Eye for an Eye
Corrosion of Conformity · 1984
42 min · 26 tracks · sludge metal
A raw collision of hardcore punk energy and Southern metal heaviness that embodies the rebellious spirit of the 1980s.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tell Me — The opening track sets an aggressive tone with its driving riffs and politically charged lyrics, encapsulating the band's raw energy and thematic concerns.
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Negative Outlook — This track delivers a blistering critique of societal apathy in under a minute, showcasing the band's ability to convey powerful messages through concise songwriting.
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Eye for an Eye — The title track combines catchy hooks with intense instrumentation, reflecting the band's unique blend of punk and metal while emphasizing themes of revenge and justice.
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Minds Are Controlled — At just over a minute long, this track exemplifies the band's fast-paced style while addressing themes of manipulation and conformity in society.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless bursts of energy
- short tracks for quick engagement
- social commentary with urgency
- dynamic shifts in intensity
- for cathartic release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, expansive compositions
- avoid raw, aggressive sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1984, Eye for an Eye was Corrosion of Conformity's debut album, marking their entry into the music scene. At this time, the band was transitioning from a local punk outfit to a recognized force within the burgeoning crossover thrash movement, blending punk and metal influences that defined their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Down· Eyehategod· Crowbar
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tell Me 3:27
- 2 Minds Are Controlled 1:35
- 3 Indifferent 1:18
- 4 Broken Will 1:34
- 5 Rabid Dogs 0:41
- 6 L.S. 2:15
- 7 RedneKKK 1:19
- 8 Coexist 2:51
- 9 Excluded 1:13
- 10 Dark Thoughts 1:50
- 11 Poison Planet 1:25
- 12 What? 2:33
- 13 Negative Outlook 0:53
- 14 Positive Outlook 2:13
- 15 No Drunk 0:22
- 16 College Town 2:05
- 17 Not Safe 2:31
- 18 Eye for an Eye 1:20
- 19 Nothing's Gonna Change 1:12
- 20 Green Manalishi 2:59
- 21 Eye for an Eye 1:14
- 22 Center of the World 0:29
- 23 Citizen 0:49
- 24 Not for Me 1:08
- 25 What (?) 2:26
- 26 Negative Outlook 0:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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