CORROSION OF CONFORMITY - Animosity [VIOLET/BLUE] · LP

Violet blue marbled vinyl with insert, download code, limited to 300 copies.

Background information about 'Animosity [VIOLET/BLUE]'

Corrosion of Conformity's "Animosity" stands as one of the most ferocious and uncompromising statements in the crossover thrash canon. Originally unleashed in 1985, this blistering assault showcased the North Carolina outfit at their most raw and politically charged, delivering a punishing blend of hardcore punk fury and emerging thrash metal precision. The album captures the band during their transition from pure hardcore to the more metal-oriented sound that would define their later career, making it essential listening for anyone wanting to understand COC's evolution and the broader crossover movement of the mid-80s.

From the opening salvo of "Loss for Words" to the crushing finale of "Intervention", "Animosity" never lets up in its relentless attack on social conformity and political apathy. Mike Dean's bass thunders beneath Reed Mullin's pummeling drums while Woody Weatherman and Mike Dean trade off crushing riffs that would influence countless bands in the years to come. The production maintains that perfect balance of clarity and grit that allows every crushing chord and shouted vocal to cut through with maximum impact, creating an album that sounds as urgent and vital today as it did nearly four decades ago.

For fans of:
D.R.I., Suicidal Tendencies, Nuclear Assault, Sacred Reich, Municipal Waste and Power Trip

Track listing

A1. Loss For Words
A2. Mad World
A3. Consumed
A4. Holier
A5. Positive Outlook
B1. Prayer
B2. Intervention
B3. Kiss of Death
B4. Hungry Child
B5. Animosity

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com