No Cross No Crown (album) cover

No Cross No Crown (album)

Corrosion of Conformity · 2018

57 min · 15 tracks · sludge metal · stoner metal · Southern metal

Grimy riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, capturing the essence of Southern metal's raw power and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • grimy riffs for cathartic release
  • late-night introspection and contemplation
  • haunting melodies for deep focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone singles experience

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2018, 'No Cross No Crown' marked Corrosion of Conformity's first studio album since reuniting with vocalist Pepper Keenan after a decade. This album followed their 2005 release 'In the Arms of God', showcasing a return to their classic sound while incorporating mature lyrical themes and a refined approach to songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Down· Eyehategod· Crowbar

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Novus Deus 1:28
  • 2 The Luddite 4:39
  • 3 Cast the First Stone 3:43
  • 4 No Cross 1:18
  • 5 Wolf Named Crow 5:12
  • 6 Little Man 4:31
  • 7 Matre's Diem 1:26
  • 8 Forgive Me 4:06
  • 9 Nothing Left to Say 6:22
  • 10 Sacred Isolation 1:22
  • 11 Old Disaster 4:44
  • 12 E.L.M. 4:02
  • 13 No Cross No Crown 3:55
  • 14 A Quest to Believe (A Call to the Void) 6:01
  • 15 Son and Daughter 4:53

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