25 years ago one of the most influential albums in my life was released. October 11th, KoRn's self-titled debut was unleashed to the masses and with it an entire genre was created.It had been 3 years since Nirvana's Nevermind had taken grunge up into the limelight and, with it, taken over all of mainstream music. The Seattle sound began, and continued, to spread its massive influence across the world and as much as I loved the bands that spawned from there (and STILL do) there was something missing to it for me. I didn't want the cleaner sounds of the 80s hair metal that was all but destroyed by grunge, nor was I still looking for the slower style of music that was continuing to come from grunge. I felt I needed something that would take from both and transmogrify into its own blend of sound that would call to me.KoRn's debut was that.I first heard it on Marco Collins radio program before the album had dropped. I remember the day very clearly, in fact. It was early evening and I was driving down in Tacoma just listening to the radio when he had started playing Blind. From the beginning cymbal taps and the random chugs of the guitar I was absolutely hooked. When Jonathan Davis' started in with the primal 'ARE YOU REAAAADY' scream I knew I was going for a ride that I would never forget but often take. I bought the album when as soon as it was available.