BTW: in terms of the evolution of things. Before Reed Mullin was kicked out of the band it was rumored that he wanted to release an album that was a successor to "Eye for an Eye" that would be called "We've got an Eye fot the Aye-Aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis). The proceeds were going to go to the primate conservation center at Duke University. The rest of band never really shared Reed's political convictions and they figured that he had just gone too far with this idea. It's too bad really. This is unstantiated to take it with a grain of salt.


It doesn't get any better!   February 12, 2006
J. Moses (Edgewater, FL United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

After reading some reviews I've noticed a lot of people didn't like the vocals. Personally, I think they fit perfectly. All songs are A+ and the musicianship is excellent. Listen to the drums. WOW! "Mine are the eyes of God" and "White Noise" are such a great showcase for the drummer. The guitars bleed of Black Sabbath. Even if you're not a BS fan (what?!) it's so well done that I find myself saying "Damn!" after nearly every track. There are only a few C.o.C. Cd's I would recommend and this is definitely one of them. Crank it up & enjoy.


pollished? yes, but still corrosive!   March 4, 2005
rodney rainey (louisville ky usa)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

c.o.c. is one of the few hardcore bands that didn't crossover in the 80s but after 89s barley listenable "technocricy" they had to do somthing ."blind" is one of my favorite c.o.c. albums .it was the tinkering w/ what would become their sound today.karl agell gets a bad rap for his lean toward a mainstream vocal style ,but its no more mainstream than what phil from pantera & kyle from exhorder were doing at the time.i personally love it.it fits the music.the entire cd jams from beggining to end but i must say the highlights are tacks 9 "vote w/ a bullet" (pepper keenan on lead vox) & 10 "great purification" an anthem w/ some trance elements. i highly recommend "blind"


Revolutionary Rock!!!   May 9, 2001
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

To call this album a rock album would almost be an insult. Some people call it punk/hardcore, but to me it will always be metal. And now that I've pigeonholed this CD to death, I'll move on to the music. Corrosion Of Conformity serves up some unforgiving, politically motivated anger with Blind. The guitar tone has a punishing crunch that has been hard to parallel in my mind. With the bass pushing that crunch, this is one heavy listen... I love it! Nothing will guarantee you a speeding ticket quicker than 'Dance Of The Dead' or 'Mine Are The Eyes Of God'. 'Vote With A Bullet' spells out COC's political views very clearly, and also manages to wrap it up in one awesome tune! Even the slowest song on the CD, 'Echoes In The Well', manages to churn out some dark and brooding overtones. Every single song on here is heavy and uncompromising. The lyrics are very poignant and intelligent. Amidst so many bands who, lately like to pose as revolutionary, Corrosion Of Conformity take a shot at 'The Man' that is, without dispute, the most real and profound yet. A lot of bands have come and gone, taking some inspiration from Corrosion Of Conformity, yet these guys continue to go on (granted under a different style). This CD represents the high point of their songwriting and musical career.


Heavy, trudging COC - good stuff!   April 24, 1999
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This is a transition album for COC. It's nothing like their previous work and merely a sign for things to come. Dark chugging riffs with their old vocalist Karl Agell. If you can get past Karl's voice, then you've got an awesome metal album. Awesome opening instrumental stuff.