Korn's California is not populated with palm trees and sun-burnt beach babes. The group comes from the sweltering Oildale, a gloomy industrial town sandwiched between three oil fields. It's the city where Korn singer Jonathan Davis grew up. In the song Oildale (Leave Me Alone), the singer brings back memories of his tormented childhood in that city. Those early setbacks in Davis' life still seem to
… be the driving force behind Korn's music. Also on this ninth album, the low-tuned and distorted guitars express Davis's discontent. Unlike previous albums, Davis decided not to layer his vocals. Only one singing part at a time and that enhances the expressiveness of his music. Tirelessly, the four members of Korn slather their jet-black worldview in your brain. Not for music lovers with a delicate soul, but those who would like to see their misanthropy confirmed, have a great album in their hands with Remember Who You Are. (PdK)more