American heavy metal legends Corrosion Of Conformity celebrate a triumphant comeback with the colossal double album “Good God / Baad Man”.
The first side begins with the melancholic notes of “Good God? / Final Dawn” swiftly followed by majestic swampy guitar driven grooves that demand instant headbanging and demonstrate a great instrumental chemistry.
On “Gimme Some Moore” Ministry’s Al Jourgensen and Madonna guitarist Monte Pittman collaborate to build a relentless series of violent rhythmic patterns fueled by the super gritty guitar sound.
“The Handler” relies on galloping abrasive guitar riffs and the consequent solemn rhythmic backbone generates unstoppable sludgy grooves holding an inner sorrowful doom essence.
“Run For Your Life” closes the first chapter with a nostalgic vocal delivery and moody melodic waves as slick guitars choose darker tonalities and effortlessly craft elaborate solos.
“Baad Man” opens the second album focusing on Pepper’s wild side staying true to the band’s distinct signature style as the entertaining grooves show a spontaneous no frills attitude.
Channeling a dystopian atmosphere “Asleep On The Killing Floor” revolves around the amazing guitar work seamlessly shifting from hostile riffage and charismatic soloing while Pepper’s screams sound like a call for revolution.
“Brickman” switches to a genuine southern bluesy style as comforting acoustic arpeggios highlight a contemplative composition emphasized by a passionate vocal performance.
Within the darkened sonic realm of “Forever Amplified” towering drums lead the way to thrilling grooves and lead guitars constantly engage in monolithic stoner doom sludge dynamics.
Presenting on “Good God / Baad Man” a crazy plethora of songs Corrosion Of Conformity return in excellent shape successfully maintaining variety and insane energy to unleash the right dosage of memorable grooves.