Deliverance (Corrosion of Conformity album)
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| Studio album by Corrosion of Conformity | ||||
| Released | September 27, 1994 | |||
| Recorded | 1993–1994 | |||
| Genre | Stoner rock, sludge metal | |||
| Length | 54:24 | |||
| Label | Sony | |||
| Producer | John Custer | |||
| Corrosion of Conformity chronology | ||||
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Deliverance is the fourth album by Corrosion of Conformity, and the first on which Pepper Keenan was lead singer. It was also their first recording on Columbia Records. On this album, the band had completely shed their hardcore and thrash influences, instead opting for Black Sabbath-inspired heavy metal style. "Albatross" and "Clean My Wounds" were radio hits. British magazine Kerrang! described Deliverance as a "true 90s classic". The song "Mano de Mono" is heard in the movie The Fan. The song "Albatross" is playable in the video game Guitar Hero: Metallica.
In 2014, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Deliverance at #31 on their list of the best rock albums of 1994.[1]
Reception
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
Deliverance received a positive review from AllMusic writer Eduardo Rivadavia, who gave the album four stars out of five, and states, "With guitarist Pepper Keenan now at the helm as lead singer and principal songwriter, COC abandoned most of the punk influences of their crossover past and turned into a full-fledged Sabbath-inspired metal band with 1994's Deliverance." Rivadavia claims that the songs on Deliverance are "built on monolithic power chords which range from ferocious speed on 'Heaven's Not Overflowing' and 'Senor Limpio' to slower, groovier numbers such as "Broken Man" and leadoff single 'Albatross.' Second single 'Clean My Wounds' also struck gold at rock radio with its staccato riffing, and 'Seven Days' adds eerie guitar melodies to the mix."[2]
Deliverance was Corrosion of Conformity's first album to enter the Billboard 200 chart; it peaked at number 155, making it their third highest-charting album to date. It also peaked at number five on the Heatseekers chart.[3] Both "Albatross" and "Clean My Wounds" peaked at number 19 on the Mainstream Rock chart, making them the highest initial charting single in Corrosion of Conformity's career.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heaven's Not Overflowing" | Pepper Keenan, Woody Weatherman | 5:02 |
| 2. | "Albatross" | Keenan, Reed Mullin | 5:20 |
| 3. | "Clean My Wounds" | Keenan | 3:32 |
| 4. | "Without Wings" | Keenan | 1:54 |
| 5. | "Broken Man" | Keenan, Mullin | 4:54 |
| 6. | "Señor Limpio" | Keenan | 3:53 |
| 7. | "Mano de Mono" | Weatherman | 1:35 |
| 8. | "Seven Days" | Keenan, Mullin, John Custer | 4:56 |
| 9. | "#2121313" | Keenan, Custer | 1:02 |
| 10. | "My Grain" | Keenan, Weatherman | 3:19 |
| 11. | "Deliverance" | Weatherman, Mike Dean, Phil Swisher | 4:23 |
| 12. | "Shake Like You" | Keenan, Mullin | 4:19 |
| 13. | "Shelter" | Keenan | 3:25 |
| 14. | "Pearls Before Swine" | Keenan, Mullin | 6:45 |
Personnel
Corrosion of Conformity
- Pepper Keenan – lead vocals, rhythm guitar and lead guitar
- Woody Weatherman – rhythm guitar and lead guitar
- Mike Dean – bass guitar, lead vocals on "Deliverance"
- Reed Mullin – drums, backing vocals
Additional personnel
- Bruce Smith – Pedal Steel On "Shelter"
Production
- Arranged By Corrosion of Conformity
- Produced By John Custer
- Engineered By Jeff Tomei, Mark Richardson & John Custer, with assistance by Danny Kadar & D. E. G. S.
- Mixed By John Custer (tracks 4, 7, 9, 11 & 13), Richard Mouser (track 6 & additional mixing on track 10) & Toby Wright (tracks 1-3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 & 14)
- Mastered By Bob Ludwig
Chart positions
Album
| Chart (1994) | Position |
|---|---|
| The Billboard 200 | 155 |
Singles
| Song | Chart (1994) | Position |
|---|---|---|
| "Albatross" | Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks | 19 |
| "Clean My Wounds" | 19 |
References
- ↑ "Rolling Stone ranks best rock albums of 1994: Nirvana, Nine Inch Nails, Neil Young, more".
- 1 2 "Deliverance - Corrosion of Conformity". Allmusic.
- ↑ "Corrosion of Conformity - Awards". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ↑ "Deliverance - Corrosion of Conformity - Awards". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2013-01-29.