Search - Corrosion of Conformity :: Deliverance

Tracy G. from PLAINFIELD, IL
Reviewed on 4/1/2007...

Great Cd. Heavy for sure. Perfect Condition. All mine are.

A Seemingly Unstable Band Finally Finds Firm Ground

N. Durham | 07/22/1998

(4 out of 5 stars)

"In Thier last 3 Albums, COC has gone through many changes in band members. But with Deliverence, and the proof that they stayed the same with Wiseblood, shows that this band has finally found what they've been looking for. And the music shows. When you first listen to the album, the track that stands out the most is probably "Clean My Wounds", which has become one of the bands most popular songs. Using pretty simple guitar riffs, the band puts out a more than simple beat. And the guitar solo fits in perfectly to give the song a kick. It automatically became one of my favorite songs when I first heard it. I knew I had to hear what else COC had to show. "Without Wings" and "Mano De Mono" show the bands more quieter side, using nothing but music. "Shelter" does the same, except with lyrics. And it sends a strong message, 'You've been cheating my friend / Tell me whos heart is bleeding again'. The heavier parts in ! this album include "Broken Man", "Senor Limpio", and "Deliverance", along with others. Some give a sound that people aren't used to, which might make some of the album an acquired taste. This is probably why they dont get the airplay that they do deserve. Overall, Deliverance is their best album thus far, and Wiseblood doesn't fall short by much. I hope this band keeps making music, and as long as it keeps this quality, i'll keep buying."

EPIC

Dentallica | Canada | 05/04/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Sure Pepper was in COC when Blind was recorded, but this album marks the beginning of a band and a sound that has no equals.



Most people revere this album as some kind of hallowed gem and they are correct. The first COC album to be dominated by Pepper's songwriting and singing - it showcases a talent in music that few can match. It's like Pepper comes from some super-planet of music - where maybe the only other inhabitant is Tony Iommi or something.



But this album also makes it VERY clear that Mike, Woody, and Reed are monsters in their own right. They collectively create something that oozes virtuosity. Each player is a master of their sound and instrument and it all comes together in some hazy dreamlike brilliance.



This album is required material. After countless spins - my fav song is `Pearls Before Swine'. That rumbling bass line and the amazing blast into the hook is unbelievably good. WOW!



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