In the 13th edition of Outlandish Rock 
, we explore the outlandishness behind the song โBlindโ performed by the nu-metal collective, Korn.
Bring on the outlandishness! Outlandish Rock provides background information and insight into rock and metal songs that raise eyebrows and stir the pot. The records featured on Outlandish Rock
can be classic or brand new. In the 13th edition of Outlandish Rock
(2022), we explore
โBlindโ performed by
Korn.
Theme & Lyrics 
โBlindโ serves as the opener from
Korn, the 1994, debut album by nu-metal collective,
Korn. โBlindโ is a marvelous introduction to
Jonathan Davis and company. Things commence with the enigmatic use of ride at the onset. Next, unique distorted, disjointed guitar riffs enter, providing an awesome, truly ear-catching effect. The band takes its time building up the groove, eventually creating a record that sounds hellish and malicious.
Once โBlindโ settles in, Davis provides a terrific vocal performance. Generally, itโs mostly even keel, with some of it sung in an undertone or whisper. Even so, there are some more assertive, grittier moments. Among the grittier moments arrives towards the end, as Davis sings, โI can see, I can see, I can see Iโm going blind.โ Woo! Something else thatโs incredibly cool about โBlindโ is how the tempo fluctuates between sections โ quite creative! One of the best takeaways from this record is how much contrast Korn brings to the table.
โAnother place I find
To escape the pain inside
You donโt know the chances
What if I should die?
A place inside my brain
Another kind of pain
You donโt know the chances
Iโm so blind.โ
Final Thoughts 
To reiterate,
โBlindโ serves as a marvelous introduction to Korn. Eventually, their self-titled debut album would earn double-platinum certification from the RIAA. Of course, their later albums would perform even better on the Billboard charts. Regardless, thereโs no way you can turn a blind eye to โBlind!โ
Korn โข
Korn โข
Sony Music Entertainment โข
1994
Korn, Blind: Outlandish Rock 
No. 13 (2022) [
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