Blind (Corrosion of Conformity album)

Reception

Blind received a positive review from Allmusic writer Eduardo Rivadavia, who gave the album four-and-a-half stars out of five, and states, "By 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." Rivadavia describes "Damned for All Time" and "Mine Are the Eyes of God" as "excellent tracks" that "manage to be both utterly heavy and surprisingly catchy", while he describes "Dance of the Dead" and "Echoes in the Well" as "straightforward metal as C.O.C. gets." He also describes Blind as "simply one of the most important heavy rock albums of the decade."

Blind was the album that broke Corrosion of Conformity into the heavy metal mainstream, peaking at number 24 on the Heatseekers chart. One of the singles, "Dance of the Dead", saw regular radio play on popular stations such as Los Angeles, California's KNAC. "Vote with a Bullet" was also released as a single.

Track listing

All music written by Corrosion of Conformity. All lyrics by Karl Agell and Pepper Keenan, except Great Purification by Phil Swisher.

1. "These Shrouded Temples..." - 2:37
2. "Damned for All Time" - 5:52
3. "Dance of the Dead" - 4:29
4. "Buried" - 5:18
5. "Break the Circle" - 4:10
6. "Painted Smiling Face" - 4:24
7. "Mine Are the Eyes of God" - 5:00
8. "Shallow Ground" - 2:21
9. "Vote with a Bullet" - 3:27
10. "Great Purification" - 4:33
11. "White Noise" - 4:19
12. "Echoes in the Well" - 5:33
13. "...Remain" - 0:28

Columbia re-release

14. "Condition A/Condition B" - 1:09
15. "Future Now" (MC5 cover)- 2:49
16. "Jim Beam and the Coon Ass" - 2:35

Personnel