That being said, “Never Never” may be a little mellow in comparison with others on the record, but it packs its own punch with a sudden change-up of overwhelming melody. This song was the first released with Brian “Head” Welch back in the fold thus, many fans were disappointed when they heard a “poppy” song that is nothing like the older albums they always brag on. The second half of the album is fitfully led by the lead single, “Never Never”. The problem is that the guitar line right before the chorus is the only part that really stands out. The breakdown leading up to and during the bridge is beyond intense. “Mass Hysteria” may very well be the heaviest tune on the album, a song with a gut-splitting low but infectious riff. This is what The Path of Totality should have sounded like 2 years ago. “Spike in My Veins” has the most amount of electronics incorporated yet and probably on the entire record as well. The second single is followed by “What We Do”, another track that boasts great layering, part of which is the return of the duel-guitar attack. “Love & Meth” continues this mood, before the song reaches its climax during the bridge. The soaring melodies in the chorus and subtle incorporation of electronics help give the listener a taste of what the new album will sound like. The Paradigm Shift kicks off with “Prey for Me”, a crushing tune with a riff very reminiscent of the old-school Korn. After receiving quite a bit of backlash for their last album, 2011’s The Path of Totality, nu metal forefathers Korn are back and fiercer than ever in their new offering, The Paradigm Shift, thanks in part to the return of and reconciliation with founder and original guitarist Brian “Head” Welch.
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