchar9548 Рік тому

    Glad your getting into Korn they really do have a wide variety of sound and untouchables it's one of my favorites

  • @morketthedarkspirit285
    @morketthedarkspirit285 Рік тому +5

    This album was way ahead of it's time! Korn knew how to combine groovy and futuristic style of nu metal, but also this one is very heavy!🤘❤

  • @oldwestdemons5391
    @oldwestdemons5391 Рік тому

    I first hear it when i was a teenager, now, when i see a teenager listening it too i hope you´ve got all the nice memories i´ve got in the moment :) love ur chanel

  • @EpicACL5
    @EpicACL5 Рік тому +54

    My favorite album from Korn is "Take a Look in the Mirror". If you thought this album was lacking in bass, the next one will cover for that. I love the click-yness and heaviness of the bass on Take a Look in the Mirror.

    • @Ozzy_Dio
      @Ozzy_Dio Рік тому +9

      Take A Look In The Mirror is very underreated

    • @kkrsnn5632
      @kkrsnn5632 Рік тому +4

      Yeah, a return to the basics perhaos, but some kind of drop of form.

    • @andmillions
      @andmillions Рік тому +4

      That album is really bland and repetitive. To each their own tho

    • @bubaa1218
      @bubaa1218 Рік тому +3

      That’s funny because Jonathan Davis hates that album but it’s one of my favorites also

    • @tonesants1281
      @tonesants1281 Рік тому +2

      My favorite too bro

  • @antonytheolddog8626
    @antonytheolddog8626 Рік тому +5

    Brilliant album..
    My eldest daughter was 2 when this came out.
    She's 23 now, and has the album cover from, see you on the other side Korn album tattooed on her shoulder..
    Must have been listening in the car with her old pops..😎🤘

  • @mikejackson19828
    @mikejackson19828 Рік тому +1

    Your analysis of this album is great! 👍👍👍🤘🤘🤘

  • @lukeslayer
    @lukeslayer Рік тому

    Another amazing album reaction! ❤️
    Can't wait for you to react to their album Take A Look In The Mirror

  • @wickedtexan1998
    @wickedtexan1998 Рік тому

    I like that you have opened mind to music I think that's so cool much luv and respect 💯💎💎

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, I appreciate that! I certainly try and stay as openminded as possible when it comes to music.

  • @beamertoy
    @beamertoy Рік тому

    I LOVE your Korn reactions 🖤

  • @YONATOOTH
    @YONATOOTH Рік тому

    Great video once again, Molly 🔥

  • @bradmohr8098
    @bradmohr8098 Рік тому +6

    Thoughtless was a big radio hit. People overlook having a single that goes big when a band already has a handful of albums out, and what that can do for a their career and longevity. Sure, there are people that absolutely loved the first couple albums. But I bet there are as many or more Korn fans that got into them during this time rather than when they were first coming out.

    • @garytill
      @garytill 11 місяців тому

      the video for it has a very young Aaron Paul as the main character.

  • @heffatheanimal2200
    @heffatheanimal2200 Рік тому +2

    This was their first album after Jonathan started getting vocal training, and you can really hear the change in his voice.
    They also did some fantastic editing , especially with the low range. This used to be one of my testing albums when setting up custom car audio installations.

  • @LITTLEXALIENS
    @LITTLEXALIENS Рік тому

    Awesome. Was excited for this review. When this album came out I was 12. I had already seen Korn live and I was around for two album cycles, but Untouchables was really like the first one I felt like a “pro” going into. The album leaked months early and I was downloading the tracks with my friend on a 56K modem and the tracks all had working titles. Track one was “Make Believe”, titled as “Jesus is Mexican”. At first I thought it was fake, but then I knew it was Jon singing...
    Blame, I’m Hiding and No One’s There are so incredible. Even though it was a progression/change the album felt so normal in 2002; so it is so entertaining watching you listen to it fresh 20 years later.
    Just saw Korn last week in Amsterdam and I think it was the best time I’ve ever heard them play Here To Stay, it was mixed sooo much heavier and I’ve heard it live like 25+ times. So excited for the summer tour.

  • @Phyrrax
    @Phyrrax Рік тому +6

    Musically I prefer the previous Albums.
    But this one has a special place in my heart, because I bought it on my birthday as a teen and at that time I felt like crap emotionally, even got into tons of arguments with my mother (with which I have and had an awesome relationship otherwise). I blasted this Album for weeks and it helped me through this low in my life. Thats also why I cant really listen to it anymore, it directly connects to these feelings I had.
    Soundwise its quite a dark, moody and melancholic album, with tons of electric elements.
    It also introduced Jonathans new vocal style, which is quite different. Partly with how they mixed it, but also with how he chooses to use his voice general. Overall I think this and Take a look in the Mirror are the last good/decent Korn albums.

    • @Ammut6
      @Ammut6 Рік тому

      I like and appreciate all their albums. Untouchables, Take a Look, and Issues are my three favorites from the older times. However their last 3 albums are pretty great! I didn't listen much to KoRn iii, and Path of Totality, not because I didn't like them but I simply just moved on to other artist during those times. I've managed to listen to those other albums over the last fee years and came to love and enjoy them as well. However the older albums will always be in rotation in my mind. I play Untouachables when i need a really good cry.

  • @metpach
    @metpach Рік тому +3

    I blasted this album for weeks in my portable cd player back in middle school. Damn, still hits hard.

  • @williamsummerson1204
    @williamsummerson1204 Рік тому

    My favorite songs are No one's there, hollow life, alone I break and here to stay. This is alot of people's favorite album from Korn, it's heavy, powerful and emotional. I really enjoyed your reaction to this album alot. I forgot to mention when you reacted to the slipknot album subliminal verses that it's my favorite from them. Keep up the great work. 🤘😊

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому

      Yeah it does have a very heavy tone to it, I love how they blend that with a lot of experimental sounds too. Thanks for watching the reactions! :)

  • @cameronnewman9362
    @cameronnewman9362 4 місяці тому

    i was about to say wtf but glad to see its growing on you, i got this when it came out and loved every single song instantly

  • @joshkresnik6402
    @joshkresnik6402 Рік тому +3

    This was the album that introduced me to Korn. around 2003 maybe 2004?, my aunt got me the album as a gift. I don’t remember if it was a birthday gift or just a random gift but she got it for me. I didn’t have the slightest clue who the band was but I listened to it I got more into it and after that I slowly became more and more devoted to them until I ended up collecting every last one of their albums to date

  • @gilbertgarcia5257
    @gilbertgarcia5257 Рік тому +5

    I remember this album came out around the time I graduated high school. I remember fans hating this album. I wasn't a huge fan of this album but will admit some songs grow on you. Rarely listen to this album nowadays.

    • @buddykaiser2380
      @buddykaiser2380 Рік тому

      I'm one of those fans that hated this album. I don't hate it anymore but I don't like it either. I feel like old Korn fans (like me, OG from 94) just didn't jive with the super over produced sound and the predictable song structure and JDs vocals. I love their first two albums and have a nostalgic spot for ftl and issues but I completely jumped ship with Untouchables. I like stuff from most of the albums that followed but have been disappointed for the most part.

  • @kurtmartin7215
    @kurtmartin7215 Рік тому

    Safe to say this may be your favorite from the Bako boys(so far). Got to see them tour this album. Amazing show, amazing band, and, wouldn't you know it, an amazing video. 🔥🔥🖤🔥🔥

  • @Black_Parade_4_Life
    @Black_Parade_4_Life Рік тому

    love your vids keep it up

  • @josephnajda9605
    @josephnajda9605 Рік тому

    Love this reaction. Well played on the popcorn pun too!!!! Probably one of my favorite tracks on that album is Thoughtless. Lyrically it's something I feel I can relate to being a person living with a physical disability. But it's probably something that everyone can take something different from in listening to it.

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому

      Thoughtless is fantastic, definitely one of my favorites from this album too!

  • @dsullivanation
    @dsullivanation Рік тому +5

    Easily my favorite Korn album! The song structures are just astounding, nothing short of amazing. It's dark, heavy, aggressive, melodic, atmospheric, diverse, emotional, intense and powerful. This album has helped me get through some cripplingly emotional times of sadness and depression in my teenage years. It's one of my all time favorite albums.

  • @vegasviking86
    @vegasviking86 Рік тому +2

    This album took some time to grow on me too. Eventually turned into one of my favorite Korn albums

  • @5thdimensionoptiks963
    @5thdimensionoptiks963 Рік тому +1

    It had an industrial/grunge sound, "one more time" then fluctuates with some heavy bass in these songs, Blame, Thoughtless, Here to Stay, Hollow Life, all very good songs, this is my favorite album from them, one of my favorites of all time.

  • @AygisMusic
    @AygisMusic Рік тому

    Fav album, so creative and not afraid to experiment. This album keeps on giving because of all the layers you peel with each listen.
    It’s all down hill from here creatively, the next album is prob their heaviest and at least salvageable for me, but you can tell they start getting comfortable.

  • @DJBauer
    @DJBauer Рік тому +2

    This was the first full Korn album I lisened to. A year after it came out, I was listening to Alone I Break when I found out my uncle died, and it's still my favourite track from the album. Followed by No One's There and Thoughtless.
    Can't wait for the Take A Look In The Mirror Reaction.
    Right Now, Counting On Me, Did My Time, Alive and Y'all Want A Single are the main tracks from it, also, listen to the cover of A Brick In The Wall after.

  • @metalmania3678
    @metalmania3678 Рік тому

    Great video, I can't wait for Take A Look In The Mirror! The 4th song on take a look in the mirror "Here It Comes Again" is my favorite song out of their entire discography, can't wait :D

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому +1

      Ooh I'm looking forward to hearing that!

  • @maxsthoughts6204
    @maxsthoughts6204 Рік тому +1

    This is my absolutely favorite Korn album. Issues is probably my second. I wish I could have appreciated them when they came out but I was too young

  • @c.saragian9502
    @c.saragian9502 11 місяців тому +1

    I have been a fan since 94' and will be for life! They are one of a kind and never afraid to try new things. One of the best ever!

  • @ngillette80
    @ngillette80 Рік тому +2

    From what I've read this album the reason why it sounds so much more polished than the other albums is because around this time of new way of recording came around
    And also before this album the singer Jonathan took vocal lessons so this is when his vocals became bigger and grander and they added electronics to this album which is Johnson Davis's favorite type of music

  • @metalizard27
    @metalizard27 Рік тому

    great reaction/analysis as always! Take a look in the mirror is probably one of their heaviest sounding albums (yeah Life is peachy is crazy and debut album is pretty rough but Take a look in the mirror is the most metal album imo) they recently kinda topped it with Serenity of suffering which is maybe even more heavy sounding than Take a look in the mirror. Ok, gonna place my bet, the next will be static-x: machine, lets see if I am right :D

  • @solid_mateus2188
    @solid_mateus2188 Рік тому

    Definitely the best reaction channel in UA-cam!

  • @larryisazombie6454
    @larryisazombie6454 Рік тому

    Issues and untouchables came out at very important times in my life when I was in very dark places and I cannot praise them enough for getting me through those times.

  • @SecretLevel
    @SecretLevel Рік тому

    I love this album, such great memories it gave me

  • @PotawatomiThunderNew
    @PotawatomiThunderNew Рік тому +1

    At the end that was just a Here To Stay remix. It’s a hidden track, so it’s meant to be a separate song from No One’s There. Anyway, I enjoyed your review of the album, just as I did for all the others. Since you pointed out stuff about Jonathan Davis’s vocals throughout the album, you might be interested to know that with this album, Jonathan started taking vocal lessons. He has joked that this album is when he became a “real singer”.
    I liked your review of No One’s There and how you described what the song was like towards the end because that’s pretty much the same way I look at it. It’s my favorite song on the album. I actually met Korn twice last year and I was just telling them how important their music is to me in my life, and I actually referenced No One’s There. I told them I have this story I’m making that is inspired by how I relate to this song. Jonathan wished me luck on it and they gave me some kind words, it was really cool. But yeah, I love that song, I love the whole album. Interestingly enough, Jonathan has said this album is his favorite Korn album.

  • @dastardlygonzo
    @dastardlygonzo Рік тому +2

    I've never been able to get into this album outside of a couple of songs, but I respect what Korn was trying to do. Growing artistically isn't always smooth, and sometimes you have to take risks. I also never realized how much of a precursor this album was to later albums...

  • @metalfury5153
    @metalfury5153 Рік тому +2

    One of their best albums! I agree with the tracks having a floaty/space-like feel and atmosphere, it's very unique.
    I look forward to enjoying your reactions to the rest of their discography (I even think my least favorite album of theirs is awesome imo.) Also I think you should check out the band members solo and side projects!
    Jonathan Davis released a solo album called "Black Labyrinth" in 2018, it's an interesting listen.
    Guitarist Brian Welch (aka "Head") has a solo record titled "Save Me From Myself" and is in a band of his own called Love and Death. They released two albums, "Between Here and Lost" and "Perfectly Preserved". You should definitely give those albums a shot.

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому +1

      Yeah I love the atmosphere that they created on this album, they definitely achieved that floaty sound while keeping it dense and heavy at the same time (really cool how they did that). And thanks for suggesting their solo stuff too, I'll have to check it out when I finish up with Korn's albums!

  • @brendonmckay4671
    @brendonmckay4671 Рік тому +1

    Hollow Life Is Probably One Of The Best Tracks On This Album.... Its Personable For Me But Speaks Volumes With Core Vocals & Meaning Behind The Scenes ... But Thanks For Checking This Out Molly Your An Absolute Korn Fan !!! Love Your Vibes & Reactions To Our New Metal Music!!!

  • @FallWinterSpringSummer777
    @FallWinterSpringSummer777 Рік тому

    Thank you for reviewing my favorite Korn album my favorite song is hollow life

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching! Hollow Life is amazing, one of my favorites off this album too.

  • @tonyhaze666
    @tonyhaze666 Рік тому +1

    I’ve been listening to Korn since I was a kid, and your perspective of the songs definitely opens my mind to shit I seemed to of missed and I like it. In my defends I was very angry growing up.

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому

      That's awesome to hear, glad you're getting something out of the videos :)

  • @DravenxEyeless
    @DravenxEyeless Рік тому +1

    This is my favorite Korn album by a long shot. It slowly grows on you and you become lost in the pristine production of it. It's no wonder it's Jonathan's favorite one too

  • @Drumsnelson93
    @Drumsnelson93 Рік тому

    This is one of my favorite albums of all time, so much emotion. JD’s voice is like nothing else.

  • @levev5717
    @levev5717 Рік тому +1

    love your reviews

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому +1

      Glad you're enjoying the videos! I'm looking forward to hearing Take A Look In The Mirror next :)

  • @jamesdfulhamfc
    @jamesdfulhamfc Рік тому +1

    Molly you need to start doing more reviews each week 🙌🙌🙌 remember Filter - Title of Record 😉

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому +1

      I would if I could! Editing and keeping up with the comments pretty much has me limited to just one a week for now. I'll certainly keep Filter in mind for future videos though :)

    • @jamesdfulhamfc
      @jamesdfulhamfc Рік тому

      @@mollyesanborn totally get it - if only we had more time :)

  • @stef1651
    @stef1651 Рік тому +3

    Even though Untouchables is definitely not Korn's best album, it's probably the one I'm most attached to: it only takes a few seconds of its huge, large and layered sound to bring me back to the summer of many years ago and make the memories flow, so out of all your Korn reactions this one was the one I enjoyed the most, it was so fun seeing your first listen ^^
    Sadly, Untouchables didn't sell well when it came out: someone leaked the whole album before its release, and because in early 2000s piracy was not seen as a big deal, a lot of people simply downloaded it and didn't buy it. To make up for the HUGE amount of money Korn lost (I believe Untouchables' production was the most expensive out of all Korn albums at the time), the band released Take A Look In The Mirror only a year later, and imho this is its biggest issue. You'll have the chance to see (or hear lol) for yourself, but when listening to Take A Look In The Mirror I think it's very obvious that it was kinda rushed. With that said, it still has some pretty good tracks and...THE BAGPIPES ARE BACK! I'm looking forward to the next Korn reaction to see what you think about it and if you agree (or disagree) with me ^^

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed the reaction! I'm very excited to give Take A Look In The Mirror a listen now, I'll see if I pick up on that rushed quality to its sound that you mentioned.

  • @DevonTheFirewolf
    @DevonTheFirewolf Рік тому +2

    At the time, this album was definitely their most sonically expansive album, with much bigger sounding production and ambience. This album took the band like 2 years to make, and it's a very unique sounding album. I do think it often gets overlooked and underrated, but it is a very strong Korn album.

  • @NinoJoy
    @NinoJoy Рік тому

    Issues and Untouchables were everything for me as a 9 - 13 years old, super enjoying going over them after so much time

  • @timuel.samotey
    @timuel.samotey Рік тому +1

    I cannot wait for your reaction to See You On The Other Side! :D

  • @dangreene5813
    @dangreene5813 Рік тому

    Spot on with the effects comment. I remember that each song has a "twin" where they implement the same sound.

  • @Eccentricjuices
    @Eccentricjuices Рік тому

    Korn is one of my favorite bands and I couldn’t wait for you to get Untouchables. This album you started to see a lot of division in the fanbase. I really don’t know why honestly. This is their most expensive album production wise. There’s also more of an industrial sound on here, which they will expand on more later on in their career. There are some HEAVY cuts on here and they balance them very well with the lighter moments. Here to Stay is by far one of the heaviest riffs from the band.

  • @tonesants1281
    @tonesants1281 Рік тому +2

    "HOLLOW LIFE" I got my Son into korn that's crazy when i think of it and that im getting old.

  • @foresthill538
    @foresthill538 Рік тому

    This was one that I listened to a lot. It had like clear distortion. Raw, heavy, distorted, and introspective lyrics. Jonathan's vocals had this reverb sound to it that I liked a lot. I actually like Alone I Break a lot but can agree that it was one of their softer sounding tracks. This was like their really experimental album while still keeping true to their core selves.

  • @Houldey
    @Houldey Рік тому

    I was a huge korn fan back in my teens when this stuff was released, Untouchables was SUCH a massively anticipated album - it kinda stung me when it landed and it wasn't what I expected (whatever that was, if anything). Over time though I got really into the weirder choices on this album, and whilst it isn't my all time favourite - its definitely good and has some absolute bangers without a doubt.

  • @j800r_aswell
    @j800r_aswell Рік тому +2

    My fave Korn album. Hating has always been one of my fave tracks. It probably was my fave until Love and Meth. These days I’m into a lot of prog so that might help explain my fondness for this album. As well as it containing some of Jonathon’s best vocals.

  • @enderaxiss
    @enderaxiss Рік тому

    yeah i thought this album was odd at first, but after a while of listening its now my favorite (along with Issues and The Nothing)! I think this album takes time, awesome reaction

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому +1

      For sure, it's definitely a grower of an album.

  • @nieksalomons
    @nieksalomons 2 місяці тому

    I listened to Hollow Life so many times it created a little ridge on the cd where nr 4 is written. I love that track.

  • @rianperdana2349
    @rianperdana2349 Рік тому

    Hi molly love your reaction ❤️👍

  • @tomas_nehyba
    @tomas_nehyba Рік тому +1

    My most favourite songs from this album are Embrace, Here to Stay, Make Believe, One More Time and No One's There.

  • @ViniRotten
    @ViniRotten Рік тому

    Esse é um dos melhores álbuns da banda, muitos consideram o auge, pois foi quando a banda foi para o Mainstream, particularmente ele está no meu top 5 da banda

  • @hermunkulus
    @hermunkulus Рік тому +1

    Only a week plus away from its 20 year anniversary (June 11). Any chance of doing The Real Thing by Faith No More?

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому

      I've definitely got some Faith No More planned, I think I'll start with Angel Dust though :)

  • @daffanurfauzan1220
    @daffanurfauzan1220 Рік тому +1

    Can't wait to see you rank all Korn albums

    • @mollyesanborn
      @mollyesanborn  Рік тому

      Ooph that will be difficult! I'll have to attempt an album ranking when I've heard their full discography.

  • @nathanpadilla213
    @nathanpadilla213 Рік тому +1

    I find this album fascinating to listen to as well. Take a look in the mirror was Brian Head Welch last album because he did just that. Took a look in the mirror.

  • @an00bisosiris17
    @an00bisosiris17 Рік тому

    This and issues are my top albums, they just pair so well

  • @TheBunnyb0y
    @TheBunnyb0y Рік тому +1

    As a long time fan, since they ever popped up, I love every single album, but this one was a bit of a shock to the system, took a moment to digest, but didnt take long before I listened to it over and over, love it, very much understand the hasitation if anything, but its a very very good album

  • @Malum09
    @Malum09 Рік тому +2

    Their run of Issues-Untouchables-Take a Look in the Mirror gotta be among my favorites for any band

    • @billcephus
      @billcephus Рік тому

      Take a look in the mirror does not belong in that list. It’s not that good.

  • @stolenhal0
    @stolenhal0 Рік тому +1

    I remember this album being leaked not too long (like a few months) before its release. So they rearranged the track order and altered all the song titles, plus a few subtle changes. It was actually the first Korn album my friends and I were disappointed with despite a few good tracks.

  • @GalloGames07
    @GalloGames07 Рік тому +3

    The "Pop Korn" joke, killed me. lol