KoRn Songs Ranked
Korn (stylized as KoЯn) is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The band is notable for pioneering the nu-metal genre and bringing it into the mainstream. Originally formed in 1993 by three members of the band L.A.P.D., Korn’s current lineup features founding members James “Munky” Shaffer (rhythm guitar), Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu (bass), Brian “Head” Welch (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Jonathan Davis (lead vocals, bagpipes), with the addition of Ray Luzier (drums) in 2007, replacing the band’s first drummer, David Silveria. As of 2012, Korn had sold more than 35 million records worldwide. Twelve of the band’s official releases have peaked in the top ten of the Billboard 200, eight of which have peaked in the top five. Seven official releases are certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), two are certified double platinum, one is certified triple platinum, one is certified five-times platinum and two are certified Gold. Korn has released seven video albums and thirty-nine music videos. The band has released forty-one singles, twenty-eight of which have charted. Korn has earned two Grammy Awards out of eight nominations and two MTV Video Music Awards out of eleven nominations. Here are all Korn songs ranked.
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20. Alone I Break (Untouchables, 2002)
“Seriously great song! It is somewhat different from other Korn songs but it is just truly amazing. I can’t stop listening to this one; May not be as iconic as Freak On A Leash or Blind, but still should be just as much considered.”
19. Shoots and Ladders (Korn, 1994)
“This is one of the only Korn songs I have heard and it gets better and scarier every time I hear it. One of my favorite lifetime songs besides nirvana’s smells like teen spirit, Metallica’s for whom the bell tolls, and iron maiden’s number of the beast”
18. Daddy (Korn, 1994)
“I won’t make very many friends after sharing this statement. I voted for this song. A lot of people dislike this song, because of how disturbing it is. But to be honest, I have always liked disturbing stuff. Not that I am happy that Jonathon Davis was molested by his father, I feel pity for that part of his childhood. What I like about this song is that it’s just so disgusting and horrible, yet it’s so entertaining.”
17. Kill You (Life Is Peachy, 1996)
“This song is my favorite song from life is peachy and one of my favorites from Korn. Very underrated song. Dark song. Awesome vocals and instrumentals, it is amazing! Listen to it, it truly is KoRn’s best!”
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16. Did My Time (Take a Look in the Mirror, 2003)
“This is my new favorite KoRn song. You can really hear the bass in this track and Fieldy did an amazing job on that (this may be my new favorite bass track), Head and Munky outdid themselves on this (especially in the solo) and I can’t stop listening to the chorus. This song deserves to be in the top ten at least”
15. Good God (Life Is Peachy, 1997)
“Good God brings out Jonathan Davis’s rage and anger into this masterpiece of a song, his scream is the loudest of all Korn songs. This song is epic, listen to the bass, the passion in Jonathan’s voice.”
14. Evolution (Untitled, 2007)
“Lyrically, their most profound song (talks about the de-evolution of mankind). Haunting intro. Insane verse and pre-chorus. Most memorable chorus by far. And wow the bridge is their most intense.”
13. A.D.I.D.A.S. (Life Is Peachy, 1996)
“This song is SO catchy, the first time I heard it I couldn’t stop listening to it! I just love the rhythm, and beat to the song. This song deserves a better spot on the list.”
12. Clown (Korn, 1994)
“The guitar riffs in the beginning and breakdown are just so heavy I want to headbang my head off. Korn did great in this song and the best part of this song is mostly the intro of the band talking and yelling at each other, whenever I listen to the intro to the song, I laugh so hard I just love it! Don’t get me wrong but when I listen closely to the guitar riffs, I think of clowns getting stun by bees for no reason but the rest of this song is so badass, I will listen to it for the rest of my life! Thumbs up for this song and this amazingly awesome kick-ass band!”
11. Thoughtless (Untouchables, 2002)
“Incredible song. Not gonna argue against any of the songs because they’re all great, but thoughtless is an awesome meaningful song.”
10. Right Now (Take a Look in the Mirror, 2003)
“This is leaps and bounds above all the other Korn song. This was the first song I heard from them, talk about being disappointed when I found out that the rest of their songs were not like this at all. So good rift, awesome drums and great vocal.”
9. Narcissistic Cannibal (The Path of Totality, 2011)
“Fantastic chord progressions, great lyrics. The chorus is quite good, besides being obviously catchy. It displays their amazing songwriting talent of music that is both catchy and well written. Interesting elements including the organ. I love how they keep reinventing things. That’s that they’re known for, after all. I love Jonathan Davis’s voice! Utterly beautiful. Such a fun, great song. Great job you guys! This one should get higher on the list. For sure!”
8. Make Me Bad (Issues, 1999)
“This is one of their most complex songs before going the electronic route later in their career. Being a guitarist who plays seven string as well as bass, its hard to actually hard combine effects with technique for a heavy yet otherworldly sound such as in this song. I’d say creatively this is their best song ever from an unbiased musician point of view. Though I feel alone I break should be on this list and evolution taken off the list.”
7. Got the Life (Follow the Leader, 1998)
“A great song, for sure. This is one of their songs that I can listen to on repeat and not get bored. The vocals in the verse are especially impressive, and so full of energy. If you like the heavy, “something’s-wrong” sound of KoRn songs like Shoots and Ladders or Freak on a Leash, then you’ll absolutely love this song.”
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6. Here to Stay (Untouchables, 2002)
“I couldn’t choose which song is the best for me, but I finally picked Here to Stay because of the riffs (which are amazing! ) and the energy which I feel every time I can hear Jonathan singing ‘Bring it down’. It shame to say, but I’m not Korn fan for a long time, my boyfriend show me their music and I totally fall in love with the band (now he’s laughing which band I’m gonna ‘steal’ him next). I just love the feeling when I hear the music and Jonathans voice. Once they make me feel incredible good, other time the lyrics makes me cry like a baby. This is the real music- when you can feel each emotion listening it and you know that it can help you in any situation.”
5. Twisted Transistor (See You on the Other Side, 2005)
“This is easily Korn’s best song to date, coming from an unbiased and relatively new fan of Korn. Heard this on the radio and fell in love, learned about all the good Korn songs. I still have to say this remains my favorite from them though.”
4. Coming Undone (See You on the Other Side, 2005)
“This is one of the best Nu Metal songs ever. I heard it on the radio a few months ago, and I started listening to Korn a few days later and this was the first song. I think that the best bands out there are Korn, Linkin Park, and Slipknot.”
3. Falling Away from Me (Issues, 1999)
“This song is amazing! Its intro/soft verses contrast beautifully with the heavy angry patches of the song and its almost beyond compare to most of KoRn’s other music, one exception being Freak on a Leash.”
2. Blind (Korn, 2006)
“Stop listening to that new so called Korn (after follow the leader)… Realize its trash… These old albums are raw.. Direct… Natural and sincere… There is no hypocrisy in them… Because after follow the leader all the band was after was making money (hate that new sound)… I hope this helps!”
1. Freak on a Leash (Follow the Leader, 1998)
“Before hearing this song I didn’t listen to Korn but now I have listened to just about all their songs, but this is still the best. I have to lift every time I hear it. You haven’t lived until you’ve heard it Freak on a Leash is one of the most innovative song ever written by Korn…”