Corrosion of Conformity
Blind
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AMG Review of Blind
Eduardo Rivadavia
All Music GuideBy the time they released 1991's Blind, crossover pioneers Corrosion of Conformity were pursuing a decidedly metallic direction, but this in no way compromised their punk ethic, overtly political lyrical themes, and incredible sonic aggression. The wicked melodies of "These Shrouded Temples...Remain" bookend the album, and excellent tracks like "Damned for All Time" and "Mine Are the Eyes of God" manage to be both utterly heavy and surprisingly catchy. "Dance of the Dead" and "Echoes in the Well" are about as straightforward metal as C.O.C. gets, but their politically militant roots are fully displayed on "White Noise" and "Great Purification" -- both scathing attacks on racism. The gentle, meandering chords of the instrumental "Shallow Ground" offer a brief respite from the onslaught, but then lead into the album's fiercest moment, "Vote with a Bullet." Constructed on an extremely distorted riff and featuring equally fuzzy, computer-processed vocals from guitarist Pepper Keenan, the song is a sonic precedent for the countless aggro-thrash bands (Korn, Fear Factory, Limp Bizkit, etc.) which dominated the late '90s. Years ahead of its time, Blind is simply one of the most important heavy rock albums of the decade.
Gift giving holidays are just 'round the corner.
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I don't observe these types of holidays (I'm an atheist), nor do I observe anything where I have to stop eating what I like, have to go to church and pray or anything that you're "supposed" to do during Holy days (holidays?). Being that's the case, I wouldn't mind giving (that is, if it were po$$ible) 'presents', though. So far, Mr. Hyman and Killjoy would like to see Bob Dylan and Neil Young...
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Gift giving holidays are just 'round the corner.
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I don't observe these types of holidays (I'm an atheist), nor do I observe anything where I have to stop eating what I like, have to go to church and pray or anything that you're "supposed" to do during Holy days (holidays?). Being that's the case, I wouldn't mind giving (that is, if it were po$$ible) 'presents', though. So far, Mr. Hyman and Killjoy would like to see Bob Dylan and Neil Young...
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This week's repeater comes from a band with a rocky past. The band formed in the early 80's and has had in the neighborhood of 5 or so lead singers. They have switched genres from punk to metal and have allowed other influences in along the way. The album "Blind" (where this week's repeater comes from) is a love-it or hate-it album with most die-hard fans of the band. Many feel that, out of...
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