Issues marks a pivotal moment in Korn’s evolution — a darker, more focused, and emotionally charged follow‑up to Follow the Leader. Released in 1999, the album strips back the hip‑hop elements of earlier records and leans into brooding atmospheres, downtuned riffs, and Jonathan Davis’s raw, confessional vocal style.

Featuring major singles like “Falling Away From Me,” “Make Me Bad,” and “Somebody Someone,” the album blends heavy grooves with haunting interludes such as “Dead,” “4U,” and “Am I Going Crazy.” Produced by Brendan O’Brien, Issues showcases a tighter, more polished sound while retaining the emotional intensity that defined Korn’s early era.

This release is a cornerstone of late‑’90s nu metal and remains one of the band’s most influential and best‑selling albums.
 
Why this is in the Crimson Vinyl Stock:
Arguably, Korn hit its commercial release in 1998 with the album Follow the Leader.  Everyone asked how do you follow this album up.  BOOM!  With the album Issues of course.  This features the uber hit "Falling Away From Me" which arguably is their biggest hit.  Regarded as one of the biggest albums of any nu-metal band, this album still sounds great even by today's standards.  I had this CD on release, and vividly remember the four album designs that were released on Day One.  A collectors dream if you have all four!
 
Track Listing:
 
Side A
Dead
Falling Away From Me
Trash
4 U
Beg for Me
 
Side B
Make Me Bad
It's Gonna Go Away
Wake Up
Am I Going Crazy
Hey Daddy
 
Side C
Somebody Someone
No Way
Let's Get The Party Started
 
Side D
Wish You Could Be Me
Counting 
Dirty