Alicia Taylor, Corey Taylor’s wife and a member of the Cherry Bombs, recently opened up about her favorite Slipknot albums, much to the delight of fans.
Responding to a fan query on Twitter, Alicia Taylor declared, “I’m a self-titled girl,” showing her preference for Slipknot’s ground-breaking debut album. But her favourites don’t stop there. “Iowa is obviously a banger,” she noted, continuing her praise with an honourable mention for “We Are Not Your Kind” (WANYK), showing her appreciation for both the band’s earlier and more recent works.
“We were living off 20 bucks a week, hiding our ramen from each other”
Corey Taylor’s Take on Slipknot’s Albums
Reflecting back on how Corey Taylor viewed the band’s albums, it’s interesting to note that his opinions were shared before the release of “We Are Not Your Kind.” In a past interview with Noisey in 2015, Taylor also favoured the self-titled album. He shared vivid memories from that era, recalling the struggles and the raw, determined spirit of the band during its early days.
Corey recounted a particularly intense story about the band’s efforts to maintain artistic integrity. “We broke into the studio to retrieve our master tapes,” he said, detailing how he, Ross Robinson, Shawn “Clown” Crahan, and Joey Jordison were dissatisfied with initial mixes and took matters into their own hands. “We were living off 20 bucks a week, hiding our ramen from each other,” he added, illustrating the band’s gritty beginnings.
At the time, Corey ranked “Iowa” third and “.5: The Gray Chapter” as his second favorite, coinciding with its promotional phase.
Slipknot’s Self-Titled Anniversary in 2024
2024 marks a significant milestone for Slipknot as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album. The band plans to honor this landmark with a throwback to their original red jumpsuits during a special hometown event. Knotfest Iowa will take place on September 21 at Waterworks Park in Des Moines, promising a full day of festivities dedicated to commemorating a quarter-century of Slipknot’s influential music.
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