Corrosion Of Conformity Albatross

[@tskwerl]

Cleanse My Wounds has the best guitar riff. You should react to that one as well.

[@concernedcitizen-1958]

The old saying "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" is a falsity. Thanks to the internet and the wide variety of experiences of each of us, this 66 year old dog has heard and learned something new. Guess I'm "old school" because I'm still learning. Thanks to Joe Flow for the request and to the lovely Maddy for the reaction! ✌️☮️🤙🤟🎸🥁🎤🎸❤️

[@Joe-Flow]

Thanks my good man! MY PLEASURE!

[@stillwelltjz6798]

Check out clean my wounds by corrosion. Another stand out song from the same album

[@SubCultureMEDIAHilbert]

It's because its Sludge ... that's why it's slower ... half-time feel with deep, chunky riffs.

[@Sanguine_Addiction]

Takes me back to 1995 when I had Terrafirma 2 on VHS. Robbie Reynard & John Down tearing it up with Albatross in the background. Great slow motion motocross 🤘

[@stikeepauz]

this is probably my desert island band, as a drummer, i have loved Reed's style for 30 years.. may he Rest In Time in all of Heaven

[@ruckus7554]

I remember when this came out. It felt like Lynyrd Skynyrd and Southern Rock.

[@MaddyReactions]

Ooohh I could see that

[@sumonjamal1653]

Corrosion of Conformity was originally formed in North Carolina as a hardcore punk band in the 80's and released albums like 'Eye for an eye'... and 'Animosity'... New Orleans native Pepper Keenan (guitar) joined for their album 'Blind' in 1991, which marked a sonic change into heavy metal w/ hints of early Black Sabbath... Pepper Keenan became the lead singer of Corrosion of Conformity by 1994 for this album 'Deliverance' - it became their biggest record, selling a half million copies in the US. Pepper Keenan also found success in the band Down, which he formed w/ Pantera vocalist Phil Anselmo and released their debut album 'NOLA' in 1995. In 1996, Corrosion seemed to have a winning hand... their next album 'Wiseblood' and a tour opening for Metallica in 1997... However, their label Columbia dropped the ball and the record sold about 140K copies in the US w/ little promotion... The band recorded a more commercial album "America's volume dealer" but the label dropped the record to a smaller label which released it in 2000... Original drummer Reed Mullin was frustrated and left the band. In 2005, Corrosion of Conformity released 'In the arms of God'... a heavier effort but sales did not improve. Pepper Keenan became busy w/ Down and Corrosion of Conformity went on hiatus. In 2010, Corrosion of Conformity reformed as a trio (Drummer Reed Mullin, guitarist Woody Weatherman, and bassist Mike Dean on vocals) and released 2 albums - 'Corrosion of Conformity' (2012) and 'IX' (2014). Reed Mullin also toured w/ vocalist Karl Agell as Corrosion of Conformity Blind... to play the entire 1991 album 'Blind' in concert. In 2015, Pepper Keenan finally rejoined Corrosion of Conformity for a tour and they released a new album 'No Cross no crown' in 2018. Sadly, drummer Reed Mullin suffered from alcoholism that affected his health... he had to be substituted on tour. Reed Mullin passed away in early 2020... (R.I.P.) and the band named John Green as the touring drummer. They announced plans for a new album recently. Other Corrosion of Conformity songs - "Clean my wounds" ... 'Congratulations song' ... 'Vote with a bullet' ... 'My grain' ... 'King of the rotten'... 'Broken man'... 🤘🤘🔥🔥

[@Joe-Flow]

Fantastic post. I will add that a few 90's grunge bands, Soundgarden and Paw for example, would wear COC t-shirts as a shout out to them.

[@91GT347]

I remember when they used to play here(NC) in the 80's. Blind is one of my all time favorite albums.

[@Yekim76]

I have been listening to this song for years! Thank you for the review!!

[@AgentBeans]

C.O.C. has been one of those bands that have trasnformed over their career. First album is a old school punk classic. 2nd album was like Hardcore. The following EP was like thrash metal and then their 3rd full album, Blind, is a favorite among old school fans. This is from their 4th album which is more like stoner rock I guess. Amazing band. Have had their logo tattoo for several years now. Reed was their drummer but passed away a few years back unfortunately. Great reaction! Am happy when people discover their music!

[@chadgroves1154]

The very first coc reaction video I’ve seen very nice and a great song thanks

[@Sammylu-greenbeatsred]

Released in 1994. I felt some Zeppelin/Sabbath vibes from this song. I really liked how the guitar solos were out front with lots of clarity.

[@Lane2268]

i saw nor felt any zepplin here at all/ absoultely lacking in the guitar weaving in harmony with vocal tracks and please do not say black dog as that song was performed with the bass in its own time signiture and the guitar in its own, and the drums in its own. sounds more like s Ted nUGENT SONG NOT SABBATH OR ZEPPLIN.

[@Sammylu-greenbeatsred]

@@Lane2268 I could be wrong. I thought I heard a little "No Quarter" riff during the chorus. As far as Sabbath I was thinking something from Master Of Reality but I can't pin it down. Anyway I enjoyed this video.

[@Lane2268]

@@Sammylu-greenbeatsred i think it was ok, for me a little super heavy on power chords, but that is rythym work, the lead sounded good buit never reminded me of Sabbath or Zepplin, It did remind me more of the late 70's early 80's riffs, boit bad becuase i love nugent. But as a person who has been at the guitar every since 1977, I can say I hate comparisons while yes there are similarities in all play. Change the scale change the progression add a few sus note and weave in more harmonic scale out of the Penatonic scale or major minor scales and you have a turf to play on. For last 12 years I have been studying more classical guitar and pure metal because Metal is truely the love child of Classical music. Acts like Nightwish, Epica, within Temptation, Stevie Vai, and even Al Marconi a flaminco welsh guitarist, I refuse the Goat questions becuase in every mind there is a goat, let the trash of the rolling stones list guitarists. Very rarely will you see flaminco or true classical or great jazz and country/bluegrass guitars. in metal your riffs will rarely disinclude power chords but it should not inhibit a rythym guitar that would be free to play harmonicly in structure with teh lead. The Eagles were masters of this as were Boston and other bands including skinnard, it alsmost seems lost becuase Rock has falled a step or two behind pop in number of downloaads. but the quality is far superior as music is concerned than pop.

[@Sammylu-greenbeatsred]

@@Lane2268 Growing up in the late 60s early 70s I did get to see Sabbath a couple times. I saw The Eagles, Zeppelin, Grand Funk Railroad. I missed Jimi though because I was a bit too young when he came to town. I never saw Eric Clapton and Cream but I did get to see Jeff Beck (RIP) about 5 years before his passing. He was touring with ZZ Top. The Doobie Brothers and The Allman Brothers were fun to listen to. I did really enjoy some of the jazz fusion like Jeff Beck Wired, The Brecker Brothers with sax and trumpet, and Jean Luc Ponty violin. Did you get a chance to check out the Vanessa Williams track Maddy posted? It was for last Christmas but got delayed. Lol. Real jazzy.

[@thomasbaublitz9076]

Huge Sabbath influence. Listen to National Acrobat and you’ll hear it

[@Wally2Feathers]

COC one of the overlooked bands

[@dariiofernando]

Before COC transformed into a stoner/sludge band, they started as a crossover thrash with very good albums! nice reaction as usual Maddy 💜💜💜🥰

[@livinnash7693]

Agreed

[@bradsmithson4668]

Actually is what a lot of rock sounded like in the 70’s. I can tell this band loves early Black Sabbath

[@stornowayscotland]

She is so pretty ❤ love her reaction can't wait for her next reaction

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@davidoriggan]

Love COC. 13 angels is another great one by them

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@mpd370]

I love, love, love this, Maddy!!!!

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@pvilches06]

Amazing song and band. Lovely reaction Maddy. 😊❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@onechess]

The Lenny Karvitz comparison was on the spot!

[@Joe-Flow]

You did my second request. First Paw now COC! Thank you...thank you...THANK YOU! I was never a fan of Metal until I heard these guys. My ex-roomate labeled them "Smart Metal!"

[@Ontariosound]

Nice reaction and analysis Maddy. Saw them live a few times. And this video was shot on 16mm film. Such a cool look.... The genre is a blend of Sludge, Doom, Southern Rock. And what a sweet stew it is 🤘

[@MaddyReactions]

Ooohh

[@Joe-Flow]

I thought it was sludge. Someone told me stoner metal, but idk. I call COC, "Lynard Skynard on Steroids!"

[@NickPangio-pi1sw]

The speed sounded perfect to me.

[@138NastyNate]

Power Groovin.......

[@sillymanblues]

Never watched a reaction video of yours until just now. I did see you on a compilation reaction of The Rooster and it showed on your face. Tough one to swallow, I get it. But----you can't get mad at me for simply watching and not subscribing, because I watched, and subscribed. Be careful what you ask for, Maddy!🤘😎🤘

[@MaddyReactions]

Niceee, welcome! 🤗

[@TheAquaponic1]

This song is a lot of fun to play on guitar. Other good tunes on this album as well. Nice choice.

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@patrickwest2288]

I love this song ❤

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@GaryTbomas]

Just wanted to say great work. Been in the hospital for a while at 73 a lot of things can go wrong all at one time. Just like to make a request. Allman Brothers Live at the Fillmore “Statesboro Blues “ it’s the first song on the album. I think you will enjoy.

[@DrJohnnyFever.]

Pepper Brooks has the best voice.

[@Joe-Flow]

@@DrJohnnyFever. Do you mean Pepper Keenan?

[@DrJohnnyFever.]

@@Joe-Flow LOL yes Pepper Brooks is Jason Bateman from Dodgeball.

[@cbdemented]

Their early stuff was much faster. They were a hardcore punk band back in the 80s, but they've morphed. Their second iteration was more of a political thrash metal and now with their latest singer are more of a Southern Metal/Grunge sound. It's kind of interesting considering the guitar, drums and base are all from the original lineup.

[@19HuskyWolf70]

COC - Clean My Wounds COC - Redemption City COC - In The Arms Of God COC - Goodbye Windows

[@MaddyReactions]

Nice

[@Joe-Flow]

I love "Seven Days."

[@stillwelltjz6798]

Gotta second "redemption city" also "13 angels"

[@dennisrichards2604]

Vote with a bullet is my fave COC tune. Its heavier and faster beat to alot of their popular stuff. Cheers from Canada eh.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oohh! Nice stuff 🩷

[@deadmaniam3818]

A travesty!….How dare you guys watch Maddy’s videos and NOT subscribe. Your life will be much better when you subscribe. It is free and is the easiest way to give her your support.

[@ScottM-mds1hb]

Never heard of them, ditto I feel 90s like a harder edged STP meets Nirvana Dudes my age wish todays music still sounded like this

[@dangerx7697]

Damn...maddy is so beautiful

[@DrJohnnyFever.]

Amazing! I have a Corrosion t-shirt. I am currently charged with a crime for listening to COC.

[@ntx_cajun]

Welcome to the sludge / doom… 7 days is definitely their best… Pepper is amazing with Down (that’s not just because I’m a Louisiana musician either)…

[@stevedaniels623]

🔥🔥

[@daniellittle3973]

I'm from the Raleigh area and have been friends with these guys for quite a while. The original drummer, Reed Mullin was a friend of mine. Alcohol killed him, but alcohol led me to God. Good guys all though.

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@Jw071]

Go back through the Animosity album though Blind and Deliverance to see the evolution of the band (maybe read the lyrics, 80’s CoC is hardcore). Notice how the content reflects the politics of each era.

[@Jw071]

Pearls before Swine is the last song on this album vs Hungry Child/Animosity in their punk era, the band’s a 40 year commentary of bible belt politics.

[@mortennygaard5317]

👍👍👍👍

[@artsolano6762]

Great vocals. The lead has a great voice for rock. Guitars ... are meh with the distortion high grunge setting. The guitar solo is short but nice.

[@STLMTB]

Why does it sound slower? this what we call sludge metal or sometimes stoner metal.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooohhhh, okay! Thanks for the explanation

[@do0ranfrump260]

Lol, well I have felt kind of guilty not subbing but the truth is a lot of times I come here because you are almost identical to my high school girl friend who I haven't seen in a million years. No, it's not a pick up line but it is less than honest viewing and I wasn't sure if I should subscribe on that basis or not. By the way, her favorite band was The Cars; she liked to dance to them. Anyway, sorry for throwing your numbers off.

[@MaddyReactions]

lol Why not subscribe?

[@do0ranfrump260]

​@@MaddyReactionswell, I will if you don't mind. I just didn't want to be a stalker. 😂 I do enjoy your reactions. Thx

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@kimberlygaeta7205]

Do you own another shirt?? That's 89 straight videos in the same clothes.

[@MaddyReactions]

Nope, I just have one. 😂

[@Ontariosound]

@@kimberlygaeta7205 Carhartt sponsorship on the horizon. Overalls y’all ⭐️

[@MaddyReactions]

😂😂😂🩷

[@garmisra7841]

WTF? You might need to get a life if you've watched 89 videos to verify her wardrobe.

[@kimberlygaeta7205]

​@@garmisra7841i can count. You're the only one upset about itlol

[@oswaldo555]

I dont like this band. Yet, I watched the entire video...😍

[@MaddyReactions]

😂💕

[@johnhall4210]

It's sludge

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@Gabriel_Moline]

I haven’t heard this song in forever! If you go deep, like Pearls Before Swine, seems like these guys are racist and, well that’s it.🌿🌸

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh, interesting

[@garmisra7841]

Sorry, what? What racism are you detecting in the lyrics to that song?

[@ThEmB0nEz]

Bud stop calling people racist because of lyrics that YOU interpret wrong, If you have no real evidence then STFU.

[@Floyd690]

I wonder if she got only one outfit 😅

[@bayareathrasher666]

These guys sold out big time...hate this era.

[@briancaudill8084]

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[@SJ-ty5rw]

It's a good song ! but they still sound too much like Black Sabbath . I think this is the reason they didn't become bigger .

[@Gabriel_Moline]

This band is as racist as it gets! Listen to the words of this song! Fly on albatross is telling the old guy that doesn’t hate as much as us to go away. Pearls Before Swine is textbook racist!🌿🌸