America's Volume Dealer
Corrosion of Conformity · 2000
49 min · 13 tracks · sludge metal
A gritty blend of stoner metal and Southern rock, steeped in heavy riffs and raw, defiant energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Over Me — This opening track establishes a robust sonic foundation with powerful riffs and a driving rhythm, setting the tone for the entire album.
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Diablo Blvd. — The song's infectious groove and compelling lyrics capture themes of struggle and resilience, embodying the band's signature sound while pushing creative boundaries.
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Sleeping Martyr — With its slow-building intensity and haunting melodies, this track exemplifies the band’s ability to fuse emotional depth with crushing heaviness.
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Take What You Want — This track stands out for its catchy hooks and anthemic chorus, showcasing a more accessible side of the band's heavier sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy riffs with varied dynamics but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace with heavy guitar riffs, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation and exploration of sound.
- The lyrics often reflect themes of defiance and introspection, delivered with a raw vocal style that complements the gritty instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo engagement
- gritty introspection and aggression
- thoughtful tracks for reflection
- late-night driving soundtrack
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat dance energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 26, 2000, America's Volume Dealer marked Corrosion of Conformity's fifth studio album and was their first since the departure of guitarist Pepper Keenan. The band was transitioning from their earlier crossover thrash sound toward a more refined Southern metal style, reflecting both their evolution and the changing music landscape at the turn of the millennium.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Down· Eyehategod· Crowbar
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Over Me 4:19
- 2 Congratulations Song 3:20
- 3 Stare Too Long 4:56
- 4 Diablo Blvd. 3:28
- 5 Doublewide 4:15
- 6 Zippo 4:28
- 7 Who's Got the Fire 3:17
- 8 Sleeping Martyr 4:58
- 9 Take What You Want 3:30
- 10 13 Angels 6:35
- 11 Gittin' It On 2:38
- 12 Rather See You Dead 1:44
- 13 Steady Roller (demo) 2:23
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