Blind

by Corrosion of Conformity

Overview

By the time they released 1991's Blind, crossover pioneers Corrosion of Conformity were pursuing a decidedly metallic direction, but this in no way compromised their punk ethic, overtly political lyrical themes, and incredible sonic aggression. The wicked melodies of "These Shrouded Temples...Remain" bookend the album, and excellent tracks like "Damned for All Time" and "Mine Are the Eyes of God" manage to be both utterly heavy and surprisingly catchy. "Dance of the Dead" and "Echoes in the Well" are about as straightforward metal as C.O.C. gets, but their politically militant roots are fully displayed on "White Noise" and "Great Purification" -- both scathing attacks on racism. The gentle, meandering chords of the instrumental "Shallow Ground" offer a brief respite from the onslaught, but then lead into the album's fiercest moment, "Vote with a Bullet." Constructed on an extremely distorted riff and featuring equally fuzzy, computer-processed vocals from guitarist Pepper Keenan, the song is a sonic precedent for the countless aggro-thrash bands (Korn, Fear Factory, Limp Bizkit, etc.) which dominated the late '90s. Years ahead of its time, Blind is simply one of the most important heavy rock albums of the decade. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia

Product Details

Release Date:	02/01/2008
Label:	Sbme Special Mkts.
UPC:	0886972367224
Rank:	35083

Tracks

1. These Shrouded Temples
2. Damned for All Time
3. Dance of the Dead
4. Buried
5. Break the Circle
6. Painted Smiling Face
7. Mine Are the Eyes of God
8. Shallow Ground
9. Vote With a Bullet
10. Great Purification
11. White Noise
12. Echoes in the Well
13. ...Remain
14. Condition A/Condition B
15. Future Now
16. Jim Beam and the Coon Ass

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Corrosion of Conformity   Primary Artist
Pepper Keenan   Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Rhythm),Vocals (Background)
Phil Swisher   Bass
Reed Mullin   Drums,Vocals (Background)
Woody Weatherman   Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm)
Karl Agell   Vocals

Technical Credits

Corrosion of Conformity   Producer
John Custer   Producer
Steve McAllister   Engineer