KORN: LIVE & RARE - KORN
This live companion piece to Korn’s 2004 “Greatest Hits Vol. 1″ grabs half of its tracks from a secret show the band performed at CBGB in 2003. The club setting offers better audio quality than a larger venue, where Korn’s down-tuned instruments sometimes turn into sonic mud. Every floppy slap of Fieldy’s loosely strung bass is distinct, while the high-pitched guitar licks of Munky and former member Head retain their chilling effect, particularly via the eerie plinks and squeals of “Falling Away From Me.” David Silveria’s skill as time keeper peaks with his elaborate, booty-shaking percussion on “A.D.I.D.A.S.” Crowd interaction on that song and “Blind” are as entertaining as the rollicking “Here to Stay” and “Got the Life,” but the tepid covers of “Another Brick in the Wall” and “One” are for completists only.–Billboard
