Live Volume
Corrosion of Conformity · 2001
77 min · 15 tracks · sludge metal
Raw energy and heavy riffs create an immersive live experience that captures the essence of Southern metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Clean My Wounds — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of heavy riffs and groove-laden rhythms, delivering an intense live rendition that resonates with fans.
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Vote With a Bullet — A politically charged anthem, this track showcases the band's lyrical depth and urgency, amplified by the raw energy of a live performance.
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Diablo Blvd. — The driving force behind this song highlights the band's mastery of tempo shifts and melodic hooks, making it a standout moment in their live set.
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Albatross — With its expansive arrangement and dynamic interplay between melody and heaviness, this track captures the atmospheric depth of Corrosion of Conformity's sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong live performances but lacks the tight cohesion of studio work.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent set of heavy, distorted guitar riffs that dominate the mix, typical of sludge metal.
- Tracks often extend beyond five minutes, allowing for improvisational solos and dynamic shifts in intensity.
- The live recording captures crowd interaction and energy, with moments of audience participation woven into the performance.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- raw energy for live settings
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- heavy riffs for cathartic release
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Live Volume is Corrosion of Conformity's first live album, coming after their critically acclaimed studio album, America's Volume Dealer. This period marked a transition as the band embraced their roots in Southern metal while showcasing their evolution through a powerful live performance.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Down· Eyehategod· Crowbar
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 These Shrouded Temples 4:34
- 2 Diablo Blvd. 3:52
- 3 Señor Limpio 4:52
- 4 King of the Rotten 3:19
- 5 Wiseblood 3:38
- 6 Who's Got the Fire 3:44
- 7 Albatross 5:58
- 8 My Grain 6:40
- 9 Congratulations Song 3:42
- 10 13 Angels / 7 Days 8:10
- 11 Vote With a Bullet 3:46
- 12 Zippo 4:53
- 13 Long Whip / Big America 5:32
- 14 Shelter 5:33
- 15 Clean My Wounds 8:40
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