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Corrosion of Conformity

Corrosion of Conformity · 2012

50 min · 13 tracks · sludge metal · stoner metal · Southern metal

A gritty amalgamation of sludge and stoner metal, laced with Southern rock grit and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamics with peaks
  • introspective lyrics for reflection
  • gritty sound for late nights
  • short bursts of intensity
  • immersive listening in order

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek polished mainstream production

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, 'Corrosion of Conformity' marks a significant return for the band after a six-year hiatus since their previous album, 'In the Arms of God'. This album features the reuniting of the classic lineup, bringing back the raw energy and distinctive sound that made them influential in the metal scene during the late '80s and early '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Down· Eyehategod· Crowbar

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Psychic Vampire 4:27
  • 2 River of Stone 6:09
  • 3 Leeches 2:14
  • 4 El Lamento de Las Cabras 2:58
  • 5 Your Tomorrow 4:04
  • 6 The Doom 4:49
  • 7 The Moneychangers 4:11
  • 8 Weaving Spiders Come Not Here 4:04
  • 9 What You Despise Is What You've Become 3:43
  • 10 Rat City 2:23
  • 11 Time of Trials 3:40
  • 12 Canyon Man 5:01
  • 13 The Same Way 2:12

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