Corrosion of Conformity - Americas Volume Dealer (11 tracks) +Album Reviews

The best COC album so far

J. H. Infante | Guadalajara, Ja, Mex | 08/27/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"When I heard for the first time Americas Volume Dealer I was surprised of how this guys have improved with time , now they sound very solid and overwhelming , mature and cool check out "stare too long" and you will realize that they dont need to express anger all time as before, of course that Heavyness however is still present in their music and you can hear that in cuts like "Diablo Blvd" , "whos got the fire" and "over me"

they are still in that honey moon with southern rock and sabbath sounds that mixed together with their very american concept gives as a result the unique style of Corrosion Of Conformity

I strongly recommend this album

HM"

Not C.O.C.'s best, but hardly they're worst

N. Durham | Philadelphia, PA | 09/14/2002

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I can understand a bit why some people are calling C.O.C. sell outs, but then again sometimes I think those people saying that are insane. Corrosion of Conformity have and never will sell out for any reason, and while "America's Volume Dealer" isn't C.O.C.'s best work by any means, it is also not a bad album by any means either. They still have they're southern fried groove on "Zippo", "Doublewide", "Diablo Blvd.", and "Congratulations Song", but other tracks like "Gittin' It On" and "Take What You Want" sound a bit like filler material. "Stare Too Long" is the album highlight here, which guest stars Warren Haynes from Gov't Mule. The bottom line here is that C.O.C. still rocks and still kicks it, it is a shame however that they hardly get the recognition they deserve. If you just started getting into C.O.C. or want to, start with "Deliverance" and "Wiseblood" if you like groove oriented heavy music, or you can go with they're older "Blind" for a much more heavier experience, then you can make your own decision with "America's Volume Dealer"."

Glad yer back...

snagdabiskit | Mobile, AL USA | 11/04/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It's great to hear from these guys, back in the studio and touring again....4 years was too long for the fans who've been around for over a decade and have seen CoC transform and streamline down to the core members. No, this isn't a rehash of Technocracy or Blind and sure isn't a sell out like so many other bands who bridged the 80's and 90's...it's a great progression that just adds to that thick-as-a-slab, mainlined-whiskey with marlboros sound that they've perfected. Good luck to Reed Mullin & a quick recovery from surgery. Can't wait to see you back on stage with Pepper, Mike, and Woody... The Mule Rocks! So doesn't this CD..so buy it!! Hell--buy all their CD's...these guys deserve the royalties --- they influenced most of the bands that people consider "heavy" today."

A great album from an underappreciated band

D. Robertson | Moses Lake, WA USA | 10/18/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"After a four year hiatus, Corrosion is back and sounding better than ever. Let's not get caught up in the "Who sounds like who" debate. COC has their own very distinctive, very heavy sound that many bands have tried to imitate, and failed. Pepper Keenan is one of the most gifted frontmen in rock music today, and has been since he took over COC's reigns for good on Deliverance. This album shows a more melodic side of COC, as evidenced on the brilliant track "Stare Too Long." Don't worry COC fans, the bone-shattering metal is still there, as seen on "Over Me," and "Sleeping Martyr." Though not as instantly likable as Wiseblood and Deliverance, Volume Dealer packs a punch, though it may take a couple of listens to fully appreciate it. The high point is the Skynyrd-ish "Stare Too Long," which shows the true range of these great musicians, and (hopefully) might be a sign of what's to come from COC."

COC...Proving Their Genuis

Susan Wright | Laurinburg, NC United States | 10/12/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Corrosion of Conformity have always been at the forefront of the changing tide of heavy music, without selling out or losing any of their fire. "America's Volume Dealer," the third offering from the current lineup as it now stands, is no different. Keeping in mind that no two COC albums since "Blind" have sounded quite the same, this latest should be no shock to the loyal fans of these Sabbath sons. Track to track brings boundless energy and drive, while giving nod to everything from their southern heritage with "Stare Too Long," [Warren Haynes is AMAZING], to the party hard nature of the guys in the band, with the up tempo rocker, "Gittin It On." The diehard fans that still see "Deliverance" as the ultimate COC, will love "13 Angels," which, at around 6 1/2 minutes delves deep into the soul, and just may be, lyrically, one of the most moving songs of their career. Hats off to Pepper Keenan, who's scruffy appearance hides the mind and spirit of a true genius. Just as Black Sabbath before them, COC have yet to be fully recognized for their limitless talent and greatness in an otherwise, stale and sometimes, uninspired music industry. Yet, just as has happened with Sabbath, while grossly underrated now, some 20-30 years in the future, some aspiring young musician, will pick up a COC album, just by chance, listen to it, and be blown away by it's timeless perfection and raw energy. It is then, that COC will be appreciated for the masters they are."

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