Being a long time fan of Korn I have mixed feelings about a few CD's, but for the most part I enjoy something about everything they've released to date. Korn has never been afraid to experiment with their sound and music. I don't think they have ever been concerned about what their fans will say. I think their fans have came to expect they are going to experiment. There's a raw feel to their 1994 debut or the spacey dramatics on Issues, each release has significant differences, and "The Path of Totality" is no exception.

This is by far their most drastic experimentation to date. Featuring a wide array of various Dubstep, Drum and Bass, and Electro House artists. Korn has utilized electronica in their music (Issues, Untouchables) and the finished product was excellent. I feel it was a brave step in an interesting direction and that the mixture of electronic elements breaths new life into a band that has, for the last few albums been straying away from experimenting with their sound.

The DVD included in the Special Edition is worth the extra cash. It includes the entire Korn Live: The Encounter that was broadcasted on HDNet in 2010. This live concert was in support of Korn III - Remember Who You Are and features mostly tracks from that album, however their are some excellent older tracks scattered here and there especially towards the end. The DVD also includes interviews with the entire band regarding The Encounter performance and also their opinions on The Path of Totality. The Special Edition also includes two bonus tracks "Fuels the Comedy" and "Tension" both being excellent additions to the album.

I don't feel this is one of Korn's best releases, but I can appreciate what the band is trying to do. I am enjoying the contrast of Korn's gritty heaviness to the high energy electronica. Can we expect more experimentation in the future or was this simply a step away from the norm? Will we see a return to the hard rock group they have been known for? Only the future will tell, but check this one out.