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See You On the Other Side
Common Sense Media says
Daring, interesting, and not appropriate for kids.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Korn goes for shock value with strong, explicit lyrics in nearly every song.
What's the story?
Korn's seventh album, SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE, is also a debut of sorts, as it's the first CD without founding member Brian "Head" Welch. The band seems to be making an effort to reassure fans that it's "business as usual" without the guitarist, turning in performances that will be comfortable and familiar-sounding to fans, but also breaking some new ground. Production standards seem a bit haphazard, with the bass often getting lost in the mix. But The Matrix production crew manages to pull off some new-sounding material while keeping the integrity of the band's nu-metal sound. James Shaffer, now the only guitarist in the band, keeps the muddy, industrial-strength integrity of the band's sound intact.
Is it any good?
This CD has an interesting audio collage of sound effects and well-played instrumental parts, supporting lyrics designed to shock in every possible way. The throaty-groaned lead vocals are sometimes buried in the mix, but when they pop out front, as in songs like "For No One," the standout concept, aside from the usual sex, drugs, and violence, is one of deep-rooted sexism that is far more harmful than a few nasty words. Women, whether presented as mothers, girlfriends, whores, or pals, are objectified to an extreme degree. Instrumentally, the music is intriguing, inventive, and sometimes even exciting. Aside from a stunning lack of ability to think of females as people, the lyrics are ho-hum.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what happens when a crucial member of any group departs -- or how to spot deeply rooted sexism in pop culture.
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Korn rules!!!!!!
I love koRn. I really like the lead singers voice, its different. I listened to korn when I was 11 and I still love their music. of course It depends on maturity but overall most 11 yr olds wont know what their really singing about anyways! I did, but most kids wont.
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just by looking at the cover I'm sure you can make an instant judgement on this music....
like the musics good, but I was disturbed by the first track so I never really listen to it :(
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great for anyone with a head on their shoulders
love this album and every other album. hate this website, let your kids grow on their own, stop over parenting.
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God, its music, NO KIDS?
its KoRn! Really u people are crazy. 5 stars all the way.
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Korn owns common sense
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The same for SOAD , come on.. this is music , game's , and movies can be worse than this.
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My very favorite Korn album, but much too intense for kids.
This album sounds great, and is (in my opinion) Korn's best album of all time, but I can't honestly say that there's too much positive content in it. What little positive content the album does have is drowned out by the negative. Don't get me wrong, this album is a lot less explicit than many other metal albums, but it's not for kids. There is occasional violent imagery, but it's not very explicit. One or two songs feature strong sexual lyrics. However, the language is very strong throughout the album. It's not as explicit as, say, the album "Follow The Leader" (by the same artist), but it's still pretty bad, with over 30 f-words in it. The messages in this album aren't too nice, either, with a fair amount of sexism and violent angst. This album is great for older teens who can handle the content in it, but it's still not a good choice for youngsters.
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Korn See you on the Other Side Review
Korns been around since 1994 and has been one of the biggest Nu-Metal bands since. One of their guitarest left the band to find God witch may be good role model in some parent eyes, but with "head" gone the music gust dosent sound the same, but its still good. there some disturbing violence, strong language, and sexist witch is not meant for kids at all. The vocals are well done, drums are in check, amazing bass play, and great guitar is intresting and well made album from Korn, but it gust dosent sound the same.
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disturbing
love this album one of there best, but its very disturbing and dark. it be best if a parent would buy it and listen to it first.
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I can't believe what people are saying!
Well, of course, this is coming from a 14 yearold, and a huge fan, but personally, I think this is okay for teenagers. 13 is pushing it, and I actually think i'm a little young to be listening to it, but 16 yearolds should be just fine. Nowadays we're more in tune as to what's happening in the world, so this sort of stuff just doesn't shock us anymore. At least, not really. Unless you're like, a bit churchgoer goody two-shoes (not meant in a bad way) who was raised listening to christian country. Then this stuff'll scare the crap outta you (I should know, my best friend is afraid of my music). But honestly, in society today, doesn't this just seem normal? I mean, listen to rap! It's generally a guy singing about drugs and sex to an annoying but highly addictive beat. Hip-hop is the same, but with a girl. Rock is just a more intense form. Besides, isn't it more about the riffs than the lyrics? I think it's okay, just....don't let us repeat it!
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| Artist: | Korn |
| Release date: | December 6, 2005 |
| Label: | Virgin Records |
| Genre: | Rock |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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