My First Time Listening to Follow The Leader by Korn | My Reaction

Watch me react to my first time listening to Follow The Leader, the third 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
0:46 It’s On!
2:06 Freak On a Leash
3:40 Got the Life
4:47 Dead Bodies Everywhere
6:15 Children of the Korn (feat. Ice Cube)
8:00 B.B.K.
9:15 Pretty
10:30 All In the Family (feat. Fred Durst)
11:59 Reclaim My Place
13:39 Justin
14:57 Seed
16:08 Cameltosis (feat. Slimkid 3)
17:19 My Gift to You
18:43 Earache My Eye
20:05 My Final Thoughts
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[@stef1651]

Here's a little fact about this album: on the CD version "It's On!" is actually track 13, the album starts after 12 silent tracks of 5 seconds each. The band decided to start the record with one minute of silence as a tribute for a fan, a boy named Justin who was dying of cancer and asked to meet the band as his last wish: the song "Justin" is also dedicated to him. I know it's very sad, but I've always found this heartwarming and I wanted to share it with you, it shows how much the band has always cared for their fanbase ^^ On a less depressing note, seeing your reaction was cool as always, even though I think the first two albums are better, Follow The Leader certainly has some real bangers! Now I can't wait for the Issues reaction: get ready for another shift in the band's sound, expect more electronic stuff, more heaviness, and a lot of skits and interludes put between the actual songs! Oh, and another big hit called "Falling Away From Me" ;)

[@mollyesanborn]

That's so interesting, I guess those first 12 silent tracks are omitted on modern streaming platforms like Spotify. That's really endearing about Justin too, it shows a lot of character to do something like that for a fan. I cannot wait for Issues next, it sure seems like Korn embraces a new sound on each album so I'm sure that one will have lots of surprises in store!

[@6jizza6whizza6]

@@mollyesanborn issues is much darker. I remember when Issues first came out I definitely thought JD was crazy depressed and was going to pull a Kurt Cobain in the future. Now all these years later I'm very happy that I was very wrong.

[@MrCraigfess]

Now it's clear where these empty tracks without sound came from, I bought this album on CD in Russia probably in 1999-2000 and then I thought it was some kind of glitch, bug, mistake of those who re-recorded the disc for sale, and it turns out it made such dramatic sense. Thank you for telling me.

[@blackspine343]

Thanks for the post. I'd politely disagree that Issues is heavier.

[@KoRn_NuTT]

@@blackspine343 Emotionally heavier

[@TheDeadStretch]

"Earache My Eye" was originally a "secret song" on the album. It starts after 2 minutes of silence once My Gift to You is over. It's a cover song and was originally written by Cheech & Chong. The band all swapped instruments when they recorded it, Jonathan Davis on Drums, David the drummer on Bass and Fieldy the bass player did all the deep voice vocals, and also Cheech Marin of Cheech & Chong did the main vocals for the song.

[@amelzon1]

I never knew about the instrument swap, that’s super interesting. Thanks for the info!

[@Jesusblowsme666]

You forgot about Munky and Head switching guitar roles

[@hunterwilliams5302]

Fun facts: this album is considered their breakthrough. It’s their best selling album to date. The way it was made was absolute chaos though 😂 - Jonathan Davis recorded vocal tracks for ‘Its On’ while an orgy was going around him - they spent 60k in alcohol (not even drugs included) during the three month recording process, JD required an 8-Ball before he stepped in the booth. - all those weird sounds are coming from different pedal effects on the guitars, they experimented a lot of things here. - Pretty is about when the singer was a mortician and saw a body of a 11 month old that was raped and beaten to death - Justin is about a kid who was dying to cancer, almost an ode to their fans Up next is my favorite album, Issues, which is a tad slower, more atmospheric, a little more guitar heavy, the bass lines are killer, and it’s quite a bit more of an emotional ride with Jonathan Davis and his mental state at the time, rather the ‘flexing’ they did on FTL.

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks for the info! Sounds like it was a wild time for them when they recorded this album. I'm very intrigued to hear Issues next, sounds right up my alley in how you describe its sound.

[@remor__]

I love the rattling sound of the bass on this album. Also, the scat breakdown in Freak on a Leash has to be one of the most iconic breakdowns of all time

[@KoRn_NuTT]

Their next album "Issues" is going to throw you for a loop, it's very different from what you've heard, I can't wait to see your reaction to the change

[@mollyesanborn]

I can't wait for Issues!

[@KoRn_NuTT]

@@mollyesanborn all of their albums have a very different sound than the prior ones that's what makes KoRn so unique

[@proluk1889]

man... for me it's really hard to listen to this album... almost all the lyrics make me really sad

[@chupitolepame5357]

@@mollyesanborn You'll love it! It has a lot of maybe more "mainstream" songs, but they're sooo goood

[@alexperez3367]

yeah, thats the good point about korn. each album is like a whole new planet

[@akin2strength]

I'm a 36 year old guy who grew up on all the albums you've been reviewing. They were a huge part of my teen years going through Jr high and highschool. I've really been enjoying watching your videos and seeing your reactions to your initial introductions to these (in my opinion) seminal albums. I didn't expect you to keep selecting such "hard" musical picks, but I'm glad you've chose to keep an open mind and give these records a chance to have an impact on your life. So keep up the good work Molly, you're doing a fantastic job with your videos. Best wishes! 🤙

[@mollyesanborn]

Aw, thanks! I appreciate that, it's so cool that longtime fans of these bands are getting enjoyment from watching these reaction videos. Glad you're enjoying my journey into metal music :D

[@deathbeam328]

Freak on a leash is probably the song they are most known for and likely the most played on the radio.

[@mollyesanborn]

I can see that, it's got a bit more of an upbeat, polished sound to it compared to the tracks on their first two albums. Self titled has the rawness, Life Is Peachy has the darkness, and Follow The Leader has the catchiness in a way.

[@TheDeadStretch]

Not even close. Freak on a Leash only made it to #7 on the Billboard charts. Only 2 KoRn singles have reached #1 and that's Twisted Transistor (2 weeks straight) and Never Never (3 weeks straight). Coming Undone and Here to Stay reached the #2 spot and Falling Away From Me got to #3.

[@deathbeam328]

@@mollyesanborn Some more interesting context for the time around this album is that it kicked off their "family values tour". 2 of the guest vocalists were also part of the tour (ice cube and fred durst of limp bizkit). Furthermore, 2 notable industrial acts participated, Rammstein and Orgy. This was around the time of the height of industrial mainstream popularity in the US.

[@ghadrackpotato960]

There was a weird little period when Korn, Linkin Park, Deftones these guys were classified in that "nu metal" category, they were mixing in some electronic/turn table rap-metal but they were all like 20 year olds who got a taste of money, travelling the world, Korn had the Anime theme on the visuals on this record Linkin Park had the Gundam references in their videos (I saw them in Tokyo, the crowd went berserk). It's weird how lots of bands with young members get dumped on, but 20 years later people recognize their genius. When my neighbors kids band play in their garage I'm there. Support local kids making music.

[@mollyesanborn]

Yep, every popular/mainstream band starts somewhere. Can you imagine being a neighbor to Deftones while they were just jamming out in a garage, and now they're selling out stadiums.

[@ghadrackpotato960]

@@mollyesanborn I still dream, I hope my nieces or nephews make it happen. But if a kid down the street is playing I'll listen. I heard a pair of 14 year Olds playing a Bad Religion song (poorly but trying) at a friend's house a few months ago that gave me some new faith in humanity.

[@ghadrackpotato960]

OK bed time here, but.... I'll offer this up, there is a Canadian band called Alexisonfire, they have a screamo type singer and a melody singer named Dallas. He also fronts a band called City and Colour. I saw Alexisonfire five times, super high energy, incredible shows, Dallas, on the other hand has a voice that can only be described as Angeligic. Recommended.

[@mollyesanborn]

Cool, thanks! I think I've heard of Alexisonfire, not sure if I've listened to anything from them though. I'll definitely have to check out their music.

[@ghadrackpotato960]

@@mollyesanborn if you want to see them as teenagers playing in a basement concert I recommend this link : kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4TcqqiXq7mImaM I saw concert from far less awesome bands in basements and garages as a teen. Kids making music and going crazy is I think one of the greatest things about the human race.

[@YuToobVideos]

Earache My Eye is a cover song from a Cheech and Chong movie.

[@mediumvillain]

And album.

[@dylankelly3294]

Fred durst is the front man of the band limp bizkit. Same genre as korn you should definitely check them out. “Three dolla bill y’all” and “significant other” are great albums.

[@eddiey699]

Please do NOT check out Limp bizkit

[@jakesmith6233]

Stay Away from Limp Bizkut.

[@Ghoulstille]

@@eddiey699 100% this.

[@andrewmiller7671]

@@eddiey699 They arent that bad.. the guitarist, bass and drum players all kill it. Some of the coolest beats came from korn and limp in the 90s.

[@scoute2384]

@@eddiey699 id say three dollar bill is all that’s worth listening

[@YONATOOTH]

This was the album that got me into KoRn and always takes me back to the summer of 99, when we used to throw ourself down the stairs on a skateboard while banging this record 😎🤘

[@chrono050]

One of the biggest albums of the 90s Still holds a special place for me. First time I saw them was Family Values 98 sick tour.

[@PeanutttGoat]

The weird sound on “ It’s on “ is a bass effects pedal. Also the “ fuzz “ and “ turntable “ sound on BBK is a bass effect and distortion. Love how KoRn create strange sounds with just their instruments

[@iDeMonKinG]

They were all influenced by Faith No More. I think you'd like them. Try the album Angel Dust if you want. It's really great! Great reaction as always. Fred Durst is the lead singer from Limp Bizkit btw. Have a great day!

[@themetalpig7613]

Yeah definitely influenced Faith No More. Also by Pantera too, that's where a lot of Nu Metal gets its penchant for repetitive riffs from.

[@mollyesanborn]

Faith No More is DEFINITELY on my list! They get recommended so often, you can tell they must have been a big influence for a lot of these bands.

[@mikakettunen7939]

@@mollyesanborn FAITH NO MORE literally slammed my eyes wide open and even beyond wide open - you WILL have that same thing comin´ up, trust me

[@larryvalente6825]

@@mollyesanborn faith no more start with the real thing then do angle dust

[@BATTIS94]

Interestingly, the band also quotes Mr. Bungle's first album (another Mike Patton project) as their source of inspiration, and you can totally hear it. Pretty crazy how much of an influence Mike Patton was for all this bands.

[@6jizza6whizza6]

My Gift To You still gives Me Chills all these years Later... Their Woodstock performance of this song was absolutely insane AF!!!

[@calebb6165]

This album is definetly the epitame of Nu-Metal. It's as Nu-Metal as you get; it integrates diffrent musical attributes into metal making it truly a remarkable album.

[@IceKoldKilla]

This was their big album that blew them up into MTV, radio and they were everywhere. I mean, the fact that they got Ice Cube in 1997-1998 (don't know when it was recorded) was mind blowing to me as a teen. I was late to them. I started hearing them on the radio in the late 90s alongside everything Nu Metal. Limp Bizkit blew up too that year. I was a kid still. But I was already obsessing over music. Even growing up super broke, single parent, all that, I would manage to use a sound system someone gave us to recorded my own mixtapes on cassette. I'd have to hit record right when a song I wanted would start. It would also cut off early usually with the DJ speaking over the song. So annoying. But I kept them in mind. A few years passed and I moved out of the US maybe 2002 or so. In my year living in Colombia I met a guy in this small town who loved Nu Metal and other rock bands. And I was HEAVY into Linkin Park. I knew all the lyrics and everything lol. All albums including the new Meteora at the time. I'm rambling, sorry. But yeah, he got me obsessed with Limp Bizkit and Korn at the time. After that year there I moved to France. I hated not having anything in English. I missed the US so much growing up. Still haven't gone back. But music was the one thing I could carry with me everywhere to make me feel at home, almost. I'd go to this library where I could take home a few albums at a time. I'd go there so much that this girl would suggest stuff to me. It's how I listened to Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave, Marilyn Manson a bit, etc. Such good memories. I'd sit by the small speakers and just listen to albums for hours. Korn became my favorite band for a bit back then. When "Take A Look In The Mirror" came out (2003, 6th studio album) I was in love!

[@mollyesanborn]

Really enjoyed reading this, thanks for sharing. It's amazing the impact music can have on our lives. I'll hear a certain band or song and immediately am transported to a certain point in my life. It's really special how music has the ability to do that.

[@metalfury5153]

Love this album! If I had to rank them all, here's my list: 1. Self Titled 2. Issues 3. Life is Peachy 4. Follow the Leader 5. Untouchables 6. The Nothing 7. Requiem 8. The Serenity of Suffering 9. Take a Look in the Mirror 10. The Paradigm Shift 11. Untitled 12. Korn III 13. See You On the Other Side 14. The Path of Totality But I can't wait to see your reactions to the others following this record. I love watching these/semi-listening to these albums with you.

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks for sharing your ranking! I'm really curious to see how I'll rank their albums once I've heard all of them.

[@wheatthicks]

One of the reasons Korn sounded heavier than other bands at the time is that they were one of the first to play seven string guitars. Ibanez had made some for guitar virtuoso Steve Vai in the early 90s and Korn used them to get that deeper, heavier sound. And that lead to tons of bands after them tuning down and using seven, eight, nine string guitars, etc. (including bands like Meshuggah and Deftones). It's kind of fun to think that a crazy guitar dreamed up by an 80s shred icon lead to the birth of the nu metal sound.

[@BreakingNVain]

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[@BreakingNVain]

At 5:35 Vai talks about the first time he heard KoRn on the radio using 7 stringers to get heavy AFFFFFFF

[@PassionTheFruit]

Yes so happy Issues is next, my personal favorite

[@mollyesanborn]

Can't wait to hear that one!

[@atvena]

@@mollyesanborn the breakdown in falling away from me literally brings me to tears everytime I hear it as it has such emotional energy to it

[@scotthull1153]

Korn was my favourite band in high school, they introduced me to nu metal etc

[@waifu_6399]

Really awesome video!! I think that Follow The Leader was the start of Korn heading into more of a mainstream/pop sort of style of music but still not leaving their roots of heavy, intense riffs and style of music. While this album brought many intense and mellow parts to it, it’s also one of the first introductions of Rap rock to many rock/metal fans. By the way Feed Durst is the lead singer of the popular Limp Bizkit, they’ve released 6 Studio albums and were one of the pioneers of the Nu Metal Genre along with Korn, Linkin Park, etc. I recommend giving Limp Bizkit a try, despite their unpopularity in the rock/metal community. Their first album, ‘Three Dollar Bill Y’all’ was a good debut, but probably their peak in recognition was when they released ‘Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water’ (2 albums I highly recommend checking out by the way). But still this video was really great Keep up the good work!! 👍

[@mollyesanborn]

Yeah, Korn certainly embraced the whole rap rock sound on Follow The Leader. I think it makes it a more accessible album for the masses though, especially if a lot of hip hop artists were topping the charts in the late 90's when Korn put out this album. I'll have to check out Limp Bizkit now!

[@blazakinAX]

@@mollyesanborn Yes you should! :D been waiting for it

[@TheWretchedMammoth]

@@mollyesanborn Limp Bizkit's 2nd album "Significant Other" is where it's at. But their debut still slaps and "Chocolate Starfish..." was MASSIVE for nu metal when it came out.

[@dubz4828]

“This track is featuring Fred Durst. I don’t know who that is.” There is hope for humanity after all.

[@strangemachines_]

When I bought this album as a 12 year old kid my favourite song was Justin, and is to this day. The song is actually about a kid named Justin who’s dying wish was to meet Korn so Jonathan Davis went to spend time with him and he wrote the song based off how that experience made him feel. It’s a very moving song lyrically. I’m glad you picked up on how great it is, definitely true Korn fans know how special this song is - Jonathan being blown away by someone in their final stage of life wishing to meet him - it really hit him hard. You are going to love Issues the most I feel, we cannot wait for that review. My favourite Issues track is “No Way” ✌️

[@mollyesanborn]

Yes, I'm so freaking pumped to hear Issues! I have a feeling I'm gonna really enjoy it too based on how people are describing it in the comments. And thanks for the info on the track Justin, lyrically it makes a lot of sense now knowing the backstory.

[@nandofabio1519]

I've been waiting long for this one. I'm so happy

[@Petteriks]

I think Jons vocals reached their peak during this album and their next (fourth album) "Issues". Theres so much emotion, variety and unique expressionism that I still think it's something unique in the history of music. Also the whole band worked together so well. Those crazy guitar sounds made Korn have as unique sound as Rage against the machine which I also love. Good times can't wait for you to check out "Issues" ✌🏼💜

[@Bruins09XXX]

Hell yeah!! It's so cool to see your first reactions to these albums. Justin and Seed are my favs. Issues is another stand out album. Looking forward to seeing your next video! 🤘

[@mollyesanborn]

Justin is so cool with those vocal distortions! One of my favorites off this album. I can't wait to hear Issues next :)

[@TheBrandonn]

I genuinely love watching your reaction videos so much! I was cracking up at your facial expressions during "Got the life". This is inspiring me to listen through their discog myself, its been a while.

[@mikakettunen7939]

Dear cosmos, how it is such a pleasure to observe your absolutely raw reactions unfolding by each beat or sound or vocal nuance as it goes - I most definitely looked like you also when first time flipping this album on play in my studio back then

[@mollyesanborn]

Haha! Glad you're enjoying my reactions :)

[@Agostoic]

Definitely a 90s classic banger 🔥 It's on the top three Korn albums alongside Issues and their debut, and my personal fave. Glad you liked it!

[@lyricboss115]

I love your channel, u always goes into detail and I can tell you’re genuinely excited I just love it

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks, I really appreciate that! :)

[@ASMRaphael]

I love your charisma and energy so very much :) It was so super great and so intriguing :)

[@mollyesanborn]

Wow, thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@twotrackjack2260]

Loved the video, your reactions interesting and insightful. My first big concert was Korn at age 15 headlining for Powerman 5000 and Papa Roach. It was not too long before they released the album Issues, was outstanding. I just saw them again about a month ago, they definitely still have "it"!

[@amelzon1]

The facial reaction you get at 2:39 when John starts doing John is still the exact same face I make every single time. There’s a bit of pixie dust on that section of the song. Just amazing build up. Great content. Keep it up!

[@fantem_GD]

very good video I was waiting for it!

[@mollyesanborn]

Yay, hope you enjoyed the video! :)

[@JL10196]

Glad to see you reacted to follow the leader. Can’t wait to see more Korn reactions!

[@mikestelzer2027]

When this album came out there was nothing cooler

[@SmokeWithMeInCT]

I love that ur listening to all the albums I grew up with as they were coming up

[@davidmanning2859]

Korn's run from their self titled debut thru till issues and even untouchables was pretty legendary. To me say what u will about the nu metal phase of the music industry or even the rock hall of fame, I think that run alone should put them in it alone.

[@RatSewage]

It's so fun watching your reactions to all these songs that I and many others have become numb to. It's like experiencing them for the first time vicariously.

[@mollyesanborn]

Glad you're enjoying the videos! :)

[@born2lol]

Ahhh Follow The Leader ... I fell in love in Korn from the moment I've heard single Freak on a Leash for the first time. btw. the "vocalisations" by Davies are (or at least were) called "gibberish" by Korn fanbase. It's awesome because you can sing along any way you want, can find words hidden there and interpret those parts however you like.

[@nuttynate8122]

love seeing you go through the Korn albums.... Can't wait for Issues!!!

[@Xeroforte]

This album is fine. The last two and the next two are better to me, the first 4 songs on this one are hits for a reason though 🔥🔥

[@zombiespongebob6903]

another awesome review and reaction ! cant wait for the "Issues" reaction

[@mollyesanborn]

I know, I can't wait to hear Issues!

[@shahabuddin5513]

3. Follow The Leader 1. It’s on „What a fantastic start to this album“ - Exactly! Great Build up in the intro, great main riff, great vocals, catchy chorus, kick-ass ending, the perfect way to say: "Here we go again!" 2. Freak on a Leash Loved the look on your face when you start listening to it, because when I was 14, I found this song in a folder of my brother, who just downloaded all kinds of stuff from the charts but wasn’t into rock or metal at all. I kept listening to this song, it sounded weird, but I couldn’t stop listening to it. It’s the song that got me introduced to what would become my favorite band: Korn. 3. Got the Life Agree, the percussions are awesome. Another great song. With this song, Korn have shown they can sound mainstream and still like Korn and still awesome, and even more so with the previous track. 4. Dead Bodies Everywhere „This tracks sounds more like their earlier albums“ → Here you have more of the darker vibes that Korn are known for, but presenting it in a more mainstream way. Great song, with this track they show that they can even sound heavy without the screams that Korn-Fans got used to in the previous two albums. 5. Children of Korn This song is not as great as the first four, just an „okay“-song, but having a song featuring Ice Cube is a big plus to get introduced to a mainstream crowd, so this is more political, one could argue. But for guys like me who grew up listening to Hip Hop, having Ice Cube on this album was a cool thing, even if the so song is just so-so in my eyes. „I like his vocals on this part here“ -> yes, the only part of the song that I really like a lot. 6. BBK I think you described that groovy flow thing here very well. I needed to listen to the song several times and take heed to the lyrics more carefully to really appreciate it. And while it is not as great as the first four songs on the album, it is still really good. Love the bridge and the way Jon screams gibberish here in particular. 7. Pretty A decent song where Korn introduces the way they compose very dark lyrics to the mainstream crowd, but the song kind of sounds more positive, maybe to still at least sound mainstream enough while keeping the dark meanings that we know Korn for from the previous two albums. I think this also reflects what you said with visceral effect while at the same time being so restrained. As for your comparison to Blind, never came to my mind, but now that you brought it up, the vocals in the verses are more slow paced in a similar way like in the song Blind, also a similar rhythm. 8. All in the Family Jonathan Davis recently said in an interview that this is the worst song they ever made. And I almost agree, certainly and by far the worst song on this album, and maybe the first really bad Korn-Song ever made. Love Limp Bizkit (Fred Durst is the singer, I can imagine that you would like their 2nd and 3rd album), hat an opportunity they had to write a good song together, but it only shows how they partied too hard. Fred Durst and Head even got so drunk, Fred told him he knows how to do tatoos, so Head wanted to have a „Korn“-tattoo on his back, but Fred was too drunk and now for the rest of his life the tattoo on Head's back looks like „Horn“, not Korn. I think something similar happened when they tried to record this song and look what came out. 9. Reclaim my Place Agree with the Rhythm part, another cool song, especially the bridge. In my opinion underrated, and I wished they would have played this song live more often. I know what you mean with what he is doing with his voice, like in that „What the fuck“-Moment in the end, like he is grinding his teeth while uttering words, which makes us perceive the anger as more authentic. 10. Justin The intro is not really distorted, just a different effect, before this incredibly awesome, heavy riff starts, another one of my favorite heavy-riff-moments of Korn, but the song all in all I find only okay. The meaning is very deep though. The song is about a kid named Justin, who was sick and would soon die. His wish was to meet Korn, and they decided to write this song for him. 11. Seed Such a nice chorus. „They just completely stopped it“ loved the reaction, it reminded me of you saying recently that with Korn you can never feel comfortable, because they make you keep standing on your toes. When the song stops for a second after the wild, crazy gibberish he utters, this is one of the best example ;) 12. Cameltoesis Nice atmosphere, standing out with its style, as this is more of a hip-hop-song. I like the chorus, but all in all just an okay-song. 13. My Gift to You Korn are great in wrapping an album up with a fitting final song. Here Korn almost get heavy in life is peachy-style, the screams for sure get close to that and this song souns much less mainstream, despite the clean singing of the chorus. And one thing had been missing so far, what we had in the previous two albums: Bagpipes. Good to have them back even in this mainstream version of Korn. Earache My Eye Just a silly bonus track for fun’s sake. It was fun listening to once, but never felt like listening to it again. The album is so much softer than life is peachy, but probably my nr. 4 of best korn albums and of my all time favorite albums in general. My favorites are the first 4 tracks and probably the final track as well. „Justin“, one of your favorites, this time is not among my least favorites, but also not bad (with a deep meaning and cool main riff). I am fully with you as far as It’s on and Dead Bodies Everywhere is concerned. And other tracks I really dig are BBK, Reclaim my Place and Seed. I think it's easier to say what I don't like. "All in the Family", "Earache My Eye" were the the worst moments of this album and Cameltoesis was not necessary.

[@dirtysmity]

i sit here and watch you hearing all these albums for the first time and i get jealous, I totally want to go back and listen to all these albums for the first time again.

[@noiseisthesound3337]

My favorite Korn record. Thanks for reacting!! 😄🤘

[@weeptheblood]

Love your videos! 🤘🔥

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks! :)

[@TheWretchedMammoth]

"Follow The Leader" is definitely a mixed bag, but it has "Freak on a Leash" and "Reclaim My Place" which are top 5 favorite Korn songs for me, the stories behind "Pretty" and "Justin" are heart wrenching and there are a couple of features that have interesting back stories. Ice Cube originally wrote "Wicked" the song Korn covers with Chino on "Life is Peachy". They wanted Cube but he was busy so he made up with it for his feature on "Children of the Korn". (probably stated in the comments but) Fred Durst is the lead singer/MC for Limp Bizkit, he was discovered by Korn when he was a tattoo artist in Jacksonville Florida and gave his demo to Head (Korn's rhythm guitarist) and Fieldy (Korn's bassist). The band was blowing up at the time they recorded this album, and heavy into drug use, which makes the follow up album "Issues" (my favorite) so impactful as it's Jonathan Davis wrestling with his sobriety and maintaining it, while also fighting his depression and social anxiety. There is a XXX rated reason for why Davis sounds the way he does on "It's On" but I won't repeat it here (LOL). Munky (the lead guitarist) fell in love with FX pedals during the recording of "Follow the Leader" which switched up their sound in a major way becoming a massive fixture for every album going forward. While it might not be a favorite it was still good to see you with a new Korn video this week, as always, keep up the great work!

[@mollyesanborn]

A mixed bag for sure, but this album has some amazing high points! I really love how on certain tracks they fused their raw intensity with the polished production. It's On is a great example, it's got so much explosive energy but it sounds smoother than their previous two albums (and someone else in the comments mentioned what was happening in the studio when they recorded that one, haha). People keep saying that Issues takes a darker turn, almost like the comedown after the high they were on with Follow The Leader. I'm definitely intrigued to hear it!

[@elijahcantu811]

Dead bodies everywhere is a banger! And It’s On of course, Got The Life makes you wanna dance Forsure

[@danksss]

Also seen these guys live with System of a Down about over a month ago ! One of the best shows I’ve ever been to ! Love your reactions keep it up 😊

[@mollyesanborn]

Korn AND System of a Down? That must have been an insane experience!

[@TheBrandonn]

I saw System with Deftones about 10 years ago, it was epic!!

[@TheWretchedMammoth]

@@mollyesanborn There's videos of it out there it seems like it was intense.

[@IceKoldKilla]

My previous comment is too long. I'm sorry. I just love talking about music and remembering when I was young. I'm about to be 30. It blows my mind. I still feel 23 lol. But I wanted to add that this album was heavily Hip-Hop inspired. They, in a way, helped define Nu Metal and brought it to the mainstream in a huge way. If I recall correctly, they were managing to get more requests for their songs that NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, all that pop shit. This was on TLC which was a programme on MTV where people called in to request music videos every week or whatever. Korn... out of all the bands they were bigger than pop stars?! Still crazy to think about. Their Hip-Hop influence goes way back though, especially with some of the members. They covered the Ice Cube song "Wicked" in their second album Life Is Peachy. It featured Chino Moreno from Deftones, remember? So yeah, this album blew them up worldwide, I'd say. They infamously had a huge budget to make the album and they spent a lot of it on partying. Like 50k on just beer or alcohol in general! Imagine! Jonathan Davis ended up going sober shortly after this. Stopped drinking. But the videos from their recording process and touring is wild. Like Jon swirling his finger in dirty toilet water to then stick it in his throat to make himself throw up. Then continue partying. Wild. The following album, Issues will blow your mind even more. Probably my favorite album of theirs. They dialed back the Hip-Hop a bit and brought an insane album. They were also constantly touring and making albums. To think a year later they had a new album already is crazy. After Issues they were burnt and had to take time off. So "Untouchables" didn't come until 2002. But again, a year after that, "Take A Look In The Mirror" came. Final album with all original members as Brian 'Head' Welch left in 2004 and David Silvia left in 2005 after their album "See You On The Other Side". He ruined his relationship with the band and although given years to come back, he chose to never apologize and return. Oh well. I did miss him and I would've loved to see him stay but he didn't like the direction they took. He didn't like Issues or most of what they did after. After 2003, they never sounded the same. And they started experimenting which is an era I love too. After 2010 they kinda fell off for me. I still have gone to see them live though. Amazing performances.

[@mollyesanborn]

No comment is too long, thanks for taking the time to write them! I love reading other people's thoughts on and experiences with music. You gave some really insightful info on Korn in this one, thanks. Sure sounds like they went crazy during the recording process for Follow The Leader. It'll be really interesting to hear Issues next and see how their sound changes after the high they were on with Follow The Leader.

[@proluk1889]

I love your videos! Very cool to watch your reaction to the whole album

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying the format :)

[@nature_nd]

Great reaction! You have quickly become one of my favorite people on KZbin!

[@mollyesanborn]

Thank you! I really appreciate that :D

[@Drybones898]

I can’t wait for you to get to their latest two albums

[@VergaHumeante]

Love your face when you listen to the filthy parts. I'm having a blast on this channel

[@DejectedOfficial]

Had to check this one out for sure. This was the album that caused a huge shift in my life and career. This album changed the scene permanently!

[@davidmanning2859]

My favs from that album are it's on, dead bodies everywhere and even children of the corn. Can't wait to see ur reaction to issues (can't decide what is more my fav issues or the self titled debut).

[@jameswatson4096]

I absolutely LOVE watching your reactions to my favorite band :D

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying the Korn content :)

[@jameswatson4096]

@@mollyesanborn You make it easy to enjoy with your genuine reactions and I love that you review an entire album versus just a song like other reviewers i have come across.

[@DRu.913]

Untouchables the album after issues is Jonathan Davis' favorite korn album. The best production quality for them by far and my personal favorite from them as well.

[@mollyesanborn]

I can't wait to give it a listen after I do Issues :)

[@antonia04.x]

God I can't wait for you to do Issues, that album is full of bangers.

[@mollyesanborn]

Ahh I can't wait to hear it!

[@JBthree24]

I remember when this came out. What a time it was for them.

[@atvena]

That scat breakdown in freak on a leash 👌

[@dermarkus93]

I actually really love those album analyses. KoRn was my childhood band and hearing someone experiencing the whole albums the first time is quite interesting!

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying the videos.

[@nileshollowthorn]

Hey great video, Molly! I also wanted to remind you about the Once Twice Melody review!

[@mollyesanborn]

Yes, thanks for the reminder haha! I just listened to Once Twice Melody the other day (took me too long, I know) and I LOVED it. I'll definitely consider doing a review for it soon!

[@nileshollowthorn]

@@mollyesanborn Looking forward to it and future content!

[@martin.kopecky]

Can't wait for another one!

[@David-yp9ou]

Great reaction as always. As a Welshman, I notice a book in your background saying Wales. Had me intrigued 🤔

[@mollyesanborn]

It's a travel guide on Wales I've had since I took a trip there. You're lucky, it's such a beautiful country! I definitely want to go back.

[@David-yp9ou]

@@mollyesanborn That's cool :) It has a lot of countryside etc which can be enjoyed, but the weather isn't fantastic 😅

[@dave1986R]

Freak on a Leash was my first taste of Korn’s music in 1999, and I’ve been in love with it ever since. It did take some getting used to at first because it was so much darker, heavier, and more hardcore that anything I ever heard before. What’s amazing about this album is that as much as people love it, they were partying their asses off when they were recording it. Munky, one of the guitarists, said they spent $27,000 on alcohol at the time but I’ve heard some rumors that it was more like $60,000. Either way, it’s amazing that they didn’t all die from alcohol poisoning.

[@matthewsparks1370]

This album got me through a really dark time in my life.I remember locking myself in my bedroom and listening to it.My gift to you is my favorite.

[@mattsmith9043]

Can’t wait for you to listen to issues. It’s their best album hands down in my humble opinion.

[@mollyesanborn]

I'm really looking forward to it!

[@Shad0wstu88]

I really hope u continue their discography it will be interesting to see what u think. The next 3 albums Issues, Untouchables and Take a Look in the Mirror are some of my favourites.

[@mollyesanborn]

I'll definitely continue with Korn, I'm looking forward to the rest of their albums!

[@jpm5036]

My favorite album from my favorite band. I'll be watching this later 👍

[@jamesheath9545]

Breh the face when JD started the crazy vocals in freak on a leash 😂 my face when I first listened

[@willhargreaveshf]

Love this album, love the glossier production and more direct sound, love all the singles, my main issue is the consistency but the high points of this album are as high as any's. JD's vocals are great as ever and the scatting is at its most prominent which I love. I put it between the first two but I can't stress enough how much I love Its On, Freak on a Leash, Got the Life, Children of the KoRn (rhyming kids with itself twice then with bitch is great), BBK and My Gift to You. Great record.

[@heartbreakthugs8670]

Also I recently discovered your reviews today and really like them keep it up

[@heartbreakthugs8670]

Been on a rabbit hole of your reviews of bands I like

[@mollyesanborn]

Aw, thanks! Glad you're enjoying the channel.

[@808Mugen808]

This is the album that just came out when I discovered the band. It took a few listens to grow on me.

[@mollyesanborn]

Yeah, it certainly has a different tone than their first two albums.

[@gamesystem540]

Here we go with another album of which I have lot of memories. I was absolutly OBSESSED with the last song My Gift to You, and the crazy hidden track Earache My Eyes, which I still consider today as one of the best and craziest hidden tracks ever !! Because yes, originally it's a hidden track in the album, it's not part of the classic track listing, and it was a crazy cover of a song from a thrash metal band called ScatterBrain. Just for this hilarious hidden track, the album is worth the listen !

[@LanceLust1980HugeTheWarningFan]

Actually, the song was in the movie Up In Smoke from 1978. It's pretty funny... cheech and chong "Earache My Eye" kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKbEmouQgb11lbs

[@korndog81]

That last song all the band members were playing different instruments from what they normally play. And the actor Cheech was on vocals. Fred Durst is from limp bizkit, they were at one time the most popular band in the world and I would love if you covered them as well, They have some great albums. Keep it up I enjoy your reactions.

[@vxrdrummer]

Jon plays drums on it which is sweet.

[@richardnorman1158]

Best album by far

[@izordonezorschel4876]

Fred Durst is the frontman/rapper for Limp Bizkit, great band, same genre, you should totally check them out! Also fun fact all the members of Korn unanimously hate the song All In The Family, they said it's just a jumble of words thrown together that barley works

[@mt2oo8]

Love your videos

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks :D

[@Texaspatriot1776]

I was in 8th grade when this album came out. Aahhh yes the memories.

[@9deadBand]

Hey Molly! Thank you so much for doing this! And in order too! Issues is a complete 360 to this, but still great and I cant wait to see your reaction! You MUST do Limp Bizkits ThreeDollarBillYall and Significant Other!!! Those are MUSTS!!! You are the absolute best!!!!

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks! Can't wait to hear what direction they're going to take their music in on Issues.

[@vxrdrummer]

I used to be able play the Justin riff on the flies/zip of my school trousers in 1998.

[@lumurumba]

It’s fun for Korn freaks like me to hear what other people think of the songs I hold so dearly to my heart. Great work!

[@mollyesanborn]

That makes me happy to hear, I'm glad that you're enjoying the videos :)

[@piplup12]

Another great reaction! Issues loses a lot of the goofiness of Follow the Leader . I saw on an interview the band said the producer of issues made them work harder and drink and party less than follow the leader XD Untouchables which is after issues is usually considered the last classic Korn album . Also untouchables I believe is among the top 10 most expensive albums ever produced .

[@TheBrandonn]

Really? I always thought it cuts off at Issues

[@sicboi80]

This was my first KoRn album I heard and bought when I was 14. I saw "Got the Life" music video on MTV and I had never heard anything like it. They became my favorite band very quickly and I even tried to grow my hair out because I wanted braids like Head had XD

[@williamsummerson1204]

Amazing job on this album breakdown. This is the album that got alot of people into korn. Jonathan davis's vocals are on full display along with head and munky's guitar playing. They helped invent the 7 and later the 8 string playing. Nu metal at it's finest. Korn are legends. 🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mmccollow]

Oh man, "All In The Family" is definitely a had-to-be-there track. I was 16 when this album came out and everyone I knew could recite the lyrics to that one, but if you weren't a teenager in 1998 it probably doesn't make a lot of sense. Slimkid3 is from a hip-hop group called The Pharcyde, who released IMHO a classic album of 90s hip-hop, Labcabincalifornia.

[@Keegeth]

So many bangers from that album.

[@aiellamori]

I can definitely say I love this reaction style so much better than anything else

[@mollyesanborn]

Thank you! ❤️

[@TheScorpio1999]

Ahhh....high school....Junior year. Fond memories. Although again, it was more than a little weird (and always is on the occasion this happens; see Spiritbox) when music you're into that isn't mainstream, suddenly starts becoming mainstream. It's kind of like seeing a zoo animal wandering outside of the zoo. Not my best analogy, but hey, it's late, haha. I still remember some classmates asking me to recite "Twist" as at the time, I was able to do it to the syllable. This was one of those love letter to Gen X type of albums. Love it.

[@darkwing1128]

The song “Justin” was about their first Make A Wish they did. They named the song after the kid and the lyrics were about how Jonathan couldn’t believe that meeting them would be a dying wish.

[@Dinobot2]

The 12 tracks of silence on the CD itself are also meant to make up a minute of silence for Justin.

[@HarryDuBois616]

'Issues' is my favourite Korn album. Would love to see you react to it :)

[@mollyesanborn]

Cool, I just uploaded it! :)

[@1q3er5]

this album was such a banger - BBK really stood out to me and also reclaim my place (and of course all the singles all kicked arse)

[@andrewmiller7671]

Watch korns woodstock 99 performance. Biggest crowd ive ever seen and they all are going crazy!

[@BATTIS94]

This one was definitely a game changer for the band. They changed producer, made their sound a bit more playful and leaned on their rap influences. You can also hear JD's getting more playful and melodic with his vocal lines, something that becomes more pronounced in the next albums. They got very creative using the sound effects, didn't they? lol

[@JJ-67321]

Oh awesome, I'm happy to see this,diving in rn .

[@mollyesanborn]

Hope ya enjoy it! :D

[@JJ-67321]

@@mollyesanborn I am ,as we speak:) I'm 40 and I can see in your reactions how I felt about the music when I heard it for the first time.

[@mollyesanborn]

@@JJ-67321 that's so awesome to hear! I love making these videos, and I'm happy that they're resonating with fans of these amazing bands :)

[@JJ-67321]

@@mollyesanborn it's odvious you put a lot of work in your editing and production,bravo,I've dated myself odviously,but it's good to know all this great music is still being enjoyed, keep the Korn train rolling,it gets really good:)

[@JAP-td5ot]

Love your videos, as always! Fred Durst, I'm sure you have been told by now, is the singer for limp bizkit. Since you are in the nu metal phase right now, I highly suggest reacting to them. Especially since they just dropped a new album back on Halloween. Justin is a standout and if I remember correctly it was a song about a boy cancer patient whose dying wish...was to meet his favorite band and I'm sure you know who.

[@RalseiSmokinAFatBlunt]

i love its on sooo much, whenever i need to cry i listen to that song and it just makes me feel so much better lol

[@mollyesanborn]

It's On is currently my go to "pump me up" song, haha! It has so much energy to it, makes me feel like I can do anything.

[@RalseiSmokinAFatBlunt]

@@mollyesanborn Yeah that too B) Btw your vids are super great i definitely subbed!!!!!!!!!

[@mollyesanborn]

Thanks! Glad you're digging the videos :D

[@ElectroWench]

literally just listened to this album so lets go

[@ElectroWench]

Korn being korn. yeah. fair enough. thats the summary