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Released 30 years ago

Wiseblood

Corrosion of Conformity · 1996

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

A heavy blend of Southern metal and sludge, characterized by gritty riffs and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • dynamic journey through emotions
  • heavy riffs for cathartic release

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, 'Wiseblood' is Corrosion of Conformity's fifth studio album and showcases their evolution into a more refined sound following the departure of guitarist Pepper Keenan. This album marked a pivotal moment in their career as they explored deeper lyrical themes while solidifying their stance within the Southern metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Down· Eyehategod· Crowbar

Tracklist

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

  • 1 King of the Rotten 3:13
  • 2 Long Whip/Big America 4:52
  • 3 Wiseblood 3:01
  • 4 Goodbye Windows 5:41
  • 5 Born Again for the Last Time 4:39
  • 6 Drowning in a Daydream 4:22
  • 7 The Snake Has No Head 4:13
  • 8 The Door 3:28
  • 9 Man or Ash 5:13
  • 10 Redemption City 4:50
  • 11 Wishbone (Some Tomorrow) 3:59
  • 12 Fuel 2:39
  • 13 Bottom Feeder (El que come abajo) 7:51

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